The Whistler Cup returns in 2017 for its 25th year. This is the largest and most important ski race in North America, as well as internationally, for young athletes. Held under the auspice of FIS, the international governing body for alpine skiing, it attracts hundreds of young athletes from more than 21 countries each year. The Whistler Cup brings together children from many different cultures and is one of the key races for up and coming alpine athletes.
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EVENT DETAILS
Dates: April 13 – 16, 2017
Locations: Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler Mountain and Whistler Village
Website: wmsc.info/whistler-cup
Social Pages: Facebook: facebook.com/whistlercup Twitter: @whistlercup
Hashtag : #whistlercup
ATHLETE/MEDIA CHECK-IN
Check-in: April 10 - 13
Location: Whistler Mountain Ski Club on 2028 Rob Boyd Way in Creekside.
Contact 604.932.4644 for more information.
RACE SCHEDULES & RESULTS
Schedules are available here.
Daily race results can be found here.
SPECTATORS
Location: Dave Murray National Training Centre on Whistler Mountain
Everyone is welcome to cheer on the athletes.
Spectators must purchase a lift ticket and be able to ski or snowboard to the venue.
Spectators are asked to respect the security perimeter.
KEY EVENTS
Parade of Nations
Date: April 14
Location: WSSF Main Stage at Skier’s Plaza
Time: 4:00 PM
The Parade of Athletes: Athletes will meet at the Whistler Fire Station and will make their way down the Village Stroll around the Longhorn Saloon & Grill and end at the WSSF Main Stage located in Skier’s Plaza.
Opening Ceremony
Date: April 14
Time: 4:30 PM
Place: WSSF Main Stage at Skier’s Plaza
Awards & Closing Ceremony
Date: April 16
Time: 4:00 PM
Place: WSSF Main Stage at Skier’s Plaza
| Photo Credit: | Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova |