U16 TECK COAST ZONE GS and SL 14-15 January 2023

Location: Dave Murray National Training Centre, Whistler Mountain

Hill Conditions: Firm to icy conditions both days

Weather Conditions: Mix of sun and cloud. Not raining.

Race Days Photos by Al Han

Whistler Mountain Ski Club was happy to welcome back athletes for Teck’s first U16 Coast Zone race of the season. After a soggy week the weather greatly improved with durable, hard-packed conditions on Ptarmigan. The terrain was carefully prepared by the Dave Murray National Training Centre and Vail Resorts and the course itself was tended by course crew volunteers from all clubs.

The format was a two-run combined time GS on Saturday and a two-run combined time slalom on Sunday. The Athletes from Cypress, Grouse, Mount Washington, Sasquatch and Seymour enjoyed a crisp winter day with sunny conditions on Saturday and a partly cloudy day on Sunday with the snow holding off until the awards ceremony held at the Garbo Hut.

Exciting racing for all with the most improved award won for GS and SL by Alexandra Menard for the women and shared by three athletes – Corey Kwan, Jaden Chow and Martin Winnett for men’s SL, Jaden Chow also won for GS.

Top-10 U16 Finishers

Women’s Giant Slalom 14 January

First Place: Hannah Jensen, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Maika Lennox-King, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Nicole Webb, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Thea Torn, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fifth Place: Thea Lutz, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Marlowe Cook, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Rebecca Whelan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Brooke Bessie, Alexandra Menard, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Alexandra Menard, Cypress Ski Club
Tenth Place: Lilia Rose, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club

Men’s Giant Slalom 14 January

First Place: Nick Kokot, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Marek Novak, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Dreas Gibbons, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Dominic Reid, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fifth Place: Kingsley Parkhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Indigo Liu, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Seventh Place: Corey Kwan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Jaden Chow, Cypress Ski Club
Nineth Place: Koen Lefevre, Mount Washington Ski Club
Tenth Place: Kekai Chalmers, Whistler Mountain Ski Club

Women’s Slalom 15 January

First Place: Hannah Jensen, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Maika Lennox-King, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Nicole Webb, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Lilia Rose, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Fifth Place: Brooke Bessie, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Thea Torn, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Thea Lutz, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Rebecca Whelan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Alexandra Menard, Cypress Ski Club
Tenth Place: Sidney Wallin, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club

Men’s Slalom 15 January

First Place: Nick Kokot, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Marek Novak, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Jaden Chow, Cypress Ski Club
Fourth Place: Zack Firkins, Cypress Ski Club
Fifth Place: Aiden Thornhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: George Sarkis, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Indigo Liu, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Eighth Place: Kingsley Parkhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Oscar Wong, Mount Washington Ski Club
Tenth Place: Martin Winnett, Mount Washington Ski Club

Last Week
It was a busy week of racing and weather last week. Congratulations to all of you for stepping up and skiing so well over the weekend. There were obviously some of you who perhaps didn’t have the results you were hoping for. There were some crashes and DSQ’s, which can be expected, especially with the conditions we experienced over the weekend. I saw some real break out skiing from a number of you over the 3 days. Unfortunately we also had a couple of injuries over the weekend as well. Both Liv and Dash crashed; and both have injured their knees. I hope you are both feeling more comfortable and can return before long. I am working with Jeremy to develop a conditioning program for you both while off snow.
This Week
We have a big, high volume training block ahead this weekend; so rest up and fuel up for a big weekend.
Thursday: SG training AM, SL training PM. Load 8;15am
Friday: SG training AM, GS training PM. Load 8:15am
Saturday: GS Training AM & PM. Load 7:45am
Sunday: SL training AM & PM. Load 7:45am.
Coming Up
January 24-29, Sun Peaks Teck Open. SG train, SG race, GS, SL, SX.
February 4-5, Fernie SX. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. (this will be parent led travel)
Goalsetting Meetings January 18-23, book on signup. The link went out in previous email.
Grouse SL training cancelled this week and next, we will start once there is snow.
Dryland
Saturday XC skate skiing Lost Lake, Register on U16 page. This is very good training for ankle flexion and good movement on our skis. VERY TANSFERRABLE SKILLS.
We will add Mondays at 4pm if I get enough response and interest, this will be led by Jeremy.

Whistler Cup Social | Sat, January 14

Be part of the 2023 Whistler Cup Team! See more about the Whistler Cup here

Join us for a fun après ski social on the U16 zone race weekend. We’ll serve appetizers and refreshments, and you can meet the volunteer organizing committee behind the 30th edition of the Whistler Cup.

The Whistler Cup welcomes over 400 U14 & U16 athletes from across the globe and it is an all club effort to make this a success.

As hosts of the event, the WMSC needs more than 400 volunteers to make the event a memorable success for all. Want to know more? Then this social is the place to be!

• Meet the volunteer coordinators, and bring your questions about what the right fit is for you!
• Meet key members of the Race Organizing Committee – learn all you can about what it takes to put on this event.
• Meet some key sponsors, without whom this event couldn’t happen!
The Whistler Cup has a long track record of showcasing future stars and many of Canada’s biggest World Cup and Olympic alpine and ski-cross stars have also graced the event over the years, experiencing international competition for the first time on their journey toward success in life and sport!

New Release: 20 Countries confirmed for the 20th Whistler Cup

We look forward to seeing you!

Nancy Greene-Nat Bosa Award | Application deadline Jan 31st

Nancy Greene – Nat Bosa Bursary: Nancy Greene played an instrumental role in starting the Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Club (which merged into WMSC) and in supporting the Canadian junior skier development program. Nancy has continued to be a great supporter of ski racing in Canada over the years. Nat Bosa and his companies have provided the Whistler Mountain Ski Club and the Blackcomb Ski and Snowboard Club with financial assistance for the construction of both ski cabins and have continued to support WMSC and our athletes over the years.

To recognize the tremendous contributions of Nancy and Nat in support of ski racing in Whistler the Whistler Mountain Ski Club created the Nancy Greene/Nat Bosa Bursary. These funds are intended to contribute towards coaching fees, travel expenses, equipment costs and other expenses related to the development of our ski racers. To qualify an athlete must be active in a Club program (U18/U21, U16, U14, U12), BC Team or National Team. The Board of Directors has appointed a committee to administer the Bursary and athletes should submit their requests, in confidence, to the committee by the end of January.

Awards are announced in February and funds applied to the recipient’s racer account. Award criteria include perceived financial need, program costs, the athlete’s character and skill level, and parental volunteerism.

Apply to bursaries@wmsc.info. The deadline is Tuesday, January 31st.

Call for Ski Patrol volunteers | March 21 to 28

Looking for ski patrol to volunteer for the WMSC NorAms Finals on March 21 to 28th on the Dave Murray National Training Centre.

If you are a patroller and you are interested, please reach out at whistlernorams@wmsc.info

WMSC Alumni, Dawson Yates, heads to FISU Games backed by Whistler’s International reputation

For Dawson Yates, a former WMSC member and Team Canada athlete for Lake Placid 2023, there’s an aura of confidence that percolates throughout the club. Those jackets, adorned in red and black, have been the first team wear of several of Canada’s best skiers. full story here

U16 Newsletter 01-11-2023

Last Week
We had a successful weekend of training in a wide variety of conditions; from very soft to bulletproof. Some challenges with lines and some congestion in the training centre made for some slower laps. The addition of our SL set on Club 21 Sunday afternoon, helped us get our volume up. The varied conditions were a great opportunity to work on managing our COM (centre of mass), and to work on outside ski patience and positive weight transfer in the transition. Mary led a great training day Saturday focussed on patience, and being more aware of the “rise line”, and timing our turn initiation.
This week
Busy week ahead with timetrials, training and races. We are hosting our first race of the season as well as TT for first year athletes to qualify for BC Games.
Thursday: SL training, Load 8:15am. U16/FIS
Friday: GS TT first year u16 Sunset, GS training second year/ FIS Club 21. Load 8:15am.
Saturday: GS Race, 9:45 forerunners, 10am Start Johnnys start. FIS SL train Club 21. Load 8:15am
Sunday: SL Race, 9:45 forerunners, 10am Start Johnnys start. FIS SL train Club 21. Load 8:15am.
Coming up
Trip sheets for Sun Peaks Friday.
SL training Grouse Tuesday ????
Dryland
Saturday will be cancelled due to races

Nets, nets, nets – It’s race season! | Saturday, January 7

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For the safety of our athletes and visiting clubs, we need to set safety nets on the Dave Murray National Training Centre. Please mark your calendars now.

Meet at Garbo Hut at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 7th. Please email U16volunteers@wmsc.info to make sure we have your attendance noted.

Calling Volunteers for U16 Race| January 14 and 15

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The U16 Coast Race is just around the corner, and we still need volunteers, particularly gate judges. Please email U16volunteers@wmsc.info and sign up now!

We need all of you to make this race happen.

2023-24 WMSC HH Team Uniforms Try on Night | Saturday, January 7th

We will host a uniform try-on night on Saturday, January 7th from 3 pm to 6 pm at the Club Cabin Lounge

There will be appetizers, drinks and a HH truck sale with amazing prices

(cash and e-transfers only )

A HH Representative will be in attendance if you have any questions about sizing, fabrics, etc.

Please note that next season’s uniforms are pre-ordered by Wednesday, January 25h and they are ready for pick up until December.

Whistler Cup Social | Sat, January 14

Be part of the 2023 Whistler Cup Team! See more about the Whistler Cup here:http://www.whistlercup.com/

Join us for a fun après ski social on the U16 zone race weekend. We’ll serve appetizers and refreshments, and you can meet the volunteer organizing committee behind the 30th edition of the Whistler Cup.

The Whistler Cup welcomes over 400 U14 & U16 athletes from across the globe and it is an all club effort to make this a success.

As hosts of the event, the WMSC needs more than 400 volunteers to make the event a memorable success for all. Want to know more? Then this social is the place to be!

Meet the volunteer coordinators and bring your questions about what the right fit is for you!
Meet key members of the Race Organizing Committee – learn all you can about what it takes to put on this event.
Meet some key sponsors, without whom this event couldn’t happen!

The Whistler Cup has a long track record of showcasing future stars and many of Canada’s biggest World Cup and Olympic alpine and ski-cross stars have also graced the event over the years, experiencing international competition for the first time on their journey toward success in life and sport!

New Release: 20 Countries confirmed for the 20th Whistler Cup:http://www.whistlercup.com/teams/839491-Whistler-Cup-skiing-team-website/announcements/2335042-Whistler-Cup-promises-an-exciting-event-in-2023

We look forward to seeing you!

1st WMSC Club Race Photos

Enjoy amazing shots, courtesy of our Official Photographer Volunteer, Al Han (U14 and U16 parent)

Race Club Photos – December 31st:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vmauim5wmov7tr4/AACNx4B7TZJ6Z_OvjbA9sHaqa?dl=0

Whistler NorAm Finals – March 21-28, 2023 – Volunteers Needed/Volunteer Accommodation Wanted! Be part of the action!

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For one week in March, the Whistler Mountain Ski Club will be hosting the NorAm finals on our very own Dave Murray National Training Centre. This race series provides an opportunity for North America’s best FIS racers to race on a world class racetrack. The race series will include races in all disciplines – Downhill, Super G, Giant Slalom and Slalom. Hosting a races series of this magnitude takes a village of volunteers! Come out and watch North Americas best FIS racers. You might even pick up some volunteer swag! Email whistlernorams@wmsc.info now to sign up! There are plenty of on-hill and off-hill positions available. Secure your spot today!

We are looking to host volunteers from outside of the Whistler area and are looking for some spare bedrooms for our volunteers! It’s a great way to support the race community and meet dedicated volunteers from around the country who want to come out and support the racers! If you have a spare bedroom, we would love to hear from you! Please email whistlernorams@wmsc.info. There will be a small stipend for each volunteer you are able to accommodate!