Collingwood, ON - Today Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) announced Team Ontario who will compete in the 2023 Canada Winter Games. AOA would like to thank all of the clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers for contributing to the U16 Mid-Winter Series that concluded Saturday. The series, including two slalom, two giant slalom, and one SG race, was the Ontario-wide qualifier for the Canada Winter Games.

“The Canada Winter Games is a unique experience unlike other Canadian U16 Championships, and is intended to give athletes the experience of a major games like the World Junior Championships, World Championships, or Olympic Winter Games. You will be among the best athletes from many sports from across Canada. We wish you the best of luck in competition, and encourage you to embrace and enjoy the overall experience.” – Kip Harrington, VP High Performance, Alpine Ontario Alpin.

AOA congratulates the following athletes and coaches on their selection to represent Ontario at the 2023 Canada Winter Games!

BROCK, Shelby – Alpine Ski Club – Alpine

BUDROW, James – Canadian Adaptive Snowsports – Para Alpine

CORREIA, Karmen – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine

DEEKS, Jillian – Craigleith Ski Club – Alpine

DUGUAY, Janie – Ontario Para Alpine Ski Team – Para Alpine

JAMES, Emma – Osler Bluff Ski Club – Alpine

JONES, Briar – National Ski Academy – Alpine

LOSTY, Liam – Craigleith Ski Club – Alpine

LUXTON, Harry – Georgian Peaks Club - Alpine

MAGILL, Kezik – Glacier Ski Club – Alpine

McPHEE, Jessica – Ontario Para Alpine Ski Team – Para Alpine

NELSON, Andrea – Ontario Para Alpine Ski Team – Para Alpine

NODDER, Alexandra – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine

NOHDOMI, Yuto – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine

TIVILUK, Rachel – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine

WALL, Kenzie – Alpine Ski Club – Alpine

WEINGUST, Zac – Craigleith Ski Club – Alpine

WILLIAMS, Jasper – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine

BINSFELD, Gwen – Canadian Adaptive Snowsports – Para Alpine Coach

BUTLER, Ryan – Georgian Peaks Club – Alpine Coach

GAZAREK, Brent – Craigleith Ski Club – Alpine Coach

HEMPHILL, Mary Beth – Craigleith Ski Club – Alpine Coach

KWASNIAK, Nick – Ontario Para Alpine Ski Team – Para Alpine Coach

The alpine skiing portion of the Canada Winter Games takes place in the second week of the games from February 27th to March 5th. The alpine host venues are Crabbe Mountain, NB and Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park at Brookvale, PEI.

For more information on the event please visit the official website here  https://www.2023canadagames.ca/

About Alpine Ontario Alpin

Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) is the Provincial Sport Organization recognized by Alpine Canada Alpin (ACA), Canadian Snowsports Association, Ontario Winter Games, Canada Winter Games, and the Ontario Government. Made up of a dynamic and passionate team of professionals, AOA is responsible for bringing the joy of ski racing to athletes, families, coaches, and clubs – from start gates and podium finishes to careers and community. And we’re on a mission to empower a safe, inclusive, and integrated alpine sport ecosystem, for everyone. Racer, ready.