Marie-Claude Asselin

The following statement appears on the Candidature Submission Form for induction into the Honor Roll of Canadian Skiing:
“Since her debut on the competitive skiing stage, Marie-Claude’s achievements coupled with her drive and enthusiasm have made her an inspiration to those around her…”

Career Accomplishments:
1977
Member, Canadian National Junior Freestyle Team.

1977/1978
Winner of the Combined title in the Canadian Junior Freestyle National Championships (ballet, moguls, aerials).

1979
3rd place Combined title in the North American Junior Freestyle Championships (2nd moguls, 3rd ballet, 4th aerials).
Member, Canadian National World Cup Freestyle Team.

1980
North American Women’s Overall Freestyle Champion.

1981/1982/1983
Women’s World Cup Grand Prix Aerials Champion.

1981/1982
Women’s World Cup Grand Prix Champion, Combined.

1982
Sport Excellence Award.

1983 Awarded the Elaine Tanner Trophy as Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Seven-time Canadian Women’s Freestyle Combined Champion.
World Cup Freestyle circuit, 30-1st place victories.

1988/1990/1991
Member, Organizing Committee, Mont Gabriel World Cup.

1985/1986/1987
Developed the “Circuit Mini-Bosses Marie-Claude Asselin” to introduce safe mogul skiing and competition to children up to the age of 11 years.

1988
Commentator, French TVA Network, Calgary Olympic Winter Games.

Please Note: The ski information gathered here is compiled from a number of sources; it may not be inclusive of all accomplishments.
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