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IN MEMORY OF JIM OSBORNE
Manny's Grampa, Dr. Jim Osborne, died on August 30, 2008 at the age of 84 after skiing more than his share of great runs.
". . . when he was seventy-five, he skied a total of 89 days on the mountain, a feat that he described as the "zenith" of his skiing career. When he was seventy-eight, he received the Old Guy award at the Dave Murray Ski Camp. He finally put away his skis when he was eighty-one."
Donations in Jim's name may be made to the Cowboys Camp, a camp that Manny and Mike Janyk developed in order to give back to a sport that has meant so much to them.
Please make cheques payable to
BC Alpine and mail to:
J Osborne
1196 Deep Cove Road
North Vancouver, BC,
V7G 1S3
Or donate online by clicking on the DONATE button at the top of the column on the left.
CTV interviews campers at the first CowboysCamp.
JANUARY 2008, "COWBOYS CAMP" IS BORN:
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.
For more information or if you'd
like to contribute in any way please contact Kathy Stahr at
kathys@bcalpine.com or cowboyscamp@live.com
Some donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be issued
APRIL 24 - 27, 2008: Manny and Mike Janyk, both grads of the Whistler Mountain Ski Club staged a ski camp 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."
2005 - 2007
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
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.
2006/2007 RECIPIENTS
 Sarah Floyd, Cypress Mountain Ski Club |
 Morgan Pridy, Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
 Ross Nevison, Red Mountain Racers |
 Madison Paige Simek, Windermere Valley Ski Club |
2005/2006 GET UP AND GO AWARD
First recipients of Manny's Bursary for the 05/06 Season are Sandra MacDonald and Sven Winter
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