Last Week
We had an excellent GS training block before New Years, with conditions going from soft to progressively firmer. I saw some great progress with regard to managing our COM, and cleaning up our transitions. We had some good progress in understanding the “rise line” in GS and being more patient on our outside ski. Capping the week off with some great skiing in the club Dual on the 31st; MORE DUALS!!!!
This Week
We will continue to focus on GS from thursday through Saturday, finishine the block with some SL on Sunday. We will load Thursday and Friday at 8:15am, and 7:45am on the weekend. Lets continue to work on good movement, patience on the outside ski; and understanding the “rise line”.
Next Week
Please register for both the BC Games time trial(first years only) January 13th. https://teampages.com/clubs/6396/pages/177855
Also register for our home Zone races January 14,15. https://teampages.com/clubs/6396/pages/177855
You can also register for TECK Open Series January 24-29 at Sun Peaks. Tripsheets to come this week.
Canada Winter Games
All athletes that would like to be considered for Canada Games will need to fill out athlete package prior to January 27 to be considered. https://alpinecalendar.ca/eventFiles/other/776/2023%20CWG%20Participant%20Registration%20Guide%20-%20Team%20BC.pdf
Grouse Tuesday Night SL Training
Tuesday nights will start next week January 10 for SL training at Grouse. Details and registration for this is available on the U16 page, and will be open through this weekend. https://teampages.com/clubs/6396/pages/177839
Goal Setting
All those who participated in the preseason camp should be working on part 2, if you have not started this worksheet, it is on the U16 page under documents: Athlete Action Plan. Please fill it in and save as Action Plan with your name and email it to me; we will then schedule Zoom meeting to go over the details next week. Only those who have emailed me the worksheet can make Zoom appointmnets. sandy@wmsc.info.
Those whoe were not at the early camps can begin with the Goalsetting TEmplate located in the documents section of the U16 page. Once you have filled in the worksheet and sent me a copy renamed with your name and goalsetting template; we will book a zoom conference to help walk you through the next steps. I would like these things to be done by the end of the weekend so that we can start booking meetings.

Officials Course Level 1 | December 17

Sign up now for the introduction to ski racing course (otherwise known as the Level 1 Officials Course).
You don’t have to have any experience in ski racing; in fact, you don’t even have to be a skier. Come out and learn about what goes into making a ski race happen – on hill and off hill.

This is a great way for parents new to the club to learn about what your kids are doing. And it is an important course to help you understand where you can best volunteer for our Whistler Mountain Ski Club hosted events.

Date: Saturday, December 17th
Time: 8:30 am
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $16
Instructors: Graham Ross and Stan Kranjc
Registration Link: Level 1 Officials Course
National Officials Database Registration

Race Admin 101 national course| December 17th

We at the Whistler Mountain ski club, have a goal to make the Race Administrator role more approachable and available to all. This is such an foundational role to any ski race and we are looking to train up the next generation of great RAs!

With this, we are bringing in one of the best in the country, Phyllis Kennedy, to facilitate a race administration course focus on running national level races. Phyllis has run races at all levels and will be coming back in march to be our lead Race Administrator for the NorAm Cup finals event. This event is open to all and will follow the officials level 1 training that will be taking place in the morning of the same day.

Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: Free
Registration Link: Race Admin 101

2022 Holiday Break Camps | Team Photos |

Just a reminder the dates of the 2 camp during the holidays break. These days are available to all age WMSC groups, free of cost. Just make sure to mark you attendance through TeamPages so your Lead Coaches can staff accordingly.

Holiday Camp 1 – December 19 to 21st
Holiday Camp 2 – December 27 to 30th.

Wednesday, December 28th is Team Photo, see you there.

During the the Holiday break the office will be open December 14th to 20th and back on Wednesday, December 28th

Ski Around with Rob Boyd | Wed, Dec 28th

Learn about our venue and keep the hill safe – The Dave Murray National Training center is our world class facility. Come out on December 28th for an orientation of the center with the one and only Rob Boyd. Ski around with Rob and get to know about the center, how to care for a course and the safety systems that we put in place. Click here to sign up and scroll to the bottom of the sign up page.

Meeting Place: WMSC Timing Hut
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Cost: Free
Sign up here

Holiday Après on December 28th

We invite you all to come by the ski club cabin for an Après social on Wednesday, December 28th from 4pm to 6pm. This is open to all aged members, current and past, so please stop in, share a story, meet someone new and enjoy the community spirit

Our partner evo and the Journeyman Lodge have extended a terrific early season offer to our membership!

We’re pretty stoked about the local snowfall these days and would love to extend a deep discount to the WMSC membership in anticipation of our Opening Weekend and Holiday Season at Journeyman Lodge as follows…

Take $75 off each night on Journeyman Lodge opening weekend and holiday season reservations…

Nightly Packages INCLUDE ● Off-the-grid accommodation ● All meals for each night booked (après-ski appetizers & a 3-course dinner, with a continental breakfast & bagged lunch + hot & cold non-alcohol beverages) ● Return luggage transfer service (40lbs per guest + an extra set of equipment scheduled for Noon from base to lodge, 10:00am from lodge back to base) ● Use of lodge amenities including our Scandinavian Sauna, guest toboggans, & snowshoes. *These prices DO NOT INCLUDE Ski Callaghan Admission or gratuities. *Please note these packages are based on an independent trek along the 13km route to and from the Solitude Valley where Journeyman Lodge is located: Click Here for details on the adventure into the lodge.

Dates currently available: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, & Jan 2, 3, 4, 5
Password protected rate (case sensitive)* ACCESS CODE: 22evoturkey*
Click Here to book your adventure now! Should anyone have any questions, please feel welcome to contact our super helpful Adventure Crafters, Nick and Will, at the Callaghan Adventure Desk: 604.938.0616 or reservations@callaghancountry.com

Calling Volunteers for U16 Race| January 14 ant 15

The U16 Coast Race will be held on January 14th and 15th on the Dave Murray National Training Centre (Ptarmigan). We need many volunteers throughout the weekend (on hill and off hill) to make this race successful for every athlete participating. It takes about 70 volunteers each day to make these races happen so let’s see you all out there!

There are plenty of volunteer opportunities on hill and off hill so we can find something for everyone. Please email u16volunteers@wmsc.info with your interest and availability. Some of the openings include – assistant starter, manual timers, bib collectors, scoreboard, gate judges, course crew, slip crew, equipment organization in garbo hut, race office, awards, timing, and race write-up.

We need all of you to make this race happen.

2023-24 WMSC HH Team Uniforms Try On Night | Sat, 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

A HH Representative will be in attendance if you have any questions about sizing, fabrics, etc.

p=. Please note that next season’s uniforms are pre-ordered by Wednesday, January 25h and they are ready for pick up until December.

Meet the Weasels & NorAm Social | Saturday, Dec 10th

On the 10th of December, come out and join us for a fun evening to learn about ski race volunteering from the legendary group, the Whistler Weasel workers. We’ll also share what opportunities are coming up this winter to pitch in and an overview about the NorAm Cup finals that we’ll be hosting March 21st to 28th. This event is open to all age groups and members of the community and though we enjoy time with the athletes, this is an adult only event. Looking forward to seeing you all there and if fortune is on your side, becoming an official Weasel may be in your future too.
Date : Saturday, December 10th
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin – 2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside

Accommodations for NorAm Finals Volunteers Needed – Mar 21-28

From March 21-28 the Whistler Mountain Ski Club will be hosting the NorAm Finals on our very own Dave Murray National Training Centre. This world class event will be inviting volunteers from far and wide. We are reaching out to our members to offer up extra bedrooms for these volunteers. It’s a great opportunity to host volunteers from around Canada and beyond as well as have the opportunity to ensure that athletes competing in the NorAm finals (many of whom are competing for World Cup starts for the 2022-2023) have the safest and best race environment. If you think you have a room or two to spare for this week or racing, please email Norams@wmsc.info . There will be a small stipend for each volunteer you are able to accommodate. Now is also a great time to also become a volunteer for this event and see some of the top racers from around North America. Please email NorAms@wmsc.info to secure your spot. There are plenty of opportunities on hill and off hill.

All members taking Officials courses must register to the National Officials Database through Alpinepoints.ca. Follow links provided

Officials Course Level 2 | December 10 and 11.

Level 2 is a detailed introduction to the methodology of alpine ski racing. It covers the types of races, ski competition rules (ICR), points systems and the responsibilities of the key organizational roles; chief of race administration, chief of timing, chief of gates judges, chief of course, chief of race, start referee, finish referee and referee.

The prerequisites are Level 1 plus at least 8 days of race volunteering experience in at least 2 different areas (for example 5 days course and 3 days manual timing).
There is a one-hour exam open book at the end of the course.

Date: Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11
Time: 2-6 pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $37
Instructors: Bob Walton and Graham Ross
Registration Link: Level 2- Officials Course
National Officials Database registration

Officials Course Level 1 | December 17

Sign up now for the introduction to ski racing course (otherwise known as the Level 1 Officials Course).
You don’t have to have any experience in ski racing; in fact you don’t even have to be a skier. Come out and learn about what goes into making a ski race happen – on hill and off hill.

This is a great way for parents new to the club to learn about what your kids are doing. And it is an important course to help you understand where you can best volunteer for our Whistler Mountain Ski Club hosted events.

Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 8:30 am
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: $16
Instructors : Graham Ross and Stan Kranjc
Registration Link: Level 1 Officials Course
National Officials Database Registration

Race Admin 101 national course| December 17th

We at the Whistler Mountain ski club, have a goal to make the Race Administrator role more approachable and available to all. This is such an foundational role to any ski race and we are looking to train up the next generation of great RAs!

With this, we are bringing in one of the best in the country, Phyllis Kennedy, to facilitate a race administration course focus on running national level races. Phyllis has run races at all levels and will be coming back in march to be our lead Race Administrator for the NorAm Cup finals event. This event is open to all and will follow the officials level 1 training that will be taking place in the morning of the same day.

Date : Saturday, December 17th
Time: 1pm to 5pm
Location: WMSC Club Cabin (2028 Rob Boyd Way, Creekside)
Cost: Free
Registration Link Race Admin 101

Looking for Christmas presents?? | All in stock

New WMSC swag available, some limited quantities. Get yours now! 22-23 Merchandise
(Access the link, follow prompts to 2nd screen to see inventory and prices)

Our partner evo and the Journeyman Lodge have extended a terrific early season offer to our membership!

We’re pretty stoked about the local snowfall these days and would love to extend a deep discount to the WMSC membership in anticipation of our Opening Weekend and Holiday Season at Journeyman Lodge as follows…

Take $75 off each night on Journeyman Lodge opening weekend and holiday season reservations…
Nightly Packages INCLUDE ● Off-the-grid accommodation ● All meals for each night booked (après-ski appetizers & a 3-course dinner, with a continental breakfast & bagged lunch + hot & cold non-alcohol beverages) ● Return luggage transfer service (40lbs per guest + an extra set of equipment scheduled for Noon from base to lodge, 10:00am from lodge back to base) ● Use of lodge amenities including our Scandinavian Sauna, guest toboggans, & snowshoes. *These prices DO NOT INCLUDE Ski Callaghan Admission or gratuities. *Please note these packages are based on an independent trek along the 13km route to and from the Solitude Valley where Journeyman Lodge is located: Click Here for details on the adventure into the lodge.

Dates currently available: Dec 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, & Jan 2, 3, 4, 5
Password protected rate (case sensitive) ACCESS CODE: 22evoturkey
Click Here to book your adventure now! Should anyone have any questions, please feel welcome to contact our super helpful Adventure Crafters, Nick and Will, at the Callaghan Adventure Desk: 604.938.0616 or reservations@callaghancountry.com

Ski Around and Après Ski with Rob Boyd | Wed, Dec 28th

Learn about our venue and keep the hill safe – The Dave Murray National Training center is our world class facility. Come out on December 28th for an orientation of the center with the one and only Rob Boyd. Ski around with Rob and get to know about the center, how to care for a course and the safety systems that we put in place. Click here to sign up and scroll to the bottom of the sign up page.

Meeting Place: WMSC Timing Hut
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
Cost: Free
Sign up here

Après Ski – Meet us at the Club Cabin Lounge from 4 pm to 6pm

WMSC wish list

A few members have approached asking if we do have a holiday wish list, and we do!

If you are planning to renovate your homes and replacing couches, side tables, filing cabinets, floor lamps, we will appreciate them. contact the office directly at 604-932-4644 or by email at info@wmsc.info

Thank you to our alumni family that donated a few electronics, we greatly appreciate it.

Last Week
Thanks everyone for such a great first Holiday camp last week. We had a 7 day SL training block on Blackcomb. Main focusses were managing our Centre of Mass, working our ankles and knees to feel shin pressure and get to the front of the ski. Video from the week should be availabe on Sprongo.
We all survived a pretty cold week, and made some substantial progress.
Next Week
We will be starting our second Holiday Camp on December 27. We will be training 4 days of GS in the Dave Murray Training Centre. We will meet at the Garbo hut in the mornings, athletes will load the Fitz chair at 7:45am. Remember to bring lunch, snacks and water.
We will once again be focused on the fundamentals, Managing our centre of mass for good position, rolling onto the new ski early and generating pressure early in the turn on the outside ski. This will allow us to better control our turn shape, and have more freedom to control our line; and our speed!
Club Race
There will be a team format Club race on December 31. It will be a SL and details will follow. Watch for clubwide newsletter with a link for registration for this event.
Thursday Night training in Vancouver.
We will be offering 5 Thursday night SL training session during January and Febuary. These training nights will take plave at Grouse. Once again please read the club newsletter for details on registering for this training. Registration will be for the entire series. The club will not be offering individual training nights. This is necessary for planning our staff and equipment needs; as well as lift tickets etc.

Everyone please enjoy a tremendous Holiday; and Happy __________________(your celebration of choice).

Last week
It was great to meet everyone last weekend, very excited to have such an incredible coaching Staff, and an amazing group of athletes.
4 days of powder was a pretty fun way to kick things off, definitely not what I was expecting earlier in the week. Some great skiing; and some tired legs.
We had a great turnout at most of our dryland sessions, Yoga, Strength, stretch and Skating. Congrats to Katherina for her incredible progress on skates in one short hour.
Liam, I hope you are able to locate your lsot ski.
This week.
Thursday marks to beginning of a 7 day training block. We will be gate training SL on Gandy (Ross’ Gold) at Blackcomb for the entire 7 days. Please remember to pack all your protective SL gear in your packs, along with good lunches, snacks, water, extra clothes and goggles.
Dec. 15-16 8:15 am Load Blackcomb, Dec. 17-21, 7:45am Load Blackcomb.
Please check WhatsApp group before coming to the mountain daily, in case we make any changes to our plans. We may add some special Holiday off-snow activities also. All dryland times and activities are listed on our U16 calendar on the WMSC website.
Team Social Meet & Greet
Come meet the other U16 parents, all all this year’s coaches. We will be holding a Social on Sunday at 3pm at the Club Cabin. If you would like to help or want more information please contact Christine Zucht .
Club Events
Please have a look on the club Website under “Events”. There are sign ups for a number of great opportunities to learn more about the club and the sport. Including: Officials Courses, Race Admin training, Race Centre tour with Rob Boyd, and so much more.