The Power of Multi-Sport by Mike Janyk

Every off season opens new opportunities for kids to explore different sports, interests, and avenues of play. Within our sport’s long term athletic development model (LTAD), multi-sport plays a key role in young athlete’s growth, whether it’s joining a track team, soccer, biking or field hockey, playing a series of different activities builds a variety of complementary skill sets, allows for excitement to grow when returning their primary sport and keeps it fun. The aim is to shape our programs to support multi-sport athletes while providing strong dryland that instills fundamental movements, mental skills and team building.

​As athletes mature through their ski racer journey, they will slowly gravitate to a more specialize approach, around 16 years old, where skiing becomes their main focus. I was 17 when I finally let go of baseball, the last sport other than skiing I played throughout my development. With all of this, its important to know your own child and their desires. In an article from 2008, Wayne Gretzky spoke about the value of multi-sport and in it made the key comment, “First of all, I think every kid is different. Some kids can play all day, all year like Gordie Howe….” “… but in most cases, it’s important for kids to play other sports…”

​Whatever path your kid is inspired to do, keep us in the loop. If they are active in other sports or if skiing is their main passion and keen for it all, talk to your coaches, let us know and we can build dryland programs to support this. As we come to better know ourselves, what inspires us and where we find joy, then a powerful partnership can take place to elevate each other towards our goals.

Sincerely,

Mike Janyk

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Ps. Reminders to complete your membership registration by July 1st to participate in club activities and sign up for our July dryland camp #1. I’ll be coaching the U16s camp so you know it’s going to be fun
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2021-2022 WMSC and BC Alpine Membership Registration is Open | closes on Sunday, October 31

WMSC and BC Alpine Membership renewals and new members registration is now open until Sunday, October 31st.

To participate in any of our Fitness sessions, Fitness Camps or pre-season camps; your Family Membership, BC Alpine Fees and Racer Accounts must be current.

U12 | U14 | U16 Register Now
FIS | Register Now

Winter Program Calendars and Pricing will be published later in July.

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U12 – FIS July Summer Camp #1 Open for Registration | Deadline Friday, July 2nd

Our first Summer Fitness Camp is open for all age groups. Specific details will be emailed to you by your Lead Coach. Register below

U12 – Thur-Fri, July 8 and 9 | $50 | Register
U14- Mon-Fri, July 5-9 | $130 | Register
U16 – Mon-Fri, July 5-9 |$70| Register
FIS – Mon-Fri, July 5-9 | $70| Register

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Save the date | FIS Saas Fee, Switzerland Camp | August 19-Sep 09

We are partnering with Banff Alpine Racers for an amazing summer camp for FIS athletes in Saas Fee, Switzerland. Approximately 16 days on snow, 4 recovery days and 2 traveling days. More information will come from your Lead Coach, Richard Jagger

It is a capped at 10 athletes plus 2 on wait list. Registration will open end of July and it will be on first come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to athletes enrolled to a WMSC Winter Program.

Stay tuned!

The value of dryland by Michael Janyk

We are all a continuation of the legacy that is the Whistler Mountain ski club, expressing its values in our own unique ways. Interwoven in this, is the element of athletic development which is highlighted in the goals you’ve chosen to pursue. These could be to enjoy being outside, time with friends, doing something fun that you love, improving your own skills, aspiring to achieve a new level or desires of living out a dream in sport. Well, I have good news, all these goals meet together at dryland!

​“Come on! Ya right! Oh sure!” You might be saying to yourself with an eyeroll or two, but dryland is where it all begins. It’s where the whole team comes together, where you can see your friends and develop relationships that move onto the ski hill. Dryland offers a range of activities to enjoy, whether inside or out, a chance to learn a new skill and improve upon ones you already have. Can remember the goals you had from last season or maybe think about ones for the future? We can make deposits towards these at each and every dryland session. If you’ve ever felt sad or disappointed after result in the winter, ask yourself if you put the work in the off season. If you can honestly answer yes, then you’ve earned the right to feel upset. If the answer is no, then there’s no need to feel sad as you know where to improve. Pressure is a privilege and disappointment can be an amazing opportunity to connect with your real desires. By participating in dryland, you’re investing in yourself, preparing your body for the impacts of skiing and ensuring your safety throughout the winter months.

​So come join your teams for any sessions you can make it, online or in person and if you’re busy doing other sports, then kudos to you as multi-sport activities are encouraged as well. Dryland is where the good work happens, a place to spend time with friends, improve your skills and go deeper into your own abilities.

​Thanks to all who have been participating, keep an eye out for our summer dryland camps, and please feel free to reach out to myself or the coaches with questions.

Ps, a little note on program fees and registration, we should have something to share with you by mid July, until then, membership registration is open and thank you for your patience in the process.
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U14, U16 and FIS June Dryland Sessions | Mondays and Wednesdays to Sundays

Summer Fitness Programs for athletes on U14, U16 and FIS have started! Please remember that registration, daily health checks and masks are mandatory. We are still running under COVID-19 restrictions. Sign up now!

U14 Summer Fitness SIGNUP
U16 Summer Fitness SIGNUP
FIS Summer Fitness SIGNUP
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2021-2022 WMSC Family Membership and BC Alpine Fees | Registration Open

Our Board of Directors and Mike Janyk are finalizing the fees for the Winter Programs for the upcoming season and we expect to publish them in the next few weeks. However, to participate in any of the Summer and Fall Programming, your WMSC Family membership must be renewed and all BC Alpine Fees must be paid. BC Alpine fees include BC Alpine Membership, liability Insurance and competitor licensing. By completing this renewals, we can ensure that both, your athletes and our staff, are properly insured and this will enable us to run any programming.

Register Now (U12-U16)

For new, returning and Alumni FIS athletes, given that the process is different, we have emailed instructions separately; if you didn’t receive our email, please contact the office at blanca@wmsc.info

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July Dryland Camps | July 5-9 and 19 to 23

We will be running 5-day dryland camps for U14, U16 and FIS and 2-day camp for U12. More details to come from your lead coaches. Book the dates!

July Dryland Camp 1 – July 5th to 9th
July Dryland Camp 2 – July 19th to 24th

In order to participate, your WMSC Family Membership and BC Alpine Fees need to be current.

A few dates for your calendar.

Congratulations to all the FIS athletes graduating this weekend, You Did it!

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U14 | U16 | FIS Fitness Sessions | Wednesday to Sunday

Summer Fitness Programs for athletes on U14, U16 and FIS have started! Please remember that registration, daily health checks and masks are mandatory. We are still running under COVID-19 restrictions. See below for instructions on where and how to sign up.

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July Dryland Camps | July 5-9 and 19 to 23

We will be running 5-day dryland camps for U14, U16 and FIS and 2-day camps for U12. More details to come from your lead coaches.

July Dryland Camp 1 – July 5th to 9th
July Dryland Camp 2 – July 19 to 23rd

A note from Mike

Hello Members,

Now a few weeks into the role, I’m getting a good understanding of our operations, working with the coaches for summer dryland plans and connecting with families. There’s still a lot to learn and aim to have more programming details for everyone later this month. On a fun note, it’s been great having our current men’s national team around as they’re in town for a dryland camp, bringing the energy and inspiration to the cabin.

Thanks for everyone’s patience through this transition, please reach out if there’s anything mjanyk@wmsc.info and I’m looking forward to meeting more of you this weekend at Fitness testing.

Sincerely,

Mike
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U14 – FIS Fitness Assessments | June 5 and 6 at Whistler Racquet Club | 7:25 to 10:30 am

Athletes will move up to their new teams this weekend. For specific details check your Team Pages calendars or contact your coaches directly.

To register, follow these links:

FIS Fitness Assessment | Saturday, June 5th | Register

U14 and U16 Fitness Assessment | Sunday June 6th | Register

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2021-2022 Winter Program Calendars and Fees | Expected later this month

We are still finalizing our calendars and pricing for the upcoming season. As soon as it is approved, we will open registration and communicate to you.

In the meantime, all athletes registered for the 2020-2021 season can participate on our June Athletic Programs.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at blanca@wmsc.info

Hello Athletes and Parents
please see the link for news information and important dates.

Richard Jagger
Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Lead Coach, F.I.S. Program
richard@wmsc.info