Race Bulletin
Helpful tips for reading hillspace;
SL is Slalom, GS is Giant Slalom and PSL is Paneled Slalom.
For athletes U12 and older;
If training SL, athletes require SL skis and Chin, Pole or Shin Guards.
If training GS, athletes require GS skis (if they have them) and do not need any SL protection.
If training PSL, athletes require SL skis but do not need Chin, Pole or Shin Guards.
Racing This Weekend
Saturday, January 11:
U14 OCup SL @ Beaver Valley (Men)
U14 OCup SL @ Mansfield (Women)
FIS SL @ Alpine
Sunday, January 12:
6-8 Year Olds GS @ Alpine (Kent)
Fun & Glory GS on Kent
Friday Training
Be sure to look at the hillspace linked at the top of the page for your age group’s Friday Training discipline.
Friday trainings are optional. We ask that you please use the sign up form below to let us know if your racer will attend a Friday Training by no later than the Wednesday prior each week. Even if you purchased a package of trainings we still ask that you sign up each week so we can account for attendance.
U12 All-Inclusive and OCup athletes do not need to complete this form, but are requested to let their coaches know of their attendance.
Friday training runs from 9:15-3:15 with lunch from 11:30-12:30. Lunch is subject to change due to conditions and hillspace.
Coaches’ Corner
Making the most of a training day:
- Support your friends throughout the day and stick around for “Athlete of the Day” awards and cheer on your teammates.
- Wearing your downhill suit for training (U12 and older, every day) will help you feel more comfortable on race day.
- Make sure you keep your skis waxed and sharpened for training days as well as races.
- Focus on small achievable goals. Breaking up difficult challenges into smaller chunks will help you measure and celebrate progress throughout the day.
- Take a break to help keep your energy up and stay warm.
- Have fun throughout the day. Respect the process. Development and progress do not happen immediately. Be a student of your craft.
Courtesy on the ski hill:
- #1 is Safety – Respect Slow Zones! Especially near ABC and Challenge during events.
- Please remember that when you are at another club for a race that you are representing your club and your province and should be respectful to all resort operators and staff that you interact with.
- Always put your skis and poles on the rack when you go inside.
- Clean up after yourself, leaving no garbage behind.
- Stay respectful and organized in lift lines, and follow operator instructions.
- Make sure you leave boot bags, jackets, or other gear in the proper place and out of the way whether inside or out on the hill.
- Be mindful of others on the hill; give space when passing or starting runs.
- Make sure you help clean up the training environment at the end of the day.
- Thank race crew volunteers after events – they make races possible!
Alpine Programs Fundraiser
This year, join us in supporting Alpine’s on-hill programs further with fundraising initiatives happening all season long! The main event is Saturday, February 8, with our annual live and silent auctions but there are plenty more ways to get involved and make a difference throughout the season. Every contribution helps us elevate our programs and create unforgettable experiences on the slopes.
Let’s go #ALLIN for Alpine Programs!
Adult Racing
Fun & Glory Training:
Join us for training ahead of your first race this Sunday! We will be training Sunday 9:30-11:30am on Parade with coaches Derek and Sarah.
Next Race:
Masters Interclub: Saturday, January 11 @ Craigleith
Fun & Glory: Sunday, January 12 GS on Kent
Inspection: 12:30-12:45pm, start time 1:00pm – Snowboarders run first, then skiers.
Fun & Glory Schedule
Jan. 12: Ski / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Jan. 26: Ski / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 9: Ski SL on Kent / SB GS on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 16: Ski GS on Challenge / SB on Kent, 1:00pm
Feb. 22: 4:30pm start, Dual after Dark, Lower Alpine (optional)
Masters Interclub Schedule
Jan. 11: Craigleith – AM start
Jan. 18: Georgian Peaks – GS
Jan. 25: Jozo/Blue Mtn – GS – AM start
Feb. 8: TSC/Blue Mtn – SL
Feb. 22: Alpine – GS – Finals
Please note that the races at Craigleith and JZ/Blue will be morning races due to scheduling issues.
Fun & Glory Dual After Dark
Join us on February 22 for the 1st annual Fun & Glory Dual Slalom under our new lights starting at 4:30pm! This exciting new event will run in a head-to-head format, complete with an instant elimination round, and timed finals for the ultimate bragging rights going to the male and female winners!
Fun & Glory Calcutta Auction
The Calcutta auction is live! This is your chance to engage in some fun online bidding for your F&G team! All in support of our Alpine programs.
Round two is now in session – the auction is live up until January 11 at midnight.
How Does the F&G Calcutta Work?
Betting is open to all members who wish to participate (whether you are racing in Fun & Glory or not). You can purchase a team as an individual, a group or get together with your new team mates and submit your bid. Teams will be available for purchase starting January 4.
The amounts paid for the teams by the winning bidders will be put into a pool. Winnings will be awarded based on team results at the end of the season. Prize money will be awarded as follows; 10% will be paid to the ski programs fundraiser, 50% will be paid to the purchaser of the winning team, 25% will be paid to the purchaser of the second place team and 15% will be paid to the purchaser of the third place team.
This year the Calcutta Auction will be conducted entirely online via email submission. There will be two competitive rounds:
- Round 1: Opens January 4 and closes January 7 at midnight.
- Round 2: Opens January 8 and closes January 11 at midnight (the day before the first race).
Bids can be submitted to Erin at ehindle@alpineskiclub.com starting January 4, 2025.
Fantasy Fun & Glory
Returning this year is the Fantasy Fun & Glory league where you can build your dream racing team, compete against other members, and maybe even take home the cash prize. Learn more at the link below.
Open until January 11 at midnight, you have the chance to draft the ultimate team. Use the Google form to submit your fantasy picks and create your dream roster.
Results
Our parameters for race results are to share any Alpine athlete who places in the top 10 (top 20 for OCup).
Please share photos of your athlete’s podium by email.
Congratulations to Alexandra McTaggart for placing 20th in the Jan 5 U16-U18 OCUP SL Race here at Alpine Ski Club!
