RACE REPORT, FEBRUARY 13TH : Included in this weeks’ Race Report are the updated OCUP Standings for U14, U16 & FIS Series plus OST highlights and a peek at CAST skiers representing Ontario.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ALPINE ONTARIO ANNOUNCES TEAM ONTARIO FOR MACKENZIE U16 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
40 Ontario athletes selected to compete in Thunder Bay, Feb. 21-25th
Collingwood, ON (February 14, 2017) — Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) and Lake Superior Alpine Division (LSDA) are pleased to announce the following 40 athletes and eight coaches selected to represent Ontario at the upcoming Mackenzie Investments 2017 U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships taking place at Loch Lomond Ski Area, February 21th-25th :
Coaches:
1. Jurg Gfeller, Southern Ontario Division, National Ski Academy – Team Lead Captain
2. Storey Badger, Southern Ontario Division, Devil’s Glen
3. Mike Byrne, Southern Ontario Division, Georgian Peaks
4. Scott Duhan Northern Ontario Division, Timmins Ski Club
5. Matt Fisher, Lake Superior Division Alpine Head Coach
6. Greg Grossmann, Southern Ontario Division, Osler Bluff
7. Wayne Howard, Southern Ontario Division, Alpine Ski Club
8. Rebecca Nadler National Capital Division, Camp Fortune Ski Club
9. Katie Twible, Southern Ontario Division, Craigleith Ski Club
Women:
1. Cassidy Brooks, Southern Ontario Division – Caledon Ski Club
2. Ashley Campbell, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
3. Anna Carruthers, Southern Ontario Division – Devil’s Glen Country Club
4. Emma Charton, Southern Ontario Division – Devil’s Glen Country Club
5. Annie Deeks, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
6. Sierra Gibson, Southern Ontario Division – Osler Bluff Ski Club
7. Charlie Gougeon Comeau, Southern Ontario Division – National Ski Academy
8. Keirsten Harvey, National Capital Division – Camp Fortune
9. Lauren Hunter, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
10. Rylie Loft, Southern Ontario Division – Toronto Ski Club
11. Jayden Metcalfe, Southern Ontario Division – Osler Bluff Ski Club
12. Jessica Popadich, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
13. Sophie Robinson, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Thunder Bay Franco Alpine Ski Team
14. Madeline Skinner, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
15. Kendra Smith, Southern Ontario Division – Alpine Ski Club
16. Elizabeth Sullivan, Southern Ontario Division – Alpine Ski Club
17. Daisy Taylor, Southern Ontario Division – National Ski Academy
18. Taylor Unger, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
19. Spencer Watson, National Capital Division – Camp Fortune
20. Emma Williamson, Southern Ontario Division – Alpine Ski Club
21. Anderson, Remi, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Loch Lomond Ski Club
22. Cooper, Amy, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC)
23. Koopman, Haley, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC)
Men:
1. Alexander Day, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
2. James Elmgren, National Capital Division – Camp Fortune
3. Jack German, Northern Ontario Division – Elite Alpine Ski Cross
4. Lazlo Green, Southern Ontario Division – National Ski Academy
5. Zach Hyland, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
6. Jesse Holland, National Capital Division – Camp Fortune
7. Michael Jaques, Southern Ontario Division – Osler Bluff Ski Club
8. Dylan Kerr, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
9. Mathias Metzger, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
10. Oleksa Mojsiak, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
11. Arron Puskas, Lake Superior Division Alpine – Norwesters Alpine Club
12. Galen Richardson, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
13. Michael Sellery, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
14. Ben Smegal, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
15. Sean Swayze, National Capital Division – Calabogie Ski Club
16. Zachary Temertzoglou, Georgian Peaks Ski Club
17. Luka Veljovic, Southern Ontario Division – Craigleith Ski Club
18. Macleod Vibert, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club
19. Kobe Villeneuve, National Capital Division – Camp Fortune
20. Mackenzie Wood, Southern Ontario Division – Georgian Peaks Ski Club/
21. MacGregor, Peter, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC)
22. Chow, Connor, Lake Superior Division Alpine, Norwesters Alpine Club (NAC)
The 2017 U16 Nationals marks the return of what was once called the K2 Nationals. K was short for Kinder which was the FIS recognized age category, now referred to as U16 meaning kids born in 2001 & 2002, ages 14 & 15. The last K2 Nationals was last hosted in Ontario in 2011.
“The return of this competition aligns with Alpine Canada’s long term athlete development (L.T.A.D) plan and falls in line with other sports at this age category where athletes are moving from TRAIN TO TRAIN to TRAIN TO COMPETE. Of course it’s a huge thrill for the athletes to participate in a national competition for the first time and we’re excited, as the host province, to offer this to so many deserving athletes. We look forward to seeing this next crop of skiers’ race – and of course seeing which province wins!” says Mark Marshall, AOA Athletic Director
The 5-day competition will include a total of 202 athletes in total from coast to coast racing in Super-G (in two run format), Alpine Combined and Giant Slalom plus The Team Slalom and Night Slalom. Ontario, as the host province, has the largest quota with 40 competitors; BC, Albert and Quebec are next sending 28 athletes each. The USA is also participating sending 28 athletes along with athletes from Manitoba, PEI, Nova Scotia, New Brunswich and Newfoundland.
Dave Bradley, the ROC Chair (race organizing committee) from Thunder Bay says, “Our focus is to host an athlete-centred event which will reward all athletes for their efforts and inspire kids to stay involved in ski racing beyond U16. Under our slogan, Eat–Sleep–Race–Learn! , the race week will address high school aged athletes’ needs athletically, educationally, nutritionally and socially. Our ROC will work with all partners, sponsors and stakeholders to provide a scintillating and memorable life skill building event that will capture the imagination of all athletes.”
Alpine Ontario Alpine congratulates all athletes and coaches in this selection recognizing the years of training and racing in earning this spot. The team departs for Thunder Bay this weekend to complete a few days of training prior to the first SuperG races on February 21st. Racers and families can find more information on the event on the official website www.u16ski.ca
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For more information:
Kristin Ellis
Interim Alpine Ontario Alpin Communications
communications@alpineontario.ca
www.alpineontario.ca
705-444-5111×132
RACELINE , FEBRUARY 9TH : Included in this weeks’ RACELINE are:
- A welcome address from the U16 NATIONALS ROC CHAIR
- News about Ontario coaches certifications from Ottawa
- ACA Domestic Director in Ontario next week
- Upcoming events in SOD
- ACA AWARDS are open!
- Feb 14th deadline to apply to the ACA COWBOYS WHISTLER SKI CAMP (2001 & 2002 born athletes)
Please stay tuned to the coaching pages on the site for upcoming EL, DL & PL courses. Plus the Toronto Ski Club continues to host Competitive Development NCCP modules this winter. These courses are required learning in order to receive your Performance Level certification. Visit the coaching page>>
2016-17 Entry Level Course Schedule:
- Caledon March 3-5, 2017
- Osler Bluff March 10-12, 2017
- Craigleith March 11-13, 2017
- Devils Glen March 11-13, 2017
- Beaver Valley, March 13-15, 2017
- Georgian Peaks, March 13-15, 2017
- Mt St Louis, March 17-19, 2017
- Toronto Ski Club, March 24-26, 2017
- Toronto Ski Club, March 24-26, 2017
- Mansfield, March 24-26, 2017
To register for a course please go to www.canskicoach.org or click here.
DL COURSE, FEB 20-24TH, Craigleith Ski Club, The Blue Mountains
The Development Level course is an introduction to coaching at the “Learn to Train” and “Learn to Race” levels of development. This 5 day course includes topics such as slalom and giant slalom basics for U14 and U16 athletes. Practice coaching sessions are part of the course for each candidate.
To register please go to the following website: https://www.canskicoach.org/en/
PL2 COURSE April 4th & 5th, Collingwood
Please note to sign up for the PL2 course the candidates must complete all the pre-requisite work as listed below:
- DL Certified
- ACA Physical Conditioning Online Module
- NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program
This is a 2-day course taking place in Collingwood. Cost is $260.00 or $234.00 if you register before March 5th.
To register please go to the following website: https://www.canskicoach.org/en/
RACE REPORT, FEBRUARY 7TH : Included in this weeks’ Race Report are the updated OCUP Standings for U14, U16 & FIS Series plus OST highlights and a peek at CAST skiers representing Ontario.
The Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) 2016-2017 national awards program, recognizes specific outstanding performance and contributions in the sport of Canadian ski racing. ACA recognizes ten award categories honoring recipients for their dedication, athletic success, performance and passion.
The following award categories are recognized by ACA:
- Alpine Athlete of the Year (male and female)
- Para-Alpine Athlete of the Year (male and female)
- Ski Cross Athlete of the Year (male and female)
- Coach of the Year (male and female)
- Volunteer of the Year
- Club of the Year
- Resort of the Year
- Bulider of the Year
- Minogue Award of Excellence
- Builder
For more information and to nominate click here.
“Calgary, Alta. (January 26, 2017) – It was super-G day at the World Para-Alpine Skiing Championships in Tarvisio (ITA), and the medals continued rolling in. Mac Marcoux, the 19-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie, went back-to-back with World Para-Alpine Skiing Championship titles, winning today’s super-G race. This is the second gold medal for Marcoux and his guide, Jack Leitch, in as many days in the visually impaired category.”
What – Development level Coaching Course
When – February 20th -24th
Location – Craigleith Ski Club
Check it out here: https://www.canskicoach.org/en/
“Concussions to me are not scary… mismanaged concussions are scary”
Erin Smith is a Shift Concussion Manager, a Holistic Life Coach, and Alpine Ontario’s go-to consultant on all things Athletic Therapy. Erin’s manual therapy approach includes the finite balance of the mind-body connection, internal vs. external memes, and cranio-sacral therapy. This week’s conversation with Erin focuses on concussions and how to prevent them – a must listen for parents and coaches.
The weather is not being supportive for ski racing in Southern Ontario currently thus we have some changes to some upcoming schedules. See below for these changes:
U14 SOD Cup GS Jan 29 at Toronto Ski Club is now CANCELLED.
U14 OCUP SG/GS Jan 20 at Craigleith is now CANCELLED and re-scheduled to Feb 2 at Craigleith.
U16 OCUP GS Jan 21 and Jan 22 is now CANCELLED. Re-schedule to Feb 3 at Craigleith – both genders.
U16 OCUP SG Jan 20 at Olser Bluff is now CANCELLED and re-scheduled to Feb 2 at Osler Bluff.
U12-U16 Feb 1-2 Georgian Peaks camps is now CANCELLED.
Please watch this page for more updates to race schedule changes in the future.
OCUP schedule can be found here.
SOD Cup schedule can be found here.