The final FIS World Cup weekend of the 2019/2020 season is here!

The final FIS World Cup weekend of the 2019/2020 season is here!

Update (March 13, 2020) - The ski cross race scheduled in Veysonnaz, SUI has been cancelled due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus. 

Calgary, AB (March 12, 2020) –  It’s the final weekend of the World Cup season and it’s unfortunately going to be a bit quieter than the schedule had intended with cancellations across the ski world due to the outbreak of Novel Coronavirus. 

Canadian Ski Cross Team

With a wildly successful season behind them the Canadian Ski Cross Team is ready for the World Cup Finals from Veysonnaz, SUI. Kevin Drury (Toronto, ON) who has already claimed the Crystal Globe this season, will be sitting out this weekend. Brady Leman (Calgary, AB) who currently sits third in the cup standings will lead the team made up of Chris Del Bosco (Montreal, QC), Kris Mahler (Canmore, AB) and Reece Howden (Cultus Lake, BC). 

On the women’s side Marielle Thompson (Whistler, BC) sits in third place in the women’s standings. Thompson will be joined by Abby McEwen (Edmonton, AB),  Antoinette Tansley (Calgary, AB), Zoe Chore (Cranbrook, BC) and India Sherret (Cranbrook, BC). 

The Canadian Ski Cross Team has been on the podium at every World Cup race this season and they plan to keep that run going for the last race of the season.   

HOW TO WATCH

March 14, 2020 

9:30 a.m. EST / 7:30 a.m. EST – Ski Cross Veysonnaz - Stream it live: cbcsports.ca

3:00 p.m. EST / 1:00 p.m. MST – Ski Cross Veysonnaz - Watch it on CBC     

Canadian Alpine Ski Team

Due to the outbreak the last scheduled women’s race in Åre, SWE has been cancelled as hae the final men’s races of the year in Kranjska Gora, SLO. 

Canadian Para-Alpine Ski Team

The scheduled races in Hafjell, NOR have been cancelled due to the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus. 

###

For more information or media inquiries please contact:
Whitney Hunter I Manager of Communications 
whunter@alpinecanada.org I 403-471-6032 

ABOUT ALPINE CANADA
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. In 2020, Alpine Canada celebrates 100 years of rich tradition in competitive skiing in Canada.

  • https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/
  • http://www.hellyhansen.com/
  • https://www.teck.com
  • https://www.redtag.ca

© 2024 Alpine CanadaSite by They

Search Our Site

×