The Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation (SPAR) Donation Fund Program encourages financial support for the development of sport, physical activity and recreation in Alberta.

Through the SPAR Donation-Matching Campaign, the Government of Alberta is using donation-matching funding to create an environment where Alberta’s non-profit sector thrives. Alberta’s sport, physical activity and recreation programs provide many essential services on which Albertans rely for their physical, emotional and mental health while contributing to their quality of life.

Up to $350,000, donation-matching funds are being made available for this Donation-Matching Campaign until October 14, 2022. The donation-matching funding builds on donor support of sector programs.

To learn more about the SPAR Donation Fund Program and to donate online, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/sport-physical-activity-and-recreation-donation-form.aspx. Please choose “Alpine Ski” and “Athlete Development”.

Join Canadian Alpine Ski Racers Cassidy, Britt & Kiki for a BBQ with burgers, smokies, ice cream treats & a candy buffet!

Thursday, September 22, 2022. 4 – 8pm.

It’s FREE thanks to a generous donation from a member of the Lake Louise ski team!

Register at: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=29609 or skisandhearts@gmail.com

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Members of Alberta Alpine Ski Association (the “Society”), will be held Wednesday, the 28th day of September 2022, at the hour of 7:00 PM (Mountain Time).

For more information please see below:

The Palliser School Division has 4 students that plan to attend the National Sports School and they are in search of families that can billet the students next year. 

For more information please email: tom.hamer@pallisersd.ab.ca

UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 31, 2022

Alberta Alpine is currently seeking a maternity leave replacement for one year starting on August 15, 2022, for the position of Member Services Coordinator.

As an integral member of the team that supports Alberta Alpine Ski, you are a loyal, dedicated, and organized team player. Your functions include day-to-day communications with volunteers and membership, administrative duties, managing website and social media, and performing other duties as required.

The ideal candidate for this position will be the champion of customer service and communication and is ideally suited to a positive and energetic individual. This individual will work closely with AASA member clubs and AASA staff to support alpine and ski cross racing in Alberta and reports to the President.

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PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO JOBS@ALBERTAALPINE.CA BEFORE JULY 31, 2022.

We are down to the wire once again this year, but registration is now open!

All registrations must be processed through RAMP, either directly by your members or via upload.  You all should have received login details from RAMP directly to access your accounts.  If you have not, please send a message to memberservices@albertaalpine.ca and we will connect you with RAMP.

If you are not using RAMP for your Clubs’ program registration but would like parents to register directly with Alberta Alpine for their fees, feel free to contact us and we can walk you through setting up your RAMP account to do this.

Recognizing the Class of 2022

For the past ten years, the Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame has recognized individuals who have made enormous contributions to building our sport – those dedicated leaders who have led our programs, run events or represented our community in competition.

Nominations for the Class of 2022 are now open. This is your chance to bring forward an individual you feel is deserving of recognition by the Ski Racing Family.

The Hall of Fame selection panel welcomes nominees in up to five categories:

• Builder
• Volunteer
• Official
• Alberta Ski Team and/or Canadian Ski Team alumnus
• President’s Award, for special merit

Ski racing in the Canadian Rockies has grown through the vision and determination of our many passionate leaders. These efforts have lifted in our athletes to proudly represent Canada, including Olympic, World Championship and World Cup medals. Hard working volunteers, officials and staff have become indispensable supporters of our own annual World Cup as well as leaders within organizing committees at World Championships and Olympic Winter Games. Technical leaders have been part of the digital revolution. Coaches and Team alumnus have firmly established a culture of success and a pipeline that consistently gives thousands of young athletes the fundamentals of a life-long sport, a deep appreciation for the outdoors and mountain environment, the thrill of ski racing and a passion to aim to represent our country.

“The Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame is a truly meaningful way to honour those who have worked so hard for our athletes,” said Alberta Alpine President, Pat Gillespie. “Every winter, thousands of young athletes get the chance to enjoy ski racing and to aim for the podium, thanks to the determined effort of our supporters. Through their hard work our athletes have developed into champions, life-long ski enthusiasts and good citizens. The leadership of our Honoured Inductees and so many more is a living example to all of us who aim to build a strong sport programs across the province and Canada.”

Nominations will be accepted until July 31, 2022.

To nominate a deserving individual, provide a brief summary of no more than one page outlining the accomplishments and duration of commitment as well as contact information for both nominee and nominator. Email information to: memberservices@albertaalpine.ca

The Class of 2021 once again included a remarkable group of individuals who have brought leadership, passion and support for our athletes. Honoured at the Highest Peak event on May 10^th included Paul Stutz (AST/CAST athlete), Mark Stein (coach), Marj Ritcey and Dorothy Ballie (officials & leaders), Randy Pruden (Builder) and Charlie Locke (Presidents’ Award for lifetime contribution).

The Class of 2022 will be recognized at the “Highest Peak Gala”, scheduled for this autumn. This year marks the 55th edition of this event in support of our high performance programs.

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For more information:

Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame

Email: memberservices@albertaalpine.ca

Basecamp in Canmore has extended the offer given to Alberta Alpine members. So if your club is training or racing in the Canmore, Banff, Nakiska and Lake Louise area you can save up to 25% off at the Basecamp properties.

Promo code: ALBERTAALPINE

• Standard cancellation policy would apply, which is 72 hours prior to arrival. The credit card on file would be charged in full at this time.
• If they have availability then the promo code can be used, and no blackout dates would apply.
• Promo code would offer between 15% and 25% off our nightly rates as follows:
• Canmore properties (Basecamp Resorts, Basecamp Lodge, Lamphouse Hotel and Basecamp Suites)
  • 25% off all dates, apart from 15% on December 19 to January 1, February 18 to 20 and April 15 to 17
• Basecamp Resorts Revelstoke
  • 15% off all dates, apart from 25% from November 1 to 30

Rooms can be booked here: https://www.basecampresorts.com/

Alberta Alpine and the Read Family are pleased to announce Jesse Kertesz-Knight (Banff Alpine Racers/Jasper Ski Club) as the recipient of the 2022 Dee Read Memorial Athletic Award.

The purpose of the award is to assist an Alberta Ski Team athlete whose goal is to represent Alberta and Canada at the highest levels of international competition. This annual award is named in honour of Dee Read, an athlete, leader and official who loved ski racing and teaching people about the joys of our amazing mountains. She instilled this love in her family and hundreds of others who worked closely with her over a half century of involvement with Canadian alpine ski racing.

“Jesse is a dedicated and hard-working athlete that is always striving to achieve and exceed his goals. A testament to his drive is the 7 FIS wins and 5 other FIS podium results he secured this season. Beyond strict athletics he is a devoted teammate that everyone enjoys being around. When you find him on the hill he is always smiling and happy to lend a hand to competitors, coaches, and teammates alike.” -Josh Benge, AASA Athletic Director   

“We know how hard our athletes work to be named to the Alberta Ski Team. We also know how much support must come from the family of every athlete” said Ken Read. “It’s a journey with many rewards, excitement and friendships, but it also requires gaining experience, patience and a determined focus to be successful. These are important qualities that can also serve as the tools for success beyond sport as well. My mother always recognized the need for family support and the amazing qualities our sport gives our athletes – and she was a life-long believer in the benefits of alpine ski racing in young people.”

“Jesse has shown great leadership qualities in his first year with the Alberta Ski Team. He has also performed at the Nor-Am and Canadian Championship level and we are pleased to support his dream of representing his province and his country at the highest levels,” -Ken Read

“I am extremely honored and thankful to have been selected for the Dee Read scholarship. The Read ski racing family has been such an inspiration to me and the financial assistance provided by this scholarship is very much appreciated. I am extremely excited to work hard during summer training and am pumped for next season.” -Jesse Kertesz-Knight

About the Dee Read Memorial Award
Since 1988 the Read Family Scholarships have supported young athletes who show both a passion for the sport and who aspire to represent Canada at the highest level. Dee Read was a Canadian Champion as an athlete (1948 Downhill and Combined) and went on to be a coach, volunteer, official and a dedicated ski racing parent. She was a ground-breaking leader as one of the first female FIS Technical Delegates and served as the Chair of Alberta Alpine and the Board of Alpine Canada. Her commitment reached far beyond her family to influence athletes, parents, coaches and sport administrators right across Canada, who benefited from her knowledge, generosity and warm spirit in lending a firm but insightful hand as a sport leader in Alberta and Canada. In 2001, Dee Read was inducted into the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame as a sport builder. To Dee, it was always about supporting athletes.

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 2021/22 season:

Ski Canada Magazine Award
Finlay Wagner (U14) Paskapoo
Keira McLaughlin (U16) CARC

Brent Marshall Memorial Scholarship
Julia Buehrer (PANO)

David Murray Memorial Scholarship
Logan Dunn (AST NASA)

Franklin Donald Bean Award
Cydnie Timmermann (AST BAR)

Thank you for attending and supporting the Quest for Gold Golf Tournament 2022. It was an incredible event, and everyone’s support means so much!

Special thanks to the following sponsors
IG Wealth Management – Breakfast Sponsor
Forstrong – Lunch Sponsor
Raymond James Mission Wealth Advisors – 19th Hole Sponsor
Nearctic Property Group – Albatross Sponsor
Wolfe Canmore – Hole in One Vehicle.

And a big thank you to our Hole Sponsors as well as Donors who donated amazing items to our Raffle!

It is with great excitement that we would like to introduce the Alberta Ski Team for the 2022/23 competitive season. The following athletes have shown tenacity, commitment, dedication, and a drive that is second to none. 

AST Women

Lebsack, Makenna 2003 AST/PANO

Lang, Polly 2004 NATC

Buehrer, Julia 2004 PANO

Gray, Zoe 2004 PANO

AST Men

Kertesz-Knight, Jesse 2003 AST/BAR

Brooks, Caleb 2004 LLSC

Thompson, Gered 2004 NATC

Sylvestre, Nathaniel 2004 SUNSH