Calgary, Alta. (February 20, 2025) — The team representing Canada at the FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championship in Tarvisio (ITA) from February 27th through March 6th was announced today and it is a team with a mix of veterans, eight returnees from 2024, complimented by five newcomers to the team.

The Canadian team is made up of 13 athletes, under the age for 21, who were selected using criteria that includes world ranking, world ranking by age, as well as performance in the Nor-Am Series, and is coming off a gold medal performance from Britt Richardson (Canmore, AB) at last year’s Junior Worlds. The eight returning from last year’s Junior Worlds are: Amélie Bourgeois, Andreea Nicolici, Estelle Martin, Gered Thompson, Kendra Giesbrecht, Oscar Park, Pierick Charest and Sascha Gilbert. 

“This is an exciting time for these young athletes and also for Alpine Canada with a number of these athletes having been involved in Project Excel and the CAST D program,” said Jeff Thompson, VP Domestic Sport Programs & Events, Alpine Canada. “We are proud of the impact Project Excel, the collaboration with the Provincial Ski Teams and CAST D have had in just a short time in helping our athletes elevate their development. And we are very proud of these athletes, their coaches, clubs and families who support them on their journey to the world stage.”

2025 Canadian National Junior Ski Team

The team is led by Marie-Eve Boulianne, Head Coach, Women CAST D, Urban Planisek, Head Coach, Men CAST D, and Jennifer Stielow, Team Leader, Project Excel.

Racing at the 2025 FIS Alpine Junior World Ski Championships starts with the men’s and women’s downhill on Wednesday February 27th. To see the full FIS Junior World Ski Championship schedule please click here. Live timing will be provided by the International Ski Federation (FIS).

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Mark Halliday
Alpine Canada
403 777 3204
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Alpine Canada is the governing body for alpine, para-alpine, and ski cross racing in Canada, as well as for Canadian ski coaches, providing education, certification, insurance, and compliance with the coaching code of conduct. With the support of valued corporate partners and donors, along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee, and the Coaching Association of Canada, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship, and World Cup athletes to stimulate visibility, inspiration, and growth in the ski community.