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Alpine ski racers, specifically in the discipline of downhill, may experience fear competing in such a high-risk environment. The purpose of this study was to explore Canadian national team men’s experience and management of fear in World Cup alpine ski racing. This study uses an interpretive phenomenological analysis, conducted with five male members of the Canadian national ski team. Three themes emerged: contextual influences, preparation and process, and risk vs. reward. The findings indicate one’s experience and management of fear may be influenced by contextual factors (e.g., weather...

Alpine Canada boss: ‘We want to win and we make no apologies for that’ May 25, 2021 Quoting English literature in one breath and commenting how cultural changes could push Canada to the forefront of the ski world with the next, Alpine Canada’s CEO Thérèse Brisson remains optimistic for a brighter future.  Canada’s alpine team endured challenges likely never to be repeated after a season of a few highs and even more lows.  “In terms of athletic performance it was extraordinary,” Brisson said on a video call from her home in Mississauga, Ontario. “But extraordinarily challengi...

will introduce women to Para sport opportunities Several female Paralympians will also share their experiences in sport $200,000 funding support for the event provided by Sport Canada OTTAWA, ON, April 22, 2021 /CNW/ - With a goal of connecting more women with disabilities to opportunities in Paralympic sport and attracting more female athletes, the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) is hosting a virtual event this spring specifically for female participants. “Connection 2021” will feature various information sessions, interactive workshops, and engagement opportunities. PHOTO: Can...

Donna Spencer Mollie Jepsen of Canada competes in the women's super-G, standing, at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Sunday, March 11, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Lee Jin-man February 11, 2021 - 7:26 AM Mollie Jepsen feels a pang knowing the world alpine ski championships are underway in Italy. The world para snow sports championship would have also started this week in Lillehammer, Norway. Jepsen, a Paralympic alpine ski champion from Whistler, B.C., has not and will not race internationally this winter. Norway's world para snow sport champi...

Canadian team looks to rebound at worlds in Cortina February 8, 2021 When Canadian alpine director Phil McNichol stated “confidence is king” it may have been a rally cry for the team as they finalize preparations for the world championships, starting tomorrow in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The event is streaming live on CBC Sports in Canada, see TV schedule The 2020-21 season has been mostly mediocre for the Canadian team on the World Cup circuit. There have been some highlights and moments – one medal and a small handful of top 10 finishes – but as a whole they have no lived up to ...