It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our WMSC alumni, Mikayla Martin, “Miki”. Our collective condolences go out to her entire family during these most difficult times. Miki will always be remembered for her incredible smile, infectious enthusiasm, determination, work ethic and of course her role as a mentor to so many young WMSC athletes.

We are all grieving this immeasurable loss. RIP Mikayla.

Mark Tilston
WMSC – Executive Director

ACA News Ski Community Mourns ski cross racer Mikayla Martin

Source: Alpine Canada Alpin

Calgary, Alta. (September 21, 2019) – In the world of Ski Cross, Marielle Thompson reigns supreme. Today, the current World Champion is being recognized outside of her sport, as Female Athlete of the Year for Winter Sport Performance in the 42nd Canadian Sport Awards hosted by AthletesCAN.

The Sport Performance Award is selected by a jury of peers and media (40%), and Canada’s own national team athletes (60%). With 60 other winter sport female athletes in the country, Thompson was nominated as a finalist alongside other decorated athletes; her teammate Kelsey Serwa and Slopestyle Snowboarder Laurie Blouin.

“Becoming World Champion has been a goal of mine for a long time so to realize that goal this season was amazing. It feels great to have my accomplishments acknowledged outside of Ski Cross and by other Team Canada athletes. Thank you to everyone who voted, it means a lot to have the support of my peers. I’m honoured to be recognized!” said Thompson, who was unable to attend the Awards ceremony in Toronto, ON.

This iconic awards show was first established 46 years ago to showcase excellence in Canadian sport and quickly evolved to become the premier event for national sport achievement and leadership recognition. Thompson was recognized alongside others in the categories of Winter and Summer Sport Performance, Influencers Corporate Excellence.

Stanley Hayer, Canada Ski Cross Team Head Coach has been working with Marielle for close to a decade. "Marielle is a fierce competitor and is always focused on winning. She had an amazing year, highlighted by winning the World Championship title. I’m extremely proud of the athlete that Marielle is and the effort she continually puts in to stay on top of her game. As a team, Canada Ski Cross is very proud of Marielle and we’re excited that she is being recognized for her outstanding performance over this season.”

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More information The SWAP 2019

Here are a few dates to remember:

September 13th – Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Summer Classic Golf Tournament

The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation Summer Classic Golf Tournament takes place this Friday. The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation is an Annual Contribution to the Whistler Mountain Ski Club, and provided significant support in the development of the Dave Murray National Training Centre.

For anyone who is not playing the tournament, you are still able to contribute through the heli ball drop, silent & live auctions:

Our Online Silent Auction is OPEN FOR BIDDING!
Bid from the comfort of your own home, or on the go!

CLICK HERE TO START SHOPPING

Auction closes Friday, September 13th at 9:30pm. 100% of the proceeds go to support Sea to Sky Charities. Make sure you check out the LIVE Items as well!
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HELI BALL DROP!

Win a 2019/20 Whistler Blackcomb Season Pass AND a Blackcomb Helicopter Experience for four
all while supporting the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation!

Click HERE to purchase your balls

3 BALLS for $10 or 10 BALLS for $20
Drop happens this Friday at 11am on the 18th Fairway at the Fairmont Chateau Golf Course

Starts September 14 – Sports Saturdays

This Saturday, we are meeting at Lower Field at Myrtle Philip from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. If you are participating on the Fitness Weekend Camp and want to join the Sports Saturdays or if you want to ride with the team, meet at the Club Cabin at 1.30pm to bike to the field.

Please come prepare with proper outdoor sporting attire, water and snacks. We will be back at the Club Cabin at 4:15pm

Please mark your attendance on your TeamPages App

September 16 until early November – Exercise Sessions by Dr. Ryan Oughtred

Ryan Oughtred has offered to run some by donation to the Soccer Club exercise sessions for anyone that wants to get ready for the ski season. All ages are welcome! parents and children are encouraged to join.

Starts 5.30-7:00 pm Monday and Fridays starting now until early November.
Andree V Janyk athletic fields – Cheakamus Crossing

• Balance training
• Stability and core training
• Movement basics/ proper squat, lunge, jump technique
• Speed and agility
• Leg strength
• Endurance training
• 50% of the sessions will be play/ soccer, handball, whatever everyone is keen on, mainly for the last 45 minutes of the sessions.

For those of you that don’t know Ryan, he is a former CAST member, a former coach with WMSC, he owns an exercise clinic called HealthOut, and he is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in BC.

September 30th – NSTF Donations Deadline

If you are planning to contribute to our WMSC Developing Champions Fund through Sport BC the deadline is Monday, September 30th. Please make sure to email us your contribution receipt to avoid being charged again on your pre-authorized payment plan.

If you have any questions about donations, please give us a call.

Happy Summer!

Summer Fitness Programs

We are now switched to our Summer Fitness Programs. Due to the spread of registration to the previously published current Fitness Camps, we have had to revise the plans and will run 2 summer fitness camps, 2 fall weekends and we will run weekly fall Sport Saturdays this fall.

The fitness camps and weekends will include various sports, activities, information sessions, BBQ and a social; and the weekend fitness camps will also join in the ‘Sport Saturdays’ which will be different games open to all athletes, alumni, coaches and members.

Visit these link for more information and registrations

Summer Fitness Camps

Fall fitness weekends

Sport Saturdays
• 4pm September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19

For those of you already registered, please review the new options when available and contact the office to inform us how would you like to proceed.

Summer Hours
During the summer the office will be open Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm

Volunteers for Ironman July 28, 2019
Have you completed your 8 days of volunteering? Ironman is an excellent opportunity. WMSC receives a grant and this year we will invest it in Gym equipment. The amount of the grant depends on the number of volunteers and time volunteered. Let’s team up and fill our 80 volunteer’s requirements for the 2 stations at Green Lake. More Benefits to you:

• Volunteers receive 10% at the Ironman Merchandise Tent!
• Volunteers are invited to a volunteer Party!
Signup now!

If you have any questions, contact our Volunteer Captain, Kim Clarke at ke.clarke66@gmail.com

Lost and Found
All items are set out. We will donate any unclaimed items to the Re-Use it Centre on July 19th.

Have a spare room to rent out to our Coaches?
If you are able to accommodate one or more of our new coaches, please contact the office.

Looking for a place to rent for the 2019-2020 Winter Season?
Occasionally Members send us information of places they are renting out for the winter. If you are looking, please contact the office more details.