August 21st, 2025
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the
Members of Alberta Alpine Ski Association (the “Society”), will be held Thursday, the 2nd
day of October 2025, at the hour of 6:00 PM (Mountain Time) for the following purposes:

1. To receive the report of the Chairman of the Society;
2. To receive the report of the President of the Society;
3. To receive and consider the financial statements of the Society for the fiscal year
   ended June 30, 2025, together with the auditors’ report thereon;
4. To elect Directors of the Society;
5. To transact such other business as may properly be transacted at such Meeting or at
   any adjournment thereof.
   
   The on-line meeting format will be Zoom
   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84736099122?pwd=G1mZjLvBWhwo1zB8oYzajDcaYbNoiR.1
   Meeting ID: 847 3609 9122
   Passcode: 207291
   
   CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
   
   Call for AASA Board of Directors Nominations: Alberta Alpine
   
   The AASA Board of directors has appointed Paul Boskovich to chair the 2025/26 Nominating
   Committee.
   
   The Alberta Alpine Ski Association is seeking nominations for the election of the 2025/26
   Board of Directors on Thursday, the 2nd day of October 2025, at the hour of 6:00 PM
   (Mountain Time).
   
   There is one nominated Director position up for election for a two-year term.
   
   Member Clubs have the right to submit nominations of Paid-Up Members for election as a
   Director of the Association to the Nominating Committee provided that such nominations are
   received by the nominating committee at least 14 days prior to the AGM and each
   nomination is accompanied by the written consent of the Paid-Up Member nominated.

We are thrilled to unveil the Alberta Ski Team for the 2025/2026 season! These athletes represent the very best of ski racing in our province, setting the standard for excellence and inspiring the next generation of racers. Their determination, grit, and passion for the sport have earned them a place on this team, and we couldn’t be more proud.

With the support of our dedicated staff, Board, and stakeholders, Alberta Alpine is committed to providing these athletes with the environment, resources, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential—whether that’s advancing to the Canadian Development Team or achieving success on the world stage.

This season is all about chasing dreams, breaking barriers, and celebrating every step of the journey. We can’t wait to see what this incredible group will accomplish!

The 4th Annual Skis & Hearts Athlete Fundraiser is back.

When: Sept 4, 2025. 4-7pm
Where: Southern Alberta Pioneer Building. 3625 – 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB.
Cost: $10/person
Contact: skisandhearts@gmail.com

Your local Canadian Ski Team Athletes are hosting their annual Skis and Hearts fundraiser to help cover costs of their season.  They can’t express enough how much your support means to them and they hope to make everyone proud this season!.

Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-ajaYB-Kaxe6XnNgHdrGBwnv_FDePrvkxGgco6TxiC6Y8zw/viewform

Canmore, Alberta – Alberta Alpine is pleased to announce support for two Alberta athletes aiming to contend at the 2026 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships.

The 2025 Dee Read Memorial Scholarship will provide supplemental financial support to Kendra Giesbrecht, a 2^nd year member of the Canadian Alpine Development Team and Aidan Kometz, a third year member of the Alberta Ski Team who is aiming to rebound from a knee injury with strong results in downhill and superG.

The 19-year old Giesbrecht, hails from St. Albert and raced with Snow Valley in her early years and is now with the Banff Alpine Racers She hopes to build on two years of World Junior experience. In 2024 she was part of the Mixed Team Event that was narrowly edged out of a bronze medal, finishing 4^th. This past season she captured the Canadian Championship title in giant slalom. The 2026 World Juniors are set to be held north of the Arctic Circle in Narvik, Norway, will be her third visit to the most prestigious junior event in the world.

Kendra has a deep commitment to her sport. “I believe that greatness in any field comes from consistency and discipline. My commitment to ski racing extends year-round, on and off the hill, and I understand the sacrifices required to compete at this level. As I look ahead to the 2025–2026 season, I hope to continue improving and to earn my place once again on the CAST-D team, as I pursue my dream of racing on the World Cup circuit.”

After showing great promise through two years with the Alberta Ski Team, Aidan Kometz, a 19-year old based from Calgary with NATC Ski Club, had the misfortune of an ACL tear in Saas-Fee which forced him to sit out the 2025 season. But he did not let this setback deter him from high goals and focusing on a return to the highest levels of ski racing.

“The accomplishment I am most proud of is these past 6 months of rehabilitation from ACL reconstruction. I am proud of not only my physical success, but my personal growth’ said Komtez. “I have never been this strong before. I consistently showed up and put meaningful effort in to my workouts. I started taking my hydration seriously. I got a proper fitness tracker to hold me accountable for sleep and my cardiovascular health. All for the single goal of furthering my ski career.” While dedicating himself to a return to the highest levels, he also maintained a 97% average while completing his high school.

Komtez aims to build on his U19 Canadian Championship downhill title, captured in 2024. “While it wasn’t my cleanest race, it was a race where I fought hard to finish with the goal of winning that title” said Komtez. “It was what felt like the first true taste and step toward the Canadian National Team.”

“To succeed at the World Juniors takes a lot of  hard work and dedicated effort,” said Alberta Alpine President, Patrick Gillespie. “Kendra and Aidan have demonstrated they have the work ethic and determination to succeed and to represent Canada in the biggest stage for juniors in the world. We believe these athletes will represent us proudly next March in Norway.”

“Both Kendra and Aidan represent the epitome of what all our young athletes aspire to be,” said Josh Benge, Athletic Director of Alberta Alpine. “They are strong competitors, incredibly hard workers, and fantastic human beings.”

Since 1988, promising young Alberta alpine ski racers have been named as recipients of the Dee Read Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually by the Read Family, providing financial support and to recognize athletes who one day hope to represent Canada in World Cup, World Championship or Olympic competition.

About Dee Read

Canadian Champion in the downhill and combined at Norquay in 1948, coach, official, volunteer and parent, Dee Read broke barriers as a leader in sport. She was one of the first female FIS Technical Delegates world-wide, the first woman Chair of Alberta Alpine and Board Member of Alpine Canada. Her dedication reached far beyond her family to influence athletes, parents, coaches and sport administrators right across Canada, sharing her knowledge, generosity and warm spirit in lending a firm but insightful hand as a sport leader. In recognition for her contributions to snowsports in Canada, Dee was named to Canada’s Ski Hall of Fame in in 2001.

Thank you for attending and supporting the 2025 Quest for Gold Golf Tournament. It was an incredible event, and everyone’s support means so much!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Hole in One Sponsor: Wolfe Canmore GMC Buick and GMC Dealers of Alberta
Exclusive Breakfast Sponsor: Truman Homes
Exclusive Lunch Sponsor: CANPAR Holdings
Exclusive 19th Hole Beverage Sponsor: Raymond James Mission Wealth Advisors
Exclusive Souvenir Sponsor: Wolfe GMC Buick Auto Edmonton
Albatross Sponsor: Cardel Homes
Birdie Sponsor: World Cup Supply
Birdie Sponsor: Leading Edge Physiotherapy
Birdie Sponsor: LISKI
Birdie Sponsor: InspiredGo
Birdie Sponsor: Akash Homes
Birdie Sponsor: Kaerus Group Risk Solutions Inc.
Birdie Sponsor: Homes by Avi

Our incredible clothing sponsor: Karbon Sports

Thank You Perry Thompson Photography for tournament photography.

And a big thank you to everyone who supported and made a donation:

CRAVE CUPCAKES
INSPIREDGO
PANORAMA
SMITH FAMILY
ELBOW SPRINGS GOLF
MOUNTAIN BLENDS COFFEE
NORQUAY
ROSE & CROWN BANFF
PLANDEN FAMILY

Alberta Ski Team and Alberta Development Group Athletes, Parents, Families, and Supporters

And a huge thank you to Silvertip Golf Resort!

Every year Alberta Alpine looks forward to recognizing our athletes for their hard work and commitment to excellence, on and off the track.

After an extensive deliberation process from a highly competitive pool of applicants, the Alberta Alpine scholarship committee has selected the following scholarship recipients for the 2024/25 season:

Cary Mullen Character Award
AST: Zoe Gray
FIS: Petra Plandon
U14/16: Milla Singh
U12: No nominations

Franklin Donald Bean Award
Gered Thompson

Brent Marshall Scholarship
Cole Merrett

Ski Canada Magazine Award
Women: Carmen Bullock 
Men: Miles Halek

Dave Murray Memorial Scholarship
Shae O’Brien

Rob Bosinger Ski Scholarship
Miles Halek
Brynlee Reain

Speed Brothers registration is open.

April 28-30, 2025
Sunshine Village
➡️ https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38439

Proudly presented by Genstar.

Speed Sisters is back. It’s open to female identifying athletes – 2013 year of birth and older.

April 28-30, 2025
Lake Louise
➡️ https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38432

Proudly presented by Genstar.

Registration and sponsor opportunities are now open for the 2025 Quest for Gold Golf Tournament.

WHERE: Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore, AB

WHEN: Monday June 2, 2025

TIME: Registration Opens 8:30 am with the Putting Challenge from 8:30am to 10:00am

Shot-gun start at 10:00 am

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Tee Gift, Light Breakfast, 1 beverage, Lunch and 19th Hole ‘Après Reception’

Register: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38277&lan=1&cartlevel=1

Alberta Alpine scholarships are now posted for 2025.

Alberta Alpine is pleased to offer a variety of award and scholarship opportunities. We encourage all athletes to apply; note age categories to ensure eligibility. Awards and scholarships are reviewed and selected by an independent selection committee.

The deadline for submissions are;

• March 24, 2025 (10pm)
  • Rob Bosinger Ski Scholarship (U16)
    
• March 27, 2025 (12pm)
  • David Murray Memorial Scholarship (U19, U21)
  • Ski Canada Magazine Award (U14, U16)
  • Franklin Donald Bean Award (AST)
  • Brent Marshall Memorial Scholarship (U16, U19)
  • Cary Mullen Nomination (U12, U14/16, FIS, AST)
    
• May 8, 2025
  • Read Family Scholarship (AST)
  
  It is highly recommended to submit applications early, and it is acceptable and expected that athletes will apply for any and all scholarships for which they are eligible.Coaches, athletes and general club members are welcome to submit Cary Mullen nominations for athletes who display the qualities Cary views as essential: Courage, Commitment, Confidence and Camaraderie.

(Release via Alpine Canada)

Calgary, Alta. (February 20, 2025) — The team representing Canada at the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championship in Tarvisio (ITA) from February 27th through March 6th was announced today and it is a team with a mix of veterans, eight returnees from 2024, complimented by five newcomers to the team.

The Canadian team is made up of 13 athletes, under the age for 21, who were selected using criteria that includes world ranking, world ranking by age, as well as performance in the Nor-Am Series, and is coming off a gold medal performance from Britt Richardson (Canmore, AB) at last year’s Junior Worlds. The eight returning from last year’s Junior Worlds are: Amélie Bourgeois, Andreea Nicolici, Estelle Martin, Gered Thompson, Kendra Giesbrecht, Oscar Park, Pierick Charest and Sascha Gilbert. 

“This is an exciting time for these young athletes and also for Alpine Canada with a number of these athletes having been involved in Project Excel and the CAST D program,” said Jeff Thompson, VP Domestic Sport Programs & Events, Alpine Canada. “We are proud of the impact Project Excel, the collaboration with the Provincial Ski Teams and CAST D have had in just a short time in helping our athletes elevate their development. And we are very proud of these athletes, their coaches, clubs and families who support them on their journey to the world stage.”

2025 Canadian National Junior Ski Team

The team is led by Marie-Eve Boulianne, Head Coach, Women CAST D, Urban Planisek, Head Coach, Men CAST D, and Jennifer Stielow, Team Leader, Project Excel.

Racing at the 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships starts with the men’s and women’s downhill on Wednesday February 27th. To see the full FIS Junior World Ski Championship schedule please click here. Live timing will be provided by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

Follow Canada’s Ski Team this season on Alpine Canada’s website, across our social media accounts and subscribe to our newsletter.

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For more information or media inquiries please contact: 

Mark Halliday
Alpine Canada
403 777 3204
media@alpinecanada.org

Jacket sizing is adult unisex sizing. Jackets are Karbon brand, “Transform light down puffer”. The back of the jacket will have a U16 Western Alberta Ski Team logo.

Must Order by March 11th, 2025 at midnight.

You must complete the form once per each individual jacket order.

Please ensure you enter your email address, NOT home address.

Jackets will be delivered to your home club the week prior to U16 Westerns Departure.

PRE-ORDER HERE: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38264