As we recap the 2023/2024 ACA season, we want to take a moment to acknowledge that so much of what makes the ACA great is due to the work of Sylvain Vanier. He has spent thousands of hours to advance the sport and help the athletes in every way possible. As the outgoing technical chair, Sylvain spent the past season mentoring the newest generation of ACA organizers. We are all going to miss Sylvain at the planning tables and competitions. Thank you from the entire climbing community.

Sylvain wanted to share this with the everyone:

First off, congratulations to ALL our Alberta athletes for going to Nationals and representing us with great sportsmanship, poise and excellence. You’ve done us proud!

To ALL my friends and fellow ACA members, a massive thank you for volunteering during both events. Alberta, once again, saved the day in a huge way! I’m very proud of the community and culture we have created over the years. The “I’m here to help and put me to work “ attitude and commitment leaves me with a great sense of satisfaction and emotion as I bow to my last year within the ACA.

I am extremely proud of the legacy we have created and fostered! Please keep it up and carry on the fantastic example we have demonstrated over the years to other parents and PTSO. Spread the word and the invaluable culture we have!

You have shown exemplary attitude and our athletes are better from it as they are growing within the sport. Lead by example! Your children will thank you for it laterThey will, in turn, be an outstanding role model for the younger ones!

Again, massive thank you for getting it done! You know who you are

Big hugs from your retiring Technical Chair. I’ll be lurking at some competition at some point so YOU can “put me to work”

Proud of you all as I write this with emotions!

Love you all!