Kyle Blandford is a dedicated and accomplished athlete with a proven track record of success in competitive skiing. Kyle placed 3rd in the Giant Slalom (GS) National Championship and achieved a 4th place finish at the World Junior Championships as part of Team Canada in the team dual event. Additionally, he obtained a top 15 ranking in the Super G category in the Nor-Am Championship and secured podium finishes 5 times in the U21 Nor-Am events.

My name is Elli Clark. I am racing with the Ontario Ski Team. My whole life, my family has been involved in sports. Growing up, I participated in competitive cycling, gymnastics, horseback riding, and skiing. In more recent years, I have focused intently on skiing and cycling, but last summer, I hung up my bike to pursue my goals in the alpine world. From the minute I started to walk, my parents had me in a pair of ski boots, learning my way around the slopes. As a kid, my family spent our winters out in Big White skiing before we moved to Wakefield, Quebec, and I began my racing with Mont St. Marie. For the end of my U10 years, we moved back here to Ontario, and I joined the Toronto Ski Club, where I stayed all the way through until the end of U16. TSC became my second home, where I met the bulk of my closest friends and raced along with some super skiers. It was these places that fueled my love for this sport, and got me here.

Meet Robyn Gingerich, who has been skiing since the age of 3 and is now a member of the Ontario Development Ski Team. Skiing is Robyn's passion as it provides her with a thrilling challenge to improve her skills and beat her personal records. She loves skiing down the Shuss run at TSC/Blue Mountain and is inspired by the famous ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin. Robyn's favourite discipline is GS (giant slalom) and her aim for the 2023/24 season is to finish among the top 5 skiers in her age group for both disciplines. Robyn's skiing journey started with TSC where she learned the basics and developed her skiing abilities over time.

Meet Bridget Acton, born on February 16, 2006, an enthusiastic skier who started skiing at the age of two and began racing at four. Her favorite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Rabbits Run, and she loves GS. Despite an ACL tear and subsequent surgery last year, Bridget aims to come back stronger and better for the 2023/24 season. She is grateful for the opportunities and support she has received from TSC, a tight-knit community of ski enthusiasts with dedicated coaches.

Max Beveridge is a dedicated competitive ski racer whose journey began at Holimont, Ellicottville at just two years old. He officially entered the world of ski racing in 2015 with the Toronto Ski Club and has been hooked ever since. Max attributes his passion and commitment to ski racing to the exceptional coaches and mentors who have guided him throughout his career. Their emphasis on hard work, perseverance, resilience, and having fun has shaped his approach to both training and competition. For the 2025 ski season, Max is excited to further his development as a racer with the NZ FIS Team under the guidance of incredible coaches and like-minded athletes who he has trained and competed with for over a decade. One of the best parts of ski racing is the friendships and memories created along the way.

Penelope was born in 2008 and began skiing at TSC when she was 3 years old and is now skiing with the NZ FIS team. She loves ski racing for all the places it has taken her around the world and most of all for the friendships she has made. She was proud to have been selected for Team Ontario for U14 Can-Am, U16 Eastern Finals, and U16 Whistler Cup. Standing on the podium for U16 O-Cup Provincial Finals was a particular highlight in her journey. Wherever she has trained or competed, she has always remembered that it all started at TSC and is grateful for the teaching and support the club has provided.

Olive Holt is a competitive racer who began her skiing career at Mt. Tremblant at two years old. Progressing rapidly from the start, Olive enjoyed multiple wins and podiums while racing for Jozo Weider in her early years, and Toronto Ski Club starting at U14. Olive is looking forward to FIS competition this year as part of the NZ FIS team and growing as an athlete and competitor. She is grateful for TSC’s athlete support, and attributes her desire to continue at a higher level of skiing to their enthusiastic and dedicated coaches and staff. Skiis and Biikes Collingwood and Rossignol Canada have also played key roles in supporting her as an athlete.

Meet Cameron Hynes. Born on August 30th, 2007, he started skiing on the TSC Rope Tow at the age of 2 and is entering his 2nd year as part of the NZ FIS Escarpment team. A recipient of the Developing Champions Bursery (Team Ontario - Whistler Cup and Eastern / Western Championships 2022/2023) and the Ross Larway Bursary (NZ FIS 2024), Cameron owes a lot of his passion and success to the coaches and development at the TSC. Cameron's first year competing at the FIS level had highs and lows while transitioning to a higher level of competition. He did, however, end up on the podium earning a bronze in SL at Crabbe Mountain along with cracking the top 20 three other times over the 2024 season. Cameron's favorite run is still Spec and is hoping to ski the North a little more this upcoming season. Goals for the 2025 season is to earn 2 more podium spots and make a few invitational events.

Taylor Landon was born in 2008 and, at the age of 2, began his ski journey at the TSC. His love of skiing was immediate and evolved into racing thanks to the incredible coaches who guided and encouraged him over the years. Taylor had good results along the way, but things started to click in U16, where he came in 3rd in slalom at provincials and qualified for Eastern Finals. He spent this last season developing further with the NZ Fis team, which, as a first-year athlete, was challenging but very rewarding and was instrumental in him winning the OFSAA slalom race. Training at NZ with his TSC teammates, as well as former competitors from the escarpment, has reinforced his passion for racing and created life-long friendships.

Adam Leung, born on September 25, 2008, is a passionate skier who has been competing since a young age. He has achieved impressive results in the New Zealand FIS circuit and finds joy in the adrenaline of racing and the camaraderie of fellow athletes. Inspired by elite skiers like Marco Odermatt, Adam is focused on excelling in slalom and giant slalom. He credits his progress to exceptional coaching and the training programs offered by TSC, which have enhanced his skills and provided invaluable experiences. Dedicated and driven, Adam continues to pursue excellence in skiing while creating lasting memories.

August Muller, born November 24, 2006, has been skiing at the Toronto Ski Club since the age of two. His passion for the sport and competitive drive have shaped his journey as an athlete. For the past three seasons, August has been competing as a FIS athlete with NZ and will be heading to Calgary next year to ski with the UofC Dinos. Beyond skiing, he enjoys soccer, sailing, mountain biking, and spending time with friends.

Jesse Sproat is an avid skier who has been hitting the slopes since the age of 5. Jesse loves the exhilarating feeling of speed and control when skiing at high speeds. His favourite run is Spectacular, and he excels in slalom skiing. Jesse's recent accomplishments include making it to the Whistler Cup last season. Looking ahead, Jesse's goal for the 2024/25 season is to make the top 30 three times throughout the season. Jesse attributes his success in skiing to TSC, which introduced him to ski racing and provided coaching, ski camps, and support as an athlete.

Meet Damien Trendafilov, a young skier born on July 30, 2007. He is part of the Craigleith FIS team. Damien started skiing when he was just six years old and he loves the fast pace and the thrill of this aggressive sport. His favorite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Bear Trail, and he looks up to ski racer River Radamus and Beat Feuz. Damien prefers the DH discipline and his goal for the 2023/24 season is to have a fun and successful ski season. Being part of TSC has helped him improve his technique, discipline, and become a more competitive skier. Thanks to TSC, Damien's skiing abilities have reached new heights that he never thought were possible.

Evan Worboy, born on January 15, 2008, is a dedicated young athlete, excelling in skiing and competitive racing. His journey began with a focus on improving his results and enjoying the thrill of racing. Evan received significant support from the Toronto Ski Club (TSC) during his U14 and U16 years, benefiting from consistent coaching and a fun environment that nurtured his passion. As he continues to strive for improvement, Evan embraces the camaraderie of the sport, promising an exciting future in skiing.

Meet Fox Heaps, an avid skier who started skiing at the age of 3 and is now a member of the Freestyle Ontario Park & Pipe Team. Skiing is Fox's favourite activity as it helps him forget all his worries. His favourite run at TSC/Blue Mountain is Shuss and his favourite freestyle rider is Jake Carney. Fox aims to make it to the finals at a Canada Cup in the 2023/24 season. TSC played a crucial role in Fox's skiing career by teaching him how to ski and become a good skier. It was at TSC that Fox started his skiing career, which helped him reach where he is today.

Meet Brooklyn Hunter, a talented young skier from Southern Ontario. She was born on February 20th, 2006, and has been skiing since she was three years old. Brooklyn loves skiing because it gives her the opportunity to travel around the world, meet incredible people, and go fast! Brooklyn will be attending the University of Calgary next year to study kinesiology and will be a member of the Dinos alpine ski team to continue her FIS ski racing career. She really enjoyed her two years on SODST, where she made amazing memories, lifelong friendships, and experienced great improvement in her skiing. She was fortunate to have Curtis Eades as her coach for four years; two at TSC in U16 and two on SODST. She learned a lot from him and is sure that the U16 athletes at TSC are also going to love his coaching as much as she and her team did.