BANFF ALPINE RACERS

In 1978 Mike and Bonnie Wiegele formed the Banff Quikies Ski Club to offer basic ski instruction for children in the Banff area. Shortly after, the Banff Alpine Racers (BAR) Ski Club was formed to allow graduates of the Quikies program to begin competitive racing in the Bow Valley and provide a pathway to Canadian Ski Team.

Over the past four decades thousands of children have called BAR home including current Canadian National Alpine Ski Team members, Erik Read and Jeffrey Read. Jesse Kertesz-Knight, Kendra Giesbrecht and Jake Kertesz-Knight named to the Canadian Development Team. Past Alumni include recently retired Trevor Philp, Olympic Bronze medalist Jan Hudec, Thomas Grandi and Paul Stutz - recently inducted into the Bow Valley Sports Hall of Fame.

BAR/BVQ membership begins at five years of age, offering a development pathway for athletes into their late teens. Programming begins with one full day a week, increasing days on snow with families interest and commitment.

BAR/BVQ Mission Statement

 “To foster a passion for ski racing and the mountains by providing opportunities for members to develop life skills, community spirit and friendship while in pursuit of personal and athletic excellence.”