Thank You Note
To our incredible race organizing committees, clubs, coaches, and volunteers across the province, THANK YOU!
On behalf of Alberta Alpine, I want to extend our sincere appreciation for the time, energy, and passion you have invested throughout this past season. From the first days of training to the final races on the calendar, your collective efforts created an environment where athletes could learn, grow, and perform at their best.
Our ROC’s worked tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver safe, fair, and high-quality competitions. These events are more than just races, they are critical development opportunities. Every start, every course set, and every well-run event provides athletes with the platform to build skills, gain confidence, and take the next step in their progression. Your commitment to excellence plays a direct role in shaping the future of our sport.
To our clubs, thank you for your leadership and collaboration. You are the foundation of athlete development in Alberta. By hosting events, supporting programming, and fostering strong club environments, you are helping athletes not only achieve performance goals, but also develop resilience, sportsmanship, and a lifelong connection to skiing.
To our coaches, we want to recognize the vital role you play every single day. Your dedication extends far beyond the finish line, early mornings, long days on snow, travel, planning, and constant mentorship. You are educators, leaders, and role models. The growth we see in our athletes, technically, tactically, and personally, is a direct reflection of your commitment to their development. Thank you for the care, professionalism, and passion you bring to our sport.
And to our volunteers, course workers, gate judges, timers, organizers, chiefs to first timers, and supporters, our sport simply cannot exist without you. Your willingness to show up, often in challenging conditions, ensures that every athlete has the opportunity to compete in a safe and supportive environment. Your contributions are essential to both the success of each event and the overall development pathway.
Because of all of you, we have been able to deliver meaningful, high-quality experiences that support athlete progression at every level. Together, you are building not only better ski racers, but stronger individuals and a more connected alpine community.
Thank you for being the backbone of our sport and for your unwavering commitment to athlete development in Alberta.
I am truly grateful and look forward to continuing this work together next season.
Josh Benge