The Whistler Cup Returns
The Whistler Weasel Workers again have to opportunity to assist with one of the world's premier ski races for juveniles. The Whistler Cup returns to Whistler on April 10 for three days of racing by the top juvenile ski racers from 19 countries. Here's an opportunity to join other Weasels in a fun event, to enjoy Whistler's Spring weather and to help develop the next generation of Canadian skiers.
Lynne Hume, Whistler Cup Administrator and Wayne Holm, Whistler Cup Chairman have exteneded an invitation to the Weasels to .........
" join us for the 17th
annual Whistler Cup – International Juvenile Ski Race.
This race
has become a highlight for kids all over the world. We were worried that
the economic situation would affect the team numbers but no such thing – 19
countries will be attending with their best racers competing for the coveted
spots. The teams start arriving Apr 5.
The event
is Apr 10,11,12 which is Easter weekend, with speed events running on Raven
Ptarmigan and technical events on Upper Dave Murray.
Set up is
Apr 4,5. Meet at 9am at the Garbo Hut (top of Garbanzo Chair)
Volunteers
can sign up on line
or call Lynne Hume (cell 604-905-8088) or contact the volunteer coordinator Patricia
Seger at Pseger_skiwc "at" hotmail.com or call
604-816-2815
We want the
Whistler Cup to continue with its reputation as a world class event and who
better to help us make that happen than the renowned Weasel Workers.
Volly party
at Dusty’s Friday Apr 10, 8pm
Great
Goldwin jackets for 3 days of work
A chance to
watch the best 11-14 year old racers from around the world.
Friendships
– new and old.
Past
Whistler Cup participants include current world cup racers Britt and Michael
Janyk, Manny Osborne-Paradis, Robbie Dixon, Kelly Vanderbeek, Erik Guay, Jan
Hudec, Emily Brydon, Gen Simard, Anja Paerson, Benjamin Raich, Lindsay Vonn,
Julia Mancuso, Tina Maze, Nicole Hosp, Denise Karbon, Marco Sullivan just to
name a few.
Thank you
for your support. We really appreciate it.
Weasel Workers who have enjoyed working on the Whistler Cup include John Benbow, Dave Oser, John Rea, George Robinson, Brad Keats, Rick Hume, Don Appelle, Ian Andrukow, Chrisine Yanisiw, Lockie Brown, Glen Bayliss, Thom Theys and many others. Thom Theys has had so much fun at the Whistler Cup that he is planning to come back from California, even after a full stint at the IPC World Cup. Petra Mickova also plans to participate this year.
Come out for some "sun and fun" and a last chance this year to rub shoulders with some of your old Weasel friends.
