A History Of Excellence
Our story
Alberta Alpine Ski Association, more commonly known as Alberta Alpine is a not for profit society registered under the Societies Act of the Province of Alberta. The Association is responsible for the general conduct and administration of alpine skiing competition within the Alberta Division of the Canadian Snow Sports Association.
As a member of Alpine Canada Alpin, Alberta Alpine is the provincial sport governing body for alpine ski racing, providing programs for 4,800+ athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials of the sport throughout the province. Alberta Alpine manages programs from introductory levels to masters including the athletes of the Alberta Ski and Ski Cross Teams.
Alberta has had a rich legacy of success – 80 Albertans have represented Canada on the world stage including Olympic medalists Brady Leman, Jan Hudec, Edi Podivinsky and Karen Percy, World Champion John Kucera and World Cup medalists, Ken Read, Thomas Grandi, Jungle Jim Hunter, and Cary Mullen.
Our World Class Athletes
Alberta Alpine is proud of the accomplishments of our athletes graduating from Alberta clubs and currently skiing for Canada on the world stage.
Abby McEwen - Ski Cross
Born: 1996
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Ski club: Sundridge Ski Club
Status: Canadian Ski Cross Team
FIS ProfileAmelia Smart – Alpine
Born: 1998
Hometown: Invermere, BC
Ski club: Team Panorama
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileBritt Richardson - Alpine
Born: 2003
Hometown: Canmore, AB
Ski club: Calgary Alpine Racing Club
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileCassidy Gray – Alpine
Born: 1997
Hometown: Panorama, BC
Ski club: Team Panorama
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileCarson Cook - Ski Cross
Born: 1998
Hometown: Edmonton, AB
Ski club: Snow Valley Racing, AST
Status: Canadian Ski Cross Team
FIS ProfileClaire Timmermann – Alpine
Born: 1992
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Ski club: Banff Alpine Racers
Status: University of Utah
FIS ProfileErik Read – Alpine
Born: 1991
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Ski club: Banff Alpine Racers
Status: Canadian Alpine Ski Team
FIS ProfileGarret Musgrave - Ski Cross
Born: 2000
Hometown: Lloydminster, AB
Ski club: Table Mountain Ski Club
Status: Canadian Ski Cross Team
FIS ProfileJamie Casselman – Alpine
Born: 1997
Hometown: Cranbrook, BC
Ski club: Kimberley/Panorama
Status: Montana State University
FIS ProfileJeffrey Read – Alpine
Born: 1997
Hometown: Calgary, AB
Ski club: Banff Alpine Racers
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileKiki Alexander – Alpine
Born: 2001
Hometown: Cochrane, AB
Ski club: Sunshine Alpine Racers
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileLiam Wallace - Alpine
Born: 1999
Hometown: Banff, AB
Ski club: Sunshine Alpine Racers
Status: Canadian Ski Team
FIS ProfileOur World Class Athletes
Alberta Alpine recognizes that a number of graduates from Alberta ski racing programs continue to ski competitively at the University and College level. In doing so, these senior athletes have committed to not only a post-secondary education but also the pursuit of elite athletics in our sport.
Congratulations to the following Alberta athletes currently active and racing for University Teams:
| Athlete Name | Home Club | University Team |
|---|---|---|
| Hannah Melinchuk | Rabbit Hill | Dartmouth University |
| Mia Henry | Banff Alpine | Montana State University |
| Jeff Bell | CARC | Montana State University |
| Jocelyn McCarthy | Rabbit Hill | Montana State University |
| Tony Naciuk | CARC | University of Alaska |
| Curtis McKillop | Banff Alpine | University of Alaska |
| Rob Greig | Team Panorama | University of New Mexico |
| Huston Philp | Banff Alpine | University of Utah |
| Georgia Burgess | Banff Alpine | University of Alaska |
| Micheal Soetaert | Snow Valley | University of Alaska |
| Haley McKercher | Sunshine | University of McGill |