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2024 WWMG Jackets
Summer is here in full swing with lots of heat and lots of opportunity to enjoy some dryland training. Whether it be cycling, running, weights or yoga, it’s an opportunity to rest the ski legs and the ski mind. An opportunity to shift gears to our summer sport pleasures. Skiing is a short 5 or 6 months away unless you are headed to any of the summer camps; skiing will be back on our daily agenda before we can blink. And on that note, we are already starting to fill the 2024 calendar with tentative and firm race dates.
Read More2024 News
Summer is here in full swing with lots of heat and lots of opportunity to enjoy some dryland training. Whether it be cycling, running, weights or yoga, it’s an opportunity to rest the ski legs and the ski mind. An opportunity to shift gears to our summer sport pleasures. Skiing is a short 5 or 6 months away unless you are headed to any of the summer camps; skiing will be back on our daily agenda before we can blink. And on that note, we are already starting to fill the 2024 calendar with tentative and firm race dates.
Read MoreHomestretch for Masters’ Racing
Kimberley FMC Success: The FMC races held from 8-10 February 2023, in Kimberley, were a tremendous success. 73 athletes from eight countries competed in six races on the legendary Dreadnaught speed track.
Read MoreUpcoming Events & Registration Deadlines!
Listed below are the registration DEADLINES for upcoming events:
Read MoreFirst time experience competing at CMAC
Intimidated by the thought of competing in this year’s Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC)? The following article, written by David Star, speaks to his first time experience competing in a national championship event. While it may seem intimidating, David found it to be an incredible experience! Find out for yourself by registering for this year’s event to be held at Kimberley BC, from 8-10 February 2023; the entry deadline is 1900 hours MST, Wednesday, 01 February 2023.
Read MoreLast Chance to Register for 2023 CMAC & FMC
Final call to all Masters’ racers to register for the 2023 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC) & FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) being held from 8-10 February 2023, in Kimberley BC. The deadline for race entry is 1900 hours MST, Wednesday, 01 February 2023; registration and cost details are on the race notice.
Read More2023-02-05 GS Race at OHSC
A 2-run GS race is being held on Sunday, 5 February 2023, at Owl’s Head Ski Club (OHSC), however, as a SQA sanctioned race one must have an active SQA national card on http://alpinepoints.ca/racerProfile/
Read MoreUpcoming Races in Ontario
The race notice is out for the Ontario Masters’ Championships being held on Saturday, 11 March 2023, hosted by The Georgian Peaks Club. The event is a 2-run giant slalom race followed by a 2-run slalom race. AOA medals will be awarded for overall combined, by age categories. The Champion of Champions trophy is awarded to first female and first male overall, on a handicap basis. Bib draws will be held at the awards ceremony following the races.
Read MoreWelcome to New Ontario Representative
Please join me in welcoming David Star to the Masters’ National Committee as the Ontario Representative.
Read MoreWelcome to the 2022/23 Ski Season
Welcome to the 2022/23 ski season. Many of you have been on snow for weeks but here in Ontario we are just opening up; our unseasonably warm fall did not lend itself to snow making until recently.
Read MoreAlpine Canada Masters Create a Governance Document
Over the last year or so, your Masters’ National Committee has been hard at work creating a comprehensive Governance, Policies and Procedures document outlining all aspects of Masters’ racing in Canada.
Read MoreQC Early Bird Deadlines to Purchase 2022/23 National or FIS cards
Calling all QC Masters: The winter and ski races will soon be at our door and it’s time to think about signing up for your Master’s National card or Master’s FIS card for the 2022/23 season. In order to purchase either card, you will need to create an athlete’s profile on the SQA website.
Read MoreAlpine Canada Masters’ Tribute to Rolf Hauge (01-Sep-1919 to 30-Aug-2022)
We have truly lost a legend from the global alpine Masters’ community; below are just a few of the tributes to Rolf and his legacy …..
Read More2023 CMAT Announcement
As we pass Christmas in June, we are more than half way back to the start of the ski season! 2022 had its COVID challenges, but 2023 is looking very positive at this time. We are already starting to fill the 2023 calendar with tentative and firm race dates – more on those dates to follow in July.
Read MoreCanadian Masters make a Splash on the 2021/22 FIS Masters’ Cup Circuit
The 2021/22 FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) season was recently concluded in Abetone, Italy; in total there were 27 Canadians who participated in the series, including 8 who raced internationally.
Read MoreLast Chance to Register & Race this Season
Whether it’s due to COVID-19 or a sign of the times, the auction held at the annual Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships is moving online in 2022. The online auction has an amazing list of donated items from race suits to ski camps to world cup skis – it’s all there for your bidding.
Read MoreRegistration Deadline for 2022 Ontario Masters’ Championships
Whether it’s due to COVID-19 or a sign of the times, the auction held at the annual Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships is moving online in 2022. The online auction has an amazing list of donated items from race suits to ski camps to world cup skis – it’s all there for your bidding.
Read More2022 Ontario Masters’ Championships
Whether it’s due to COVID-19 or a sign of the times, the auction held at the annual Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships is moving online in 2022. The online auction has an amazing list of donated items from race suits to ski camps to world cup skis – it’s all there for your bidding.
Read MoreStoneham 2022 Online Auction
Whether it’s due to COVID-19 or a sign of the times, the auction held at the annual Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships is moving online in 2022. The online auction has an amazing list of donated items from race suits to ski camps to world cup skis – it’s all there for your bidding.
Read MoreFinal Countdown to Registration Deadline
It’s ….. “THE FINAL COUNTDOWN” Racer Ready …… Last chance to register for the FMC & CMAC races at Stoneham, QC. The registration deadline is FIVE days away being Tuesday, 1 February 2022, at 23:59 EST. Racing begins on Wednesday, 9-Feb-22 through Sunday, 13-Feb-22, with SG training on Tuesday, 8-Feb-22.
Read MoreSTONEHAM 2022 – FIS MASTERS’ CUP – CANADIAN MASTERS’ ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Calling all QC Masters: Racer Ready!!!! The Masters’ National Calendar is updated to reflect the FOUR additional races, in Quebec, to our current season.
Read MoreTwo additional QC races on National Calendar
Calling all QC Masters: Racer Ready!!!! The Masters’ National Calendar is updated to reflect TWO additional races in Quebec, and maybe more, to our current season.
Read More2022 FMC & CMAC are still a GO under current QC COVID protocols
Great news for the FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) and Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC) events in Quebec!
Read MoreON Masters’ Newsletter | Dec-21 Issue
Welcome to the 2021/22 season of racing! So far, it looks like things will be open (knock on wood!!). Now we just need to pray to the snow gods for a good season. Now it is time for the fine print: Every athlete who is competing in an Ontario or Canadian Masters’ sanctioned event needs a competitor card. It just took me almost an hour to find all the right links, so to try to ease your pain, here are step-by-step instructions.
Read More2021/22 National Calendar & Committee
Sitting here in Southern Ontario, we have finally received our first few snowflakes of the season and the temperature has finally dipped enough for the snowmaking to begin. Just one resort open so far, but the rest are close it seems. The past 21 months have been challenging for everyone and I’m sure that, like me, you are all hoping there are no interruptions to the sport we love, during the upcoming season!
Read MoreEarly Bird Deadlines to Purchase 2021/22 National or FIS cards
Calling all QC Masters: The winter and ski races will soon be at our door and it’s time to think about signing up for your Master’s National card or Master’s FIS card for the upcoming 2021/22 season.
Read MoreOutgoing President & Incoming President
My Presidency: Hope you and yours are all well and that you’re all getting the jabs; hopefully that will allow this country and planet to slowly return to the normal we all yearn for!
Read MoreMasters 2022 uniforms order by 9 May – no extensions!
Masters’ uniforms available for 2022 with order deadline of Sunday midnight, 9 May 2021! NO extensions! We are pleased to offer a new race suit, soft shell jacket, outer jacket and full zip pants for the 2022 season; ladies sizing is available for both jackets and pants.
Read MoreNew 2022 Masters’ Uniforms
New Masters’ uniforms available for 2022 with order deadline of Sunday, 9 May 2021! We are pleased to offer a new race suit, soft shell jacket, outer jacket and full zip pants for the 2022 season; ladies sizing is available for both jackets and pants.
Read MoreWelcome to Alberta Masters’ Ski Club 2021 Online Auction
The Online Auction ends 27 March 2021 at 8 pm Mountain Daylight Time / 10 pm Eastern Daylight Time Dedicated to promoting, supporting and participating in the lifelong sport of ski racing.
Read MoreTribute to Grace Oaks (8-Apr-1934 to 23-Jan-2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of “Amazing Grace” Oaks on Saturday, 23 January 2021, in Vancouver, after a short battle with cancer. Grace was a force to be reckoned with when it came to Masters’ racing that she took up later in life, when a member at Toronto Ski Club located on the north end of Blue Mountain. Grace was “Champion of Champions” in 2004 being the
Read MoreCOVID-19 Impact on 2021 Season & Other News
Who could have guessed that we’d ever be living in a pandemic for 9 months now and still on the rise? Our Prime Minister assures us that we’ll have a vaccine soon! The question is: Soon in the breakneck or geological sense?
Read More2020/21 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team
Our 2020 season started out with a bang with the third World Winter Masters’ Games (WWMG) held in January, in Austria, with over 60 Canadian racers participating, followed by four FIS Masters Cup (FMC) races and the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships
Read MoreRegistration Deadline 9-Mar-20 for ON Championships!
The registration DEADLINE below is one day away! ON Masters’ Championships = 4 pm on Monday, 9-MAR-20 MINIMUM 50 ENTRIES
Read More2020 CMAC & FMC Report
Two weeks ago saw 86 competitors from eight different countries compete at the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championship (CMAC) and FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) held in Stoneham, Quebec. While CMAC happens each year, this represents the first time since 2008 that Canada has played host to a FMC
Read MoreUpcoming Events & Registration Deadlines!
Listed below are the registration DEADLINES for upcoming events:
Read MoreRegistration deadline of 15-Feb-20 is only 3 days away!
Calling all Masters to help us stage a world-class event from 18-23 February 2020, in Stoneham, Quebec. The Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC), being held from 18-21 February, overlaps with the FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) races being held from 20-23 February. The two events combined is your chance for six races over five days i.e. SG x 2, GS x 2 and SL x 2!
Read MoreWWMG 2020 Report
What an experience! Many of us Canadian Masters’ racers have been planning to attend the 2020 WWMG event for many years. I myself was not yet “of age” to attend the 2011 WWMG event held in Kranjska Gora and have been motivated to attend this year’s event ever since hearing all of the positive reviews of the 2011 event from my
Read MoreFIS 101 for Masters
Unless you’ve been buried in a blizzard or off the grid, you surely know about the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC) and FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) races being held from 19-23 February 2020, in Stoneham QC, with registration extended to 15 February 2020.
Read MoreCMAC & FMC Registration deadline 9-Feb-20
What could be more fun than six races over five days, preceded by a day of at least two timed SG training runs? This is your chance by registering for the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC) and/or FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) races being held from 19-23 February 2020, in Stoneham QC.
Read MoreRegistration open for CMAC & FMC 2020
February is fast approaching and so are the auspicious Canadian Alpine Masters’ Championships (CAMC) and FIS Masters’ Cup (FMC) races being held from 19-23 February 2020, in Stoneham QC.
Read More2020 Calendar and Other News
Our favourite season is upon us and many of you have been lucky enough to be skiing; in the west, Nakiska opened up a few weeks ago and in the east, Mont St Sauveur opened Friday, the 8th.
Read MoreChile Camp & Chile FMC Races
2019/10/06, 29 North American athletes (plus 5 coaches) participated in a 10-day camp, from 6-15 September 2019, in Nevados de Chillan, Chile, that is an active volcano roughly 400 km south of Santiago. Amongst the 29 were four Canadians: Lloyd Sevack, Denyse Houde, Mike Robbins and Daniel Oehy.
Read MoreCanadian Masters’ Sweaters
2019/10/07, Sweater weather is here …The Canadian Masters’ Committee is offering two styles of an après ski sweater (1⁄4 zip unisex and women’s full zip) featuring embroidered Canadian Masters’ and Canada logos. For the athletes competing in the World Winter Masters’ Games, in Innsbruck, the WWMG logo will be applied to your sweater.
Read MoreCAMC and FMC 19 – 23 February 2020, Stoneham, QC
2019/09/20, You should all know by now that FIS racing is coming back to Canada! This was announced via a national email on 12-Feb-19. However, the date has changed slightly to one week later than previously announced and is being expanded to include and partially straddle the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships (CMAC), with both events being held in Stoneham, QC! CMAC will consist of the traditional 4 races;
Read More2020 Canadian Alpine Masters’ Team
05/15/2019, It is a pleasure to announce the 2020 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT). The criteria for qualifying for CMAT are: • Minimum of 5 starts in any races scheduled on the 2018/19 Masters’ National Calendar for which World Cup points are awarded – see World Cup Points. • Within the minimum five starts above,
Read MoreWhen it’s Springtime in the Rockies…
05/10/2019 The Canadian Masters’ 2018/19 race season concluded at Panorama, BC, on 31 March 2019 after an amazing two weeks of racing in the Rocky Mountains. At the 2018 Nationals, in Panorama, President Lloyd Sevack floated the trial balloon of juxtaposing the Rides of March (RoM), the annual Western Championships and the 2019 return of
Read MoreWorld Winter Master Games (WWMG) 10-19 January 2020, Innsbruck
04/14/2019 To all Canadian Masters, family & friends, As most of you likely know by now, the third World Winter Master Games (WWMG) are taking place from 10-19 January 2020, in Innsbruck, Austria – go to https://www.innsbruck2020.com/en/winter-world-masters-games for more information. Smart move for those that have already registered! For those that have not but are
Read MoreWorld Winter Masters’ Games 2020: Order Deadline for Canadian Jackets extended to 1 April 2019
03/18/2019, World Winter Masters’ Games 2020: Order Deadline for Canadian Jackets extended to 1 April 2019 On 3 March 2019, you should have received an email regarding an offer for Canadian Jackets for the World Winter Masters’ Games, being held from 10-19 January 2020, in Innsbruck, Austria https://www.innsbruck2020.com/en/winter-world-masters-games/1-0.html. The order deadline has been extended from
Read MoreCanadian Masters Alpine Championships – Reg’n deadline March 24th!
03/17/2019, Canadian Masters Alpine Championships – Reg’n deadline March 24th! Calling all Canadian & USA Masters! Super G training for the Canadian Alpine Masters’ Championships (CAMC) is less than TWO weeks away being Thursday, 28 March 2019! The registration deadline is Saturday, 24 March 2019 – 1700 hrs MST; register today at https://www.panoramaresort.com/planning/racing-bookings/2019-canadian-alpine-masters-national-championships Conditions in
Read MoreRegistration deadlines are looming!
03/04/2019, Listed below are the registration DEADLINES for upcoming events: Super GP Classic = Midnight on Thursday, 28 February 2019 https://www.georgianpeaks.com/CATERING_EVENTS_(1)/SUPER_GP_CLASSIC.aspx Ontario Masters’ Championships = 4 pm EST on Monday, 4 March 2019 https://alpinecanadamasters.racing/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-ON-Masters-Championships-Race-Notice-and-Entry-Form-1.pdf Rides of March =Thursday, 14 March 2019 https://mailchi.mp/2cd1cee75aae/2019-registration-291187?e=c1678de214 Ottawa Masters – Finals at Mont Cascades, QC = Registration on-site Sat...
Read MoreWorld Winter Masters Games 2020 – Order deadline of 20 March 2019 for Canadian Jackets
03/03/2019, Next year the World Winter Masters Games (WWMG) will be held from 10 – 19 January 2020, in Innsbruck, Austria – for more information go to https://www.innsbruck2020.com/en/winter-world-masters-games/1-0.html The Masters’ Committee is very excited to announce a custom designed Canadian WWMG 2020 soft shell jacket that is now available to order! In order to receive your jacket by
Read MoreON Masters’ Newsletter 2018/19 Season | Feb-19 Issue
02/16/2019, Ontario Masters’ Championships: The race notice is out for the ON Masters’ Championships on 8 & 9 March 2019, at Alpine Ski Club, with GS on the Saturday and SL on the Sunday – see link below for race notice and entry form. The entry deadline is 4 pm on Monday, 4-Mar-19. Registration is
Read MoreFIS Masters’ Racing is coming back to Canada from 13-16 February 2020
02/12/2019, FIS Masters’ Racing is coming back to Canada from 13-16 February 2020 As noted in our National email, of 12-Aug-18, our rule change request to increase the allotment of Masters’ FIS races held in North America from four to eight as of 2020 was voted on and passed unanimously, at a major FIS meeting
Read More2019 Mike Wiegele Eastern Canadian Alpine Masters Championships:
01/19/2019, 2019 Mike Wiegele Eastern Canadian Alpine Masters Championships: The Race Notice is out for the second Mike Wiegele Eastern Masters Championships, being held at Stoneham, QC, March 1-3, 2019. For 4 races (2 SGs, a GS and an SL), register now at Canadian Alpine Master’s 2019 National Calendar Navigate to the race notice for Stoneham.
Read MoreUS Alpine Eastern Masters’ Championships
01/14/2019, The US Alpine Masters’ Eastern Championships are being held from 24-27 January 2019, at Stratton Mountain, Vermont. See Race Notice. USSA is allowing Canadians a short-term membership, for USD20.00, to enter up to four races at this event. However, Canadians cannot register online for the USSA Short-term Membership so you must print and complete the
Read MoreJan 2019 Ontario Newsletter
01/06/2019, Welcome to the 2018/19 season of racing and shaping up to be a good one! Master’s Competitor Card: A reminder to register online at Alpine Ontario Registration for the upcoming season by selecting the Master’s National Card (select the ‘AOA 2018/19 Season Registration Masters’ program) or the Master’s FIS Card (select the ‘AOA 2018/19
Read MoreDecember 2018 Newsletter
12/24/2018 No doubt most of you have been on snow already this season or plan to over the holidays, are training hard, and are looking forward to the upcoming racing season! Your Committee has been hard at work on a number of things; 2019 National Calendar: We are pleased to report that, so far, our
Read MoreCanadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT) – Change in criteria for 2019 season and onwards
10/30/2018, Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT) – Change in criteria for 2019 season and onwards Upon receiving racer feedback, your Committee has deliberated and revised the criteria for the Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT) for the 2019 season and onwards; see details on our webpage . The essence of the change is: From: Minimum of two
Read MoreSQA regional, ACA national or FIS international card for the 2019 season
10/22/2018 : To all Quebec Masters Racers, The winter & ski races are at our door and it’s time to think about signing up for your SQA regional, ACA national or FIS international card for the 2019 season. The following forms are available to register: 1 – Form-Membership 2018-19 2 – Athlete Declaration – FIS
Read More2019 National Calendar Update 25-Sep-18
09/25/2018: Your Committee has been hard at work trying to get a 2019 Masters’ National Calendar together where major race events do not conflict and give racers as many reasons as possible to travel; 2019 should be the best yet! In the east, the Eastern Masters’ Championships will again be taking place from 1 –
Read MoreMasters’ Midweek training opportunity in Southern Ontario
09/21/2018: Canadian Alpine Masters are excited to offer mid-week training on quiet hills at a racer-friendly private club in Southern Ontario. Whether you are training for races on the 2019 National Calendar, the 2020 WWMG, or just brushing up, this is a perfect opportunity to train with other like-minded Masters as we hone our skills.
Read MoreWorld Winter Masters’ Games (WWMG), Jan-2020 & FIS Masters’ Race in Canada, Feb-2020
08/12/2018: Yes, 2020 may seem far away, but with two major events in that year, your Committee thought to let you know what’s coming in order to help you with some long range planning. World Winter Masters Games (WWMG), Jan-2020: The World Winter Masters’ Games, last held in Quebec in 2015 and prior to that in
Read More2019 Preliminary National Calendar
07/26/2018: Winter is likely furthest from everyone’s mind these days. Not sure about the west, but here in the east we have had a month of almost all +30 degree days and little rain! Nevertheless, attached is the 2019 Masters’ National Calendar to date; some races are yet to be confirmed so presenting likely dates.
Read MoreWorld Winter Masters Games 2020
07/26/2018: The next World Winter Masters Games (WWMG), will be held at Innsbruck, Jan 10-19, 2020; ( https://www.innsbruck2020.com/en/winter-world-masters-games/1-0.html ) Victoria is working on a WWMG/Canadian Alpine Masters soft shell design. These will be unveiled for ordering sometime in February/March 2019, for delivery in the Fall of 2019! Back to recent news
Read MoreMasters Speed/Skin Suits
07/26/2018: Masters Speed/Skin Suits – Order deadline extended to Aug 20th, 2018 The custom designed Canadian Masters’ speed suits you’ve seen on the hills the last two seasons are ready for re-ordering. In order to receive your suit by the end of 2018, orders must be placed by Monday, August 20, 2018. Orders placed by this
Read MoreOntario Masters’ Championships: Results & Photos
03/19/2018: Ontario Masters’ Championships: Results & Photos The Ontario Masters’ Championships were held at Osler Bluff Ski Club on Sunday, 11 March 2018, by running the GS and slalom races back to back. As always, OSBC hosted an excellent event in perfect weather and conditions! A big THANK YOU goes out to the RoC, crew
Read MoreREMINDER TO ALL RACERS
03/17/2018 Eastern Canada Alpine Masters Championships We are now at one week before the event of the year in Quebec and one day before the registration deadline of March 18, 2018. Registration for the 2018 Eastern Canada Alpine Masters Championship is well underway. Do not miss this event which will be held at the beautiful
Read More36th Annual Ottawa Masters Final Giant Slalom / Slalom Sat March 17 2018 Notice of Race
03/10/2018: 36th Annual Ottawa Masters Final : Giant Slalom / Slalom Sat March 17 2018 Notice of Race Registration: Day of Race starts at 8:30 AM Place: Edelweiss Cost: GS – $15.00 SL – $15.00 Lift tickets – $25 A lunch including a pop: Free for Master members Lots of great Prizes too! (for Masters members in good
Read MoreRegistration deadlines are looming for last two major Masters’ race events!
03/10/2017: Registration deadlines are looming for last two major Masters’ race events! With the culmination of the two Masters’ races running concurrently this weekend (Ontario Championships in the east and Rides of March in the west), there remains only two major events left this season with one in the east and one in the west! Eastern Masters’
Read MoreRegistration – Ontario Championships
03/06/2018: As of 4 pm yesterday, we had 62 registered for the GS and 57 for the SL i.e. we are well over the minimum of 50. However, Osler have agreed to extend the registration deadline to 4 pm on Wednesday, 7 March 2018, so don’t delay any further. Master’s Competitor Card for Ontario members: This
Read MoreRegistration deadlines are looming!
02/28/2018 As of noon, on 28 February 2018, there are only 24 registered for the Ontario Championships on 11 March 2018; Osler requires a minimum of 50 racers in order to hold the event so don’t delay and register today. Listed below are the registration DEADLINES for upcoming events: Super GP Classic = Midnight on Wednesday, 28 February
Read MoreSQA Regional Card
02/27/2018: To all Quebec Masters Racers, The winter ski races are more than half over and you still have time to sign up for your SQA regional, ACA national or FIS international card for the 2018 season. In order to register you no longer have to be a member of a ski club affiliated to
Read MoreFebruary 2018 National Newsletter
02/25/2018 : Masters’ National Newsletter Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships: The race notice is out and registration is open for the 2018 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships being held from 29 March – 1 April 2018, at Panorama Mountain Resort. Training is offered on Monday, 26 March (SL), Tuesday, 27 March (GS am / SL pm) and
Read MoreCanadian Eastern Championships
02/23/2018: Calling all Ontario racers for upcoming Masters’ event! What: Eastern Canadian Masters’ Championships Where: Stoneham, QC (less than a tank of gas from ON) When: 23 – 25 March 2018 Why: 4 races over 3 days, all disciplines (SG x 2, GS & SL), adrenaline, friends, camaraderie, silent auction with over $6,000 worth of goodies up for
Read MoreOntario Masters’ Newsletter Feb-18 Issue
02/20/2018: The race notice is out for the ON Masters’ Championships on 11 March 2018, at Osler Bluff Ski Club, with GS in the morning and SL in the afternoon – see link below. Competitors are to register through the Race Administer of their home club and then make payment to the Race Administrator (Jane
Read MoreRides of March – Nakiska
02/20/2018 : If you haven’t registered already, don’t forget early registration deadline for the Rides of March at Nakiska is tonight (February 20th). We need a minimum of 30 athletes by tonight in order to be able to confirm this awesome race event. The prices for each race will go up by $20 per event on Wednesday so
Read MoreNew Masters’ Swag!
02/16/2018, Lloyd Sevack: We are pleased to unveil new Canadian Alpine Masters’ swag! Masters/Maîtres patch: The design of this patch is the current Alpine Canada Masters’ logo, moulded of flexible and sturdy PVC. The patch comes with an adhesive backing but may be sewn on for more robustness; the PVC is quite thick so you
Read MoreCanadians at US National Masters’ Championships, February 6-10, 2018 in Okemo, Vermont
02/12/2018, Lloyd Sevack: The US National Masters’ Championships come to the east every 4 years, this year being one, held February 6-10, 2018 in Okemo, Vermont, where 11 Canadians participated and with many podium finishes. Over half the Canadian field raced in the two largest classes; 3 Canadians were amongst 28 racers registered in class
Read MoreON Masters’ Newsletter Feb-18 Issue
02/13/2018, Sharon Chadwick: The race notice is out for the ON Masters’ Championships on 11 March 2018, at Osler Bluff Ski Club, with GS in the morning and SL in the afternoon: Race Notice link here Competitors are to register through the Race Administer of their home club and then make payment to the Race
Read MoreNational Championships Registration Now Open
02/02/2018 by Lloyd Sevack: We are pleased to provide details on the Canadian Alpine Masters’ National Championships coming to Panorama, BC, from March 29 – April 1, 2018. Below you will find links to all you need, including the race notice, accommodation, etc. Training will be offered Monday – Wednesday, March 26 – 28; Monday
Read MoreJanuary 2018 National Newsletter
05/17/2018 by Lloyd Sevack: 2018 Eastern Canadian Alpine Masters Championships: The Race Notice is out for the first ever Eastern Masters Championships, being held at Stoneham, QC, March 22-25, 2018. For 4 races (2 SGs, a GS and an SL), register now at https://alpinecanadamasters.racing/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Race-notice_V_24-12-2017.pdf ! 2018 Canadian Masters Alpine Championships: The Race Notice for this premier event, being held at Panorama
Read MoreJanuary 2018 Ontario Newsletter
01/17/2018,Sharon Chadwick: Welcome to the 2017/18 season of racing albeit Mother Nature has just given us the big January thaw here on the Niagara escarpment! The conditions over the Holidays were amazing and now this thaw over the past 4 days!!! Master’s Competitor Card: A reminder to register online at https://registration.alpineontario.ca/default.aspxfor the upcoming season by selecting
Read MoreCoupe Boutique Avalanche
01/17/2018, Lewis Heilig: The Boutique Avalanche at Mont Ste Anne is pleased to offer a racing circuit for a second consecutive year, the Avalanche Boutique Cup. These races will take place in the greater Quebec City and Lanaudière region during the season, including 5 races and a final event, and all skiers who wish to
Read MoreSponsors Needed:
11/20/2017 Dave Walker: As you may or may not know, the Canadian Alpine Masters operate on a near zero budget so it is a testament to the dedication of your Committee and other volunteers that we accomplish what we do. Like many sports organizations, we have expenses such as medals, prizes, race fees and other
Read MoreCanadian Alpine masters’ patches
11/20/2017, Lloyd Sevack: Your Promotions & Fundraising Director, Victoria Fenninger, has been hard at work on swag by designing and sourcing a new line of patches that can be sewn onto your jackets! This will consist of the following: A main patch with the ACA Masters’ logo of approximately 2.5” tall; watch for a future newsletter as
Read MoreNew helmet requirements
11/20/2017, Lloyd Sevack: Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) released their 2017-18 National Rules & Policies and National Competition documents that all PSOs must adhere to; this stipulates that for all ACA sanctioned Masters’ races that helmets must “be in accordance with FIS compliant rules”. ACA have interpreted that helmets must be certified to specification ASTM 2040 EN
Read More2018 National Championships
11/20/2017, Lloyd Sevack: First announced in August, but for those that may have missed it, the 2018 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships will be held March 29 – April 1, 2018 at Panorama Mountain Resort! For those that know Panorama, the races will be held on either Old Timer or Skyline/Rollercoaster, both Masters friendly, offering +2:00
Read More2018 Eastern Championships
11/20/2017, Lloyd Sevack: We are also pleased to announce that the first ever Eastern Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships will be held March 22 – 25, 2018 at Stoneham, QC! This is the same venue where the National Championships were held, with huge success, over the last two years. Stay tuned for a Race Notice, but the plan
Read More2018 National Championships
Lloyd Sevack, 08/15/2017: I am pleased to announce that the 2018 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Championships will be held March 29 – April 1, 2018 at Panorama Mountain Resort! For those that know Panorama, the races will be held on either Old Timer or Skyline/Rollercoaster, both Masters friendly, offering 2:00+ minutes race times in some disciplines!
Read MoreQuébec 2017 Report
Lewis Heilig, 05/02/2017: Ever since the long running BMW Masters’ Series organized by François Jodoin came to an end in 2014, orphaned Masters, in Québec, have been fortunate to have found half day slalom and GS races hosted by Tremblant’s Series des Etoiles and by Orford’s Circuit de l’Academie, which collectively added at least four
Read MoreOntario 2017 Report
Sharon Chadwick & Victoria Fenninger, 05/02/2017: The Ontario Masters’ Championships were held at The Georgian Peaks Club over the weekend of 11/12 March 2017. The Peaks hosted an excellent event albeit Mother Nature was not good to us with brutal winds and frigid temperatures! A big THANK YOU goes out to the RoC, crew and
Read MoreAtlantic 2017 Report
Peter Cody-Cox, 05/02/2017: The snow was fantastic for the 2017 Atlantic Masters’ Championships held on February 18-19! We experienced two days of fun and fast GS racing with 20 plus racers. Lots of familiar faces and some new ones registered for this event. Speaking of newer faces to our annual championships, we saw Michael Raoul
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Hugh Geiger, 05/02/2017: The Alberta ski season started early once again, with Nakiska and COP opening mid-November, despite some unseasonably warm weather that resulted in the cancellation of the Lake Louise Winterstart Men’s World Cup events – the first time in 29 years. With Snow Valley opening in early December, all Alberta skiers were out
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Irene Collins & Jules Lajoie, 05/02/2017: WOW what a snow season this has been in Whistler. At this writing, beginning of April, natural base is still just under 3.5M and accumulated snowfall is nearing 11.5M.Temperature has been about 5 degrees colder than normal all season. Kokanee Valley Race Series (KVRS) is the main racing activity
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Irene Collins & Jules Lajoie, 05/02/2017: This year I was not able to come to the east to see the races. I can comment on a few races in the West: Silver Star, Kimberley and Nakiska. From a technical approach the races were set to Masters’ standards which are set by our Canadian Masters and
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