Calgary, Alta. (March 9, 2017) – Six talented U16 Canadian athletes will be heading to Folgaria (ITA) for the Alpecimbra (formerly Topolino) FIS Children’s race. On March 10th the U16 athletes will run a slalom race, followed by a giant slalom race on March 11th. 

Three men and three women from across the country will represent Canada at this prestigious event. All athletes were selected from the U16 Canadian National Alpine Ski Championships held at Loch Lomond, Thunder Bay in February. 

Congratulations and good luck to all Canadian athletes participating! 

All event details can be found here: http://trofeotopolinosci.wixsite.com/trofeotopolinosci-en 

Follow along with the team by checking results here: https://data.fis-ski.com/dynamic/event-details.html?event_id=39629 

Men

Raphael Lessard (QC)

Jeremy Laniel (QC)

Aaron Puskas (ON)

Women

CassidyGray (AB)

Avery Lebsack (AB)

Alyssa Hill (AB)

Coaches

Leslie Firstbrook (Team Captain)

Dustin Koepke

ABOUT ALPINE CANADA

Alpine Canada is the national governing body for alpine, para-alpine and ski cross racing in Canada. With the support of valued corporate partners along with the Government of Canada, Own the Podium and the Canadian Olympic Committee, Alpine Canada develops Olympic, Paralympic, world championship and World Cup medallists to stimulate visibility, inspiration and growth in the ski community.