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e-News March 17 | NorAm Cup | Apres with Champions| Try Out Day | Go Fund me | BC Games
Whistler NorAm Finals – March 21 – 28th – See the best of the best!
Come out for a front row seat to watch some of North America’s best alpine ski racers, including Whistler Mountain Ski Club’s alumni now on the BC and Canadian ski teams.
We are still in need of volunteers most days and especially Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th (hand timers, assistant starters, bib collectors, slip crew, course crew). If off-hill opportunities are your thing, we have lots of space in race office and still looking for volunteers for the daily “weasel den” social. There will be plenty of social time (daily!), a little bit of swag, daily bag lunch and volunteer tickets for those that need.
Event Schedule:
Tuesday March 21 – Downhill Training
Wednesday March 22 – Downhill Training
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
Please email whistlernoram@wmsc.info today to get involved and let’s give these athletes the best race series possible!
Après with the Champs | March 23
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.
For more details and to buy a ticket, follow this link Après with the Champs
WMSC Try out Day | Saturday, April 8
Meet at WMSC Club Cabin in Creekside at 9:00 am| It’s free!
For all strong skiers, born in 2012 and 2013 (10 and 11 years and old) from RDP and any program who are interested in taking their technical skiing to a new level and try out ski racing. The Ski up day is an opportunity to try and learn about the Whistler Mountain Ski club, training on the Dave Murray National Training Centre with our professional ski racing coaches.
This day gives potential Whistler Mountain Ski Club athletes a chance to try the club out for a day and get a feel for if they would like to join the program next year. It also gives the parents and opportunity to meet some of the staff and learn about the program.
17 WMSC Athletes heading to BC Winter Games! | March 23
Join us cheering them on!
- Marek Novak – Luka Buchheister – Dreas Gibbons – Sasha Cromwell – Dash Han
- Max Oughtred – Kingsley Parkhill – Elena Deda – Dominic Reid – Maggie Cormack
- Liam Gottfried – Maia Harriman – Maika Lennox-King – Annabel Gilman – Liv Deeks
- Sarah Keogh – Tua Paget
Mt. Seymour Program Director, Peter Krasula Dies at 42
The BC Alpine family thanks Peter for being a great coach, friend and mentor to so many athletes, fellow coaches and families within the ski racing community. He was survived by his wife and 2 young children. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him!
If you would like to help Peter’s family during this devastatingly difficult time, please consider donating through GoFundMe. His family thanks you for your kindness and generosity.
e-News March 10 | Peter Krasula | NorAms | Whistler Cup | Race Recap
Mt. Seymour Program Director, Peter Krasula Dies at 42
It’s with absolute heavy hearts that we share the news of the tragic and unexpected passing of Peter Krasula. Peter was the program director at the Mt. Seymour Ski Club for many years and in his time, became a wonderful coach and mentor to many kids, coaches and families within our ski racing community. Peter was known for his kindness, incredible energy, wonderful sense of humour and unconditional love for the outdoors.
On March 8, 2023, Peter was out skiing with a friend on Blackcomb when his heart stopped suddenly beating. Peter leaves behind his two young kids and wife. If you would like to support Peter’s family, there is a Go Fund Me set up to help through these tough times.
Please click below to donate and the date of the celebration of life will be announced soon.
Whistler NorAm Finals – March 21 – 28th – See the best of the best
Come out for a front row seat the watch some of North America’s best alpine ski racers, including Whistler Mountain Ski Club’s alumni now on the BC and Canadian ski teams.
We are still in need of volunteers most days and especially Monday, March 27th and Tuesday, March 28th (hand timers, assistant starters, bib collectors, slip crew, course crew). If off-hill opportunities are your thing, we have lots of space in race office and still looking for volunteers for the daily “weasel den” social. There will be plenty of social time (daily!), a little bit of swag, daily bag lunch and volunteer tickets for those that need.
Event Schedule:
• Tuesday March 21 – Downhill Training
• Wednesday March 22 – Downhill Training
• 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
Please email whistlernorams@wmsc.info today to get involved and let’s give these athletes the best race series possible!
B-Net Set up Call out – Saturday, March 11 @ 9:30am
Our Training Center needs help to re-set some B-nets and prep the track for the upcoming NorAm finals event.
To join in the activities, please meet Dale tomorrow, 9:30am at the Garbo Hut.
Whistler Cup – Volunteer info session recap
Last Wednesday, we hosted a virtual information and inspiration session to get us geared up for the 30th Whistler Cup, happening April 12th to 16th. For those who couldn’t attend, please see the first video link below to get caught up on what you missed and how to get involved. For inspiration, please see the second link with a 2018 message from Mikaela Shiffrin about the event.
• Whistler Cup Zoom session
• Shiffrin video
Race Recap Report
With all of our teams traveling across the province, country and beyond, we’d like to take a moment to highlight some major events.
• FIS Parsons Race Series – Our home FIS series, the 43rd annual Parsons speed event was a big success thanks in large part to an outstanding core group of volunteers who braved the frigid temperatures. The cold weather made for a hard surface and some exciting action with a handful of our athletes taking podium positions and the Parsons overall title. A big big thank you to all the volunteers and coaches who helped make this event a success. Next up for the FIS team is the Senior National Championships in Kimberley, BC.
• U16 Canada Games & Westerns – The Whistler Mountain Ski Club had four U16 athletes travel to the Atlantic provinces to compete in the 2023 Canada Games. With some amazing top 10 and top 15 performances by all, it was sure an impactful trip in their young ski racing careers. Those not at Canada Games competed in the U16 Western championships in Red Mountain and they found some speed, reaching all steps of the podium and some big courageous results, attacking from the back of the pack.
• U14 Provincial & BC Games – The U14 team is gearing up for the fun and exciting part of their season with nine kids heading to Vernon for the year delayed BC Games and right after the whole team will be in Revelstoke competing in the Provincial Championships.
• U12 Nancy Greene Festival – Always an enjoyable time of the year, the U12s will be off to Sun Peaks for the annual festival where they’ll get to put their skills to the test in a fun and actioned packed few days of skiing and healthy competition.
• Masters National Championships & Over The Hill downhill – In February, a few of our Master’s athletes competed in the iconic Silver Star downhill event and then we had one represent the Club at the National Championships in Kimberley. It’s inspiring to see the athletes embody the ultimate goal, Skiers for life!
To all our competitors, let’s cheer them on and again, a major thank you to our coaches and volunteers who bring these events to life and provide the opportunity to race.
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.
The document Invitation_-Alpine_Canada_-_CanadaAlpin.pdf was attached to this post.
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
