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FIS Update March 7th
Hello Team The following are the upcoming events of importance.
• Women’s Team Building Session with Kayla Benbow (MA RCC) Friday March 10th 4:00 pm -5:00 pm.
Whistler Mountain Ski Club Board Room. Although we cannot make meetings mandatory Jess and I would highly recommend that all the women on the FIS team attend this session. The goal of the meeting is to set us up for success going in to the our last competition block for the season.
The men’s meeting will be set up for a date after Kimberly National Championships.
• National Championships Kimberly BC March 11 to 18.
Departure from WMSC Saturday March 11 7:30 am . We load equipment at 7:00 am. Athletes that are staying with the team you should have some shopping of your own done at least on breakfast and lunch for the training day / ski day on Sunday. Competition begins on Monday March 13 with SG. The team will return home from Kimberly to Whistler March 18th.
• Homework Via Sport is asking that all FIS athletes complete the both the TruSport Module for Athletes and the SafeSport Module for athletes to receive provincial carding. Please go to the following links and complete the modules. Via Sport will be checking randomly for compliance. Our FIS Team receives funding based on fulfilling our requirements.
https://safesport.coach.ca/participants-training
https://www.cces.ca/truesportclean101untracked
• Wednesday Fitness 4:00 to 5:30 WMSC Gym
• G_S Training for March 9 and 10th_
Load will be 8:15 am Whistler Village
Inspection 9:30 am
First run 9:50 am last run 12:30-1:00
Fitness 3:00 – 5:00 pm
• SL Training for athletes at home March 11 and 12th
Early Load will be 7:45 am Whistler Village Jess will provide details on WhatsApp for the weekend’s training plan.
e-News March 2 | Whistler Cup | WB Foundation Gala | NorAms
Whistler Cup Virtual Inspo & Info Night | March 8, 7:30 pm
Come one, come all and join online for our virtual Whistler Cup inspiration and information session. In 30 minutes, you’ll learn about the history of the event, the impact it’s had and how you can get involved at this year’s Whistler Cup!
On Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30pm, click the link below to hear from members of the Organizing Committee, athletes and our Volunteer Coordinators to find out how you can be one of the 400+ volunteers that help make this a magical event!
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!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84738174242?pwd=UXZHYkV4UjdmMlNQQUF5Z0o4KzBUdz09
Meeting ID: 847 3817 4242
Passcode: 850852
BC Alpine Après with the Champs | March 23rd
BC has a successful history of developing champions! Come Après With the Champs in Whistler during the Nor-Am finals in a unique collaboration between Whistler Mountain Ski Club, BC Alpine and Alpine Canada Alpine. All proceeds from the casual and fun party will support BC ski racers.
Après With the Champs – Purchase Tickets here
Cost: $100 per ticket
Where: Whistler – Après Après Nightclub
When: March 23, 6pm onward
Entertainment: The Hairfarmers
WB Foundation Whistler Classic Gala | March 4th
If you haven’t already, here’s your chance to get your ticket for tomorrow night’s big event!
The Whistler Blackcomb Foundation are big supporters of the WMSC along with so many other non for profit organizations, charities, health care facilities and much more in the Sea to Sky corridor. If you’re ready for the best event of the season and feel inspired to support, get your ticket for tomorrow night’s event.
Mackenzie Top Peak Contest | Up to $100,000 grant
We are on the top 11 – Let’s go team!! help us get to the top 10 by March 8th
“Mackenzie Investments is searching for Canada’s Top Peak – the one ski club that is a little bit more invested in the people, the place and the sport you love.”
Ways to help get to the top 10
Vote vote vote
You can vote/nominate once every 24 hours
You just need name and email, you don’t need to be 18 years or older
https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/teams/whistlerblackcomb
Challenge and earn us even more points (100 points)
Complete challenges and post videos on Instagram. Challenges postings must include the following in the caption:
Identify the challenge ( i.e. Ski limbo, or ski jumping jacks, or ski conga line)
peaks hashtag #TopPeakwhistlerblackcomb
Sponsor hashtag #Mackenzie TopPeak
Instagram account must be set to PUBLIC
e-News February 26 | Whistler Cup | Mackenzie | NorAms
Whistler Cup Virtual Social | March 8, 7:30 pm
With a little over 40 days until the kick-off of the 30th Annual O2e Brands Whistler Cup, the Race Organizing Committee has been hard at work planning for this internationally recognized event. There are over 400 U14 and U16 athletes expected from over 20 countries and we intend to make the event as spectacular as ever.
To ensure that we can support both on hill and off hill activities, we need over 400 volunteers for the entire week to support the various activities and races. We are inviting you to join us for a virtual social on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:30pm to hear from members of the Organizing Committee, athletes and our Volunteer Coordinators to learn more about this important event and how you can support it. Our goal is to keep the evening to 30 minutes, so consider it a little like speed networking.
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!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84738174242?pwd=UXZHYkV4UjdmMlNQQUF5Z0o4KzBUdz09
Meeting ID: 847 3817 4242
Passcode: 850852
Mackenzie Top Peak Contest | Up to $100,000 grant | deadline March 8th
We are on the top 11 – Let’s go team!! help us get to the top 10 by March 8th
“Mackenzie Investments is searching for Canada’s Top Peak – the one ski club that is a little bit more invested in the people, the place and the sport you love.”
Even if Olivier entered us into the contest for a t-bar, we would invest the prize in Alpine Equipment and gear for our on-hill training.
This is also an opportunity for us to highlight our amazing and inspiring WMSC program.
Ways to help get to the top 10
Vote vote vote
• You can vote/nominate once every 24 hours
• You just need name and email, you don’t need to be 18 years or older
• https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/teams/whistlerblackcomb
Challenge and earn us even more points (100 points)
• Complete challenges and post videos on Instagram. Challenges postings must include the following in the caption:
• Identify the challenge ( i.e. Ski limbo, or ski jumping jacks, or ski conga line)
• peaks hashtag #TopPeakwhistlerblackcomb
• Sponsor hashtag #Mackenzie TopPeak
• Instagram account must be set to PUBLIC
WMSC hosting NorAm Finals – Calling all WMSC parents! Course Prep March 16-19, Race Series March 21-28
The WMSC will be hosting the NorAm Finals in just a few short weeks! We need all hands on deck to provide the best race series possible! We will be hosting the top racers from North America, and some will be racing for World Cup spots for next season. Let’s provide these racers with the best race on the circuit. Let’s show them how the WMSC puts on a show!
Thank you for those of you that have already signed up – you may have already heard from Abbie at NorAms@wmsc.info. If you haven’t heard anything yet – give her a little nudge with your availability. There have been some momentary technical glitches! Computers!
The famous Whistler Weasel Workers are coming out in force and want to take this opportunity to mentor Whistler Mountain Ski Club parents. We are looking to all of you to come out for course prep days (March 16-19) and race days (March 21-28).
Race Schedule
• Thursday March 16 – Sunday March 19 – Course Prep
• Tuesday March 21 – DH train
• Wednesday March 22 – DH train
• Thursday March 23 – DH Race
• Friday March 24 – DH Race
• Saturday March 25 – SG Race
• Sunday March 26 – SG Race
• Monday March 27 – GS Race
• Tuesday March 28 – SL Race
Note: Course prep Thursday March 16 – Sunday March 19.
Similar to all races we can always use more support. Let’s get everyone out to lend a hand. In addition, there will be plenty of social time plus a bit of swag.
The WMSC will host a “Weasel Den” every day at the club from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Beer and snacks for all!
There will also be two bigger vollie socials:
o Saturday March 18th for the set-up crew
o Sunday March 26th between the Speed and Tech events.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with the “Weasel Den”, race office and other off-hill activities. We will find something for everyone. And you get a chance to watch some of North Americas best FIS racers.
Sign-Up Today: NorAMs@wmsc.info today or go to https://alpinepoints.ca/volunteer/4375/
e-News February 18 | Go Get It Bursary| Mackenzie Top Peak contest | Whistler Cup Volunteers
Go Get It Grant | applications deadline Monday, Feb 20th
Just a couple of days left, apply now at bursaries@wmsc.info
A new bursary, the “Go Get it Grant” has been created in partnership with an anonymous sponsor member of the WMSC for all ages of our WMSC junior ski racers. The grant will contribute towards travel expenses, race expenses, extra coaching days, wmsc uniforms and funds will be awarded this season.
To qualify, athletes must be an active member of WMSC in any of our programs: U12, U14, U16, FIS. Athletes will apply directly to the Bursary Committee in writing – letter format – by the February 20, 2023. Awards will be announced individually middle of March and applied to racers accounts immediately.
Award criteria includes financial need, program costs, athletes’ embodiment of WMSC Teamship values and passion for ski racing.
Mackenzie Top Peak Contest | Up to $100,000 grant | deadline March 8th
“Mackenzie Investments is searching for Canada’s Top Peak – the one ski club that is a little bit more invested in the people, the place and the sport you love.”
WMSC U12 athlete, Olivier Courcelles, has entered WMSC for this contest to win a grant prize of $100,000 to be invested back into our ski community. This is an opportunity for us to highlight our amazing and inspiring WMSC program. Creating awareness and participation through social media, as well as joining our Top Peak Team, Whistler Mountain Ski Club will earn us points, inching us towards the Mackenzie Investments reward.
We encourage athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers to use the hashtag (#TopPeakwhistlerblackcomb) and Mackenzie Top Peak Contest (#MackenzieTopPeakContest) when posting on social media. This will help us earn points.
NOMINATE NOMINATE NOMINATE
Help us get to the top 10 by March 8
Visit this link https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/teams/whistlerblackcomb
Nominate/ vote. It is easy. You just need your name and you remail
Anyone can vote, you do not have to be 18 years or older
You can vote once a day
Enter challenges to earn points for our Club https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/challenges
currently we are in the top 14. Lets go team!!
Whistler Cup Volunteer Sign Up today!
As hosts of the Whistler Cup event, WMSC needs more than 400 volunteers to make the event a memorable success for all!
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!
Join Us in Congratulating Our Club Athletes Going to Canada Winter Games
Join us in Congratulating our Club Athletes
BC TEAM | 2023 Canada Winter Games
Hannah Jensen
Maika Lennox King
Marek Novak
Nick Kokot
