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2023/24 Team Uniform Order
Hello Parents,
It is time to order the 2023-2024 WMSC Team Uniforms The team uniform consists of the outer Springbok jacket and Falcon full zipper pants; and we are please to offer an assortment of optional items for your convenience at great prices.
Deadline to order your uniforms in Saturday, January 28th at 3pm.
Uniforms are pre-ordered now to receive them at the beginning of December 2024. Payments will be taken at pickup.
Follow these links to pre-order your items
Pre-Order HH Team Uniforms | JUNIOR
U16 TECK COAST ZONE GS and SL 14-15 January 2023
U16 TECK COAST ZONE GS and SL 14-15 January 2023
Location: Dave Murray National Training Centre, Whistler Mountain
Hill Conditions: Firm to icy conditions both days
Weather Conditions: Mix of sun and cloud. Not raining.
Whistler Mountain Ski Club was happy to welcome back athletes for Teck’s first U16 Coast Zone race of the season. After a soggy week the weather greatly improved with durable, hard-packed conditions on Ptarmigan. The terrain was carefully prepared by the Dave Murray National Training Centre and Vail Resorts and the course itself was tended by course crew volunteers from all clubs.
The format was a two-run combined time GS on Saturday and a two-run combined time slalom on Sunday. The Athletes from Cypress, Grouse, Mount Washington, Sasquatch and Seymour enjoyed a crisp winter day with sunny conditions on Saturday and a partly cloudy day on Sunday with the snow holding off until the awards ceremony held at the Garbo Hut.
Exciting racing for all with the most improved award won for GS and SL by Alexandra Menard for the women and shared by three athletes – Corey Kwan, Jaden Chow and Martin Winnett for men’s SL, Jaden Chow also won for GS.
Top-10 U16 Finishers
Women’s Giant Slalom 14 January
First Place: Hannah Jensen, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Maika Lennox-King, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Nicole Webb, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Thea Torn, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fifth Place: Thea Lutz, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Marlowe Cook, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Rebecca Whelan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Brooke Bessie, Alexandra Menard, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Alexandra Menard, Cypress Ski Club
Tenth Place: Lilia Rose, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Men’s Giant Slalom 14 January
First Place: Nick Kokot, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Marek Novak, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Dreas Gibbons, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Dominic Reid, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fifth Place: Kingsley Parkhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Indigo Liu, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Seventh Place: Corey Kwan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Jaden Chow, Cypress Ski Club
Nineth Place: Koen Lefevre, Mount Washington Ski Club
Tenth Place: Kekai Chalmers, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Women’s Slalom 15 January
First Place: Hannah Jensen, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Maika Lennox-King, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Nicole Webb, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Fourth Place: Lilia Rose, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Fifth Place: Brooke Bessie, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: Thea Torn, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Thea Lutz, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Eighth Place: Rebecca Whelan, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Alexandra Menard, Cypress Ski Club
Tenth Place: Sidney Wallin, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Men’s Slalom 15 January
First Place: Nick Kokot, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Second Place: Marek Novak, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Third Place: Jaden Chow, Cypress Ski Club
Fourth Place: Zack Firkins, Cypress Ski Club
Fifth Place: Aiden Thornhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Sixth Place: George Sarkis, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Seventh Place: Indigo Liu, Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club
Eighth Place: Kingsley Parkhill, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Nineth Place: Oscar Wong, Mount Washington Ski Club
Tenth Place: Martin Winnett, Mount Washington Ski Club
e-News January 11 | Nancy Greene-Nat Bosa Bursary | Whistler Cup Social | Call for Ski Patrol
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
e-News January 5| Net Setting | U16 | Uniforms Try-outs|
Nets, nets, nets – It’s race season! | Saturday, January 7
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
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!
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!
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.
