ABOUT THE ONTARIO SKI TEAM
The Ontario Ski Team (OST) is one of the main properties of Alpine Ontario Alpin. Since its inception in 1977, the OST has been a leader in ski racing development in Ontario, Canada, and the world. Many graduates of the OST have continued to race and achieve international success as part of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST) and/or on the NCAA circuit at some of the most prestigious schools in the United States.
The Ontario Ski Team (OST) is a High-Performance Development Program designed to prepare Ontario’s best Junior FIS ski racers with the broad range of skills and values needed to succeed on the international stage. The primary athletic goal of the team is to graduate athletes to the Canadian Ski Team, but many OST athletes have also gone on to successful NCAA racing careers. The OST strives to work with the whole athlete, creating an environment where athletes can develop their skills, athletic character, and passion for ski racing. The OST requires athletes to be fully committed to the program.
The OST is centralized in Collingwood, and trains out of Active Life Fitness.
2026-27 ONTARIO SKI TEAM | WOMEN
JILLIAN DEEKS
(2007)
Craigleith Ski Club
ALEXANDRA HOULE
(2009)
Camp Fortune
EMMA JAMES
(2007)
Osler Bluff Ski Club
ISABELLA NGUYEN
(2008)
Green Mountain Valley School
2026-27 ONTARIO SKI TEAM | MEN
SAWYER JONASSON
(2007)
Devil’s Glen Country Club
MAX MARANDA
(2008)
National Capital Outaouais | Mont Ste-Marie
HENRY PODIVINSKY
(2006)
Georgian Peaks Ski Club
OWEN WAGNER
(2007)
National Capital Outaouais | Mont Ste-Marie
JASPER WILLIAMS
(2007)
Georgian Peaks Ski Club
2026-27 ONTARIO SKI TEAM COACHES
AOA’s High Performance Director – Joey Lavigne, Joey is a Performance Level (PL) Certified coach and Level 3 CSIA with experience coaching at the NOR AM, Europa Cup and World Cup level. jlavigne@alpineontario.ca
David McNeil – Women’s OST Head Coach. A highly respected alpine coach with over a decade of experience leading U16 and FIS programs in Quebec’s Estrie region. Known for developing athletes who have advanced to the Quebec Provincial Team, Canadian National Ski Team, and NCAA programs. His ability to cultivate talent while fostering a positive, high-performance environment has made him a trusted leader within Canada’s ski racing community. dave@alpineontario.ca
Alex Lennox – Men’s OST Head Coach.
Alex Lennox joins Alpine Ontario Alpin as Men’s Head Coach for the Ontario Ski Team after coaching at the club, provincial, and university levels. A former racer, he previously served as an Assistant Coach with the Ontario Ski Team. He spent seven seasons with the National Capital Outaouais Ski Team, including three as Head Coach.
Known as “Lenny” throughout the ski racing community, he is respected for his ability to connect with athletes, build strong teams, and create a positive training environment. Most recently, he coached at St. Lawrence University before returning to Ontario.
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