High Performance Athletes

At TSC, we take immense pride in our U16 Ocup program. Every year, we work diligently to prepare our athletes for the international level known as FIS (Federation International de Ski). With our help, these High-Performance athletes embark on a journey to enhance their world ranking, eventually qualifying for the Ontario Provincial Team and even the National Team.

Our program demands nothing less than 100 percent commitment from the athletes. They must undergo rigorous on-snow and dryland training to take their skiing skills to the next level. But the rewards are worth it. Our athletes have the opportunity to compete at the highest level, and in recognition of their dedication, TSC offers a bursary and waives the annual dues while they continue to compete.

Join us at TSC and let us help you achieve your skiing dreams.

2023/2024 SEASON

CANADIAN ALPINE SKI TEAM DEVELOPMENT

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Kyle Blandford

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Canadian Alpine Ski Team Development

Kyle Blandford is a dedicated and accomplished athlete with a proven track record of success in competitive skiing. Kyle placed 3rd in the Giant Slalom (GS) National Championship and achieved a 4th place finish at the World Junior Championships as part of Team Canada in the team dual event. Additionally, he obtained a top 15 ranking in the Super G category in the Nor-Am Championship and secured podium finishes 5 times in the U21 Nor-Am events.

ONTARIO SKI TEAM

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Elli Clark

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Ontario Ski Team

ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT SKI TEAM

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Robyn Gingerich

Title

Ontario Development Ski Team (ODST)

Meet Robyn Gingerich, who has been skiing since the age of 3 and is now a member of the Ontario Development Ski Team. Skiing is Robyn's passion as it provides her with a thrilling challenge to improve her skills and beat her personal records. She loves skiing down the Shuss run at TSC/Blue Mountain and is inspired by the famous ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin. Robyn's favourite discipline is GS (giant slalom) and her aim for the 2023/24 season is to finish among the top 5 skiers in her age group for both disciplines. Robyn's skiing journey started with TSC where she learned the basics and developed her skiing abilities over time.

SOUTHERN ONTARIO SKI TEAM

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Bridget Acton

Title

Southern Ontario Division Team

Meet Bridget Acton, born on February 16, 2006, an enthusiastic skier who started skiing at the age of two and began racing at four. Her favorite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Rabbits Run, and she loves GS. Despite an ACL tear and subsequent surgery last year, Bridget aims to come back stronger and better for the 2023/24 season. She is grateful for the opportunities and support she has received from TSC, a tight-knit community of ski enthusiasts with dedicated coaches.

ESCARPMENT FIS NZ SKI TEAM

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Max Beveridge

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NZ FIS

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Penelope Ho

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NZ FIS

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Olive Holt

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NZ FIS

Olive Holt is a competitive racer who began her skiing career at Mt. Tremblant at two years old. Progressing rapidly from the start, Olive enjoyed multiple wins and podiums while racing for Jozo Weider in her early years, and Toronto Ski Club starting at U14. Olive is looking forward to FIS competition this year as part of the NZ FIS team and growing as an athlete and competitor. She is grateful for TSC’s athlete support, and attributes her desire to continue at a higher level of skiing to their enthusiastic and dedicated coaches and staff. Skiis and Biikes Collingwood and Rossignol Canada have also played key roles in supporting her as an athlete.

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Cameron Hynes

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NZ FIS

Meet Cameron Hynes. Born on August 30th, 2007, he started skiing on the TSC Rope Tow at the age of 2 and is entering his 2nd year as part of the NZ FIS Escarpment team. A recipient of the Developing Champions Bursery (Team Ontario - Whistler Cup and Eastern / Western Championships 2022/2023) and the Ross Larway Bursary (NZ FIS 2024), Cameron owes a lot of his passion and success to the coaches and development at the TSC. Cameron's first year competing at the FIS level had highs and lows while transitioning to a higher level of competition. He did, however, end up on the podium earning a bronze in SL at Crabbe Mountain along with cracking the top 20 three other times over the 2024 season. Cameron's favorite run is still Spec and is hoping to ski the North a little more this upcoming season. Goals for the 2025 season is to earn 2 more podium spots and make a few invitational events.

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Taylor Landon

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NZ FIS

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Adam Leung

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NZ FIS

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August Muller

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NZ FIS

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Jesse Sproat

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NZ FIS

Jesse Sproat is an avid skier who has been hitting the slopes since the age of 5. Jesse loves the exhilarating feeling of speed and control when skiing at high speeds. His favourite run is Spectacular, and he excels in slalom skiing. Jesse's recent accomplishments include making it to the Whistler Cup last season. Looking ahead, Jesse's goal for the 2024/25 season is to make the top 30 three times throughout the season. Jesse attributes his success in skiing to TSC, which introduced him to ski racing and provided coaching, ski camps, and support as an athlete.

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Damien Trendafilov

Title

NZ FIS

Meet Damien Trendafilov, a young skier born on July 30, 2007. He is part of the Craigleith FIS team. Damien started skiing when he was just six years old and he loves the fast pace and the thrill of this aggressive sport. His favorite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Bear Trail, and he looks up to ski racer River Radamus and Beat Feuz. Damien prefers the DH discipline and his goal for the 2023/24 season is to have a fun and successful ski season. Being part of TSC has helped him improve his technique, discipline, and become a more competitive skier. Thanks to TSC, Damien's skiing abilities have reached new heights that he never thought were possible.

Name

Evan Worboy

Title

NZ FIS

U16 High Performance Athletes

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Fox Heaps

Meet Fox Heaps, an avid skier who started skiing at the age of 3 and is now a member of the Freestyle Ontario Park & Pipe Team. Skiing is Fox's favourite activity as it helps him forget all his worries. His favourite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Shuss and his favourite freestyle rider is Jake Carney. Fox aims to make it to the finals at a Canada Cup in the 2023/24 season. TSC played a crucial role in Fox's skiing career by teaching him how to ski and become a good skier. It was at TSC that Fox started his skiing career, which helped him reach where he is today.

VARSITY SKI TEAM

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Brooklyn Hunter

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University of Calgary

Meet Brooklyn Hunter, a talented young skier from Southern Ontario. She was born on February 20th, 2006, and has been skiing since she was three years old. Brooklyn loves skiing because it gives her the opportunity to travel around the world, meet incredible people, and go fast! Brooklyn will be attending the University of Calgary next year to study kinesiology and will be a member of the Dinos alpine ski team to continue her FIS ski racing career. She really enjoyed her two years on SODST, where she made amazing memories, lifelong friendships, and experienced great improvement in her skiing. She was fortunate to have Curtis Eades as her coach for four years; two at TSC in U16 and two on SODST. She learned a lot from him and is sure that the U16 athletes at TSC are also going to love his coaching as much as she and her team did.