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/

Go Get It Grant | applications deadline Monday, Feb 20th
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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
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“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.

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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!

Sign up Here

Join us in Congratulating our Club Athletes
BC TEAM | 2023 Canada Winter Games

Hannah Jensen
Maika Lennox King
Marek Novak
Nick Kokot

CANADA WINTER GAMES Website

BC Winter Games
Vernon
March 23-26, 2023

BC GAMES Website

Maika Lennox King |
Elena Deda |
Maggie Cormack |
Maia Harriman |
Liv Heyries|
Annabel Gilman |
Liv Deeks |
Sarah Keogh |
Marek Novak |
Luka Buchheister |
Dreas Gibbons |
Han Dash |
Kingsley Parkhill |
Sasha Cromwell |
Dominic Reid |
Liam Gottfried |
Maxwell Oughtred

FIS Update February 14, 2023

Hello Team, Happy Valentines Day !
The next few weeks are going to busy for everyone, especially your coaches. Upcoming we have a great block to training coming up, followed by the our Provincial mini speed camp, the Parson’s Classic Series and for some athletes a trip to Mission ridge for some more racing. Some things to note are, even though we have a lot training on the calendar athletes should be prepared to manage their time with the help of the coaches. For example if you are planning to train this block, participate in the speed camp race all the events in the Parson’s series and go to Mission ridge. Individualizing your program with the coaches will be important so you can have some rest time and limit the volume during the next few weeks.
Everyone should organize a time to meet with your coaches if you have any questions about the rest of the season and you individual plan. It will be up to you to reach out and organize this with Matou , Jess or Richard

It will be important to have your SG skis ready to go and make sure you are on top tuning your equipment. Hydrate, organize your nutrition. Ask you parents for help if you need it.

Wed Feb 15th Slalom training on the DMNTC
 Load with the public 8:15am Warm up.
 Meet at Beauty Bump /Jonny’s start at 9:00 am
 Inspection 9:05 am
 Ist run 9:20. 4 to 5 runs. ( If you attend WSS you could be back at school for the afternoon)
 Dryland 4:00 pm

Thursday Feb 16th SG and Slalom training DMNTC
 Load with public 8:15 am Warm up on Emerald Chair
 Meet at the top of club 21 for SG inspection with coaches. 9:00 am
 9:30 first run . 3 runs SG .
 Break
 Slalom training 12:15 inspection
 12:30 – 3 – 4 runs.
 Video 3:00 pm at the club
 Dryland 4:00 pm

Friday Feb 17th SG and GS Training
 Load with public 8:15 am Warm up on Emerald Chair
 Meet at the top of club 21 for SG inspection with coaches. 9:00 am
 9:30 first run . 3 runs SG .
 Break
 GS training 12:15 inspection
 12:30 – 3 – 4 runs.
 Video 3:00 pm
 Dryland 4:00 pm

Saturday Feb 18th GS training
 Early load 7:45 am
 Meet at the top of club 21 9:00 am
 Inspection 9:05am
 First run 9:20
 4 to 7 runs depending on how much you trained the previous 3 days.
 Dryland 3:00 pm

Sunday is off snow for resting up for the week. The plan for the Parson’s week will be published Sunday afternoon.