Three Athletes Selected to Represent Canada at the FIS Ski Cross Junior World Championships

Calgary, Alta. (March 17, 2026) — Alpine Canada announced today the three athletes selected to represent Canada at the 2026 FIS Ski Cross Junior World Championships in St. Moritz (SUI). Canada has collected 12 podiums at ski cross Junior Worlds including taking gold in both men (Kaleb Barnum) and women (Emeline Bennett) in 2024. Previous gold medalists include current national team members India Sherret and Marielle Thompson.

Kael Oberlander (Kelowna, BC) will be making her third appearance at the Junior World Championships looking to build on back-to-back 15th place finishes.

“This is an exciting opportunity for these athletes to compete on the world stage,” said Dave Ellis, Alpine Canada’s High-Performance Director, Ski Cross. “I wish this group lots of success and I hope they enjoy the experience. I appreciate the commitment it takes, on and off the snow, to reach this level, and the families, friends and clubs deserve recognition for their support of all athletes, and especially those heading to Junior Worlds.”

The 2026 Junior Worlds team is made up of three athletes who qualified for the team through a selection criteria that considers world ranking, world ranking by age, as well as performance in the Nor-Am Series.

Canada’s 2026 Ski Cross Junior Worlds Team

Name Last Name Hometown Ski Club YOB

Beckett Mars Toronto, ON Evolve SX 2007

Kael Oberlander Kelowna, BC Evolve SX 2007

Roxy Coasteswoth Golden, BC Black Dogs 2007

Staff:

Head Coach: Titouan Olanie

Coach: Jason Oliemans

Ski Technicians: Zac Flynn

Physiotherapist: Kevin Wagner

The 2026 FIS Ski Cross Junior World Championships take place March 19 through 21 in St. Moritz (SUI). To see the full schedule please click here .

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Mark Halliday
Alpine Canada
403 777 3204
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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.