FIS Program
FIS Head Coach: Ryan Jazic
email: ryan@wmsc.info
WMSC’s FIS program has for long been one of the most successful teams in British Columbia with a proud tradition of helping athletes ages 15 and up achieve their ski racing goals. Each year WMSC FIS athletes are typically selected for BC Alpine special projects and qualify for the BC Ski Team. Yet it is the programs primary focus to work with all athletes in the program who wish to pursue the ski racing education and experience whether they go on to the BC Ski Team, National Team, University Racing or just great all mountain skiers.
Assistant FIS Coach: Jordan Williams jordan@wmsc.info , Kayla Benbow kay10b@hotmail.com
AGES
This program is available for children ages 15 and older as of December 31st, 2011
LIFT PASS
Program fees do not include the cost of a list pass.
FIS and SX aged athletes may be eligible to purchase a CWSAA All Area Pass. Application for this pass program is distributed to registered FIS and SX athletes in late September or early October. Applying for this pass does not necessarily mean that an individual will qualify as there are a limited number of these types of passes available each year.
All youth aged athletes are eligible for a “Sea to Sky” Pass from Whistler Blackcomb. Application for this pass is directly through Whistler Blackcomb’s pass sales office and to be eligible, athletes must be registered in a WMSC competitive program at time of purchase. Please note that WMSC must confirm applicants status with WB and does so once a week starting Oct. 1 with an update of our athlete list to their pass sales department.
http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/tickets/seasonpass/studentcard/index.htm
TEAM FEES
After your family has joined the club with a their family membership, racers who wish to participate in a competitive program with WMSC are subject to a team fee of $600 which must be paid at time of registration. This fee covers your competitor association with the club. It does not however provide for coaching services, lift access, equipment, clothing, camp or race related expenses.
Note: A portion of this fee is applicable for a provincial child tax credit.
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FIS Registration Fees are NOT included - click here for information
PROGRAM FEES
Program Fees MUST be paid in full prior to participation in any on snow training or competition.
(see also Developing Champions Fund)
FIS Core 2011-12: $5,700
Core program includes seasonal coaching support on weekends and during Christmas break. Extra training days (at $45 per), camps and races can be accessed with advance notice.
The program runs on weekends starting November 26 and ends April 8 as well as Christmas Camp (Dec. 20-23 & 27-31). It includes coaching and support services, fall/winter dryland training and online video services annual subscription (SkiClubZ). Three races are included in this year's core FIS program (Dec Tech, Jan Tech & Mar Tech.
Core racers may choose to attend the following competitons on "pay to play" basis (prices are estimates only & full payment is required prior to departure):
| Project | Estimated Costs |
| Fall Camp - Colorado | $2,500** (coaching, ground trans, lodging, lifts & meals) |
| FIS Tech Series - Dec. (Pano/Nakiska) | Included in Core: $1,100* (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Tech Series - Jan. (Nakiska) | Included in Core: $1,100* (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Speed Camp / Race - Jan. (Apex) | $1,350* (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Tech Series - Feb. (Grouse) | $150* (entry only) |
| J1 Nationals - Mar. (Whistler) | $250* (entry only) |
| FIS Tech Series - Mar. (Rossland) | Included in Core: $1,100* (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Tech Series - Springs - Apr. (Pano) | $1,350* (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
* Extra midweek coaching / travel days at $45 per are NOT included in estimated costs. These charges will be billed separately where applicable.
** Airfare to/from Colorado is not included.
FIS Extended 2011-12: $13,500
Extended program includes seasonal coaching support when training at Whistler or at away camps and entry into most races on the BC competition calendar. In most cases ground transportation, away lift tickets, lodging and meal packages are included in the program. Extra races not covered in the program can be accessed with three week advance notice. This program would be typical of training and competitions required for long term advancement in the sport.
Extended program fees cover coaching services for all extra midweek training and /or race days as well a trip costs associated with camps and races that are typical of that age groups calendar.
Core versus Extended Program Comparison
| PROJECT | CORE $5,700 | EXTENDED $13,500 |
| CWSAA All Area Pass | Not Included | Not Included |
| Fall Camp – Colorado** | Not Included | (ground trans, lodging, lifts & meals) |
| Nor Am Speed - Nov. (Lake Louise) | Not Included | Not Included |
| Nor Am Tech - Dec. (Pano) | Not Included | Not Included |
| FIS Tech Series - Dec. (Pano/Nakiska) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Tech Series - Jan. (Nakiska) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Speed Camp / Race - Jan. (Apex) | Not Included | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| FIS Tech Series - Feb. (Grouse) | Not Included | (entry & coaches expenses only) |
| FIS Tech Series - Feb. (Snow King, WY) | Not Included | Not Included |
| J1 Nationals - Mar. (Whistler) | Not Included | (entry only) |
| FIS Tech Series - Mar. (Rossland) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
| Nationals - Mar. (Le Massive) | Not Included | Not Included |
| FIS Tech Series - Spring - Apr. (Pano) | Not Included | (meals, travel, lodging & entry) |
** Airfare to/from Colorado is not included
