We are excited to announce the inaugural 2023/2024 SYNC Team Canada!
This inaugural team features ten top-level athletes including multiple Whistler Cup podium finishers with representation from all four of Canada’s most prominent ski provinces. We can't wait to watch this exciting group of athletes reach for the top of the podium all season long!
Get to know the SYNC Team Canada Athletes
KENDRA GIESBRECHT
Kendra is a U18 and skis for Banff Alpine Racers. This past season Kendra placed first in a National Junior Race in Ponte di Legno, Italy, top 15 at the slalom NorAm Cup in Whistler, BC, and top ten in slalom at the National Championships in Kimberley, BC.
JESSE KERTESZ-KNIGHT
Jesse is a U21 and skis for Banff Alpine Racers E-Team. This past season Jesse competed for Canada at the World Junior Ski Championships in St. Anton, Austria and also earned 3 Junior NorAm podiums with one of those podiums being a Junior win.
THOMAS CAIS
Thomas is a U18 and skis for Lake Louise Ski Club. This past season Thomas was 1st in the Overall Standings for the Alberta Provincial Race Series, second in Giant Slalom at U16 National Championships, and top 10 in Slalom at Whistler Cup.
LILLY SCHOFIELD
Lilly is a U16 and skis for Team Panorama. This past season Lilly earned the Alberta U14 Overall title and placed on the podium 14 times.
HANNAH JENSEN
Hannah is a U18 and skis for Whistler Mountain Ski Club. This past season Hannah placed second in the Slalom and tenth in the Giant Slalom at Whistler Cup and in the top ten in Super-G, Slalom, and Giant Slalom at Canada Winter Games.
OWEN WAGNER
Owen is a U18 and skis for National Capital Outaouais Ski team. This past season Owen placed first Overall at the Outaouais Ski Zone Championships and second place Overall at Eastern Nationals.
ROXY COATESWORTH
Roxy is a U18 and skis for Apex2100. This past season Roxy won the Slalom, Giant, Slalom, Super-G, and Skier Cross at Canada Winter Games and won the Giant Slalom, Super-G, and Team Event at Whistler Cup.
LAUREN CROSS
Lauren is a U14 and skis for Calgary Alpine Racing Club. This past season Lauren has had 12 top 10 finishes in Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super-G but she is most proud of her fourth place in her first ever Super-G.
FINN FOSTER
Finn is a U16 and skis for Osler Bluff Ski Team. This past season Finn reached the podium four times in Slalom and Super-G, with two of those podiums being wins, and once in Giant Slalom.
ERIK HAZY
Erik is a U16 and skis for Camp Fortune Ski Club and NCO U16 Development Team. This past season Erik was ranked the number one 2008 in Giant Slalom and placed top 10 in Giant Slalom and Slalom at the Searchmont Ontario Cup Finals.
Congrats to all the athletes for being nominated to the 2023/2024 SYNC Team Canada!
