Alpine Canada has announced a proposed partnership with Capital Power that could provide approximately $18 million U.S. over five years, with the organization saying the support will eliminate team fees for its national and development athletes.
The Sept. 11 announcement outlines a memorandum of understanding with the power producer. Capital Power is proposing approximately $3.6 million in first-year sponsorship, followed by up to $14.4 million in additional support during the proposed five-year term.
The full amount is conditional, not guaranteed. According to Capital Power’s announcement, reaching that total depends on Alpine Canada merging with at least one additional national amateur snow-sport discipline and receiving further government funding. No merger partner was identified.
For racers, the most immediate benefit would be removing a financial obligation associated with making the team. Alpine Canada board Chairman Timothy Dattels said the support would result in “the removal of team fees for national and development teams across all Alpine Canada disciplines.” Those disciplines include alpine, para-alpine and ski cross.
Additional Federal Support for Athletes and Training
The Canadian government separately announced approximately $2 million in supplemental funding for Alpine Canada, bringing its federal support for 2026-27 to roughly $5.8 million. Officials say the funding will support national team programs, coaching and training, grassroots and adaptive skiing, and efforts to reduce athlete costs.
The partnership announcement also highlights federal investments in national training centers at Whistler, Panorama and Nakiska. Capital Power’s proposed sponsorship would support athlete development, coaching, training facilities, event hosting and community programs.
The announcement follows federal investments in Alberta’s Olympic and ski-training facilities in July. Those projects include improvements to Calgary’s Olympic Oval and WinSport halfpipe. At the Nakiska National Ski Cross Training Centre, the earlier funding was designated for increased snowmaking capacity and security improvements.
Alpine Canada is inviting other winter sport organizations to participate and says additional partnership details will be announced as the initiative develops.
