RISE Ambassadors: December

We're finally ready to introduce our December RISE Ambassadors and are excited to reveal our new RISE hats for 2024!  Our incredible RISE sponsor Gear Up helped us create these new hats and we can't wait to start seeing them around Lake Louise worn by our RISE winners!  Keep reading to learn about our December ambassadors. 

Grizzlies: Hema Kumar 

This month's Grizzlies RISE athlete is Hema Kumar.  While she consistently exhibits all aspects of RISE we chose her for he outstanding effort and respect towards others. Hema  shows up with a positive attitude ready to try her hardest everyday. Even when she isn't getting somthing right away she continues to push though to improve her skiing.  Hema always shows respect to her follow team mates as well as all the coaches even when Cam's jokes aren't even funny. Great Job Hema! We love having on the team. 

Cam Hay, U10 Head Coach, LLGSC

Race: Zachary Osbourne

Zach continues to exemplify what it means to be RISE every day we’re on snow. When Zach comes to the hill, he always puts effort into training in the morning and pushes his comfort zone in our afternoon freeskiing. He supports his teammates, congratulating them on their wins and being there for them when they're low. Zach has been a rockstar, including his teammates when going up the chair, getting to know our new team members, and especially including Coach Jack Campbell in our crew. He has been tremendously respectful towards his coaches, always saying thank you and ensuring we have someone to ride up with. Zach is an incredible kid, always kind and ready to have the best day every day!

Mara Bishop, U12 Head Coach LLSC

All Mountian: Marika Hearn

​Marika always goes above and beyond what it means to be a RISE athlete. Whether it be including the other athletes in her group or helping the jr. Ripper's athletes, she consistently considers and aids in others' development within skiing. Over the last few years, her passion for skiing and helping others has grown exponentially. Be sure to say hi to Marika if you see her out on the slopes! 

Liam Morrison, Head Coach LLAMSC

Coach: Jack Campbell

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Jack Campbell is our RISE coach for December! New to the club from Ontario, Jack as been our coaching chameleon working with multiple groups and crushing his every assignment. He's a fan favourite up and down the club and works well in both Race and All-Mountain environments. We're lucky to have such a versatile coach who is stoked to share his passion for our sport with athletes of all ages every single day.  ​

Gavin Preziosi, Executive Director

Parent: Carla Ogryzlo

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Carla  has gone above and beyond her role of comp coordinator for both KH comp and Red comp. She has also helped myself and Liam Grier plan for these events quite a bit. On top of this, on the weekends I often see her skiing with new and alumni parents of the club to help include everyone and build our community.

Liam Morrison, Head Coach LLAMSC