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e-News December 16 | Officials courses | Race Admin | Ski Around | Holiday Ski Apres | Team Photos |
Officials Course Level 1 | December 17
Sign up now for the introduction to ski racing course (otherwise known as the Level 1 Officials Course).
You don’t have to have any experience in ski racing; in fact, you don’t even have to be a skier. Come out and learn about what goes into making a ski race happen – on hill and off hill.
This is a great way for parents new to the club to learn about what your kids are doing. And it is an important course to help you understand where you can best volunteer for our Whistler Mountain Ski Club hosted events.
Date: Saturday, December 17th
Time: 8:30 am
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $16
Instructors: Graham Ross and Stan Kranjc
Registration Link: Level 1 Officials Course
National Officials Database Registration
Race Admin 101 national course| December 17th
We at the Whistler Mountain ski club, have a goal to make the Race Administrator role more approachable and available to all. This is such an foundational role to any ski race and we are looking to train up the next generation of great RAs!
With this, we are bringing in one of the best in the country, Phyllis Kennedy, to facilitate a race administration course focus on running national level races. Phyllis has run races at all levels and will be coming back in march to be our lead Race Administrator for the NorAm Cup finals event. This event is open to all and will follow the officials level 1 training that will be taking place in the morning of the same day.
Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: Free
Registration Link: Race Admin 101
2022 Holiday Break Camps | Team Photos |
Just a reminder the dates of the 2 camp during the holidays break. These days are available to all age WMSC groups, free of cost. Just make sure to mark you attendance through TeamPages so your Lead Coaches can staff accordingly.
Holiday Camp 1 – December 19 to 21st
Holiday Camp 2 – December 27 to 30th.
Wednesday, December 28th is Team Photo, see you there.
During the the Holiday break the office will be open December 14th to 20th and back on Wednesday, December 28th
Ski Around with Rob Boyd | Wed, Dec 28th
Learn about our venue and keep the hill safe – The Dave Murray National Training center is our world class facility. Come out on December 28th for an orientation of the center with the one and only Rob Boyd. Ski around with Rob and get to know about the center, how to care for a course and the safety systems that we put in place. Click here to sign up and scroll to the bottom of the sign up page.
Meeting Place: WMSC Timing Hut
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Cost: Free
Sign up here
Holiday Après on December 28th
We invite you all to come by the ski club cabin for an Après social on Wednesday, December 28th from 4pm to 6pm. This is open to all aged members, current and past, so please stop in, share a story, meet someone new and enjoy the community spirit
Our partner evo and the Journeyman Lodge have extended a terrific early season offer to our membership!
We’re pretty stoked about the local snowfall these days and would love to extend a deep discount to the WMSC membership in anticipation of our Opening Weekend and Holiday Season at Journeyman Lodge as follows…
Take $75 off each night on Journeyman Lodge opening weekend and holiday season reservations…
Nightly Packages INCLUDE ● Off-the-grid accommodation ● All meals for each night booked (après-ski appetizers & a 3-course dinner, with a continental breakfast & bagged lunch + hot & cold non-alcohol beverages) ● Return luggage transfer service (40lbs per guest + an extra set of equipment scheduled for Noon from base to lodge, 10:00am from lodge back to base) ● Use of lodge amenities including our Scandinavian Sauna, guest toboggans, & snowshoes. *These prices DO NOT INCLUDE Ski Callaghan Admission or gratuities. *Please note these packages are based on an independent trek along the 13km route to and from the Solitude Valley where Journeyman Lodge is located: Click Here for details on the adventure into the lodge.
Dates currently available: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, & Jan 2, 3, 4, 5
Password protected rate (case sensitive)* ACCESS CODE: 22evoturkey*
Click Here to book your adventure now! Should anyone have any questions, please feel welcome to contact our super helpful Adventure Crafters, Nick and Will, at the Callaghan Adventure Desk: 604.938.0616 or reservations@callaghancountry.com
Calling Volunteers for U16 Race| January 14 ant 15
The U16 Coast Race will be held on January 14th and 15th on the Dave Murray National Training Centre (Ptarmigan). We need many volunteers throughout the weekend (on hill and off hill) to make this race successful for every athlete participating. It takes about 70 volunteers each day to make these races happen so let’s see you all out there!
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities on hill and off hill so we can find something for everyone. Please email u16volunteers@wmsc.info with your interest and availability. Some of the openings include – assistant starter, manual timers, bib collectors, scoreboard, gate judges, course crew, slip crew, equipment organization in garbo hut, race office, awards, timing, and race write-up.
We need all of you to make this race happen.
2023-24 WMSC HH Team Uniforms Try On Night | Sat, 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
A HH Representative will be in attendance if you have any questions about sizing, fabrics, etc.
p=. Please note that next season’s uniforms are pre-ordered by Wednesday, January 25h and they are ready for pick up until December.
e-News December 8 | Meet Weasels | Nor-Ams Socials | Ski Around | Officials' courses
Meet the Weasels & NorAm Social | Saturday, Dec 10th
On the 10th of December, come out and join us for a fun evening to learn about ski race volunteering from the legendary group, the Whistler Weasel workers. We’ll also share what opportunities are coming up this winter to pitch in and an overview about the NorAm Cup finals that we’ll be hosting March 21st to 28th. This event is open to all age groups and members of the community and though we enjoy time with the athletes, this is an adult only event. Looking forward to seeing you all there and if fortune is on your side, becoming an official Weasel may be in your future too.
Date : Saturday, December 10th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin – 2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside
Accommodations for NorAm Finals Volunteers Needed – Mar 21-28
From March 21-28 the Whistler Mountain Ski Club will be hosting the NorAm Finals on our very own Dave Murray National Training Centre. This world class event will be inviting volunteers from far and wide. We are reaching out to our members to offer up extra bedrooms for these volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to host volunteers from around Canada and beyond as well as have the opportunity to ensure that athletes competing in the NorAm finals (many of whom are competing for World Cup starts for the 2022-2023) have the safest and best race environment. If you think you have a room or two to spare for this week or racing, please email Norams@wmsc.info . There will be a small stipend for each volunteer you are able to accommodate. Now is also a great time to also become a volunteer for this event and see some of the top racers from around North America. Please email NorAms@wmsc.info to secure your spot. There are plenty of opportunities on hill and off hill.
All members taking Officials courses must register to the National Officials Database through Alpinepoints.ca. Follow links provided
Officials Course Level 2 | December 10 and 11.
Level 2 is a detailed introduction to the methodology of alpine ski racing. It covers the types of races, ski competition rules (ICR), points systems and the responsibilities of the key organizational roles; chief of race administration, chief of timing, chief of gates judges, chief of course, chief of race, start referee, finish referee and referee.
The prerequisites are Level 1 plus at least 8 days of race volunteering experience in at least 2 different areas (for example 5 days course and 3 days manual timing).
There is a one-hour exam open book at the end of the course.
Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11
Time: 2-6 pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $37
Instructors: Bob Walton and Graham Ross
Registration Link: Level 2- Officials Course
National Officials Database registration
Officials Course Level 1 | December 17
Sign up now for the introduction to ski racing course (otherwise known as the Level 1 Officials Course).
You don’t have to have any experience in ski racing; in fact you don’t even have to be a skier. Come out and learn about what goes into making a ski race happen – on hill and off hill.
This is a great way for parents new to the club to learn about what your kids are doing. And it is an important course to help you understand where you can best volunteer for our Whistler Mountain Ski Club hosted events.
Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 8:30 am
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $16
Instructors : Graham Ross and Stan Kranjc
Registration Link: Level 1 Officials Course
National Officials Database Registration
Race Admin 101 national course| December 17th
We at the Whistler Mountain ski club, have a goal to make the Race Administrator role more approachable and available to all. This is such an foundational role to any ski race and we are looking to train up the next generation of great RAs!
With this, we are bringing in one of the best in the country, Phyllis Kennedy, to facilitate a race administration course focus on running national level races. Phyllis has run races at all levels and will be coming back in march to be our lead Race Administrator for the NorAm Cup finals event. This event is open to all and will follow the officials level 1 training that will be taking place in the morning of the same day.
Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: Free
Registration Link Race Admin 101
Looking for Christmas presents?? | All in stock
New WMSC swag available, some limited quantities. Get yours now! 22-23 Merchandise
(Access the link, follow prompts to 2nd screen to see inventory and prices)
Our partner evo and the Journeyman Lodge have extended a terrific early season offer to our membership!
We’re pretty stoked about the local snowfall these days and would love to extend a deep discount to the WMSC membership in anticipation of our Opening Weekend and Holiday Season at Journeyman Lodge as follows…
Take $75 off each night on Journeyman Lodge opening weekend and holiday season reservations…
Nightly Packages INCLUDE ● Off-the-grid accommodation ● All meals for each night booked (après-ski appetizers & a 3-course dinner, with a continental breakfast & bagged lunch + hot & cold non-alcohol beverages) ● Return luggage transfer service (40lbs per guest + an extra set of equipment scheduled for Noon from base to lodge, 10:00am from lodge back to base) ● Use of lodge amenities including our Scandinavian Sauna, guest toboggans, & snowshoes. *These prices DO NOT INCLUDE Ski Callaghan Admission or gratuities. *Please note these packages are based on an independent trek along the 13km route to and from the Solitude Valley where Journeyman Lodge is located: Click Here for details on the adventure into the lodge.
Dates currently available: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, & Jan 2, 3, 4, 5
Password protected rate (case sensitive) ACCESS CODE: 22evoturkey
Click Here to book your adventure now! Should anyone have any questions, please feel welcome to contact our super helpful Adventure Crafters, Nick and Will, at the Callaghan Adventure Desk: 604.938.0616 or reservations@callaghancountry.com
Ski Around and Après Ski with Rob Boyd | Wed, Dec 28th
Learn about our venue and keep the hill safe – The Dave Murray National Training center is our world class facility. Come out on December 28th for an orientation of the center with the one and only Rob Boyd. Ski around with Rob and get to know about the center, how to care for a course and the safety systems that we put in place. Click here to sign up and scroll to the bottom of the sign up page.
Meeting Place: WMSC Timing Hut
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Cost: Free
Sign up here
Après Ski – Meet us at the Club Cabin Lounge from 4 pm to 6pm
WMSC wish list
A few members have approached asking if we do have a holiday wish list, and we do!
If you are planning to renovate your homes and replacing couches, side tables, filing cabinets, floor lamps, we will appreciate them. contact the office directly at 604-932-4644 or by email at info@wmsc.info
Thank you to our alumni family that donated a few electronics, we greatly appreciate it.
FIS Update Decemebr 28th 2022 Mt. Norquay GMC Cup
Hello Team
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
FIS Update December 27th Christmas Camp.
FIS UPDATE December 27th 2022.
Hello Team
I hope everyone one had a great Christmas break! Here is the plan for week December 28th to January 2nd.
December 28th Wednesday- Technical Free Ski Slalom Skis. Load Fitz Chair @ 7:45 am. Meet at the Garbo 8:05 . Please remember its team photo day so bring your uniform is you have one. Also a reminder to put the Wheaton Precious Metals Sticker on your helmets. Men’s Fitness in the gym 4:00 to 5:00 pm And Women’s Fitness in the gym 5:00 to 6:00
December 29th Thursday Slalom Training Load Fitz Chair 7:45 Inspection 8:45 Inspection First run 9:15. Women will have group goal setting session with Jess and Master Coach Lucinda Jagger from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Men will have a Fitness in the Studio at 3:00 to 4:00
December 30 Friday – Slalom Training Load Fitz Chair 7:45 Inspection 8:45 Inspection First run 9:15. Men will have group goal setting session with Matou and Master Coach Lucinda Jagger from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Women will have a Fitness in the Gym at 3:00 to 4:30.
December 31st Saturday – Slalom Club Race AND Slalom Training. Load Fitz Chair 7:45 am Daily Schedule TBA. Men’s Fitness Studio 3:00 to 3:45 pm Women’s Fitness 3:45 to 4:30 pm
Athletes need to register for the CLUB RACE using the following link.
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WhistlerMountainSkiClub?e4q=638194a2-82a7-4b45-b8e1-9312d03b0370&e4p=b749e669-9095-4d21-b96d-5e9a839eede0&e4ts=1672080869&e4c=active&e4e=snlvcmpscui00001load&e4rt=Safetynet&e4h=399c4e146f578cb822d751ffe72ab602#/selectSessions/3174642/filter/session=57946042
January 1st Sunday Day Off
January 2nd Monday GS Training Load with public 8:00 am . Inspection 9:00 am first run 9:30. Fitness session in the Studio 3:00 -5:00.
FIS Update December 13, 2022
Hello Parents and Athletes,
I am currently having some technology issue with my phone and transferring the old data to my new phone. So, I am best reached by email or if you have a question that requires an immediate please contact Jessica.
Trip Info for Panorama GMC BC Cup December 16 to December 23.
Athletes will be staying at the Ski Tip and Tamarack on the mountain. Kitchens are provided. Shopping will be done in Invermere. Athletes that require special foods should shop for those prior to departure. There will be lots of room for coolers and prepare meals from home. Athletes are requested to bring two ski bags if they are brining more than three pairs of skis. Extra poles are encouraged. All the usual gear is required. Extra warm clothes to be stored at the bottom of the race course to change into after the race run.
Athletes who attended the preseason at Panorama should bring the preseason RFID pass or they will charged an extra $5.00 for a new one. CWSAA pass are valid. Panorama will issue a season pass for those athletes.
• December 16th Friday – Departure for Kamloops 2:00 pm . Stay at the Super 8 on the Hill . Dinner at Earls.
• December 17th Saturday-Travel to Panorama. Shopping Invermere. Dinner at Alto 6:30 on the mountain.
• December 18th Sunday – Free ski or training to be confirmed.
• December 19th Monday and 20th Tuesday – Women’s’ and Men’s’ GS
• December 21st Wednesday and 22nd Thursday Women’s and Men’s SL
• December 22nd Thursday Team Christmas Dinner Cliff-hanger Restaurant Greywolf Golf course.
• December 23rd Friday – Departure from Panorama 5:30 am MST ETA in Whistler 4:00 pm PST.
• December 29th Thursday Technical Free Skiing Whistler
• December 30th Friday Technical Free Skiing Whistler
• December 31st Saturday Club Race. TBA
• January 1st Sunday off
• January 2nd Monday GS training- TBA
The next upcoming trip is the GMC Alberta Cup FIS series at Mt. Norquay, Alberta. The budget and registration sheet will be sent by Friday December 16th . The estimated cost for this trip will be $1800- $2100 dependent on how many coaches are needed for the trip and the number of vehicles we must rent. Please email Richard your intent this week regarding this race so we can create budget that is as close to accurate as possible.
Pleas note the additions to the FIS Calendar for races in Western Canada. We will target these additions however athletes should discuss with their parents and coaches about what best suits them regarding academics and goals. The additions and changes are as followed.
Alberta Cup GMC at Lake Louise 2 SL 2 GS February 4th to,7th This race would follow the Kimberly Speed Series. This would be recommended for those who not attending the Kimberly Speed series in the last week of January. For those athletes who are attending the Kimberly Speed series this would be a long haul away from school and you must plan for that if you intend to race both locations.
BC Alpine Coaches Cup at Sun Peaks April 22 and 23 2 SL and 2 GS. This race would be recommended for those athletes who are trying to improve their point profile for the 2023-24 season or for those who need results to qualify for the BC Ski Team.
Richard
richard@wmsc.info
