Hello FIS Team,

In this update you will find:

• A look at last week
• A look ahead
• This weekends training plan
• Sun Peaks & Nakiska update

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.

Sincerely,
Brad Eades
WMSC Lead FIS Coach (604)902-1774 brad@wmsc.info

“My attitude is that if you push me towards a weakness, I will turn that weakness into a strength.” -Michael Jordan

Nat Bosa / Nancy Greene and Go Get it Bursaries

We extend our sincere congratulations to all our winners for your exceptional commitment to your ski racing career, our coaches and your fellow athletes. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. We wish you the best of luck as you continue to pursue your racing goals!

2024-25 Host families needed for exchange students/racers

We are excited to invite our WMSC families to participate in the homestay program at WSS. For next season, we have two male ski racers from Spain who are eager to join our FIS team for their first year and are seeking the chance to stay with a racing family. This presents a fantastic cultural exchange opportunity for everyone involved. If you are interested, please reach out to us at blanca@wsmc.info

Lost and Found | Deadline, Wednesday, April 3rd.

Just a reminder to please check the lost and found at the Club Cabin for any belongings you may have misplaced. Any unclaimed items remaining after Wednesday, April 3rd will be donated to the Re-use it Centre.

May Ski Camps | Minimum of 40 registrations to run each camp

Join us for our May Ski Camps at the Whistler Peak T-Bars! These camps mark the start of the 2024-25 season, with racers transitioning to their new teams.

Our focus is on enhancing technical skiing though integrated training environments. These camps involve high volume, lower intensity session as lots drill courses. There will be dryland included.

• NGSL Spring Fling | May 4-5 | U10 and U12 | $190
• Build your GS Platform | May 9-12 | U14-FIS | $350
• Speed, Agility and Balance SL Camp | May 17-20 | U14- FIS | $350
- Registration deadline April 15, 2024

To join the May camps, ensure you are registered/renewed for the 2024-25 WMSC and BC alpine Memberships and pay the winter program fee deposit. All racer accounts must be current.

Register through the WMSC Racer App

May Ski Camps for Guest Racers | May 4-19

Do you have ski racer friends from other Clubs? Share the good news with them. For the month of May, we extend a special opportunity to them, join our May Camp with no fee premium! they pay the same cost as our WMSC athletes, an unparalleled value. (Doesn’t include lift passes. If needed, spring passes available)

• NGSL Spring Fling | May 4-5 | U10 and U12 | $190 | Register Here
• Build your GS Platform | May 9-12 | U14-FIS | $350 | Register Here
• Speed, Agility and Balance SL Camp | May 16-19 | U14- FIS | $350 | Register Here

Registration Requirements for all Guest Racers
• Must provide proof of current membership with ACA or your National Sports Organization
• Must provide copy of Accident and Medical coverage policy that includes mountain rescue and return to home country
• Referral letter from current coach.
• email all documents to info@wmsc.info
Guest Racers Register Here

Dave Murray and Jordan Schick Bursaries | Nominations deadline Wednesday, March 31st

All 2nd year U16 to U21 Athletes who are enrolling to 2024-2025 WMSC season are eligible to receive any of the WMSC Bursaries. These are financial awards which can be applied to further your participation in pre-season camps, extended programming and races. Dave Murray and Jordan Schick set an example in the Ski Racing community and it is in this spirit that we are pleased to honor them with these bursaries.

The purpose of the WMSC bursaries is to support, promote, encourage and sponsor WMSC Teamship Values, sportmanship, leadership and passion for ski racing. These bursaries recognize U16 to U21 athletes who exemplify these qualities.

Dave Murray Bursary
Dave Murray is well known as one of the Crazy Canucks! He ski raced in the same hills as our athletes race today. He left us a legacy: The Dave Murray Bursary of $750 and plaque or trophy awarded to one racer, either gender.

Nominations will be made by coaches for 2nd year U16 athletes moving to U18, U18 or U21 racers with financial need, committed to the the sport; that shows athletic ability and potential to rise in alpine ski racing.

Jordan Schick Bursary
The family of Jordan Schick awards a $750 bursary and plaque to one WMSC racer, either gender in Jordan’s memory. Jordan lost his life in a car accident while he was a WMSC racer.

Nominations will be made by coaches and the bursary will be awarded to one racer in the 2nd year U16 moving to U18, U18 or U21 program

Girls Fast Forward | April 17 – 20

The Girls Fast Forward Camp will take place at Sun Peaks on April 17 – 20. It is open for Graduating U14, U16 and FIS female ski racers. It is an amazing camp you don’t want to miss. This camp is organized by BC Alpine and it is parent led. Click here to learn more and to register

Hello FIS Team!

In this update you will find:

• A look at the last few days
• A look ahead
• This weeks training plan
• A tribute to a former WMSC coach

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,

Brad Eades
WMSC Lead FIS Coach (604)902-1774 brad@wmsc.info

“It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.”-Queen Elizabeth II-

Hello FIS Team,

In this update you will find:

• A look back at the last week
• A look forward at what’s coming up
• The Nakiska and Sun peaks plan
• The Nakiska and Sun Peaks TripSheet and registration link

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me.
Sincerely,

Brad Eades

WMSC Lead FIS Coach (604)902-1774 brad@wmsc.info

“The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses — behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” — Muhammad Ali

Try out WMSC Day | Friday, April 5

Meet at WMSC Club Cabin in Creekside at 9:00 am| It’s free!

For all strong skiers, born in 2013 and 2014 (10 and 11 years and old) from RDP and any program who are interested in taking their technical skiing to a new level and try out ski racing. The Ski up day is an opportunity to try and learn about the Whistler Mountain Ski club, training on the Dave Murray National Training Centre with our professional ski racing coaches.

This day gives potential Whistler Mountain Ski Club athletes a chance to try the club out for a day and get a feel for if they would like to join the program next year. It also gives the parents and opportunity to meet some of the staff and learn about the program.

Event details

9:00 am Meet coaches at Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside, V8E 0B6)
9:15 am Parent info Session
1:00 pm Social at Club Cabin

Register Here