Calgary, Alta. (February 22 2023) — Alpine Canada officially announced today the athletes who will represent Canada in ski cross at the 2023 FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships in Bakuriani, Georgia.
Through 11 of 14 World Cup events this season, Canada is in a tight battle for the ski cross Nations Cup crown, while in individual standings for the season title crystal globe awards, Reece Howden (Cultus Lake, BC) leads the men and Marielle Thompson (Whistler, BC) is second in the women’s standings.
“We have a terrific group of athletes representing Canada on the World Cup circuit this season,” said Stanley Hayer, Ski Cross Head Coach. “The whole team has pushed and supported each and the results
show in the standings. This group headed to the world championships will undoubtedly impress Canadians with their commitment and effort.”
“It has been a strong season for the team and especially for these eight athletes,” said David Ellis, High Performance Director, Ski Cross. “With Reece and Marielle leading the way, this team is making their presence felt at every race. The athletes selected to this world championships team have consistently shown the ability to compete with the best in the world. I’m excited to see what they bring to these world championships.”
“These athletes represent the best in Canada and are some of the best in the world,” said Therese Brisson, President and CEO of Alpine Canada. “Like all Canadians I’m looking forward to the excitement and thrills of these athletes competing at the ski cross world championships.”
| First | Last | Hometown | Prov |
Ski Club |
World Championships (Including 2023) |
| Brady | Leman | Calgary |
AB |
Calgary Alpine |
7th |
| Courtney | Hoffos | Windermere |
BC |
Windermere |
2nd |
| Hannah | Schmidt | Ottawa |
ON |
Mont Tremblant |
2nd |
| Jared | Schmidt | Ottawa |
ON |
Mont Tremblant |
First |
| Kevin | Drury | Toronto |
ON |
Georgian Peaks |
3rd |
| Marielle | Thompson | Whistler |
BC |
Whistler Mountain |
7th |
| Reece | Howden | Cultus Lake |
BC |
Apex |
3rd |
| Tiana | Gairns | Prince George |
BC |
Prince George |
2nd |
Championship racing begins with qualifyingon Thursday February 23rd and continues with medals up for grabs on Friday Feb. 24, and the team event on Saturday Feb 25. For more information on the world championships, including the full schedule, please visit the FIS website at fis-ski.com.
CBC Sports will be providing extensive coverage of these world championships. To learn more, please visit CBC Sport at cbc.ca/sports/Olympics.
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