Canadian National Para Alpine in Kimberley

On behalf of the Province of B.C., I would like to welcome the athletes, coaches, officials and spectators to the Canadian Para National Championships, March 14th – March 1th, in Kimberley.

The success of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games solidified B.C.’s reputation as an exceptional sport event host. With support from the Province, the Hosting BC program assists sport event organizers to maintain this profile and enhance their hosting skills and experiences.

Hosting sport events provides a significant economic boost to a host community, builds the volunteer base, and supports the sport development pathway.

I would like to thank the organizers of the Canadian Para National Championships, sponsors, volunteers and coaches for all of the hard work they have put into this event. I am confident that the city of Kimberley will benefit from the many economic, sport and social legacies this event will leave behind.

I wish the best of luck to all the athletes for a successful competition.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Cadieux

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development

BC Provincial High School Championship at Kimberley Alpine

Kimberley Alpine is awarded the 2011 BC High School Alpine Championships currently scheduled for Feb 28^th through March 4^th, 2011. The event welcomes 300-400 High School Athletes from across the Province competing for the right to be named the Provincial Champion. Having grow up and competed in the championship in his younger years, Steve Bova said “it is a real honour to be selected to host this high calibre event” and goes on to say “We at Kimberley Alpine we look forward to making this a race for all to remember”.

More event details to follow including banquet to be held at the new Training Centre and Convention Centre.

Kimberley Alpine Awarded the 2011 Canadian Para Alpine Championship.

After 4 years, the National Championship will be returning to Kimberley Alpine, March 14^th through March 18^th. The event will consist of 2 Giant Slalom and 2 Slalom races with a training day preceding the race days. Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA) selected Kimberley this week as the venue of choice for this year’s Nationals and Steve Bova, Director Kimberley Alpine, said “this will be the best Nationals to date”.

Event details will be posted on www.KimberleyAlpine.com as the planning proceeds.

Russian Paralympic team: “Our only goal is to win Olympic gold.”

Prior leaving Moscow for Canada the Russian Paralympic Team had an outstanding kick off ceremony. There is a lot of pressure on this team of athletes after leading the 2006 Turino Payalympics with the highest metal count of any country.

The Team arrived in Kimberley, BC on Friday, Feb. 19 where they will train prior leaving for Whistler on March 6th. This extremely talented team has already been training for the last 3 days at the Kimberley Alpine Resort.

The Team has been spotted off the hill cheering on the Dynamiters, enjoying the town shops and even jogging the streets of Kimberley.

Bootleg Sled Dog Race

Scheduled for Feb 21 & 22 the event raised over $18,000 last year for the East Kootenay Friends of Children charity. They feature 6-dog 6-mile Open and Purebred classes, 4-dog 4-mile Open and Purebred classes, 2-dog 4-mile Skijoring and a 2-dog 2-mile Junior class. The Trail Status page will allow you to keep up-to-date on trail conditions and the Registered page will keep you abreast of mushers who have registered for the races.

Go to http://www.bootlegsleddograces.ca for more details on this event.

Kimberley Alpine taking reservations for 2010 season

Looking for Camp locations for your Team this season? Check out Kimberley Alpine Training Centre in Kimberley, BC this winter.

Single Price includes:

All safety – no public on hill during camps
All equipment available to you – Gates, Drills, Radios, Timing, more
Fixed Price per individual per day starting at $35
Accommodations Option starting at $50/individual/day including 3 meals per day

DH, SG, GS and SL Training Space Available:

Homologation for all disciplines – Click Here for Homologation rating
Train on same as World Cup and NORAM speed events are held
Training location for some International National Teams

Easy Access

Located in Kimberbley, BC – town and resort is fully disability accessible
4 ½ hour drive from Calgary, Alberta
3 ½ hour drive from Spokane, Washington
International Airport 15 minutes from Training Centre
20 minutes from Cranbrook, BC home of the Kooteney Ice WHL Hockey Team

Book/Reserve your camp at Kimberley Alpine Training Centre Today!

(We also host races for all levels of competition in both Alpine Ski & Snowboard)

Kimberley Alpine Training Centre