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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 Events
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Skills Events
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Head-to-Head Moguls
Location: U6/U8 Sunset Flats & U10/U12 Tickey 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: All ages Jerry's Jungle 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: All ages Bearberry Objective: Record the fastest speed possible Skills: Skating, tucking, stopping at speed. Long Jump Location: All ages 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. Dual Stubby Slalom Location: U10/U12 Sunset Flats Objective: Have fun challenging a friendly competitor Skills: Head to head dual |
Grizzles 50/50 Raffle
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UPDATE: the Jackpot is already over $4000 and growing
We are excited to launch this season's Grizzlies 50/50 Raffle with the winner drawn at our Doug Meyers Invitational. This is your chance to win big while supporting our athletes and the Lake Louise Grizzlies Ski Club and our family of clubs. |
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Parade of Yellow
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One of the favourite 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! Burgers will be available for purchase. |
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Photography Workshop with Kelly VanderBeek - Olympian and Olympic Photographer |
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DATE: Saturday, April, 5, 2025 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
DETAILS:
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LOCATION: Lake Louise Ski Resort, Alberta, Canada
TAKEAWAYS
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Accommodation
Lake Louise Inn
To reserve, guests may either contact the hotel directly at 403-522-3791 and reference “LLSC Doug Meyers Invitational 2025” or use the unique booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/107317?groupID=4567040.
To reserve, guests may either contact the hotel directly at 403-522-3791 and reference “LLSC Doug Meyers Invitational 2025” or use the unique booking link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/107317?groupID=4567040.
Your Race Organizing Committee
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Technical Delegates: Brent Molesky & Victor Henning
Race Chair: Sarah Kohlsmith Chief of Race: Ty McDonald Chief of Race Administration: Anita Roncin Chief of Course: Joey O'Brien Chief of Timing: Vince Osborne |
Chief of Equipment: Bryan Shannon
Chief of Volunteers: Lindsey Rimell Chief of Events: Renee Fawcett Coach Liaison: Emily Clarke Hill Liaison: Kim Locke |
THANK YOU to our Valued Sponsors!
We are truly grateful for the support of our past and current sponsors. Our valued sponsors have helped our club evolve into what it is today. Lake Louise Ski Clubs motto is "We Love to Ski. Join Us." and our vision is to create skiers for life and this wouldn't be possible without our Valued Sponsors
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