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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
FIS UPDATE January 18th 2023 Training at home.
WMSC FIS TEAM Update January 18, 2023
Hello Parents and Athletes
The FIS Team returned from some great racing on great conditions in Alberta at Mt Norquay. The group got an excellent day of GS training at Nakiska the day before the series began and we were treated to some warm weather and sunny skies
Seven of the team will be heading to Kimberly for the Dreadnought Speed Series on Saturday the update and registration will be posted in a separate notification.
For the majority of the FIS athletes the next month will be dedicated to training at home with our next target series being the famous Parsons FIS series at home here in Whistler.
A reminder to athletes and parents there is scheduled fitness sessions Wednesday though Sunday. Sessions on school days run from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. The session on weekends run from 3:00 to 5:00. The weekend sessions are 1 hour long and are divided between the men and the women groups and who is allotted the first or second session is agreed upon by the coaching staff each week. In addition, athletes that cannot make the supervised scheduled times are welcome to train at the club provided the gym or the studio are not booked by another group.
Training plan for January 19th to January 22
Jan 19 Thursday and Jan 20 Friday SG Session. Section Training
1. Load with Public 8:15
2. Warm up 8:30 to 9:00 am
3. Inspection 9:05 am with coaches
4. First run 9:30 last run 11:15
5. Break 11:30 to 12:15
SL Session Skiers Left Old Crow Beauty Can 4.6
1. Inspection 12:15
2. First Run 1:20 last run 2:00 pm
3. Dryland 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Jan 21 Saturday and Jan 22 Sunday GS Session on Gandy Dancer, Blackcomb
1. Load Blackcomb Gondola 7:45 arrive before the load if your late you load with the public
2. Free Ski warm up on Gandy 8:30 to 9:15
3. Inspection 9:15
4. First run 9:30
5. Possible reset after 4 runs
6. Last run 12:30 /1:00
7. Fitness 3:00 to 5:00 pm
Please contact Richard for questions 604 932 7676 richard@wmsc.info
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
WMSC FIS Update January 7, 2023
Training at home in Whistler for January 12th to 15th There will be opportunities to train, forerun or race with the U16 group at home here in Whistler. On Thursday and Friday the U16 will be training at Whistler and on the Saturday and Sunday there will be choice between either racing or forerunning the Coast Zone U16 Open. FIS athletes are able to race at these events and are now part of the regular start list. Forerunning will give a chance for more starts per day and a clean track to run on. Please contact Sandy our U16 head coach to find out the training and race plan for each day. Email him at sandy@wmsc.info so he can link you into the U16 Whats App chat. Also please contact your FIS coaches to info them of you’re your intent and commitment to this training block.
Mt. Norquay GMC Alberta Cup GS and Slalom Races.
• January 9th Monday Load Trailer at 3:30 pm after school. Departure planned for 4:00 pm to arrive in Kamloops for dinner. We will be staying at the Super 8 on the Hill again.
• January 10th Tuesday . Continue travel to Canmore . Shopping will be done that after noon after check in at the Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge in Canmore.
• January 11th Wednesday GS training in the morning at Nakiska Ski Area
• January 12th and 13th Thurs and Fri GS racing at Mt. Norquay Ski Area on the run Silver Legacy
• January 14th and 15th SL Sat and Sun Racing at Mt. Norquay Ski Area on the run Silver Legacy
• January 15th Sunday PM Travel to Revelstoke.
• January 16th Monday Am Frees Ski at Revy if the snow is good. Travel Home to Whistler arrive between 6:00 and 7:00 pm
Notes for the trip .
• The Kitchens are small and the days are long so if any of the room grouping wish to plan for dinners out you should let Jess or myself know so we can adjust the plan for the meals
• Bring some free skiing skis for Revy.
Rooming List
Room 1 Dylan Nick Yuki
Room 2 Diano JJ Ivan
Room 3 Liv Heidi Marlo Maddie
Room 4 Lola Viv Ries
Let Jess or myself know if you have any questions.
Richard
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!
