"The Alberta World Cup Academy, which was officially announced on March 15, today introduced the athletes and coaching staff who will drive the vision as members of the 2008-09 ski team.Athletes to the Academy were selected based on their 2007 athletic performance, particularly at the Canadian National Championships, as well as their levels of commitment and personal goals. The 15 athletes who have met the high performance selection criteria for 2008 – 2009 are:
Kate Brennan, Ottawa
Chris Butler, Thunder Bay
Jess Cockney, Canmore
Brooke Gosling, Canmore
Sara Hewitt, Calgary
Rhonda Jewett, Canmore
Gord Jewett, Canmore
Marlis Kromm, Calgary
Alysson Marshall, Salmon Arm
Curtis Merry, Edmonton
Dougal Owen, Calgary
Kevin Sandau, Canmore
Terrell Stephen, Calgary
Shayla Swanson, Calgary
Heidi Widmer, Banff
Mike Cavaliere -Coach
Chris Jeffries - Coach
Cross-country ski racing is a mentally demanding and physically exhausting sport, Cavaliere explains. The challenges associated with travel, weather, snow, health, equipment selection and psyche make this sport one of the most difficult and having a strong and supportive team makes the difference."
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