2019 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT)

Congratulations to the athletes named to the 2019 Canadian Masters’ Alpine Team (CMAT) including six athletes from AOA. The criteria for qualifying for CMAT are: Minimum of 5 starts in any races scheduled on the 2017/18 Masters’ National Calendar for which World Cup...

Creating a Safer Sport Environment with Background Screening

The Responsible Coaching Movement advocates for the “Rule of Two”, background screening, and respect and ethics training to ensure the safety and protection of athletes and coaches. In the second of a three-part series, the Coaching Association of...

2018-19 Canada Ski Cross D Team Nominations

Calgary, Alta. (June 28, 2018) – Alpine Canada is pleased to announce D Team Canada Ski Cross team nominations. Athletes will primarily represent Canada on the Nor-Am Cup circuit, Europa Cup circuit and at the FIS Freestyle World Junior Championships, however some...

SXS Wellness Tip: Water, don’t leave home without it!

Summer is here and with it comes summer ski camps and hot, humid weather. Summer also brings dehydration, especially for athletes who are exercising in the heat or at high altitudes. We all know that an increase in heat makes us sweat more which depletes the body’s...

Dave Ellis joins ACA as High Performance Director, Canada Ski Cross

Calgary, Alta. (July 4, 2018) – Alpine Canada is pleased to announce that Dave Ellis is joining the organization as High Performance Director, Canada Ski Cross effective immediately. Ellis was previously Athletic Director with Canada Ski Cross from 2008 to 2014,...

Brien Perry Joins ACA as Director, Domestic Sport

Calgary, Alta. (July 4, 2018) – Alpine Canada is pleased to announce that Brien Perry is joining the organization as Director, Domestic Sport, effective August 20th. Perry will provide leadership in the areas of domestic sport operations including, provincial teams...