U14 Update | October 13th 2026
Hi U14 Team,
I hope everyone is doing well and had a wonderful Thanksgiving spent with family and friends.
After spending some time away visiting family, I am excited to be back with the club and reconnect with everyone as we get closer to the start of the winter season. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the coaching staff for their work over the past month, helping keep the athletes engaged and progressing through the fall dryland program.
From this point forward, I will be sending a weekly update to keep everyone informed about important dates, training opportunities, camps, race schedules, equipment reminders, and other key team information throughout the season.
Sun Peaks Pre-season Camp Nov. 6-13
The registration link for this trip is now open. Below, you will find the trip information sheet and the registration link.
While much of the trip information was shared over the summer, I have included some of the key details below for your convenience and as a reminder.
Trip Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alepdcZKGRGllj1-U8_u7alj7FvIxiaG/view?usp=sharing
Registration Link: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WhistlerMountainSkiClub?season=3768740&session=72184341
Camp Dates
November 6–13, 2026
November 6: Travel Day
November 7–13: On-snow training
November 13: Morning training + Return travel
Camp Overview
This is a technical ski training camp designed to help athletes develop fundamental skiing skills while taking advantage of valuable early-season training opportunities. Throughout the camp, athletes will participate in daily on-snow training, team meetings, dryland and recovery sessions, ski tuning workshops, indoor educational sessions, and dedicated homework time.
This camp also provides an excellent opportunity for athletes to build independence, strengthen team connections, and continue preparing for the next stage of their development both as ski racers and as young individuals.
Travel Options
Families can choose between two travel arrangements:
Team Travel: Athletes travel and stay with the coaching staff in a fully organized team environment.
Family Travel: Families organize their own transportation, accommodation, and meals. Athletes are still fully included in all scheduled training sessions, meetings, and camp activities.
Team Travel Specifications
Transportation
Transportation will be provided by TRAXX. Pick-up and drop-off locations will be available in North Vancouver, Squamish, and Whistler. Specific meeting locations and departure times will be communicated approximately one week prior to departure.
Accommodation
Athletes participating in Team Travel will stay at Cahilty Lodge, Sun Peaks.
Families who confirmed the Team Travel accommodation option during the summer already have a space reserved for their athlete. If your athlete was not originally registered for Team Travel accommodation but would now like to participate, please contact me as soon as possible. While I cannot guarantee additional accommodation availability, we will do our best to find space for your athlete.
Meal Plan
Meals for Team Travel athletes will be provided through the Cahilty Kitchen Meal Program, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the camp.
Athletes participating under the Family Travel option are responsible for arranging their own meals with their families.
The following athletes have confirmed accommodation, meal plan, and transportation with the team for the Sun Peaks camp (Team Travel):
Akaya Moore
Aleksandra Kokot
Candice Yin
Cecilia Buonassisi
Chantelle Ng
Charlie Brovender
Declan Tully
Diego Baldwin
Ella Macrae
Emily Gao
Freyja Drury-Murdoch
Ian Gu
Justin Gu
Nash Walker
Neva Kelly
Sienna Kimmins
Velenda Ou
William McBride
Ziggi Spotzl
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding the camp or travel arrangements.
Upcoming Events
October 23 – U14 Parent Information Meeting (Online) | 7:00 PM
Program overview and important information for the upcoming season.
The meeting link will be shared next week.
October 24 – WMSC Kick-Off Meeting | 8:00 AM
Followed by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 11:00 AM.
Location: Whistler Secondary School, 8000 Alpine Way, Whistler
October 24 – U14 Athlete Fitness Testing
Time: TBD (further details will be shared soon).
Dana Toso
Whistler Mountain Ski Club
T (604) 932 4644 Ext.106
E dana@wmsc.info
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