January 2008, "Cowboys Camp" : Manny and Mike Janyk, both grads of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club will stage a ski camp April 24th - 27th at Whistler/Blackcomb for talented young athletes who may not otherwise be able to afford such a camp. "This is for kids who really have potential, but need that little lift. We're saying hey you have a lot of talent and we don't want to waste that. There are people around that want you to succeed." says Manny. "Just because you're in a Club in Smithers or Prince George and you can't afford to go to Europe every year, there's one more camp. It's one more step to making the BC Team, and everything is funded."
The camp is open to first or second year FIS level racers. To be selected or for additional information they must write to cowboyscamp@live.com  and demonstrate their passion and dedication to the sport and a financial need. The Resort Municipality of Whistler and Whistler/Blackcomb will cover accommodation costs, hill space and lift tickets.  Manny and Mike will take care of the rest.

For more information or if you'd like to  contribute to this Bursary please contact
Kathy Stahr at kathys@bcalpine.com or cowboyscamp@live.com
All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be issued
 

2006/07 BURSARY CHANGES!  MIKE JANYK MATCHES MANNY'S CONTRIBUTION TO ALLOW TWO MORE RACERS THE CHANCE TO BE THE BEST!

Manny and MIKE JANYK thought it would be a great idea to pool their resources and offer this bursary to more athletes. This season we have four recipients who met the criteria. Both Manny and Mike are excited to watch these younger racers as they strive to be the best.

Sarah Floyd, Cypress Mountain Ski Club	Morgan Pridy, Whistler Mountain Ski Club
Ross Nevison, Red Mountain Racers	Madison Paige Simek, Windermere Valley Ski Club

For more information or if you'd like to  contribute to the Bursary please contact Kathy Stahr at BC Alpine
All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be issued.

Manny and Mike have even bigger plans for the 07/08 season. We'll keep you posted.

First recipients of Manny's Bursary for the 05/06 Season are Sandra MacDonald
and Sven Winter

Sandra skis with the Apex Ski Club

Sven in Panorama, NorAm SG skiing with the Whislter Mountain Ski Club

THE MANUEL OSBORNE-PARADIS
"GET-UP-AND-GO" AWARD
During his second year with the Canadian Alpine Ski Team, Manuel Osborne-Paradis, or Manny, as he is known to most of us, decided to give something back to the sport that has been his passion and has allowed him to fulfill the dreams he had as a young ski racer growing up in North Vancouver. He's launching his "Get-Up-And-Go Award" for the 2005/06 season, offering a bursary to two FIS athletes who demonstrate some of the qualities Manny himself has exemplified along the road to success. Something to strive for as we enter a new race season!
Criteria:
 Demonstrates enthusiasm, self-motivation and the will to strive for excellence
 Uplifts the spirits of teammates and inspires others to be the best they can be
 FIS level athlete
 Financial need
Award:
 Two awards of $500.00 each
 One male and one female athlete
 Coaches recommendation to BC Alpine
 Please submit enthusiastic photo with recommendation

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