Cypress U14 Teck Coast Zone Slalom Race

by | Mar 14, 2026 | Race Results

In early March, the Cypress Ski Club proudly hosted the U14 Teck Coast Zone Slalom Race at Cypress Mountain, welcoming more than 100 U14 athletes from across the Coast Zone for two exciting days of racing. Clubs from Grouse Tyee, Mount Seymour, Whistler Mountain, Mt. Washington, and Sasquatch Mountain joined us on our home hill, creating a fantastic atmosphere of competition, teamwork, and community.

Coming off a strong showing at the BC Winter Games, our Cypress athletes were eager to race in front of a home crowd—and they delivered with determination and impressive results across both days.

Day 1 – Fog, Rain, and Resilience

Saturday’s race tested everyone’s grit. Heavy fog and persistent rain created challenging conditions on the slalom course, but athletes showed tremendous resilience, attacking the gates with focus and determination. Despite the weather, Cypress racers put together an excellent day with seven top-10 finishes.

Leading the charge for the women was Aletheia Yuen, who skied a strong and confident run to finish 3rd overall. Teammates Alexa Mohr (6th), Emily Gao (7th), and Erya Yan (8th) added depth to the results, demonstrating the strength of the Cypress women’s squad.

On the men’s side, Jasper Cai led the Cypress charge with a 6th place finish, followed closely by Nicolas Rosell (8th) and Liam Wrigglesworth (9th). Their solid performances in difficult conditions reflected the athletes’ technical preparation and positive attitude.

Through the fog and rain, the energy from volunteers, coaches, and spectators helped keep spirits high and the race running smoothly.

Day 2 – Bluebird Racing

Sunday brought a dramatic change in weather. With clear blue skies and sunshine over Cypress Mountain, athletes returned for another full day of slalom racing in much more enjoyable conditions.

The improved visibility made for fast, confident skiing, and Cypress athletes continued to shine with six additional top-10 finishes.

Once again, Aletheia Yuen delivered an outstanding performance, claiming 3rd place overall for the second day in a row. Teammates Erya Yan (6th) and Emily Gao (8th) also secured top-10 results for the Cypress women.

The highlight of the men’s race came from Jasper Cai, who skied aggressively and cleanly to earn an impressive 3rd place finish. Liam Wrigglesworth (9th) and Nicolas Rosell (10th) rounded out another strong showing for the Cypress men’s team.

Congratulations to all Cypress athletes who competed and represented their club so well throughout the weekend.

Women Slalom - Day 1

  • Aletheia Yuen – 3rd (podium)
  • Alexa Mohr – 6th
  • Emily Gao – 7th
  • Erya Yan – 8th

Women Slalom - Day 2

  • Aletheia Yuen – 3rd (podium)
  • Erya Yan – 6th
  • Emily Gao – 8th

Men Slalom - Day 1

  • Jasper Cai – 6th
  • Nicolas Rosell – 8th
  • Liam Wrigglesworth – 9th

Men Slalom - Day 2

  • Jasper Cai – 3rd (podium)
  • Liam Wrigglesworth – 9th
  • Nicolas Rosell – 10th

Thank You to Our Volunteers

Hosting an event of this size takes an incredible amount of coordination, and this race was a true reflection of the strength of our Coast Zone ski community.

We extend a huge thank you to Cypress Mountain for their partnership and support in preparing the venue and ensuring the race ran smoothly throughout the weekend.

Equally important were the many volunteers and parents who dedicated their time—whether working on course, helping with timing, organizing logistics, or cheering on athletes. Events like this simply would not be possible without your commitment.

Another huge thank you to our Race Organizing Committee of volunteers, whose work began long before race day and continued well after the last athlete crossed the finish line. From planning and preparation to race operations and post-event wrap-up, their dedication ensured the event ran smoothly and safely for all athletes.

  • Technical Delegate: Graham Cope
  • Chief of Race: Kim Mohr
  • Start Referee: Perveen Biln
  • Finish Referee: Sasan Salari
  • Chief of Gates: Jaret Lang
  • Chief of Timing: Kaveh Afshari
  • Chief of Manual Timing: Teresa Skelton
  • Chief of Course: Chris Parks
  • Race Secretary: Andrea Tegzes
  • Program Director: Raul Anguita
  • Chief of Volunteers: Tanya Cornelia
  • Chief of Hospitality: Eric Roberts
  • Chief of SAM: Helene Tremblay

 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

At Cypress Ski Club, we believe that youth sport thrives when local businesses and community partners come together to support it. We are incredibly grateful to the organizations that continue to stand behind our athletes, our volunteers, and our club.

Please join us in thanking our generous sponsors and partners:

Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for young athletes to train, compete, and develop confidence both on and off the mountain. Thank you for helping make weekends like this possible and for investing in the future of ski racing in our community.

Photo Galleries

A special thank you to our volunteer photographers who generously donated their time to capture the action on course throughout the weekend:

Their photos help us share the excitement of race day and celebrate the athletes, volunteers, and community that make events like this so special. We truly appreciate the effort it takes to brave the weather and long race days to document these memorable moments.

Looking Ahead

For our U14 athletes, races like the Teck Coast Zone are an important step in the Long-Term Athlete Development pathway, giving young racers valuable opportunities to compete, learn race tactics, and build confidence in a supportive environment.

It was fantastic to see so many athletes pushing themselves, supporting teammates, and representing their clubs with pride.

Congratulations to all competitors who raced this weekend, and thank you to the Coast Zone teams who travelled to join us. We loved hosting you at Cypress and look forward to seeing everyone again on the race circuit soon.

Train hard, race easy.