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

WMSC FIS Update January 7, 2023
Training at home in Whistler for January 12th to 15th There will be opportunities to train, forerun or race with the U16 group at home here in Whistler. On Thursday and Friday the U16 will be training at Whistler and on the Saturday and Sunday there will be choice between either racing or forerunning the Coast Zone U16 Open. FIS athletes are able to race at these events and are now part of the regular start list. Forerunning will give a chance for more starts per day and a clean track to run on. Please contact Sandy our U16 head coach to find out the training and race plan for each day. Email him at sandy@wmsc.info so he can link you into the U16 Whats App chat. Also please contact your FIS coaches to info them of you’re your intent and commitment to this training block.

Mt. Norquay GMC Alberta Cup GS and Slalom Races.
• January 9th Monday Load Trailer at 3:30 pm after school. Departure planned for 4:00 pm to arrive in Kamloops for dinner. We will be staying at the Super 8 on the Hill again.
• January 10th Tuesday . Continue travel to Canmore . Shopping will be done that after noon after check in at the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge in Canmore.
• January 11th Wednesday GS training in the morning at Nakiska Ski Area
• January 12th and 13th Thurs and Fri GS racing at Mt. Norquay Ski Area on the run Silver Legacy
• January 14th and 15th SL Sat and Sun Racing at Mt. Norquay Ski Area on the run Silver Legacy
• January 15th Sunday PM Travel to Revelstoke.
• January 16th Monday Am Frees Ski at Revy if the snow is good. Travel Home to Whistler arrive between 6:00 and 7:00 pm
Notes for the trip .
• The Kitchens are small and the days are long so if any of the room grouping wish to plan for dinners out you should let Jess or myself know so we can adjust the plan for the meals
• Bring some free skiing skis for Revy.

Rooming List

Room 1 Dylan Nick Yuki
Room 2 Diano JJ Ivan
Room 3 Liv Heidi Marlo Maddie
Room 4 Lola Viv Ries

Let Jess or myself know if you have any questions.
Richard

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!

Hello Team Happy New Year!

Reminder that for the Monday’s January 2nd Training has been changed to Slalom.
8:00 am Load with the public, be there early.
9:00 am Inspection
9:;20 first run
12:00 pm last run
12:30 to 2:30 optional free skiing.
3:00 to 5:00 fitness WMSC Gym.

Note we will be training with VST. We will have timing and courses for both men and women.

Richard

Hello Team ONLY 9 people are signed up for the FIS Race at Mt. Norquay ! Today is the las t day to register!!

here is the registration link for The January Mt Norquay GMC Cup Jan 9th to 16th . Trip sheet attached as a document.
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WhistlerMountainSkiClub?season=3174642&session=57988638

The closing date for registration is December 31st.

Richard

The document Copy_of_22-23_FIS_Mt._Norquay_GMC_CUP_Jan_BudgetPlanning.pdf was attached to this post.