May 10, 2008 (Alberta) – 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. The 15 athletes who have met the high performance selection criteria for 2008-09 are:

Women
– Kate Brennan, Ottawa
– Brooke Gosling, Canmore
– Sara Hewitt, Calgary
– Rhonda Jewett, Canmore
– Marlis Kromm, Calgary
– Alysson Marshall, Salmon Arm
– Shayla Swanson, Calgary
– Heidi Widmer, Banff

Men
– Chris Butler, Thunder Bay
– Jess Cockney, Canmore
– Gord Jewett, Canmore
– Curtis Merry, Edmonton
– Dougal Owen, Calgary
– Kevin Sandau, Canmore
– Terrell Stephen, Calgary

Coaching Staff
– Mike Cavaliere
– Chris Jeffries

For more information on the Alberta World Cup Academy, visit:
www.albertaworldcup.com