ALPINE TRAINING GROUP (ATG)
The Alpine Program provides a competitive series for 12 to 17 year olds. The program continues to develop technical skills learned in the NGSL ( Nancy Greene Ski League), and includes the development of ski specific mental and physical training. Athletes in the ATG will compete in the North Zone Regional Series and possibly participate in select events in a Provincial Series and/ or Winter Games events that may take place in a season.
FEE
2020 - 2021 Rate
In addition to skier registration, there is a $50 Alberta Alpine family membership (mandatory) and a cheque payable to FMCSS (post dated for May 1, 2021 in the amount of $500 for the Volunteer & Fundraising levy deposit). Cheque is only cashed if the commitment is not fulfilled.
Prices DOES NOT include Vista Ridge Season Pass.
Please print and fill out the Mandatory Concussion form and Alpine membership form found in the Resources page
From:
$1506
SKI TRAINING DAYS
Saturday and Sunday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Some Fridays may be incorporated.
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Start of the season depends on when Vista Ridge opens. (Usually around last week of November).
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Detailed schedules will be updated through TEAM SNAP (free downloadable app) for skier attendance tracking.
DRYLAND TRAINING
(subject to change due to COVID-19 protocols)
Monday and Wednesday
7:00 - 8:00 pm
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Starting Mid-September through mid-November
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Usually at Father Merc Gym, MIP Track and MIP Pool (Wetland training).
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Fee for this training are included in skier registration fees.
ALPINE TRAINING GROUP
2019-2020
MIA
PATERSON
Place of birth: Auckland, NZ
Nickname: Cookie
# of years on FMST: 8 years
The best part of ski racing: The feeling of flying when the wind and cold air are pushed against your face speeding through the race course.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Bison
What I'm working on: Confidence; doing drills until I can't get it wrong!
My skiing "happy place": Early in the morning on top of a mountain.
My non-skiing "happy place": Playing with my dog.
Currently on my iTunes: My hype songs, Rudimental
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Both! Chocolate+Salt and vinegar chips YUM!
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
MILA
SUNDHOLM
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
# of years on FMST: 9 years
The best part of ski racing: Getting the speed and looking up after you just finished your race.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Aurora
What I'm working on: Facing down the hill, vertical motion and pulling back my ski.
My skiing "happy place": When I'm going down the course and I just forget about everything but doing the course.
My non-skiing "happy place": Reading books
Currently on my iTunes:
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Both
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Both
ELIZABETH GODIN
Place of birth: Victoria, BC
Nickname: Ellie; Elle
# of years on FMST: 2 years
The best part of ski racing: Skiing through the gates and going fast; the technical aspects
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Christina
What I'm working on: Getting braver and working on my technique
My skiing "happy place": Training, racing in the mountain.
My non-skiing "happy place": My room or my grandma's house.
Currently on my iTunes:
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Both :)
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
SPENCER CHAULK
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Spence, Veggie Boy (depends on the day)
# of years on FMST: 9 years
The best part of ski racing: Beside the speed and thrill, nothing beats taking off boots and race suit at the end of the day.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Bison
What I'm working on: Increasing confidence in my abilities; becoming a more dynamic by improving my technical skills.
My skiing "happy place": Top of Marmot Basin, Jasper (Charlie's Bowl)
My non-skiing "happy place": Lounging poolside/by the beach in Hawaii
Currently on my iTunes: David Bowie, 80's Pop Hits, The Beatles
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Salty
Ketchup or Mustard: Mustard
Dogs or Cats: Cats
ZACHARY
JACOBS
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Zach
# of years on FMST: 5 years
The best part of ski racing: Beating Mia on starts
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Aurora
What I'm working on: Looking down the hill.
My skiing "happy place": Sunshine Village
My non-skiing "happy place": Mountain biking at Whistler
Currently on my iTunes: Lofi, NF
Mac or PC: PC
Sweet or Salty: Both
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
OLIVIA
PATERSON
Place of birth: New Zealand
Nickname: Livy
# of years on FMST: 7 years
The best part of ski racing: Hitting gates going really fast.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Valley View
What I'm working on: Speed and movement; foot movement.
My skiing "happy place": Hitting gates.
My non-skiing "happy place": Art desk
Currently on my iTunes: Flo Rida, Shawn Mendez, Wiz Khalifa, NF, Panic At the Disco, Twenty One Pilots, Lizzo, MAX, Rudimental, Ed Sheeran
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Salty
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
JOEY
GOUTHRO
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Joey
# of years on FMST: 6 years
The best part of ski racing: Training hard and winning.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Aurora
What I'm working on: Getting faster
My skiing "happy place": Jasper/ Marmot
My non-skiing "happy place": Golfing
Currently on my iTunes: 70's on Sirius
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Ketchup or Mustard: Both
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
KAIL
SUNDHOLM
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Lettuce
# of years on FMST: 7 years
The best part of ski racing: Winning races
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Tamarack
What I'm working on: Looking 2 gates ahead; pulling the foot back
My skiing "happy place": Hitting gates; top of a double black
My non-skiing "happy place":
Currently on my iTunes: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Both
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Both
EMMA ANDERSON
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Em
# of years on FMST: 6 years
The best part of ski racing: Going fast and winning
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Aurora
What I'm working on: More up and down; getting closer to the gate.
My skiing "happy place": Jasper/ Marmot
My non-skiing "happy place": Waterton
Currently on my iTunes:
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Salty
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Both
HUDSON
DONALD
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Huddy
# of years on FMST: 4 years
The best part of ski racing: The feeling of moving fast on the snow and through the gates.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Aurora
What I'm working on: Cross blocking
My skiing "happy place": Skiing at Sunshine on a beautiful day with tons of powder with my friends.
My non-skiing "happy place": On vacation with my family eating tons of ice cream!
Currently on my iTunes: AC/DC, Imagine Dragons
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Dogs
SIENNA
POULIN
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
# of years on FMST: 5 years
The best part of ski racing: Travelling and skiing
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Valley View
What I'm working on: Getting closer to the gates.
My skiing "happy place": The mountains
My non-skiing "happy place": My room
Currently on my iTunes: Nothing
Mac or PC: PC
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Ketchup or Mustard: Ketchup
Dogs or Cats: Cats
LILY
SUNDHOLM
Place of birth: Fort McMurray
Nickname: Lily
# of years on FMST: 7 years
The best part of ski racing: Having fun and placing at races.
Favourite run at VistaRidge: Valley View
What I'm working on: Up and down; pulling the ski back.
My skiing "happy place": Wherever there is snow.
My non-skiing "happy place": My bed (sleeping)
Currently on my iTunes:
Mac or PC: Mac
Sweet or Salty: Salty
Ketchup or Mustard: Mustard
Dogs or Cats: Dogs