E-News | Sep 28th 2026 | UCI World Cup MTB |
This Week at the Club
Message from the Executive Director
Dear WMSC community,
As we start to see snow on the peaks, I want to share three things on my mind: dryland, joy, and the people who keep this club running.
1. Dryland:
What we build in the gym this fall carries over to every run we take this winter. Modern equipment and snow surfaces ask more of athletes' bodies than the sport ever has. Fitter athletes get more quality runs each day, recover faster, and are less likely to get hurt.
Everyone U16 and FIS aged, should’ve received a copy of the dryland program and schedule from Ryan Oughtred, our Dryland Coordinator. Tomorrow, Saturday, rain or shine, there will be an MTB ride and the sport Saturday activities for those U10-U14 athletes.
Ryan, our dryland coordinator, the coaching staff and I share one goal: raise the floor. We want every athlete to reach a new personal best before stepping onto snow. Personal best means better than you were, not better than someone else.
We also want to raise the ceiling. Few investments in this sport pay back like physical preparation, and we want to support the athletes ready to do more. Drew, our U16 Lead Coach, has been busy planning a dryland training camp here in Whistler over Thanksgiving weekend for our U16 and FIS athletes. The camp will build team culture and introduce athletes to the habits that raise the ceiling: recovery, mental training strategies, technical review, and ski preparation. We'll also have a lot of fun along the way. Look for a separate email from Drew with additional details and registration.
2. Idrettsglede: the joy of sport
In my experience, success in any pursuit comes down to three things: persistence, consistency, and joy. Joy is the one people tend to overlook.
Norway has a word for it: idrettsglede, the joy of sport. The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports put it at the centre of their vision: idrettsglede for alle, joy of sport for all. Their idea is that sport should be a place where young people experience mastery, make lifelong friends, and find somewhere they belong. Norway also produces more winter sport success per capita than any other nation. I don't think that's a coincidence.
Joy doesn't mean the work is easy. Persistence and consistency are much easier to sustain when athletes want to come back tomorrow, and that's what keeps kids in the sport long enough to find out how good they can be. We'll protect it on purpose, in how we coach, how we train, and how we talk to each other.
3. Volunteers: we can't do it without you
Last Sunday, our U16 and FIS athletes walked the full length of the Dave Murray National Training Centre and picked up more than 60 kg of trash, including broken B-net poles. Thank you.
Our venue is world class, and keeping it safe and effective takes a lot of people. Whistler has a proud history of hosting major events, and that has always depended on volunteers, from the Weasel Workers to the parents who show up race after race.
To everyone who has been a reliable source of help: thank you. Races and training simply don't run without you.
If you haven't gotten involved yet, or the sport feels intimidating from the outside, you don't need to know anything about ski racing to make a difference. A great place to start is the WMSC Ski Swap on Saturday October 10th, at the clubhouse, where we need hands for intake, sales, setup/takedown. It's one of the club's biggest community events of the year. It's also the easiest way to meet other families, and to gear up for the season. We have filled up most volunteer spots for the Swap, please follow the link HERE or register via the invitation link sent to your email for any additional shifts.
Thanks,
Jeff Lackie
WMSC’s own Manny Osborne added to the Canadian Hall of Fame
WMSC Alumni Manny Osborne was added to the Canadian Hall of Fame this month! Manny won his first World Cup in 2009 and speaks fondly of his time with the Club.
Read the Full Article in the Pique News HERE
UCI World Cup Mountain Bike Downhill
The UCI World Cup Mountain Bike wrapped September 27th and Creekside is still buzzing. We have been pleased to host the Rockshox crew who will be with us until September 28th in the Club Cabin.
This partnership was a great collaboration not only with Rockshox but also with our own local partners at Bob’s BBQ, Mount Currie coffee.
While our local athletes weren’t on the podium, they were supported on and off the track all week long and we’ll be cheering for them at Red Bull Hardline and the next UCI World Cup at Lake Placid.
Follow the Rockshox Instagram to check out many of the week’s highlights and great work at the WMSC Club Cabin, including Josh Carlson Interviewing Brendan Fairclough & SRAM RockShox, Ken Lousberg.
Sea to Sky Pass
In order to purchase a Sea to Sky Student Pass through your competitive club eligibility, as the member athlete’s parent or guardian, you must follow the steps below:
Update your online account with a valid credit card
Read Epic Coverage Terms and Conditions * below and on line
Forward an Email wbpassadmin@vailresorts.com providing the member athlete’s full name and date of birth. This transaction is not possible over the phone or in person.
When sending an email, please ensure the purchaser indicates acceptance of Terms & Conditions as below.
Confirm the last 4 digits of the credit card on account.
Current rates until early October are: Sea to Sky Teen: $600 Sea to Sky Child: $530 – plus gst. There will be increases after that, as yet unscheduled and rates not yet announced.
72 hours notice is required in order to ensure the rates above are still available.
Epic Coverage Terms and Conditions
*Your purchase of this pass product is also subject to the Terms and Conditions for Epic Coverage available on epicpass.com. Your election to proceed with this purchase indicates your acceptance of Epic Coverage Terms and Conditions
Winter 2026/2027 Registrations
Thank you to those who have registered for Winter 26/27. Please ensure when you register, you complete all 3 of the following:
Family Membership - 1 per family in the name of a parent/guardian
BC Alpine License - 1 per athlete
Program Registration - 1 per athlete
All 26/27 program pricing, structure and registration process details can be found HERE
We have active waitlists for U10 - U16 programs and as we confirm additional coaches, we will open spaces for programs - as soon as we can. You will receive a link from ACTIVE as soon as a space opens up.
Program pricing for waitlisted athletes is determined by the date they were added to the waitlist. For families that are joining the Club for their first season, please ensure you read the information in relation to the Volunteer Bond and ensure payment is completed to finalise your athlete registration.
BCASF Donation
For families wishing to pay part of their program fees via the BCASF Donation - Developing Champions Project, payment is due by September 30th for families that have registered for programs. If the donation amount exceeds the balance of the program registration, the remaining amount will be be on your racer account as a credit for future use. Please forward the receipt of payment to info@wmsc.info as early as possible.
Link to the BCASF Donation - Developing Champions
Policies Package
This year, all parents/guardians are required to review and sign a policy package for each athlete. This must be completed before an athlete can participate in any WMSC program.
After registering for a program, you will receive an email per athlete with a link to complete the policy package through Jotform.
The policy package includes the following:
Privacy Policy and Media Policy
Medical Disclosure and Consent
Onboarding and Engagement Policy
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Volunteer Policy
Teamship Values
Code of Conduct
SafeSport Protocol
Once completed, you will receive a PDF copy for your records.
All individual policies can be viewed HERE.
26/27 WMSC Uniforms
Our Club uniform piece has been ordered for the 26/27 season. Parents do not need to submit an order or request for sizes. We typically receive the order in late November and will advise when uniforms will be available for pick up. We did not place an additional order for Helly Hansen gear this year. We are working on a Club discount code to use in the Winter however it is NOT currently in place.
This year we have a softshell midlayer for all U10-FIS, and Full program Masters athletes, included as part of your program registration. Any additional jackets remaining after these athletes have collected theirs, will be available for purchase for the Fast Fridays and Masters 10 day Athletes.
We have some team jackets from previous years that will be for sale at the Ski Swap and then available at uniform pick up. We have very few additional WMSC branded logo wear that will also be for sale.
Dryland Training Schedule
We are back with Fall Dryland training in North Vancouver and Whistler.
Participation is available for these sessions for all 26/27 Program Registered Athletes. U16 & FIS teams will receive detailed program information.
For U10-U14s attending North Van. or Saturday Sessions, please register in ACTIVE (no charge) so we can plan coaching needs accordingly. These have typically been large groups and this greatly helps with ensuring we have all resources in place:
FALL DRYLAND - Nth VANCOUVER & SPORTS SATURDAYS - REGISTRATION FOR U10 - U14
The schedule is as follows in Whistler and North Vancouver:
U10/U12/U14
Monday | 4pm – 6pm | Club Cabin
Wednesday | 4pm – 6pm | Club Cabin
Thursday | 4pm – 6pm | Club Cabin
Thursday | 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Cleveland Park, North Vancouver - Registration in Active
Saturday | 9:30am-11:30am | MTB ride, meeting at Passiv Haus - Registration in Active
Saturday | 1pm - 3pm | Myrtle Philip Lower Field - Registration in Active
U16/FIS
Tuesday | 4pm – 6pm | Club Cabin
Thursday | 4pm – 6pm | Club Cabin
Friday | 5pm – 7pm | Club Cabin
Sunday | 9am - 11am | Club Cabin
Sunday | 1pm – 3pm | Club Cabin
*** Please note, any changes or updates will be sent via WhatsApp team chats and the Conditioning WhatsApp Group
Volunteer Portal Update
Our club is fueled by amazing support from our Volunteers each year and we are continuing to develop ways that families can contribute, with ease of finding available shifts and tracking hours. Our goal is to ensure a smooth experience for families to ensure that commitments can of hours and allow our Volunteer Co-ordinator
This year, we are utilizing a new platform called Vome.
We are rolling out the new platform, starting with the annual Ski Swap. Each parent/guardian will receive an invite to create an account and nominate the athlete they are recording hours for. Hours completed will be logged throughout the season, check in and out at shift and see how many hours you have done. You can use the App, PC or laptop to select shifts, check in and check out.
Active Racer Platform - Credit Card - Please Read
Credit Card on File Now Required
We have recently updated our policy in relation to Active Racer Accounts.
It is now a club policy for all members.
A valid credit card on file will serve as the default payment method for any outstanding balance (e.g., trip reconciliations adjustments). If an invoice remains unpaid 30 days past its due date, WMSC will process payment using the card on file, and you'll always be notified in advance before any such charge occurs.
Mark Your Calendar
Club Calendars
Below are the links to all WMSC Team Calendars. These will be updated by lead coaches in relation to events, races, training and more. The link to each calendar will be the link for this team from here onwards.
Race Dates for 26/27 will be updated when this information is to hand.
Club Events
Please see updates on Events as our schedule evolves:
U16/FIS Kickstart Camp | October 8th - 12th | Whistler Athletes Centre | Register HERE
Annual Ski Swap | October 10th | Swap Seller Form - Online only HERE
Annual General Meeting | October 24th | Whistler Secondary School
U12 - FIS Fitness Testing | October 24 | Whistler Secondary School
Season Kick-Off Fundraiser and Welcome Back Party | December 5th | Apres Apres
Stay Connected
QuickLinks
Contacts
Our Lead Coaches for FF, U12 & Masters will return in Fall. Stay tuned for more Lead Coach and staffing updates!
U10 - Robbie Williams robbie@wmsc.info
U14 - Dana Toso dana@wmsc.info
U16 - Drew Hetherington drew@wmsc.info
Additional questions? Contact:
Jeff Lackie, Executive Director, jlackie@wmsc.info
Carly Fox, Operations Manager carly@wmsc.info
Regular Summer Hours:
Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
Office Phone: 604 932 4644