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 April 13
Sunday April 14
8:45 am - Lifts open to Racers (Juniper Chair)
8:50-9:20 am - U6/U8 DUAL GS Course Inspection on Blueberry Run
9:35 am - First forerunner
9:40-1:00 - Dual GS 2 Runs on each course
10:00 am - 1:00 pm U10/U12 Skills Events
2:30 pm - Saturday Awards Ceremony on Whiskey Jack Deck
8:45 am - Lifts open to Racers (Juniper Chair) Times
8:50-9:20 am - U10/U12 DUAL GS Course Inspection on Blueberry Run
9:35 am - First forerunner Times
9:40-1:00 - Dual GS 2 Runs on each course
10:00 am - 1:00 pm U6/U8 Skills Events
1:45 pm - Racers to travel to Top of Cameron's Way for Parade of Yellow
2:30 pm - Parade of Yellow
3:00 pm - Sunday Awards Ceremony on Whiskey Jack Deck
Please note for Spectators wanting to watch the Race on Juniper and want to walk,
a WALKING PASS must be PURCHASED from Guest Services.
Looking to get a Free Lift Pass? Consider volunteering, see below.
LIST OF 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.
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. ***
Please note we will train on the job for all volunteers.
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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 21st Annual Doug Meyer's Invitational! Big shout out to our entire Race Organizing Commitee!
Race Chair : Sarah Kohlsmith
Honorary Chair : Angie Alexander
Chief of Race : Liam Balfour
Chief of Course : Joey O'Brien
Chief of Equipment : Bryan Shannon
Chief of Timing : Vince Osborne
Chief of Race Admin : Anita Roncin
Race Admin Shadow : Erica Williams
Chief of Ski Area Relations (Hill Liason) : Kim Locke
Co-Chief of Volunteers : Renee Fawcett
Co-Chief of Volunteers : Lindsay Rimell