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April 14, 2022 - Inside Track Newsletter
In this Issue: Athlete Journal, Quest for Gold Golf Tournmanent, U14 Series Finals + more!
AST Athlete Journal: Makenna Lebsack

Hello everyone! My name is Makenna Lebsack and this is my first ever athlete journal. I am currently a rookie on the Alberta Women’s Ski Team but have been ski racing since I was five years old. I am presently writing to you guys from Panorama as we race our 24th (and last) race up here before coming home for one final series at Nakiska! Read more.

2022 Quest for Gold Golf Tournament

May 30, 2022
Silvertip Golf Resort - Canmore, AB

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Tee gift, Light Breakfast, 2 beverages, BBQ Lunch and Après Recepetion & Prizes. Register now.
U14 Series Finals….A Success!

Despite April weather offering a sample of all 4 seasons, the U14 athletes finished their ski season with a number of personal bests, a handful of medals/ribbons, and ear-to-ear grins throughout a successful race series at Panorama Mountain Resort.

In addition to Panorama’s own Cassidy Gray (Canadian National Women’s Alpine Ski Team) providing an inspirational message while handing out awards, the athletes were treated to festival-like environment with live music, popcorn and Powerade, while meeting new friends in both the resort pools and ski hill wide game of “man-tracker”. Read more.

Employment Opportunity: Head Coach Alberta Ski Team

The Head Coach will manage all technical aspects of the Alberta Ski Team (AST) program. You will work collaboratively with the AASA Athletic Director to set and manage AST budgets, establish long-term development and yearly training plans, establish and cultivate an effective and positive performance-orientated team culture, integrate club-level athletes into training and competition, and scout and select future generations of the AST. AST Coaches will be evaluated on their ability to maximize the talent of Alberta’s developing athletes. Coaches must be capable of working independently or collaboratively as directed and required with Resort partners, Officials and ROCs, AASA Clubs, PST, CAST, & ACA staff, AASA & AST IST providers, AST Equipment pool suppliers, and AASA & AST sponsors. All AST Coaches are expected to be highly effective and professional team players and leaders. More info.

Highest Peak Spring Celebration / Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Event

Official Title Sponsor: GMC Dealers of Alberta.

Join past, present, and future Alberta champions of Alpine and Ski Cross for a night of entertainment and inspiration.

May 10, 2022
Markin McPhail Building - Winsport, Calgary

REGISTRATION INCLUDES: Cocktail Hour, Cocktail Style Appetizers, Entertainment, Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Awards Presentation. Purchase tickets.
2022 Alberta Alpine Scholarships & Awards Update

Alberta Alpine is pleased to offer a variety of award and scholarship opportunities. We encourage all athletes to apply; note age categories to ensure eligibility. 

  • April 30, 2022
    • David Murray Memorial Scholarship (U19, U21)
    • Ski Canada Magazine Award (U14, U16)
    • Franklin Donald Bean Award (AST)
    • Brent Marshall Memorial Scholarship (U14, U16, U19, U21)
    • Cary Mullen Nomination (U12, U14/16, FIS, AST/ASXT)
  • May 31, 2022 
    • Read Family Scholarship (AST)

It is highly recommended to submit applications early, and it is acceptable and expected that athletes will apply for any and all scholarships for which they are eligible. Apply now.

Read Edges Philp for WPST Giant Slalom Win in Taos

There were several new faces dominating Sunday’s men’s World Pro Ski Tour giant slalom event and most of them were Canadian. The surprises came one after another during the final race of the Taos 2022 World Pro Ski Tour World Championships, presented by New Mexico True, which featured athletes from 10 nations. Read more.

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