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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
Hello U12!
We are back on Whistler Mountain this week and training for our upcoming home ski race. We will bring up a start wand to practice starts and set on the race terrain. Please have your children wear race suits if they have them. They should wear snow pants over the top on bad weather days.
Skills event and Janyk Cup
If you haven’t done so already, please register for the Janyk Cup and Skills Event using the link below. The deadline is Jan 24
Registration links can be found here: https://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/178018
Things of note:
Big White -* Unfortunately after some back-and-forth with Big White they have announced that they are not allowing out of zone U12 skier racers to enter the event this year. This means the U12 WMSC team will not be allowed to enter the event as we are not in the Okanagan Zone. This decision was made last week and unfortunately, they have informed me there is no way around it for us.
Loading Lifts- Kids should arrive to load lifts at 8:15 or earlier on powder days to ensure they arrive on time for 9am. Creekside has been unreliable lately, so we recommend loading in the village.
Meeting Locations and Times
Friday, 20/01/2023 – Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chicpea Hut
Equipment: Slalom Ski’s (no chainguard needed)
Finish: 14:00 Chicpea Hut
Saturday, 21/01/2023 – Giant Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chicpea Hut
Equipment: Giant Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chicpea Hut
Sunday, 22/01/2023 – Giant Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chicpea Hut
Equipment: Giant Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chicpea Hut
If any plans change last minute, I will update on WhatsApp
Extra Training Days(For Core Program)
Please see the link below for information and booking extra training days.
https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/181905
Key Dates and Events
Skills Event and Janyk Cup – Jan 28-29, Registration Open
Skills Event Social- Jan 28 at WMSC after race
Sasquatch Cup – Feb 04, Registration not yet open
Tyee Cup – Feb 24-25, Registration not yet open
Nancy Greene Skills Event- Mar 24-25, Registration not yet open
All registrations for races may be found on https://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/178018
Team Video
We use Sprongo as part of our video review for kids. To Join Sprongo:
Go to www.sprongo.com
Create an account
Join: “whistler mountain ski club wmsc” Please only one account per family join as we have a limit on accounts with the team.
You will then find videos from during the season in playlists starting with U12. We have 1 playlist so far.
Marking your Attendance
Please mark your attendance on Team Pages for the following races if your child is planning on attending. These helps greatly in best preparing for upcoming events. Find events on the Team Pages U12 Calendar.
• Sasquatch Cup – February 4th
• Tyee Cup, Grouse – February 25th-26th
• Nancy Greene Festival – March 24th-25th
WhatsApp Groups
U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp Group
We will have a U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp group for this season. This group is for coaches to communicate to parents with updates and last-minute information. Only coaches will be able to message on this group. If you need a coach, direct message or call.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KC68nVVTKSjJ9xScajUcCn
U12 Parent WhatsApp Group
If you haven’t done so already, please click on the link below to join our U12 Parent Communication WhatsApp group. This group will be for U12 parents to communicate with one another. Coaches are not active on this group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FH5oEXfaQD0K1ldJETJoyn
Calendar
Click on the link below for the U12 Teampages calendar.
https://teampages.com/teams/1998742-U12-Programs-skiing-team-website/events
Equipment Checklist
Please label all equipment and ensure bindings and boots are fitted correctly. If you are unsure on bindings let the coach know and we can check them on hill.
U12 Equipment Checklist
• Correct Ski’s, Boots and Poles
• Lift Pass
• Pack Lunch
• Hard eared helmet
• Backpack
• Back protection (recommended)
• Gloves (warm, dry, and possibly padded is a good option) Spare gloves are always a good idea
• Ski socks (extras on a cold day)
• Facemask
• Water bottle and/or thermos
• Snacks
• Warm thermal layers and face covering
• Warm, water resistant outerwear
• Inner layers like soft shell or puffy jacket
Thanks Team!
Jack Evans
WMSC U12 & Masters – Lead Coach
Jack@wmsc.info
+1 (604) 203-4429
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
Hello U12!
This weekend we will be on Blackcomb Mountain while the Whistler U16 Zone race is taking place on Ptarmigan. We plan to ski full length Kombi courses with stubby’s and paneled gate so no need for chin guards this week. Please have your children wear their race suits if they have them in preparation for the Janyk Cup. They may wear snow pants over the top if weather requires but should wear their race suits to get comfortable skiing in it. Also note that race suits are not mandatory for U12 but recommended.
Skills event and Janyk Cup
Please ensure you register below for our home event. The deadline is Jan 24
Registration links can be found here: https://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/178018
Things of note:
Jacks Away! Charlotte will be managing the team this weekend while I’m away.
Sasquatch Cup- Sasquatch Cup Race Entry is expected to open in a week, after which I will send out a registration link for the race.
Loading Lifts- Kids should arrive to load lifts at 8:15 or earlier on powder days to ensure they arrive on time for 9am.
Meeting Locations and Times
Friday, 13/01/2023 – Slalom Free Ski
Meeting: 09:00am Rendezvous Lightboard
Equipment: Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:30 Finish at Rendezvous Lightboard
Saturday, 14/01/2023 – Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Rendezvous Lightboard
Equipment: Slalom Training Gear
Finish: 14:00 Finish at Rendezvous Lightboard
Sunday, 15/01/2023 – Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Rendezvous Lightboard
Equipment: Slalom Training Gear
Finish: 14:00 Finish at Rendezvous Lightboard
If any plans change last minute, I will update on WhatsApp
Extra Training Days(For Core Program)
Please see the link below for information and booking extra training days.
https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/181905
Key Dates and Events
Skills Event and Janyk Cup – Jan 28-29, Registration Open
Skills Event Social- Jan 28 at WMSC after race
Sasquatch Cup – Feb 04, Registration not yet open
Tyee Cup – Feb 24-25, Registration not yet open
Nancy Greene Skills Event- Mar 24-25, Registration not yet open
All registrations for races may be found on https://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/178018
Team Video
We use Sprongo as part of our video review for kids. To Join Sprongo:
Go to www.sprongo.com
Create an account
Join: “whistler mountain ski club wmsc” Please only one account per family join as we have a limit on accounts with the team.
You will then find videos from during the season in playlists starting with U12. We have 1 playlist so far.
Marking your Attendance
Please mark your attendance on Team Pages for the following races if your child is planning on attending. These helps greatly in best preparing for upcoming events. Find events on the Team Pages U12 Calendar.
• Sasquatch Cup – February 4th
• Tyee Cup, Grouse – February 25th-26th
• Nancy Greene Festival – March 24th-25th
WhatsApp Groups
U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp Group
We will have a U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp group for this season. This group is for coaches to communicate to parents with updates and last-minute information. Only coaches will be able to message on this group. If you need a coach, direct message or call.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KC68nVVTKSjJ9xScajUcCn
U12 Parent WhatsApp Group
If you haven’t done so already, please click on the link below to join our U12 Parent Communication WhatsApp group. This group will be for U12 parents to communicate with one another. Coaches are not active on this group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FH5oEXfaQD0K1ldJETJoyn
Equipment Checklist
Please label all equipment and ensure bindings and boots are fitted correctly. If you are unsure on bindings let the coach know and we can check them on hill.
U12 Equipment Checklist
• Correct Ski’s, Boots and Poles
• Lift Pass
• Pack Lunch
• Hard eared helmet
• Backpack
• Back protection (recommended)
• Gloves (warm, dry, and possibly padded is a good option) Spare gloves are always a good idea
• Ski socks (extras on a cold day)
• Facemask
• Water bottle and/or thermos
• Snacks
• Warm thermal layers and face covering
• Warm, water resistant outerwear
• Inner layers like soft shell or puffy jacket
Thanks Team!
Jack Evans
WMSC U12 & Masters – Lead Coach
Jack@wmsc.info
+1 (604) 203-4429
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!
