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 honor.
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 favorite color).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday March 25
Sunday March 26
8:45 am - Lifts open to Racers (Juniper Chair)
8:55 - 9:15 am - Course Inspection on both courses
9:25 am - First forerunner
9:30 am First Racers
Junior Racers - Buffaloberry run
Senior Racers - Blueberry run
3:30 pm - Saturday Awards Ceremony on Whiskey Jack Deck
8:45 am - Lifts open to Racers (Juniper Chair)
8:55 - 9:15 am - Course Inspection on both courses
9:25 am - First forerunner
9:30 am First Racers
Junior Racers - Blueberry run
Senior Racers - Buffaloberry run
1:45 pm - Racers to travel to Top of Cameron's Way for Parade of Yellow
2:30 pm - Parade of Yellow
3:30 pm - Sunday Awards Ceremony on Whiskey Jack Deck
Parade of Yellow
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!
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Volunteer Schedule
***In advance of your volunteer "shift", please check in at the Race/Volunteer Desk located at Whiskey Jack beginning at 7:30 am
Sign up links and schedule for all volunteer positions:
***If you are volunteering, please double check the schedule in advance just in case any time adjustments have been made. ***
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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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SPECIAL THANKS to everyone who has contributed to the success of the 20th Annual Doug Meyer's Invitational! Big shout out to our entire Race Organizing Commitee!
Co-Race Chair : Dave Howard
Co-Race Chair : Sarah Kohlsmith
Honorary Chair : Angie Alexander
Co-Chief of Race : Liam Balfour
Co-Chief of Race : Stephanie O'Brien
Co-Chief of Course : Joey O'Brien
Co-Chief of Course : Bryan Shannon
Shadow Chief of Course : David Ford
Chief of Equipment Scott : Sheppard
Co-Chief of Equipment : Bryan Shannon
Co-Chief of Timing : Dave Howard
Co-Chief of Timing : Sean Johnston
Chief of Race Admin : Sandra Pelkey
Co-Chief of Ski Area Relations (Hill Liason) : Kim Locke
Co-Chief of Ski Area Relations (Hill Liason) : Gavin Preziosi
Co-Chief of Volunteers : Edda Koopmann
Co-Chief of Volunteers : Renee Fawcett
Co-Chief of Volunteers : Lindsay Rimell