Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) is excited to renew its partnership with independent Canadian retailer, Skiis & Biikes, for another three years. As our Official Retail Partner, this family-owned ski shop is helping AOA kids have fun, feel connected, and race hard. We have loved seeing our athletes sporting Skiis & Biikes gear bags and red ponchos across Ontario, celebrating the sport we all love.
This year, Skiis & Biikes and AOA are launching a free and easy-to-use app, the AOA Gear Guide, to help parents find the right gear for their athletes. The app will show families what gear they need based on age and weight. Our goal is to match athletes with the right gear so they can focus on having a great time on the snow.
Access to appropriate, properly fitted gear is a real barrier for ski racing families. Skiis & Biikes is tackling this problem head-on, supporting athletes at every stage of the development pathway. This partnership means Ontario ski racing families have a trusted, local resource for the equipment their athletes need to train and compete safely.
Since 1978, Skiis & Biikes has maintained a unique focus on Ontario ski racing. They’re known for superior boot fitting, ski tuning, and product knowledge, and have remained a family-run business for two generations. Their genuine love for the sport aligns with AOA’s values. “Renewing our partnership with AOA underlines our love of Canadian winter sports and local skiing communities. We’re stoked to see the energy around racing in Ontario. We love cheering on athletes at AOA races, meeting parents, and uncovering home-grown ski champions!” – Devin & Gillian Montgomery, Co-Owners of Skiis & Biikes.
With the only two Montana Crystal Magic ski-tuning machines in Canada, Skiis & Biikes is unmatched for ski tuning. Gear up at one of their locations in Mississauga, Toronto, Caledon, and Collingwood, or visit them online at skiisandbiikes.com.
As we embark on the upcoming season, AOA Executive Director Patrick Biggs and the entire AOA team wish to extend their gratitude to Skiis & Biikes for supporting our community. “Partnerships like this are how we build ski race culture in Ontario. It’s not just races and results, but families and communities who feel connected to the sport. Skiis & Biikes has been a great part of that community and culture, and we’re glad to keep building it together.
Over the past three years, Skiis & Biikes has given out over 8000 giveaways, such as boot bags with customizable patches, Canadian merch, backpacks, and ponchos to Ontario ski racing athletes and families. We’re looking forward to another three years of exciting giveaways. Let’s make this the best season yet!
Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) is the provincial governing body for the sport of alpine ski racing in Ontario. AOA identifies, promotes, and supports alpine ski racing through diverse programs and services. www.alpineontario.ca