What We Do

Alpine ski athletes incur significant costs beyond equipment, driven by the sport's intense regional travel and support requirements. The funding shortages critically impair Alpine athletes' capacity to train, compete and reach elite levels, and build sustainable careers, compelling them to depend on personal funding and personal sacrifices to follow their dreams.

Our Mission

We are a private foundation that supports the next generation of Canadian alpine ski athletes by funding their year‑round training, competition, and education.???????????

Our purpose

  • Raise charitable funds so young skiers can afford the training, development, travel, and mental sport  needed to reach the highest levels of the sport.

  • Focus on helping athletes build a clear path from club racing toward national teams, the Olympics, and beyond.

How we help athletes

  • Cover key costs such as travel to races, coaching staff, sports science and medical support, and  rehabilitation when required.

  • Create opportunities for promising athletes who might otherwise be limited by financial barriers.

How we operate

  • We are a private  foundation established in 2024 by Rodney Gilmour and son of Bob Gilmour.one of Canada’s leading alpine racers in 50’s and 60’s 

  • We do not receive government funding and rely on  grants ,donations and special events to finance our athlete support programs.

What your support does

  • Every contribution directly strengthens young skiers’ chances to compete at higher levels, and stay in school while pursuing their sport.

  • Donors can give online, by cheque or through special events that raise funds for these programs see the BGSF website or follow the link. www.Bobgilmourskifoundation.ca/   ********

"The pool is going to become so shallow that it’s going to become difficult to find the most talented athletes,"

— Quote Source:

Andrew Weibrecht

What can BGSF We’ve Achieved

BGSF, established in 2024, and launch fund raising in 2026 is still in its early stages and has not yet publicly shared specific success stories of funded athletes as yet.

    • The foundation's Phase 1, Level 1 program targets U6-U10 skiers for entry into Quebec DLS (1,111 participants) and Eastern Ontario ODD (2,222 participants) clubs, providing season passes, discounted gear, and recycled safety equipment.​

    • These initiatives aim to build a pipeline of talent, but no individual athlete testimonials or podium results tied directly to BGSF funding appear in available records or files..

Current status ‍ ‍ Future outlook

  • Success stories are expected as programs scale, with athletes progressing through provincial circuits (e.g., DLS/NCD with 4,000-5,000 Quebec racers) toward national and Olympic levels.​

  • BGSF's model mirrors effective youth support in skiing, where early affordability leads to long-term gains like those seen in top clubs (e.g., Sommet Olympia, Tremblant).