BC Alpine has updated their COVID-19 vaccine policy for the 2021/22 season and it is effective immediately: Proof of vaccination is no longer required to compete in BC Alpine sanctioned events below FIS levels, unless it is a requirement from the host mountain. Please read the full updated policy here. https://bcalpine.com/files/Policy_Files/?f=BC_Alpine_COVID-19_Mandatory_Vaccine_Policy_for_Competition_Season_2021-22_update.docx

Our Lead Coaches are contacting all the race hosts of the upcoming events to find out what are the host mountain requirements and we will get this information as soon as possible to all of you that this change impacts directly.

Volunteers needed for FIS BC CUP SG and Parsons Memorial Downhill Race | March 3-8
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Calling all speed enthusiasts to help out with the upcoming FIS Speed races (March 3-8). WMSC is the host for this historic race series, named after the late Bob Parsons (our own Jim Parsons and Chris Leighton’s father), ski racer, original race worker and lover of speed. Bob had a vision that BC ski racers needed to learn how to ski speed in a safe and controlled environment.
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As hosts of this race series, we all need to contribute – especially FIS parents. There are plenty of opportunities both on-hill and off. Email volunteers@wmsc.info. All volunteers need to be double vaccinated. Lunches are provided for full day volunteers.

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This is a long race series that includes week days and weekends. Weekday volunteers are especially appreciated. Experience with speed race is essential for course workers and slip crews.

Email volunteers@wmsc.info

Shout out to WMSC alumni Nathan and Tait!

The 2022 Canadian FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships men’s roster includes:

Etienne Mazellier (20) – Club de Ski Stoneham, QC
Gerrit Van Soest (20) – Okanagan Ski Team/Vernon Ski Club, B.C.
Logan Dunn (21) – Nakiska Alpine Ski Association, AB
Nathan Romanin (20) – Whistler Mountain Ski Club, B.C.
Raphael Lessard (20) – Bromont Ski Club, QC
Tait Jordan (19) – Whistler Mountain Ski Club, B.C.
WMSC alumni Mollie Jepsen on her way to second Paralympic Winter Games

“It’s an honour to be named to the team for my second Games,” said Jepsen. “I’m more nervous this time than last, as I’m more familiar with the experience, but I look to leverage that as I know what it takes to be successful. My goal is to go out there and leave everything on the hill, and use my experience to strive for the podium. If we all (the entire team) ski the way we know we can ski, then we will find success.” Read full story here

Extra Days | March open for registration

Extra Training Days will be available for purchase from December 2, 2021 to April 24, 2022.

Registration opens every Sunday evening and closes every Tuesdays at midnight.

Costs: U12 and U14 $75/day | U16 and FIS $80/day. For specific details visit our website www.wmsc.info | Programs |select your page (U12 to FIS) | Extra Days

U12 Extra Training Dayshttps://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/181905
U14 Extra Training Dayshttps://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6395/pages/181906
U16 Extra Training Dayshttps://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6396/pages/181907
FIS Extra Training Days | Contact your coaches

Hello U16 Athletes and Parents

Please find attached this weeks update

Please check team pages calendar for training details

Sign up for Sun Peaks Closes Friday 23rd

Jessica Haslau
u16 Lead Coach

And excitement is in the air as young racers meet Olympians & Paralympians

Clear blue skies coupled with unseasonably warm weather greeted an energetic group of more than 100 young ski racers on Sunday, February 13th in Whistler. Wearing colourful suits and their new Sporting Life race bibs, they ascended Whistler Mountain to compete in Whistler Mountain Ski Club’s signature annual U12 Janyk Cup Zone Race on a section of the Dave Murray National Training Centre (Ptarmigan run). The competition consisted of a two-run combined-time giant slalom, one per gender.

“It was a spectacular weekend with lots of sunshine and smiles. It was really great for me personally to see all the young racers from throughout the ski-to-sky corridor up in Whistler competing and having fun again.”

– Andrew Kirker, Race Chairperson
“Fantastic weekend with plenty of smiles, skiing and sportsmanship. What made it all worthwhile was seeing the kids cheering on kids from different clubs and the appreciation from other clubs, coaches and families for hosting a well run event.”

Thank you Sporting Life!

Photo #1 – Jack Crawford, Broderick Thomson and Brodie Seger with Cecily Gibbons (Whistler) and Eric Krastev (Grouse); Photo #2 – Mac Marcoux and Tristan Rodgers with Grayson Kirker (Whistler) and Jonathan Yeung (Whistler)

This year’s race was particularly significant as it marked the return to racing after a two year hiatus due to COVID restrictions. For most of these 10 and 11 year old skiers, this race presented their first opportunity to compete against other clubs after two years of training at their respective clubs.

WMSC alumni and recent Olympians Jack Crawford (Bronze medalist in Combined in Beijing 2022), Brodie Seger and Broderick Thomson, were present to award the winners. Paralympic legend Mac Marcoux – Canada’s most decorated Alpine Paralympic Gold Medalist – also stopped by to support this weekend’s events on his way to compete in Beijing 2022 Paralympic Games. Their presence provided powerful inspiration for these young ski racers – Canada’s next generation of Olympians and champions!

Jack Crawford, Boderick Thomson and Brodie Seger with (on podium) Cecily Gibbons (Whistler), Thea Han (Whistler), Inaya Salari (Cypress)

“Huge thanks to WMSC for running a successful event for little racers. The kids had an opportunity to test their skills in various events, and how cool is it to get a speed ticket from the RCMP in Speed Trap event! What a surprise treat to be visited by the Beijing 2022 Alpine Ski Olympians Jack Crawford, Brodie Seger, and Broderick Thompson, with Paralympic Gold medalist Mac Marcoux and Tristan Rodgers. A great way to wrap up a successful event! Kudos to all the parents, volunteers, coaches, clubs and athletes. Special thanks to an amazing photographer Albert for taking every single racers’ fantastic photos! Greatly appreciated.”
~ Insun Kim, parent of Grouse athlete Eames Kim

RCMP Speed Trap

Podium / Awards (listed below in order of first, second, third):
Ladies – Cecily Gibbons (Whistler), Thea Han (Whistler), Inaya Salari (Cypress)
Men – Eric Krastev (Grouse), Daniel Gold (Grouse), Lucas Yu (Grouse)

Thank you to all the volunteers, including:

ROC Event Chair – Andrew Kirker
Chief of Race – Carmine Boskovich
Chief of Course – Josh Douglas
Chief of Volunteers – Euan Cormack
Race Admin – Leanne Von Hollen

~ Story submitted by Kevin Yeung
~ Photos taken and provided by Albert Han

Hello U16 Athletes!

Please find attached this weeks update!

Regards Jess
WMSC u16 Lead Coach