LSDA Past News
Nov 29, 2002 Race Training Camps have started - FIS and K2 Athletes are off to two training camps at Nakiska, Alberta (GS camp) and Mt Norway, Michigan (Slalom camp) this weekend. Keep your eye on photos to be posted soon. Check out the Web links for the two camp locations. Special thanks to Ron Lawrence(Program Director/Head Coach TEAM NORWAY ) and Team Norway for making the Michigan training camp possible!!
Annual Ski Swap was a great success!!!!!!! | SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!!!!!  |
FIS GS(not approved yet) and Slalom - Jan 19 to 22, 2002 Loch Lomond and Mt Baldy (Terrain Photos - Loch Lomond GS Run - "The Giant" and Mt Baldy Slalom Run -"The Hornet" or check out some action shots from a GS Race on the Giant last year!!!!!!! Nov 02, 2002 LSDA Banquet and Nissan Series 2002 Photos On Line Now click here 
All LSDA Athletes (all clubs)- Dryland training this Saturday - Saturday October 5th at the Nor`west Outdoor Centre dryland will take place from 10am to 3pm. NAC Information Meeting Wednesday October 2, 2002 - 7 pm at Travelodge Airlane Hotel. Call the NAC hotline for more details at 623-0000. Cost is $5.00 per racer Bring a lunch Dress in layers Wear sturdy footwear In the morning a parent has to complete a waiver and supply health card number The coaches want to see all K1`s,K2`s,JR`s and FIS JR`s from all clubs take part NAC Fall Dryland Training Starts - Open to all K1, K2 and Junior Racers - Call the NAC Hotline (623-0000) for further updates - See you all their! See photos below from Sept 15.  - GOLF TOURNAMENTS - FUNDAISERS - SUPPORT SKI RACING IN THUNDER BAY
- 6th Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classic Sunday Sept 22 at Thunder Bay Country Club Click here for Registration form ( Adobe Format File ) - Caddies will be available. Dave Irwin will be golfing with us!
- Thunder Bay Senior Ski Association "Senior Circuit" - Golf Tournament - Thursday, September 19 - 5 PM at Centennial Golf Course. Contact Grant at 626-2773 or email grant@broland.ca
- Aug 30, 2002 Last day to get your "Save Candy Mountain Forms in". Click here (Adobe Format File ) for a copy of the form or go to your local ski shop to get a form. "Business plan to be presented early next week once interest levels confirmed - according to organizers".
- Aug 28, 2002 Save Candy Mountain - 2 more days to get your forms and commitments in. (Adobe Format File )
- Aug 20, 2002 Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classic - September 22, 2002 - Thunder Bay Country Club. More info to follow.
- Aug 20, 2002 Coaching Opportunities Deadline September 9, 2002. See details below.
- Aug 16, 2002 Save Candy Mountain Meeting held August 08, 2002 had about 100 people in attendance.
" More than half the 300 commitments already received. Your share purchase is equivalent to purchasing a 1 year membership for skiing. Timing is the same as any other year for purchasing memberships. Deadline is August 30 , 2002. Get your forms in this week. See information below. Cheques/Visa/Mastercard to be made out to "Save Candy Mountain in Trust" post dated to September 15 -30, 2002. See forms below. Drop off your forms at Mailboxes Etc. on Euclid Ave or at local ski shops."
- .Aug 05, 2002 Updated Candy Mountain Committment form - (Adobe Format File ) call 807-626-9692
- July 18, 2002 Announcement - Candy Mountain Share Purchase Information Meeting
- - DATE: AUGUST 8, 2002 TIME: 7PM,PLACE: OLIVER ROAD COMMUNITY CENTRE,563 OLIVER ROAD, THUNDER BAY
- July 17, 2002 Candy Mountain Share Purchase Options Form - (Adobe Format File )
- July 07, 2002 Future of Candy Mountain Discussed at Public Meeting at Resort Today. Share Purchase options presented.
- June 20, 2002 Colin Bruce of Chronicle Journal presented with Sponsor Appreciation Picture of LSDA Team
- June 18, 2002 New Entry Level FIS Rules may allow us opportunity to run FIS GS in Thunder Bay this year.
- June 14, 2002 Annual Phone Book Delivery under way Saturday June15 to June 30, 2002. Thank you Reimer Express Lines for Transporting the books to your depot!! (www.reimerexpress.com )
- June 10, 2002 Port Arthur Ski Club ( Mt Baldy) Announces New Executive. Welcome Back!!!
- June 10, 2002 LSDA AGM Summary and News
- June 10, 2002 2001 - 2002 Year in Review
- May 23, 2002 Ken Read Named New President of Alpine Canada Alpin
- Update on Dave Irwin - Click here
Coaching Position Available. More info below. Administrative Coach Job Opportunity for LSDA (Deadline September 9, 2002) Job duties will involve organizing, coordinating and communicating in all aspects related to ski racing in Thunder Bay. All interested applicants to forward applications/ expressions of interest to the attention of: Larry Mayell Chairman, LSDA
Phone: (807) 625-7587
Fax: (807) 345-8708
E-mail: mayell@air.on.ca
Web: www.lssdalpine.on.ca Ski Coach Job Opportunity (Deadline September 9, 2002) Lake Superior Ski Division Thunder Bay Ontario,requires a head coach and an assistant coach for 2002-2003 season.
Head coach will report to Board of Directors. Min Level 3 fully certified CSCF, 2 yrs experience with FIS level athletes. Seven(7) month contract Sept 15 to April 15 including dryland.On snow 20 hrs per wk with FIS Athletes.
Some work with masters.
Assistant coach-20 hrs per wk,4 to 5 month contract. Min level 2 CSCF
Contact: | Larry Mayell
Chairman, LSDA
Phone: (807) 625-7587
Fax: (807) 345-8708
E-mail: mayell@air.on.ca
Web: www.lssdalpine.on.ca |
Dec 09, 2003Race Notice (click here) Ontario Masters Championships in Thunder Bay Jan 31 and Feb 01, 2004Nov 30, 2003 LSDA attends ski camp at Mt Norway Michigan Nov 28 to 30, 2004Nov 12, 2003 LSDA Race Schedule Posted - click here for link.Nov 04, 2003 Nesbitt Burns Senior Circuit Schedule posted - click here for linkLast chance to save the GST! On Loch Lomond Season Pass: Just a quick reminder that if you have not purchased your 2002 – 2003 ski/snowboard pass yet this year, you have until Thursday October 31 to purchase it and not pay any GST. On a family of 4 that is a $ 85 savings!! To purchase either go online www.lochlomond.ca or call 475-7787 between 9:30 and 4:30 or stop by and visit Loch Lomond at these hours Monday to Friday. October 29, 2002 USSA Central has a new website. Check it out!! www.ussacentral.org  click the photo to see the Nissan Series Photos Oct 20, 2002 - While getting started with new season training, some of last season's medals were handed out for the Nissan Spring Series winners who did not receive their medals on race day. Ski Swap is coming again soon in November - watch for new location and dates!!!!! New Domestic handbook for 2002/2003 - view adobe file Check out these video clips - Time to start thinking about running those gates (video 1 video 2) Mt Baldy and Loch Lomond - In order to update the homologation records needed to run FIS Slalom and GS races in Thunder Bay for January 20 to 23, surveyors completed data collection on September 29, 2002. The LSDA is thankful for the assistance of Bill Parsons (Parsons, Wilson & Milton LTD - Ontario Land Surveyors), Wardrop Engineering and Buchanan Forest Products. Welcome also extended to Parsons, Wilson & Milton LTD as a new Silver Sponsor for LSDA. See how you also can become a sponsor by clicking here --> Become a Sponsor ![]() ![]()
K2 Provincial Championships - Lake Superior Division - Alpine will host the 2003 Provincial K2 Championships (read more) Fall Ski Camps NAC Fall Camp - Nakiska Dec 1 to 7 click here for info( Adobe Format File ) On Sunday, October 20 / 02 we will be having a LSDA - division wide dryland training session for all K1, K2, J1 & J2's. As well we will be having a Nissan Spring Series awards day (the Medals have arrived). This will take place at the Legion Track. Enter around back through the tennis courts.The program starts with dryland at 10 am. and awards at 11:30 am. sharp! Check the following link to the Nissan Spring Series photos - can you find your photos ? Register your email address with the LSDA to get current update notices sent to your email address. Email your address to lsda_2001@hotmail.com and place "subscribe to LSDA updates in the subject line GOLF TOURNAMENT - FUNDRAISER - A SUCCESS DAVE IRWIN SAYS "WE HAVE TO SUPPORT SKI RACING IN THUNDER BAY - THUNDER BAY HAS ALWAYS PRODUCED GREAT SKIERS" WHAT A COMPLIMENT FROM ONE OF THE ORIGINAL CRAZY CANUCKS! - 6th Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classic Sunday Sept 22 - 2pm a successfull event again!!! Thank You Dave Irwin for attending!!! See details below. Thank you also to our generous event sponsors!!!
| Photos | Hole Sponsors | Prizes | .gif) Sept 22, 2002 .gif) Sept 22, 2002 .gif) last Year's Photos | Halfway Motors Biloski Contracting Wardrop Engineering Triad Contracting Man-Shield Construction Dawson Properties Dr. Brad Elgie Clow Darling T & T Auto Supply Wrightsell Advertising The Book Shelf Bailey’s Cycle Sea & Ski Duncan Insurance Petrone Hornak Garafolo Mauro Lawyers BDO Dun woody Cheadle Johnson Shanks Macivor Lawyers Team Sponsors Halfway Motors Buchanan Forest Products Reimer Express Broland Outland Wardrop Bailey's Ski Haus Dr Brad Elgie Anttila Northwest Tile LTD Bob Mandell | Halfway Motors Jamie Glover Wardrop Engineering Shoppers Home Health Care The Keg The Skihaus McDonalds Clow Darling The Book Shelf Northern DecoratingSupplies Qizno’s Subs Yorgo’s Sasi Spring Water Rolf Waffler Craig Morton Golf Services ESSO ONTRAC Thunder Bay Fire Dept T & T Auto Supply |
p.s. We are starting snowmaking November 6th!! Thanks for your past business. Ward Bond President Nov 12, 2003 LSDA Race Schedule Posted - click here for link.Nov 04, 2003 Nesbitt Burns Senior Circuit Schedule posted - click here for linkBelow is our new LSDA Badge.  Lake Superior Division - Alpine "Warm Up Your Winter" Cash Draw tickets available for pick up Sunday, November 2, 2003 at Legion Track during dryland training 10:00 to 11:30. Further distribution dates to follow. Email cjwood@tbaytel.net for further details.
| Dryland is well under way in the LSDA. Contact Steve Tollefsen for more details. chacha@tbaytel.net |
Sunday, October 19, 2003 - NORWESTER ALPINE CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & REGISTRATION DAY Loch Lomond Ski Area 2:00 p.m. - Norwester Alpine Annual Meeting- Finanical Report & Budget- Election of Officers 2:30 p.m. - Program Registrations October 16, 2003 - - Fall Camp - Searchmount, Ontario - December 7 to 12 – 2003 5 days on snow; This camp will consist of technical free skiing, skill drills, gates, video, equipment preparation and dryland training; GS is the emphasis of the camp with some Super G training;Cost $680.00 per racer based on 10 going; Includes – Coaching, hotel and meal plan, hill space, lift pass, van rental and gas; Will be staying at Searchmount Resort 705-781-2340. If interested please contact Steve Tollefsen ASAP chacha@tbaytel.net . October 15, 2003 - We are ready for the four day FIS GS and Slalom series Jan 15 to 18, 2004. Work was recently completed on the "Giant" at Loch Lomond - widening it to 40 m through the top section. Special thanks to Broland and Gravel Doctor for their contribution to this great event. See photos and details below.  Terrain Photos - Loch Lomond GS Run - "The Giant" and Mt Baldy Slalom Run - "The Hornet" Action shots from a GS Race on the Giant or a Slalom Race on The Hornet !!!!!!! October 13, 2003 - Level 1 coaching course day time December 19, 20 and 21 at Loch Lomond. This link is how to sign up http://www.aosouth.org/coaches-cscf.htm October 10, 2003 - Norwester Alpine Club and Port Arthur Ski Club are looking for coaches for Nancy Greene, K1 and K2 programs. Please forward resumes or questions to the attention of Steve Tollefsen - chacha@tbaytel.net . October 4 - 6, 2003 - Ron Lawrence (coach) from Mt Norway Michigan hosted Larry Mayell at his home. " we toured his race training facility - where they have B Netting permanently installed all season". Mt Norway Race team is hosting LSDA juniors for a slalom training camp during the American Thanksgiving - (the second annual - check out last year's photos ). In return, LSDA will help billot out the Team Norway FIS racers when they come to Thunder Bay in January. The cooperation between LSDA and Team Norway - USSA Central has been growing over the last three years. Ski racing has no borders, we have very similar philosophies with respect to ski racing. Thank you to our American friends! Snow making will start in early November. http://www.norwaymountain.com/teamnorway/ ![]() ![]() October 4, 2003 - Tree clearing was completed on the Giant at Loch Lomond in preparation for the FIS GS race in January. Thank you to Broland and the Gravel Doctor for your contibution to this great milestone event for Thunder Bay. This will allow our event to grow to a 4 day FIS race series with FIS GS on Jan 15-16 at Loch Lomond and FIS Slalom Jan 17 and 18 at Mt Baldy.October 4 , 2003 - Busy weekend for LSDA. Saturday started off with the annual team building event at the Norwester Outdoor Recretion Centre. The day was a combination of hiking, climbing and team building exercises. Over 30 athletes attended the event from ages 11 through 17. Sept 29, 2003 - Norwester Alpine Club and Port Arthur Ski Club are looking for coaches for K1 and K2 programs. Please forward resumes or questions to the attention of Steve Tollefsen - chacha@tbaytel.net . Sept 21, 2003 - The 7th Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classis is another success. See photos and the list of all our event sponsors here. Sept 11, 2003 - Alpine Canada awards Norwester Alpine Club and Port Arthur Ski Club with the " Club of The Year Award" in Canada. We are proud to be the recipients of the award. The award was presented at the ACA Awards Gala in Ottawa Thursday night. Well over 500 people attended this fund raiser event. Many past and present Alpine Canada Ski Team members were in attendance. Larry Mayell accepted the award on behalf of the clubs at the event. "This award belongs to the great volunteers whose tireless efforts make LSDA the great alpine ski racing community we are in Thunder Bay..... thanks also to Alpine Ontario and Alpine Canada for their support...our great sponsors....also special thanks to Dave Irwin for his continuing support over the years.  Larry Mayell (Chairman LSDA) accepts awards on behalf of NAC and PASC from Ken Read (President ACA) ACA Club of the Year: (By Mark Kristofic - Executive Director of AOA) Port Arthur Ski Club and Norwesters Alpine Ski Club (the two clubs still standing in Thunder Bay) These two clubs showed the true spirit of volunteerism this past winter. During the Thunder Bay FIS series in January , temperatures read –47C at the top of the hill– without the wind-chill! When the TD considered canceling the race, the volunteers from these two clubs convinced him to wait until things warmed up. When things reached a balmy –25C, the TD announced in the lodge that the race would go on (racers had to wear full warm up gear). The result of the announcement was a resounding cheer from both the racers and the volunteers alike. Any outsider looking in would consider these people crazy, but those who know them know that they are simply passionate about the sport of ski racing. These two clubs went on to host the Mars K2 Provincial Championships in late February. With more reasonable temperatures, the volunteers again came out in full force to put on a fantastic event. All racers and parents from across the province applauded the two clubs for their efforts in making the entire province feel welcome. Sept 11, 2003 - Learn about the basic fundamentals of ski racing and training. Download this document from Alpine Canada - The Alpine Integration Model (Adobe Acrobat format) Sept 10, 2003 - Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classic - Sept 21, 2003 - 2pm at Thunder Bay Country Club. Click here for entry information . MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW... Check previous event photos here Sept 08, 2003 - NAC NEWSLETTER NOW ON LINE - CLICK HERE NORWESTER ALPINE CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & REGISTRATION DAY Loch Lomond Ski Area Sunday, October 19 2:00 p.m. - Norwester Alpine Annual Meeting- Finanical Report & Budget- Election of Officers 2:30 p.m. - Program Registrations Loch Lomond Ski Area Registration for all programs will follow immediately after the Annual General Meeting and must be made in person and the fee paid in order to ensure placement in the program! After October 19, applications will only be accepted on a "first come, first served" basis providing space is still available. Reminder: you can get your lift pass photos done at the same time!! Sept 05, 2003 - Time to get those ski muscles working again! Our fall dryland and strength training program for all club and FIS athletes will be starting on Sunday September 14. We are just finalising our weight room costs at LU for K2`s and JR`s which should be together for everyone next week.Call the NAC hotline 623-0000 for times and venues. August 29, 2003 -"Buy your Loch Lomond pass before Sept 14, 2003 and save $$ plus go in the draw to win a trip for Sunshive Village" - Ward Bond. Check the Loch Lomond Website for details. August 25, 2003 -"Mt Baldy will open again this winter" - Craig Speiss will be announcing new memberships sales September 10. "Watch the newspapers and the Mt Baldy Website for details". August 18, 2003 - Specifications for Competition Equipment 2003/2004 August 18, 2003 - Annual Dave Irwin Golf Classic Scheduled for Sept 21, 2003 - 2pm at Thunder Bay Country Club. INFO will be posted soon.. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW... Check previous event photos here June 16, 2003 - Reimer Express has donated a trailer to the LSDA for storing and shipping of race equipment between race locations. Much Appreciated!! June 16, 2003 - Thank you to Debbie Rathje, Larry Rathje, Lynne Savela and Brad Savela for coordinating phone book deliveries. Also thanks to Reimer Express for Phone Book pick up.
June 16, 2003 - Thank you to Debbie Rathje, Larry Rathje, Lynne Savela and Brad Savela for coordinating phone book deliveries. Also thanks to Reimer Express for Phone Book pick up. June 12, 2003 - Phone book deliveries are Saturday June 14, 2003. Pick up is at Reimer Express Depot SATURDAY BETWEEN 10 AND NOON. PLEASE COORDINATE YOUR ROUTES. June 12, 2003 - Despite the fact that summer is just around the corner, it's already time to begin thinking about the upcoming ski season. Those athletes applying to race in F.I.S. competitions next season please note that the F.I.S. registration deadline is Monday, June 30th.  | LSDA Athletes Marla Henderson and Scott Prior attend Ski Development Camp at Sunshine Village with Team Ontario and Development Team Athletes - May 9 to 15 |
| Lake Superior Division 2003 Awards | | Craig Speiss Award of ExcellenceOverall Juvenile Achievement Most improved LSD FIS Most Improved Club juniorMost Improved Juvenile - Mindy Blumberg & Eric MckeeMost Improved J4- Stephanie Harri & Van Bailey - Megan McDonald & Matthew Pavlik- Lauren Mayell & Scott Prior- Megan Flaherty & Jozef Beaupre - Megan Flaherty & Scott Prior | Overall Mackenzie Race Series Winners 1st Leonard Kutra 1st Megan Flaherty2nd Scott Prior 2nd Katie Fretz3rd Mark Berringer 3rd Marla Henderson |  | Overall MacKenzie Race Series Juvenile Winners1st Jozef Beaupre 1st Megan Flaherty2nd Patrick Donio 2nd Camille Zawacki3rd Niall Mckee 3rd Amanda SavelaOverall Nissan Spring Series Winners 1st Scott Prior 1st Jean Lodge2nd Landon Schoales 2nd Lauren Mayell3rd Robert Mazurkewich 3rd Marla HendersomOverall Nissan Spring Series Juvenile Winners1st Nils Bergman 1st Jean Lodge 2nd Nicholas Pilot 2nd Camille Zawacki3rd Niall McKee 3rd Kathleen Mauer |
FIS Slalom Jan 21 & 22, 2002- See more info below Jan 07, 2003 - Dave Irwin Establishes a Brain Injury Foundation January 05, 2003Results and Photos for the Travelodge Cup Posted. Go to Photos and Results menu items. Senior Circuit Races Results for Jan 02, 2003 Race 1 are posted click here ![]()
FIS Slalom Jan 21 & 22, 2002 - Mt Baldy Race Notice (click here) Race Schedule 2002/2003 posted - click here Ontario K2 Juvenille Championships Thunder Bay- Feb 22 to Feb 27, 2002 - more info to follow Canadian Nor-Am Events - Live link to results(while they are on course) - click here Alpine Ontario Alpin Launches 2003 Membership Card & Benefit Book -click here |
Sept 18, 2004 - AOA fitness testing September 18 was a big success! Congratulations going out to all LSDA athletes who took apart and demonstrated great effort in trying to score top level provincial results. The work ethic performed plus the highest attendance ever was awesome. Special thanks goes to my fellow testers Shaun Moore, Oman Norquay, Scott Prior, Marla Henderson and Jordan Demeo. It was a great start to the season and lets carry this momentum until we can get on snow. Dryland Training membership at Lakehead University Complex is available for $100. Check out the hotline 623-0000 and the website 
FIS GS run "The Giant" . The "Giant" will be used for the FIS GS/SL series in Thunder Bay Jan 15-18, 2004. 
2001 - 2002 Jr FIS Team 
Team Ontario at Canadian Juvenille Championships at Panorama 
MACKENZIE FINANCIAL - DUAL SLALOM MARCH 17, 2002 (
