February 25, 2014
In This Issue
Canada unveils team for Alpine Junior World Ski Championships
Mike and Manny's Ski Camp in Whistler
Alberta Alpine Casino
Volunteer Opportunity - Nor Am Finals
2014 Scholarship Season Is Here
Rides of March - Canadian Western Championships
U18 Nationals Recap
Legends Club COP High Performance Training

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Alpine Canada- Presidents Circle

 

President of Alpine Canada, Mark Rubinstein, would like to share with you a message on his initiative with the exclusive Presidents Circle and how you can get involved. 

 

This foundation supports Canadian athletes going to Sochi, as well as the Alpine Canada athlete development program. 

 

For more information on how you can get involved, please view Marks President Circle message here.

 

 

 

 
Canada Unveils Team for Alpine Junior World Ski Championships
 
Jeff Bell
Jocelyn McCarthy
  
Thirteen athletes have been named to the team that will represent Canada at the 2014 Alpine Junior World Ski Championships in Jansa, Slovenia, from February 26 to March 6.

The championships feature top young ski talent from around the world, with athletes born between 1993 and 1997 competing for the podium in downhill, super-G, giant slalom, slalom and a team event; including Calgary's Jeff Bell and Spruce Grove's Jocelyn McCarthy.
  
"We have a very strong team, particularly in giant slalom and the speed disciplines," said Kip Harrington, head coach of the men's development team. "The competition will be tough. This is an unusually strong year, where there are several juniors from different nations who have scored World Cup points, won Europa Cup races and have been on the podium in a World Cup." 
  
Read the full announcement and see the rest of the selections here.
  
  
Mike and Manny's Ski Camp in Whistler
 

The Mike and Manny Ski Camp, run by Olympians Mike Janyk and Manny Osborne Paradis is open to 1st and 2nd year FIS athletes from BC, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec! The 4 day camp, running April 8-11 in Whistler is an all expense paid camp for the athletes!

 

Please get your athletes to go to www.mikeandmanny.org to apply! Deadline is Friday, February 28th

 

Alberta Alpine Casino
 
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Alberta Alpine has a casino coming up March 18 and 19. If you would like to help out, please contact Carol Trow at memberservices@albertaalpine.ca
 

 

Shifts are filling slowly, however we still need General Managers, Cashiers, Chip Runners and Count Room staff.

Thank you!

 

Volunteer Opportunity - Nor Am Finals
 
Alpine Canada is hosting both ladies and men's Nor Am Finals at Nakiska and COP from March 10 to 16, 2014. This is the highest level of competition in North America outside of the early season World Cup races. The top racers are vying for World Cup spots and some will have competed at the Sochi Olympics.
   

With two races running simultaneously at two different venues, many volunteers will be needed to stage safe and successful races. Alberta's most experienced race officials can be found in the leadership positions, making this a great place see the experts in action and learn some tricks to bring the expertise back to your own club's races. It is also where some of the country's most dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly volunteers can be found. They take pride in producing a competition venue that is of the highest standard, allowing the competitors to race to win!

 

Help is especially needed at the Ladies Slalom Races at COP on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11 and 12.

 

Accommodation, meals and chance to see the best up and coming skiers in the world are all part of the package.

  
  
If you would like to be part of this exciting race, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Barb Wood at skiracevolunteer@shaw.ca for more information. 
  
2014 Scholarship Season is Here

Scholarship information and application package has been posted on the Alberta Alpine website.

  

Cary Mullen Character Award nomination letters are due into the office by email on or before Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 4 pm.

All other award applications are due into the office by email or mail on or before Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 4 pm.

 

Applications should be submitted as a complete package. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

  

Rides of March - Canadian Western Championships
 
  
It is time to sign up for our Rides of March race the weekend of March 21 - 23. Please see the race notice for details, and you can register online here. 
 
We have a special rate at the Delta Hotel, the group code is 4ABM0321 by calling the hotel at 1-866-43204322.
  
We are looking for some donations to our silent auction. If you have something that you can donate, please email Chris Wright.

If you can volunteer to help or have someone who can help, please contact Shane. Volunteers who need one will receive a lift ticket for the days they volunteer and a bag lunch will also be provided.                                
U18 Nationals Recap

 
"I want to congratulate our 31 athletes who represented our province exceptionally well at the Canadian Championship. The fact that Alberta captured nearly half of the overall top-5 positions over the last four days is a testament to the hard work of our athletes and really positive sign about the strength of our club system." 
 
-Adam Hull, President, Alberta Alpine
 
A full article on the event can be read here
Legends Club COP High Performance Training

A reminder to our athletes who are looking for extra training opportunities that COP training is scheduled for the next three weeks. Please look on the Alberta Alpine calendar to confirm dates and times.
 
More information can be found here.