Author Archives: Ken Read

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About Ken Read

Tough, Informed, engaged. Athlete centred, committed to good governance.

Cancun: Ski capital of the world (this week)

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Ken Read

I admit it. Since my first FIS Congress, we’ve traveled to some pretty interesting locations. Well known cities like Rio, Melbourne and Vancouver. Historic cities like Dubrovnik, Prague and Capetown. But while my passport has a few exotic stamps, but … Continue reading →

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Time to stand up for our athletes, for sport.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Ken Read

The revelations of poor behavior in our world of sport and been pretty steady over recent months. Sadly, the focus goes off the real victims: Clean athletes. 99% of athletes. The hard-working communities of sports people who volunteer their time … Continue reading →

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Custodians of Culture

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Ken Read

Ski racing is driven by passionate people. We see it everywhere around us. Athletes are driven by lofty goals. Coaches mentor excellence. Our events, clubs and Boards steered by dedicated volunteers, officials, parents and sponsors. The focus of passion is … Continue reading →

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Moments in time: highlights of 2016

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ken Read

The past week has been a whirlwind of activity – training and testing. As preparation turns to the new season, I thought I would share two moments from the season past that left a lasting impression – for different reasons. … Continue reading →

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Bravo Larisa. Thank you.

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Ken Read

The wise athlete knows best. Larisa Yurkiw has proved this both on and off the snow throughout her remarkable career. Continue reading →

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Investing in a dream

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Ken Read

In the Olympic world, there is financial success for a fortunate few. But the ‘average’ Olympic athlete is in it for the right reasons. They’re not going to get rich. Or famous. Like any professional, an Olympic athlete wants to … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the snow: objective review

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Ken Read

It may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in sport. Gap analysis is a critical tool to deeply evaluate and improve performance. It’s the final wrap-up of each competitive season and the starting point of a new one. The … Continue reading →

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Georgia Burgess and Jamie Casselman Named Recipients of 2016 Read Scholarships

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Ken Read

April 21, 2016 Outstanding Ski Racing Talents Recognized For Results in 2016 Season  For 28 years Alberta Alpine has been recognizing athletic excellence through the Dee Read and Ken Read Scholarships, awarded to top ranked female and male athletes who … Continue reading →

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Courageous, but not so unusual anymore

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ken Read

(Updated Apr. 20) In early January, The Denver Post profiled US Ski Team athlete Hig Roberts after his World Cup debut in Soelden, Austria. It was a pretty typical move into the big leagues. Hig earned four starts and didn’t … Continue reading →

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A journey continues ….

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Ken Read

Nearly a year ago we started on an independent pathway in the world of ski racing. In a sport where the tradition of “Team” runs deep, to embark on this new journey was intimidating to say the least. Several weeks … Continue reading →

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