New program guidelines

Letter from Our Program Director   11 years have passed, and there have been a lot of changes to how our program has operated since our first year.  Over 70 athletes have passed through our doors as well as many great coaches, volunteers, wax staff and countless other...

Canada Winter Games

The Alpine Insurance Alberta World Cup Academy is proud to announce that five of its athletes will be attending the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, starting on February 23rd.  All athletes selected are part of our new “training grounds” in Calgary, combining...

The Thomas/Fedun Foundation Education Bursary

The recent introduction of an added training centre based out of Calgary has provided athletes with another avenue to pursue elite training opportunities while continuing their post-secondary education at the University of Calgary. The Alpine Insurance Alberta World...

Nishikawa joins elite group of Canadian skiers

The Tour de Ski is considered by some to be the toughest event in the sport. Combining seven races spanning over four countries in 10 days, it requires incredible levels of strength and stamina to survive. Most of the field drops out well before the finish. But for...

Strum Climbs Canadian Biathlon Ranks

The hits just keep rolling for Matthew Strum. The Alpine Insurance AWCA’s lone biathlete strung together three solid races in North America before Christmas, which was enough to convince Biathlon Canada he had earned a trip overseas. Strum made his first IBU Cup...

Colorado speedster finds home within AWCA Rockies

Two years ago, Lauren Jortberg found out she is one of the fastest young skiers in the world. Lined up against a field of world cup ready athletes at the 2017 world junior championships in Soldier Hollow, Jortberg cast aside her doubts and flew like an eagle around...