The Latest News
- September 8, 2010 | Introducing the new and improved WMSC website
The much anticipated upgrade to our site is finally here.Our first major face lift of our website in 4 years is finally here. We hope you will like the new look and find it easier to navigate.
Some functions and a few pages are still under development and will be sorted out within a few days. In the meantime enjoy.
There are some new tools on the right hand side like WB Snow Report and Live Timing links. Also new is our Member Profile area on the home page where each few weeks we introduce you to one of our members, volunteers, alumni or a coach.
The club is also now on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook!
Some old standbys are still where they were but some have been moved. For example, links to BC Alpine and Alpine Canada RSS news are now found on the right hand side bar under live timing.
Many thanks to Rosie Steeves and Mike Gardiner for their work on the IT team; Bruno from Nomad Creative (www.nomadcreative.com) for his design work and Mike from Pacific New Media (http://www.pacificnewmedia.com) on the development side.
Also many thanks to Robert Kwong(http://www.robertkwong.com/)
and Jim Davie (http://jimdavie.smugmug.com/) for supplying our inital rotating header images.Our goal is always to strive for continued improvement so if you'd like to submit an article for the site or an image or have a comment, please email us at: info@wmsc.info
Posted by: nloring on September 8, 2010
- September 8, 2010 | WMSC Call For Volunteers!
There are lots of positions to fill at this year’s SWAP !There are lots of positions to fill at this year’s SWAP ! Every family with an active racer is expected to help with the SWAP.
This year’s WMSC SWAP will be held from October 8th – 11th, 2010 (Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon). With over 300+ volunteer shifts to be filled we are still a long way from having the volunteers to ensuring that this year’s SWAP is a success.
Adult volunteer shifts are:
• Set Up
• Equipment check-in
• Security
• Cashier
• Sales/Promo
• Tear Down
Friday – 9am-1pm; 11am-4pm; 4pm-9pm.
Saturday – 8:30am-1pm; 9am-1pm; 1pm-5pm; 12:30pm-5pm.
Sunday – 8:45am-12:30pm; 9am-12pm; 12pm-3:30pm.
Monday – 9:30am-11:30am; 11:30am-2pm.
Fact: Did you know that last year’s SWAP netted over $60,000 for the WMSC. All of the net proceeds go towards funding race programs for the club.
Volunteer today by completing the this form and emailing to pseger_skiwc@hotmail.comPosted by: nloring on September 8, 2010
- September 7, 2010 | Dryland Testing Change of Date
Fitness testing now on Saturday, September 18 - same date as the Parent info meeting in WhistlerSeptember 18 is the official date for the club dryland testing. It was decided to move to the 18th since the highway will be incredibly slow due to the Grand Fondo bike race (Vancouver to Whistler). Also this date also works well with the club parent information meeting. Testing will be done at the Whislter Secondary gym, FIS Athletes to show up at 9:30 am, K2 10:15, K1 11:15. There will be a lunch break and athletes return to complete testing at: FIS 1:30 pm, K2 1:50, K1 2:10. All testing should be completed by 3pm. Remember to bring lots of water, and good work out attire.
See also: http://wmsc.info/pages/Fitness_Schedules/
An important parent orientation meeting will take place for all new and returning families at the club cabin on the same day at 11:00. During this meeting, staff will describe this year’s program, explain the difference in the different program options, describe upcoming events and answer any questions you may have.
In order to ensure that our agenda meets your needs, please send any topics you would like us to cover at this meeting to Nigel at email ahead of time. Also note that:
• If you are unable to attend this meeting, do not worry. We will be holding another orientation meeting in Vancouver at 1:00pm on the next day - Sunday September 19th at a location TBD in Vancouver.
• If you attend the meeting on the 18th, there is no need to attend the meeting on the 19th.Posted by: Jazic on September 7, 2010
- September 2, 2010 | Raise To Race
Join the Field family for this great event Sept 11 Adventure Ranch in Pemberton. Enjoy volleyball, soccer, bocce, horseshoe pit, pool, campfire, and time spent outdoors.Join the Field family for this great event to help raise funds to help with her Charley's ski racing goals
Sept 11 Adventure Ranch in Pemberton arrival 3 -6 dinner at 6:30
Please join us for Murray's delicious BBQ dinner Sept 11th along with Silent Auction, dancing, and live music by local artist Dawn Walsh. Enjoy volleyball, soccer, bocce, horseshoe pit, pool, campfire, and time spent outdoors with friends and supporters at the Adventure Ranch in Pemberton at the foot of beautiful Mt Currie.
Tickets are $30.00 per person, kids under 12 $20, $100.00 per family of 4 or more and are available at the door. Little ones are free and welcome!
Lucky Horseshoe cash bar.
Now entering FIS, funds raised will help Charley get the coaching she needs to continue with her ski racing goals.
Charley would also like a portion of the funds raised to go to the Whistler Adaptive Sports Program so that these families have the chance to enjoy the mountains as well.
If you are able to donate items for the silent auction that would be appreciated, please email us at fieldfour@shaw.ca 604-894-6954
Please email us or call us and let us know that you can attend so we can make plans to have a great time together!
Look forward to seeing you there! All the best Tricia, Murray, Charley and JacobPosted by: nloring on September 2, 2010
- August 26, 2010 | Swap-Get the Whole Family Involved
Sign up today for this year’s SWAP! Get the whole family involved in this year’s Thanksgiving weekend Ski and Snowboard SWAP.Get the whole family involved in this year’s Thanksgiving weekend Ski and Snowboard SWAP. Volunteer for one of the many positions and shifts available during the four days of this major WMSC fundraising event to be held October 8th -11th, 2010.
Are you a new to the Club? This annual event provides a great opportunity to meet other WMSC families, athletes, and coaches in the program.
You can volunteer now by calling Dickson Wong at 604-926-0381 or emailing the following [form] to cdsam.ski@gmail.com
2010 SWAP Volunteer Sign Up Form (MS Word)Posted by: cloring on August 26, 2010
- August 26, 2010 | Sea to Sky Season Pass Registration Open August 30!
Many thanks to Whistler Blackcomb for their generous supportMany thanks to Whistler Blackcomb for their generous support of our WMSC youth members. Once again, the Sea to Sky Ski Passes are available to all WMSC athletes, between the ages of 7-18 who are registered as members for the 2010-11 season.
Sea to Sky passes will go on sale August 30th directly through Whistler Blackcomb Pass Sales Office (Phone: 604.938.7055 | Toll Free: 1.800.766.0449 | Fax: 1.604.938.7527).
They are available at the early bird rate of $339 (plus HST) until October 11th. From October 12 – May 23rd the cost is $379 plus HST.
*Please note that you cannot purchase a discounted Sea to Sky Pass unless your name has been submitted by WMSC to the Whistler Blackcomb Pass Sales Office.
WMSC submits an updated member list to Whistler Blackcomb once a week, each Monday from August 30 – December 6 .
**Signing up as a member for this pass facilitates the discount only. You will need to purchase your actual pass from Whistler Blackcomb and mention that you are on the Sea to Sky pass program. Family discounts also apply! **Posted by: nloring on August 26, 2010
Member Profile
Three time World Cup winner Rob Boyd
returns to coach at Whistler
One of Canada’s most successful downhill racers of all time is back to coach at his home club. Rob Boyd grew up on Whistler Mountain. His family home just meters away from the very spot where the Whistler Mountain Ski Club now stands.
Rob was a member of the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team from 1985-1997. During this 12-year career, he won a total of 3 World Cup Downhill races, finished in the top three on 6 occasions and finished in the top 15 no fewer than 28-times. In 1989, he was the first Canadian male to win a World Cup Downhill event on Canadian soil at Whistler, British Columbia.
After retiring from the World Cup in 1997, it was an obvious transition into coaching. In 2002, Rob was hired as the head K2 coach for the Whistler Mountain Ski Club. After two successful seasons with the club, Rob was asked to join the Canadian Women’s Alpine team as World Cup Speed coach. There he took on the role of shaping what would become the Canadian Speed Queen’s successful run; realizing numerous World Cup medals.
Rob’s new role with the club will be K2 Head Coach & Sport Development Manager. This position will see Rob active on-hill with the development of programs and athletes. His duties will also include long term athlete planning, the oversight of training facilities and coach’s education.
