Dear Parents,
The Rockies Camp is complete after some great training and some good first race starts at Mount Norquay.
We will depart from Canmore tomorrow at 5:30 am MST and expect to arrive in Whistler around 5:00 PM PST Sunday.
Richard’s phone is damaged and somewhat unreliable . So if you need to get a hold of the coaches right away by phone please contact Jess.

Richard

Hello FIS Team
Here is the FIS home program for the week 49 December 7 to December 11, 2022
December 7 Wednesday, Fitness Session with Matou 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm, WMSC Gym
December 8 Thursday, Technical free skiing with Matou No Early Load Meet Mateo at 9:00 am at the Garbo Hut. Fitness Session 4:00 to 5:30 WMSC Studio
December 9 Friday, Technical free skiing with Matou No Early Load Meet Mateo at 9:00 am at the Garbo Hut. Fitness Session 4:00 to 5:45 pm WMSC Gym
December 10 Saturday, Technical free skiing with Matou Early Load Whistler Gondola 7:45 Meet Mateo at 8:30 am at the Light Board. Fitness Session 3:00 to 4:00 WMSC Studio
December 11 Sunday, Technical free skiing with Matou Early Load Whistler Gondola 7:45 Meet Mateo at 8:30 am at the Light Board at the Garbo Hut. Fitness Session 3:00 to 5:00 WMSC Gym
Matou is the contact coach for the athletes at home this week. You can reach him by text at 604 902 6532 or by email Matou@wmsc.info
Please stay tuned to the Whats App 2022-2023 FIS group chat each morning of on snow training for any changes to the daily plan.
Open this link to join my WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/BnrqLPvuKCyAuQcrZAUMss
The athletes that are away will be returning to Whistler Sunday December 11 approximately 5:00 pm.
Upcoming GMC Cup at Panorama December 16th to December 23rd and FIS Christmas Camp December 29th to 31st
Please contact Richard during the day if you have any questions at richard@wmsc.info or by text of phone 604 932 7676
Richard Jagger
Head FIS Coach

December 1 2022 FIS Update
The FIS program returned from our first camp of the winter season on Sunday. The conditions were excellent with good snow excellent choice of terrain and great weather. Mostly it was not too cold. Unfortunately, the team has suffered the loss of both Vanessa and Sarah- Elizabeth for the season due to injury. Both Sarah and Vanessa exemplify the values of the WMSC in all the pillars of the Teamship Values- Behaviour , Effort, Communication and Reputation. Both women expressed their strong desire to get back on snow as soon as it possible for them. The coaching staff and their teammates are wishing them both a speedy recovery.
Upcoming
Rockies Camp, December 2nd to 11th
Camp Focus SL and GS and Mt. Norquay GMC FIS Slalom. You do not need your SG ski for this camp.
December 2 Departure 4:00 PM from the WMSC for Kamloops-Accommodation Super8 on the Hill, Dinner at Earls
December 3 Departure Super 8 6:00 AM for the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge Canmore- Grocery shopping will be done in Canmore.
December 4 Slalom Training – Mt. Norquay
December 5 Slalom Training – Nakiska
December 6 and 7 FIS Race Mt Norquay.
December 8, 9 and 10 GS Training Nakiska
December 11 Return home Whistler ETA 5:00 pm.

Panorama GMC BC Cup Tech Series December 16th to 23rd
Quite a few people have not registered for the BC up December 16th to December 23rd. We have reopened the link till Sunday 5:00 pm
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/WhistlerMountainSkiClub?season=3174642&session=57286142

Richard

Meet the Weasels & NorAm Social | Saturday, December 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

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

Winter Hours | Effective, Wednesday, November 30th

We are switching to winter operations hours

Office Open Hours – Wednesday to Sunday 9 am to 4 pm

Meet the Weasels & NorAm Social | Saturday, December 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

Officials Course Level 3 | November 19 and 20

Date : Saturday and Sunday, November 19-20

Time: 9 am to 3 pm

Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)

Cost: $47

Instructors : Bob Walton

Registration Link: Level 3- Officials Course

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).
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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

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Mark your Calendar | 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

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 Roman Torn

Registration Link: Level 1 Officials Course