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Calgary Gay Ski and Social (CGSS) aims to create a safe, welcoming, caring, inclusive space for gay men to become more technically proficient performers of cross country ski skills, build gay community in Calgary, and build ski fitness. All LGBTQ people and allies are welcome in our club.
CGSS skiers participate in weekly skill building sessions at Calgary ski venues, as well as extended ski day trips at mountain ski trail venues
CGSS skiers participate in weekly skill building sessions at Calgary ski venues, as well as extended ski day trips at mountain ski trail venues
CGSS was formed in 2018 to create a gay ski space in Calgary – a place where gay men can share time and space with other queer people engaged in a fun, active, and healthy physical activity.
CGSS was formed in 2018 to create a gay ski space in Calgary – a place where gay men can share time and space with other queer people engaged in a fun, active, and healthy physical activity.
Our skiers learn to become technically proficient performers of both skate technique and classic technique
Our skiers learn to become technically proficient performers of both skate technique and classic technique
Our club is thrilled to be hosting an event at Western Cup which will be the second edition of the very first sanctioned LGBTQ ski race in Canada. In keeping with other Western Cup sports, allies of queer people will be welcome to participate.
Our club is thrilled to be hosting an event at Western Cup which will be the second edition of the very first sanctioned LGBTQ ski race in Canada. In keeping with other Western Cup sports, allies of queer people will be welcome to participate.
Link to 2023 Western Cup ski event registration site - https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31147
Event notice - below
Western Cup - Cross Country Skiing
Western Cup - Cross Country Skiing
April 7-8, 2023
Hosted by Calgary Gay Ski and Social
Event Notice and Registration form
Join us at the Canmore Nordic Centre on Saturday April 8, 2023 for a super fun day of cross country ski racing. No experience required. This is a very novice friendly event. We are pleased to be back for a second year of involvement in Western Cup.
Events
Thursday, April 6 - Registration mixer - hosted by Western Cup at Hyatt Regency in Calgary
Friday, April 7,
Snow Squall Gay it Up Social - starting at 7pm and hosted by Calgary Gay Ski and Social - In true gay style, join us for a beer or cocktail at a quiet lounge in downtown Calgary for our pre-event information session. No cover charge - buy your own beer.
One Night in Monaco, a multi sport event starting at 9pm and organized by the Western Cup organizing committee. Who doesn't want to drink a few beers to be best prepared for some skiing the next day. Gays know how to celebrate. (entry is included in registration).
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Events - Canmore Nordic Centre - Biathlon Stadium
930am - 5km Skate race - interval start - 30 second time deduction for wearing daisy duke shorts and a crop top
1000am - 5km Classic race - mass start - 30 second time deduction for wearing your pride colours
1030am - 2km Drag race - intended for skiers who are newer to skiing - get your drag on - 30 second time deduction for skiers wearing a wig and something sparkly
1100am - 3 person relay - 30 second time deduction per skier wearing your daisy dukes and crop tops. Teams will be assigned some drag queen hair and pass the wig like a baton on each leg of the relay. Wigs must be on a skiers head while skiing and crossing the finish line
Event details - be warned this does not look like a straight ski race
King (or Queen) of the Vikings event - Same Day Pursuit - Vikings are about as gay sexy as it gets - here is your chance to braid your beard, wear a viking helmet, and roar your manliness (or womanliness) at the world - race in both the 5km skate, and the 5km classic - time will be added for both events - awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Daisy Duke and Crop Top event - this 5k skate includes showing some leg and sexy core - intended for anyone who wants to look sexy while skating 5k - medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Wear your Pride event - this 5k classic event includes wearing your pride colours - intended for everyone who feels pride in being who they are - medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Drag Race event -this 2k classic event includes putting on your glamourous drag - a wig at a minimum, but you can take it from there. This event is intended for skiers who don't identify as a racer - we could call it a recreational event, but we know when you get on the runway, you want your hair blowing in the wind and the spotlight to be on you - medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
3 person relay - balanced teams will be made following the end of the individual races. a 30 second per person deduction will be made for skiers wearning their daisy duke shorts and crop tops shirts - medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Post race social - After the races,during awards, join us for a glass of wine, or a beer and some cheese and crackers in a meeting room in the Canmore Nordic Centre Daylodge.
Evening
Western Cup Dance - buy your tickets at westerncup.com
Link to 2023 Western Cup ski event registration site - https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=31147
Relay Event
Relay Event
- earning optional bonus time for your team
- earning optional bonus time for your team
Just to clarify what Daisy Dukes and Crop Tops look like
Each relay racers dressed like this will earn a 30 second deduction off of their timed event. Wearing Daisy Dukes and Crop Tops is optional and not required to participate in the relay event. Skiers not wearing Daisy Dukes and Crop Tops will not be eligible to earn a 30 second deduction on the relay event time.
The goal - ensuring that this looks and feels like an uber gay event that could take place at any gay ski festival in the world.
Again - no one has to do this but if you do you will look super sexy and probably make the cover of the Rocky Mtn Outlook Newspaper - plus you'll earn your team a 30 second time deduction.
Awards - Western Cup Awards will be presented to the following categories
King of the Vikings - same day pursuit
Daisy Duke and Crop Top 5k Skate event
Wear your Pride 5k Classic event
Drag Race 2k event
3 person relay
Transportation
no ground transportation is being organized to get participants from Calgary to Canmore.
if you need a ride, please contact the event organizer - we may be able to arrange a car pool situation
Registration and Event Fees
registration is at zone4.ca
Registration fee includes:
a ticket for the Western Cup Athlete Registration event - Thursday, April 6, 2023
a ticket to the Western Cup Athlete Social event - Friday, April 7, 2023
multiple events as part of the Western Cup ski tournament
a wine and cheese social (including beer) post event
Optional fees
as part of registration you can choose to opt in to purchasing a ticket ($25) for the Western Cup Dance at the Hyatt Regency taking place 9pm onwards on Saturday April 8. This is the largest gay dance of the year in Calgary.
Registration fee does not include:
day pass at Canmore Nordic Centre - $7.50 - included in registration
parking permit - each vehicle needs to have purchased a Kananaskis Conservation Permit - $90 - not included in registration fee
Join us - April 7-8, 2023
Join us - April 7-8, 2023
Calgary Gay Ski and Social is hosting the 2nd annual Western Cup Cross Country Ski Tournament Day
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