This is a fitness event for U16 Alpine ski racers at the Lower Mainland in BC.
Alpine skiing has always been a physically demanding sport. With changing equipment, the physical challenges have even increased over the last few years.
Fitness at all levels - agility, endurance, power, speed, coordination - is, thus, key to success in ski racing and for an injury-free and successful career.
Started in 2013, this event was created by coaches Jordan Williams (National SkiX Team) and Tamara Schaupp (Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club) to motivate young U16 ski racing athletes to work on their fitness in the off-season period by engaging them in an exciting and challenging fitness event that tests all important fitness components in a fun way.
Check out Details at Events and Venues. This event has become an annual event. After a two-year break, we are now in the 11th year of the AAC event, which will take place on October 26th, 2025 in North Vancouver. It is now organized in collaboration with the three North Shore ski Clubs Cypress Ski Club, Mount Seymour Ski Club and Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club.
The goal is to set up courses and circuits that challenge the U16 athlete's speed, agility, spatial awareness, endurance and coordination.
Since the skiing itself is expensive, we feel that this event should be for FREE for all participants. We will also offer subsidies for athletes coming over from Vancouver Island (ferry cost, accommodation) who need to stay overnight.
Prizes for the top three female and male athletes will be GRAND! As will be the draw prizes. We will have avalanche beacons for the top placing athletes. The trophy - one for male and one for female Alpine Athletic Champion - goes to the winning club for one year until it is handed over to the new winners.
Mark your calendar and start preparing - there is nothing to lose only to win!
Alpine skiing has always been a physically demanding sport. With changing equipment, the physical challenges have even increased over the last few years.
Fitness at all levels - agility, endurance, power, speed, coordination - is, thus, key to success in ski racing and for an injury-free and successful career.
Started in 2013, this event was created by coaches Jordan Williams (National SkiX Team) and Tamara Schaupp (Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club) to motivate young U16 ski racing athletes to work on their fitness in the off-season period by engaging them in an exciting and challenging fitness event that tests all important fitness components in a fun way.
Check out Details at Events and Venues. This event has become an annual event. After a two-year break, we are now in the 11th year of the AAC event, which will take place on October 26th, 2025 in North Vancouver. It is now organized in collaboration with the three North Shore ski Clubs Cypress Ski Club, Mount Seymour Ski Club and Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club.
The goal is to set up courses and circuits that challenge the U16 athlete's speed, agility, spatial awareness, endurance and coordination.
Since the skiing itself is expensive, we feel that this event should be for FREE for all participants. We will also offer subsidies for athletes coming over from Vancouver Island (ferry cost, accommodation) who need to stay overnight.
Prizes for the top three female and male athletes will be GRAND! As will be the draw prizes. We will have avalanche beacons for the top placing athletes. The trophy - one for male and one for female Alpine Athletic Champion - goes to the winning club for one year until it is handed over to the new winners.
Mark your calendar and start preparing - there is nothing to lose only to win!
