A little about this Race...
Doug was a former ski racer of Lake Louise Ski club, coach and Nancy Greene coordinator with the Lake Louise Ski Club. He was also a school teacher, tennis instructor, golfer and all-around athlete and lover of life.In April 2003, at the age of 30, Doug passed away to brain cancer. The next season, the Lake Louise Ski Club approached the Meyers family and asked if they could name their race in his honour.
Since that first race in 2004, the race has become an event that many clubs look forward to every year, with over 300 young athletes taking part in this fun race! It is a 2-day event with the culmination coming on Sunday when every racer gets to take part in a parade down the front side of the mountain with all the kids sporting bright yellow t-shirts (Doug’s favourite colour).
Since that first race in 2004, the race has become an event that many clubs look forward to every year, with over 300 young athletes taking part in this fun race! It is a 2-day event with the culmination coming on Sunday when every racer gets to take part in a parade down the front side of the mountain with all the kids sporting bright yellow t-shirts (Doug’s favourite colour).
Schedule of EventsSaturday
Dual GS - U6/U8 Skills Events - U10 Sunday
Dual GS - U10 Skills Events - U6/U8 |
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Skills Events
Head-to-Head Moguls
Location: Skiers Right of sunset Flats (See Map available at Volunteer Check-in) Light Blue terrain with small to medium moguls.
Objective: Ski the terrain in control while maximizing flow and maintaining snow contact
Skills: Ability to read terrain, upper/lower body separation, pole plant
Head-to-Head Obstacle Course
Location: Upper Wiwaxy (skier’s right)
Objective: Ski through the obstacle course with speed and precision. The course will contain some unders, overs, 360s around a gate and fast feet.
Skills: Agility, balance, mobility on skis.
Speed Trap
Location: Bearberry
Objective: Record the fastest speed possible
Skills: Skating, tucking, stopping at speed.
Long Jump
Location: Bunchberry
Objective: Jump off the ramp and travel as far as possible while maintaining control.
Skills: Jumping and landing. Triple extension (ankles, knees and hips) for pop and landing soft while maintaining balance.
Wave Track
Location: Juniper lift ski out, access below Bunchberry
Objective: Clear the wave track as fast as possible while maintaining snow contact
Skills: Ability to use terrain to gain speed, lower joint mobility.
Location: Skiers Right of sunset Flats (See Map available at Volunteer Check-in) Light Blue terrain with small to medium moguls.
Objective: Ski the terrain in control while maximizing flow and maintaining snow contact
Skills: Ability to read terrain, upper/lower body separation, pole plant
Head-to-Head Obstacle Course
Location: Upper Wiwaxy (skier’s right)
Objective: Ski through the obstacle course with speed and precision. The course will contain some unders, overs, 360s around a gate and fast feet.
Skills: Agility, balance, mobility on skis.
Speed Trap
Location: Bearberry
Objective: Record the fastest speed possible
Skills: Skating, tucking, stopping at speed.
Long Jump
Location: Bunchberry
Objective: Jump off the ramp and travel as far as possible while maintaining control.
Skills: Jumping and landing. Triple extension (ankles, knees and hips) for pop and landing soft while maintaining balance.
Wave Track
Location: Juniper lift ski out, access below Bunchberry
Objective: Clear the wave track as fast as possible while maintaining snow contact
Skills: Ability to use terrain to gain speed, lower joint mobility.
Parade of Yellow
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One of the favorite parts of this event for many young athletes is the "Parade of Yellow". Doug Meyers favorite color was yellow. His family joins the children at the top of the parade route to hand out t-shirts and share the memory of Doug Meyers. It is a sight to see when over 300 athletes ski down the hill in one large snake led by our Lake Louise mascot.
Make sure to grab a spot on the Whiskey Jack deck on Sunday so you can watch first hand! |
Volunteers
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All volunteers will need to check in at the Race/Volunteer desk located in Whiskyjack Lodge starting at 7:30 am. No experience is required. We will provide all necessary training! The sign up link will be available closer to the event.
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