Hello U12!

Wow what a fantastic weekend in Sun Peaks! Looking ahead we have four more weeks of U12 programming left with some fun weekends planned.

Parent VS Child. Sunday, April 02 – This Sunday we will set up a friendly paneled dual for parents to race kids in. Parents should meet coaches and kids at Chic Pea for 11:45am. I encourage all parents capable on snowboards or ski’s to come and join in and see a race course from your kids perspective. The course will be set at Old Crow on Ptarmigan ski run.

Key Dates and Events

U14 Parent Info Session: April 6th, 7:30 on Zoom. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82982593000?pwd=b2NjNGR4ME5vSFREL1Z3dGNXUHg3UT09

Try WMSC Day: April 8th. This will be for kids looking to join the club next winter, this is not for kids already registered in U12.

Club Race: April 22nd Registration not open yet Banquet, Awards & BBQ

Final day of WMSC Programs: April 23rd. Costume Wearing Scavenger Hunt

May programming will be sent out this coming weekend.

Things of note:

Whistler Cup Parade, April 11th: U12 team have been invited to lead the Whistler Cup Parade and hold the WMSC banner. This is a tremendous opportunity and great motivation for kids hoping moving to U14 next season. More details to come!

No Fitz Simmons Chairlift: Please note Fitz Simmons Chairlift is now closed. This means the Whistler Village Gondola might get busier for morning load.
Try WMSC Day, April 8th: Kids looking to join U12 next season can sign up for a try WMSC day. Please share with friends if you know any people interested. Sign up link: https://www.wmsc.info/organizations/3850/pages/186680

Extra Days: Deadline to book extra days is the last Tuesday prior to the week of training. Please see the link below for information and booking extra training days.

April 6th – 19:30 U14 Parent Info Session: For those kids moving to U14 next season; we will be hosting a U14 zoom info session. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82982593000?pwd=b2NjNGR4ME5vSFREL1Z3dGNXUHg3UT09

Gymnastics registrations Page: See the upcoming gymnastics sessions using the link below. Next session is April 01. Registration is open and for now we can only allow a maximum of 18 participants.
https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/185979

Meeting Locations and Times
Friday, 31/03/2023 – Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chic Pea
Equipment: Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chic Pea

Saturday, Friday, 01/04/2023 – Giant Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chic Pea
Equipment: Giant Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chic Pea
Gymnastics: 17:00-18:00 at Whistler Gymnastics Club, Cheakamus (must have registered)

Sunday, 02/04/2023 – U12 Head to Head parent vs child race!
Meeting: 09:00am Chic Pea (Parents 11:45)
Equipment: Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chic Pea
If any plans change last minute, I will update on WhatsApp

Extra Training Days(For Core Program)
Deadline to book extra days is the last Tuesday prior to the week of training. Please see the link below for information and booking extra training days.
https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/181905

Team Video
We use Sprongo as part of our video review for kids. To Join Sprongo:
Go to www.sprongo.com
Create an account
Join: “whistler mountain ski club wmsc” Please only one account per family join as we have a limit on accounts with the team.
You will then find videos from during the season in playlists starting with U12.

Calendar
Click on the link below for the U12 Teampages calendar.
https://teampages.com/teams/1998742-U12-Programs-skiing-team-website/events

Equipment Checklist
Please label all equipment and ensure bindings and boots are fitted correctly. If you are unsure on bindings let the coach know and we can check them on hill.
U12 Equipment Checklist
• Correct Ski’s, Boots and Poles
• Lift Pass
• Pack Lunch
• Hard eared helmet
• Backpack
• Back protection (recommended)
• Gloves (warm, dry, and possibly padded is a good option) Spare gloves are always a good idea
• Ski socks (extras on a cold day)
• Facemask
• Water bottle and/or thermos
• Snacks
• Warm thermal layers and face covering
• Warm, water resistant outerwear
• Inner layers like soft shell or puffy jacket

Thanks for reading!
Jack Evans
WMSC U12 & Masters – Lead Coach
Jack@wmsc.info
+1 (604) 203-4429