Alberta Alpine and the Selection Committee of the Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame are pleased to announce the Class of 2024 – dedicated leaders with an extraordinary commitment to the development of alpine ski racing in Canada.

The Class of 2024 will be honoured at the Highest Peak Gala on November 7^th at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary.

Bill Irwin – Honoured Alberta & Canadian Team alumni – Bill Irwin carved his own pathway in ski racing, reaching the World Cup and representing Canada in Europe. Along with his partner Kelly Kryczka, the Irwin’s raised four children, all engaged in high performance sport (three in alpine ski racing, one in syncro swimming). From the 1980’s, over nearly four decades Bill could be found working with race organizers at every level, including the 1988 Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee, World Cup at Lake Louise Nor-Am’s, ensuring safety was in-place, race quality and surfaces to proper standards and filling leadership roles from Race Chair to course worker.

The Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame event is a legacy event with the goal to support future champions in the province, with all proceeds invested into Alberta Ski Racing programs.

WHERE: Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024

TIME: 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Entertainment, Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Awards Presentation

TICKETS ARE LIMITED: THIS EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR!

Alberta Alpine and the Selection Committee of the Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame are pleased to announce the Class of 2024 – dedicated leaders with an extraordinary commitment to the development of alpine ski racing in Canada.

The Class of 2024 will be honoured at the Highest Peak Gala on November 7^th at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary.

Barb Wood – Honoured Volunteer – From the Lake Louise Nor-Am to Pontiac GMC Cup to the 2022 World Juniors to supporting events at all levels, Barb Wood has been an extraordinary contributor as Race Chairman. A ski racer who has paid it forward with her own children in the sport, she also extend her profession as a teacher to guide numerous student-athletes as a tutor to navigate the performance pathway.

The Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame event is a legacy event with the goal to support future champions in the province, with all proceeds invested into Alberta Ski Racing programs.

WHERE: Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024

TIME: 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Entertainment, Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Awards Presentation

TICKETS ARE LIMITED: THIS EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR!

Alberta Alpine and the Selection Committee of the Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame are pleased to announce the Class of 2024 – dedicated leaders with an extraordinary commitment to the development of alpine ski racing in Canada.

“These athletes, officials, pioneers and builders have lifted our sport, athletes and ski clubs throughout our province” said Pat Gillespie, President of Alberta Alpine. “It is important to recognize this extraordinary contribution, which has delivered a world-class World Cup for over fourty years, productive ski club programs and opportunity for our youth”.

The Class of 2024 will be honoured at the Highest Peak Gala on November 7^th at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel in Calgary.

Craig Rusnak – Honoured Builder – Roped into the ski racing world through his daughter, Sydney, Craig (better known to some as “Rooster”) has brought passion, energy, enthusiasm and commitment to our great sport. Working Nor-Am’s World Cups, Special Olympics, Para-Alpine World Cups and World Juniors – in Canada and abroad – Craig has covered the spectrum of volunteer positions and energized our events. He continues to be an inspiring leader, in his home club of Snow Valley, throughout the province and internationally.

The Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame event is a legacy event with the goal to support future champions in the province, with all proceeds invested into Alberta Ski Racing programs.

WHERE: Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Calgary

WHEN: Thursday, November 7, 2024

TIME: 5:00 pm

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Entertainment, Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Awards Presentation

TICKETS ARE LIMITED: THIS EVENT SOLD OUT LAST YEAR!

Where: CSI Calgary at Markin Macphail Centre
151 Canada Olympic Rd SW #250, Calgary, AB T3B 6B7, Canada

When: November 2nd (U14) and 3rd (U16 & FIS)
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Please note: Time slots are 2 hours long and will be assigned and communicated on Thursday, October 31st.

Registration link: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=36656

We have scheduled most of the officials training for the fall.  The following courses are being offered and participants can sign up on alpinepoints.ca. 

October 4 – 5     Level 2 – Coach emphasis
October 18 – 20   North American FIS TD Update – Calgary
October 26 – 27   Level 3 – both days 
Oct 28 + 30        Level 2 – Evenings 
November 2      Officials Update
November 3      Officials Update
November 9      Level 2 – one day

The level 2 on October 4 and 5 is being offered with a coach emphasis.  It is the same course as the other level 2 courses being offered, but the discussions will be focused on the coach perspective and duties as part of the ROC as a referee, course setter, and team captain.

The North American FIS TD update is being held in Calgary this year.  If you would like to attend this event, you will need to sign up through NAFISTD.com.  There is a $250 fee to attend.  This is a great opportunity to discuss issues with officials that have worked at World Cups, Olympic Winter Games, and Noram’s.  It is a fun event, and everyone is welcome.  The fee includes dinner on Saturday night.

The officials’ update is being offered on 2 days.  You only need to attend one of the two days, not both.  If you take a course during this year, you are not required to attend the officials’ update.

Planning is in the works to have a Level 2 Ski Cross course offered in Edmonton this fall.  Details will be provided as soon as they are available.

For further details on any course, please see the information on the alpine points website.

For Level 1 courses, we hope that a level 3 official or TD within your club can provide the training.  Part of the training should include an on-snow component to demonstrate how to set up b-net, rake a gate, drill in a gate, etc.  While many of these tasks seem very basic to those who have worked races, remember we all had to learn at one point and not all officials have been involved in the sport before signing up their children.  If any clubs do not have a level 3 or a TD within their club, please contact Don Boyce at dlboyce@telusplanet.net and we can make arrangements to have a TD assigned to provide the training.  If you are providing training, please let me know the details of when, where and who is teaching.  I will set up the course in alpinepoints for you, so the participants can receive credit for participating.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone this winter and enjoy the training opportunities that are available.  If you have any questions, please contact the course conductor or Don Boyce.

Don Boyce
Officials Chair
Alberta Alpine

Thank you for supporting the Fundraiser for Jasper Fire Support. Jasper is part of the alpine skiing community in Alberta, and we aim to show our support during this difficult time.

A special thank you to Doug Aiery of Wolfe Buick GMC, GMC Dealer of Alberta, Sundance Ski Shop, Pacesetter Ski Shop, Fuzion Donuts, Marmot Basin,  Elan Skis, Karbon,  Kuma Products and all the folks that attend the event in support of the Jasper Fire.

The 3rd Annual Skis & Hearts Athelete Fundraiser is back.

When: October 1. 4-8pm
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/1iZTXP1MfosUU9wBnk1bzOhYLgEffyf8tVlRPOmThUNs/viewform?edit_requested=true

Donation Link: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AlpineCanadaAlpin/SkisHearts2024-1.html

Alberta Alpine Ski Association (AASA) is a provincial partner of Alpine Canada Alpine, and the governing body for alpine ski racing in the province of Alberta.

Alberta Alpine Ski Association is hosting a fundraising event on September 19th, 2024 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Wolfe GMC Buick Edmonton.

The goal of this event and 50/50 raffle is to raise money to help support the JCTS Jasper Fire: Caring Community Fund, and also to show our support as a community for our members who are facing devastation and difficult circumstances. The JCTS is the Jasper Community Team Society, please see their website here for more information: https://www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca/

A sincere Thank You to Wolfe GMC Buick Edmonton who is generously hosting this event, providing the venue, catering, and a space for community to gather.

Please review the Raffle Rules. The winner will be contacted to claim their prize.

Please join us for a fundraising event to support the community in Jasper who have been impacted by the recent fires. Jasper is part of the alpine skiing community in Alberta, and we aim to show our support during this difficult time.

Where: Wolfe GMC Buick Edmonton – 18325 Stony Plain Rd NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1C6

When: Thursday September 19th, 5:00pm to 8:00pm

The goal of this event is to raise money to help support the JCTS Jasper Fire: Caring Community Fund, and also to show our support as a community for our members who are facing devastation and difficult circumstances.

If financial need is shown by AASA members who have been directly impacted by the recent Jasper fires, funds may also be used to support these athletes going into the new ski season (at the discretion of the Association, working with the athlete and their club).

A sincere Thank You to Wolfe GMC Buick Edmonton who is generously hosting this event, providing the venue, catering, and a space for community to gather.

Registration is FREE but highly encourage for an attendance estimate.

REGISTER: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=36234&lan=1

Important Information:

• This is a fundraising event with the goal of supporting the JCTS Jasper Fire: Caring Community Fund and potentially offering direct support to impacted athletes.
• Wolfe GMC Buick Edmonton is generously providing venue and catering.
• Raffles and 50/50 Draw
• Local Shops attending to show support
• AST Athletes and Coaches attending
• Registration is for the purpose of estimating attendance numbers for catering, etc.

August 20th, 2024

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 2nd day of October 2024, at the hour of 7:00 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, 2024, 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/87266589674?pwd=T0d4qnzN5h1mcSp0TybuoJ0ze1bQPV.1

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Call for AASA Board of Directors Nominations: Alberta Alpine

The AASA Board of directors has appointed Libby Smith to chair the 2024/25 Nominating Committee.

The Alberta Alpine Ski Association is seeking nominations for the election of the 2024/25 Board of Directors on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, at 7:00 PM.

There are 4 nominated Director positions 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.

The Canadian Sport Institute Alberta 50/50 lottery raises funds in support of provincial athletes and coaches in Alberta!

All funds raised will support Provincial Sport Organizations in Alberta through the Canada Games Enhancement Program (CGEP) . The CGEP aims to develop provincial-level athletes and coaches in Olympic and Paralympic sports.

Buy your tickets today and make a difference!

On behalf of the Alberta Alpine Ski Association, our hearts and prayers go out to all that have been impacted by the Jasper fires. 

Our sincere gratitude goes out to the emergency crews, firefighters, first responders, and community members who are risking their safety, and we hope that everyone stays safe during this incredibly difficult time.  

The community and residents of Jasper are in our thoughts and our hearts. Jasper has been a cornerstone in the Alberta Alpine Skiing community for many years, we will continue to be thinking of you.   

Sincerely, 

Patrick Gillespie 
President of Alberta Alpine Ski Association