Whats Happening at Team Windy!

Good evening Team Windy!  

After a weekend of glorious spring weather, some of us have awoken to snow on the ground again, some see it in the forecast for this week.  A good reminder that winter isn't over yet! 

We are now on the back half of the season, hard to believe that we have only 6, yes that's right, SIX more weeks of programming at Panorama for Nancy Greene Sunday's & U8/U10 (last program day is April 13th)!  Our U12/14/16 & FIS programs run through the end of April with additional training and calendared competitions. 

Read on for what's ahead, mid-season updates and IMPORTANT key dates!

Bear with me, it's a lot, but also a great reminder of the size and scope of our WVSC programs! 

ORDER NOW!

25-26 KARBON JACKET order due Thursday March13th - Order on WVSC E-Store here. 

WVSC Team Merch  - Order on WVSC E-Store here. (min quantities = 12) - Order by March 21st 

New merch options being added this week!


Season Wrap Up:  mark your calendars!  Saturday March 29th, 4-6pm - @ The Shack (Greywolf Golf Course) at Panorama.

Season end awards, food, beverages, kids activities & celebration of our community

Theme: Après Ski in the Wild West!  let's see your denim, fur and western flair!

Online Auction:  March 22nd to March 30th 

YOUR donations make a DIFFERENCE!  Help us make this another successful & important fundraising event for WVSC.  

DONATIONS:  Nada Courtliff is accepting donation items until Friday March 21st.  Even small contributions can make a big impact!  Connect with Nada at wvscfundraising@gmail.com or text 250-270-2800 to coordinate donation items, services, products. 

Lusti's Cups: Sunday March 23rd and Sunday April 13th 

FIS Spring Series: April 7th to April 12th - 200+ FIS athletes for 6 race starts (SG, GS & SL). 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Volunteer With Us!  

One day? 2 days? more days?  Not sure how to get involved, or where your skill set can best be used?  Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Marina Perry at marinaperry@shaw.ca and she will gladly help! 

The PMR KICK BACK:  your volunteer days ($35 per day) are credited towards your seasons pass for the following season, or day tickets at Panorama (3 volunteer days = 1 lift ticket, or $105 value) 

This event and all other ski races we host are put on by an entirely volunteer run organizing committee!  Incredible, as it is thousands of manpower hours over the course of the planning and event!   WVSC hosted races are an important revenue generator for our club, and we always want your help!  

Provide Accommodations! 

No time?  No problem!  Do you have accommodations at Pano that you are not using/are available between April 4th and 12th?  Consider donating it to the event!  If interested or have any availability, please reach out to Brianne at wvskiclub@gmail.com.   

We have a number of volunteers and technical staff that come from outside of the Invermere Valley area, bringing their expertise and time to help us execute successful events.  Budget relief to the event in this area is a direct benefit to WVSC.   

Thinking of getting a new BBQ?  Let us take yours off your hands (or deck!)

WVSC's BBQ has gone missing so we're on the hunt for a hand me up, if you're thinking of getting a new one, we'd be happy to offer your 'old' one it's next home!

RACING!!   Our programs have been busy racing in recent weeks with many great results!  Dusan reports that the effort being put in by athletes and coaches is showing on the hill and in the results, well done to everyone.  

A few highlights and big CONGRATULATIONS to our WVSC MEDALLISTS!

FIS Team:  

Raced DH & SG at Kimberley at the end of January and GS and SL at Norquay mid Feb

Mila Plavsic: 2nd Women's SL at Norquay

Sun Peaks BC FIS CUP NOW!  (LIVE timing!) This week is SL & GS racing 

Lola Gilbert: 2nd Women's GS's (1st U19) - TODAY!

Nikki Buchar: 3rd U19 Women's GS - TODAY!

U12/U14/U16:

Teck Kootenay Zone Race #3 - this past weekend at Red Mountain. 

Garrett Christie: 1st - Men's GS, 3rd Men's SL (U14+)

Elena Deda: 1st - Women's GS and Women's SL (U14+)

Georgia Comb: 2nd Women's GS (U12), 1st & 3rd Women's SL (U12)

U6/U10/U12:

Helen Bavin Race last weekend (Team Event at Fairmont Ski Resort) 

WVSC placed 3rd!


Thank you to our coaches, parents, volunteers and everyone that supports our WVSC community in many various ways.  It really does take a village, and we are grateful to have you in ours! 

Questions?  Shoot them my way here or reach out to Dusan anytime (dgrasic@icloud.com). 

Want to get involved? Hit me up!  
Know a company that can help support WVSC?  Check out WVSC sponsor opportunities here.

See you on the slopes, 

Brianne


Pre Season with Team Windy in Chile!

Windermere Valley’s FIS Team has grown to 10 full time racers. This September the Ski team had the amazing opportunity to go to Carralco, Chile with OST.

It was the start to a great season ahead. Although we endured 80 km winds and some big storms we made the most of every day. When the weather didn’t cooperate we participated in various activities such as; hiking, cooking competitions and taking a scenic trip to the hot springs.

We had the opportunity to train 3 disciplines including SG which was a highlight for most athletes. As well, we were able to maximize our time on snow and build excitement and motivation. There was lots of growth and progression throughout the trip and we think it was a great way to kick off the season! After making the long journey home and taking some time off, the team is back in the gym getting ready to kick some butt in the races ahead.

We want to say thank you to everyone that made this trip happen, we are so grateful!

- Lola, Vivvy, Natalie, Mila

Team Windy

Farewell to the Season Party!

We can hardly believe its that time of year! What a fantastic season it has been with our Team Windy family, from our littlest to our biggest achieving so many milestones this year.

Join us as we send off the 2023/24 season off in style at Beginnings Restaurant, Invermere, with Music, Delicious Food, Full Bar, Fun and Games.

There is free parking and the Panorama Shuttle stops right outside the door.

We will have the final hour of our auction with great prizes up for grabs too!

Doors Open 6pm

Spring Break Camp Registration Open!

We are please to open registration for Nancy Greene Spring break Camp.

The camp will run March 26-28 from 9-3 each day with a coach supervised lunch, kids must bring a bagged lunch. They will not be permitted to leave the group to buy lunch.

Places are limited and there is a minimum number required to run the camp

All Nancy Greene athletes are welcome, kids must be currently enrolled in a WVSC program to be eligible (sorry siblings program kids are not eligible)

$160.00

Skills Clinic with Manny Osborne-Paradis

January 20th, 2023 12.30-3.30PM

Its Back! Last years Skills Clinic with Manny was undoubtedly one of the best education experiences on the mountain.

Step outside your comfort zone, learn racing skill fundamentals and bash some gates…Or at least try. Meet your fellow WVSC families too, team building for the adults

Join Manny for an afternoon of learning some of the skills we are teaching your kids, this a truly amazing opportunity.

This is open to Parents/Caregivers and is FREE to attend. It will be followed by Apres Club event at Choppers Landing.

Meet 12.30pm at the Mile One Hut top of the Mile One Chair