Ski Team Handbook Season

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1 Ski Team Handbook Season Spencer Raymond, Head Coach Marcus Neff, Assistant Coach On Snow Hanson Urdahl, Assistant Coach On Snow Josh Murphey Dryland Coach

2 Table of Contents Letter from the Head Coach Page 2 Mission Statement Page 3 Schedule of Events Page 4 General Information Page 5 Fees and Refunds Page 6 Parent Volunteer Positions Page 7-8 Scoring, Seeding and Winning a Letter Page 9 Communications Page 10 Equipment Page 11 Caring for Equipment Page Being a Good Teammate Page 14 Pre-Race Preparation Page 15 Team Rules Page 16 Code of Conduct Contract for Parents and Racers Page 17 Training and Race Venue Policy Page 18 1

3 Letter from the Head Coach Dear Racers, Parents and Supporters, It s year seven for me with the Lake Oswego Ski Team, year eleven if you include the years I raced for LO! I m excited to return and even more excited for this season. Lake Oswego High School has a wonderful tradition of skiing excellence and this season I expect no less. Ski Racing is a demanding sport. It is hard to wake up early on the weekend! The reward is a fun day on the slopes with friends representing our school. A lot of factors go into a successful day on the mountain: preparation, gear, attitude, desire to succeed and fun-ness. If you re not having fun, neither am I. Everyone s first goal should be to have fun on Ski Team! Our program is built around preparing skiers to be successful on the racecourse. From novice skiers to experienced racers, the LO Ski Team is committed to improving every athlete at every ability level. Adapting our staff s coaching technique to age and experience is essential to providing every racer the coaching they deserve. Thursday night training is the best time to learn to ski faster! These weekly practices are designed to be efficient and effective. Although it is tempting to head into the lodge to warm up, drink a hot chocolate or plan a get-together after Saturday s race during a Thursday practice, it s important to remember that this is invaluable training time and a great opportunity to get better through lots of runs down the course. Athletes who constantly work hard at practice are the ones who earn Varsity appointments and enjoy (hard-earned) race day success. Our staff of coaches are some of the best people in the industry and I couldn t be happier to have them on board. I speak for the entire staff when I say it is a pleasure to coach high school athletics and have an excuse to go to the mountain in the winter! Spencer Raymond LOHS Ski Team Head Coach 2

4 Vision The vision of the Lake Oswego Ski Team is to be the best in Oregon High School Interscholastic ski racing. Mission The LOHS Ski Team mission is to provide an opportunity for committed high school skiers to improve their individual skills, physical fitness, self-confidence and abilities in accordance with our core values, all while HAVING FUN. This program features skiing and racing development, body awareness, all mountain skiing, gate training and racing tactics. Our time together, as a team, on the mountain will focus primarily on specific technical training to advance your ability quickly. If you ski at an intermediate level, you will attain a much higher level of skiing in a very short period of time. If you ski at an expert level you will learn techniques to maximize your performance as a racer. High school competitors race at all ability levels from beginners to skilled USSA/PNSA racers. Each racer sets individual and team goals for the season. Some athletes have the goal to become a great racer or a great skier. For others, it s about skill improvement, making friends and having a fun race team experience. As a team we will incorporate the goals necessary to make our team vision a reality. Core Values Goals Have Fun Athletic Excellence Organizational Growth League Respect Team Loyalty Integrity Respect Perseverance Accountability 3

5 Coach Office Hours Schedule of Events Coach Spencer is available via at If you would like to arrange a meeting do not hesitate to , text or call. You can call or text me at Late Signup It is possible for interested athletes to join the ski team through the last Wednesday before the first league race, January 10, November Dryland training will begin November 13th. Each scheduled conditioning session will begin promptly at 3:45 PM, and end at 4:45 PM. The training will be introduced in blocks. All dryland training is sport specific. Dryland and on-snow training is mandatory for all racers. We intend to follow this schedule: TRAINING DRYLAND ON SNOW Pre-snow training Mon-Fr, 3:45-4:45 Pre-season on/off snow M, T, W 3:45-4:45 PM TH 5:00-8:00PM, SATURDAYS Race Season M, T, W 3:45-4:45 PM TH 5:00-8:00 RACES December SAT 7:00 AM Dryland training will occur on bad weather days! As soon as conditions allow, we ll head to the hill for night training. For night training, a school bus leaves from LOHS promptly at 2:00PM. Late athletes will miss training and are subject to team sanctions. The scheduled return time is 10:00PM in the LOHS parking lot, but is often later in bad weather. You shall bring a snack to eat on the bus. The bus sometimes stops in Sandy for a snack on the return trip. A parent chaperone must ride every bus. LEAVE THE BUS BETTER THAN YOU FOUND IT, CLEAN UP AND HELP YOUR DRIVER. Time on Thursdays is valuable. Be dressed and ready to ski upon arrival to the mountain. January, February, March We have one pre-season race, a fun race at Meadows. Specifics are still getting worked out. A TRL race is held on each of the following six Saturdays and/or Sundays There are three SL races and three GS races. Typically they are split between Meadows and Ski Bowl. Bus Schedule Unless posted otherwise, on race days the bus will depart from the LOHS or Lakeridge parking lot at 5:45AM. A parent volunteer must accompany every bus. If the parent doesn t have a season pass, the team will supply a lift ticket. State Race March 7-9 at Mt. Bachelor. 4

6 General Information Insurance Each racer is required to have medical insurance. Equipment Storage Skiers must bring their equipment to school for storage on Thursday training days. The storage room this year is behind bleachers in old gym near Joes Boathouse. A parent volunteer will have the room open before school beginning at 7AM, and again after school prior to boarding the bus. Always bring extra gear and plan for rain. Weather Cancellations On days with rain, high wind, or diminished visibility, mountain training may be cancelled by the head coach. Skiing is an outdoor sport and you should be prepared to ski in any weather. We will communicate by use of and school announcements. You will also be notified by text message, if you ve signed up for that option on the team website. Often, this is a last minute notice. Driving to Races Parents may provide carpool transportation to and from the mountain on race days, although, typically, bus transportation is provided. Three Rivers League rules do not allow racers to drive to the mountain. Adults must drive! The league-mandated penalty for violation of this rule is individual disqualification for four consecutive races plus team disqualification. Lift Tickets on Race Days All racers should have a Mt. Hood Meadows unlimited season pass. Lift tickets are necessary for races at Ski Bowl. Each racer is responsible for purchasing a racer ticket on race day at the kiosk at Ski Bowl. Awards Banquet An awards dinner is held for all team members and families at the end of the season. LOHS letters and individual awards will be presented to the racers. A racer will receive a letter if he or she has raced varsity during four races of the season or if racer qualifies for State Race. 5

7 TEAM FEES AND REFUNDS LOHS Sport Fee for Ski Team There is a school sports fee, which covers some of the team s expenses. All athletes must pay the schools sport fee and be cleared before participating in any practice or race event. Ski Team Fees The schools financial support does not cover all of the team s financial needs; therefore an additional fee is collected by the team. This additional fee covers costs for coaching, race equipment, a team spirit event, and lift tickets for bus chaperones. This fee is determined upon total numbers of athletes and donations. Racers qualifying for the OISRA State Championship will have additional fees based on the cost of attending that event. Fundraising Earnings Fundraising helps offset the additional fees the athlete pays to the team. The greater and more varied the fundraising effort, the lower the fee each member pays. Each year a percentage of fundraised earnings are saved for future use. All fundraised earnings are deposited into the teams Lake Oswego Ski Club bank account. Monies raised are used for coaching, education, team equipment and operation costs. A percentage is placed into savings to help offset future equipment needs and operational costs. Refunds Your decision to join the ski team directly affects the financial agreements the team makes to its members, suppliers, and coaches. Your departure breaks that financial agreement and affects the cost other athletes may have to pay. Member families will be fully responsible for Team Jacket once the order for coats is placed. Refunds are prorated and only available for the following reasons prior to December 15: IN SEASON REFUND (before 12/15 only no exceptions) Death of an athlete or athlete moves out of town: Athlete injury occurring while ski training or racing with the LO Ski Team. No fees will be refunded for any other reason. Once league fees are collected they may not be refunded. 6

8 Parent Volunteer Positions THIS ORGANIZATION IS RUN BY PARENT VOLUNTEERS. The Lake Oswego Ski Team and Three Rivers League are composed of the athletes who do the racing and parents who support the racers. Parent volunteers officiate and run the races, raise money for the team, purchase team equipment and uniforms, make bus and hotel reservations, and act as chaperones on school-sponsored transportation. It is required that all parents volunteer. Some parents are experienced skiers comfortable with all aspects of running a high school ski race; others may wish to chaperone a bus ride with the team. We are required by the league to supply parents to work on the mountain on race days. The head coach or parent rep may call upon parents for additional support in other areas as needed. The TRL has a fall workshop for parents interested in learning to officiate. Team Captains The team members will elect captains. Both girls and boys teams will have a captain and possibly cocaptains. They are the first line of communication for racers with questions. They must be active members of the team and set an example to others members at all times, on and off the snow. Head Coach (Spencer Raymond) The head coach is an employee of LOHS and takes direction from the athletic director. The head coach s duties are to oversee the program, plan the budget, and give direction to the parent group and assistant coaches. The head coach attends all league meetings and meets with and directs the parent group as needed through out the season. Assistant Coaches The head coach and parent group hire assistant coaches. The additional fee charged to each ski team member along with team fundraising events, pays for assistant coaches. Enrollment in the program dictates the number of assistants the team can afford to hire each year. Parent Representative (Rosa Faust) This lead position is crucial for the function and general representation of the team s parent group. The parent rep coordinates with and takes direction from the head coach. Treasurer (Jim Giacobazzi) Maintains the team s financial records in accordance with the team s operating budget and equipment needs. Also responsible for collecting and depositing all fees, donations and other income. The treasurer will issue checks for debts and refunds with approval from the head coach. OISRA Representative (Spencer Raymond) Represents the league at OISRA meetings. Ski Swap Coordinator 7

9 This position involves managing the annual Ski and Snowboard swap fundraiser, including publicizing the event, organizing volunteers and collecting the proceeds. Concession Stand Coordinators The LOHS PTA allows us to share the proceeds from running the concession stand at two sporting events in the fall. Many volunteers are needed. Parent Volunteer Coordinator Recruits and schedules parents for race day work, and for bus chaperones on training and race days. Uniform Coordinator Team jacket orders will be taken at the signup meeting. Once jacket orders have been placed, racer families will be responsible for the cost regardless of participation. Public Relations Coordinator Responsible for media publication and race results. Race Day Volunteers About parent volunteers are need on each race day to act as race officials, course maintenance workers and gate judges, run the scoreboard, and many other jobs. The ski area typically provides these volunteers with a lift ticket for the day, and a one-day pass to be used later. Novices and experienced officials are encouraged to attend. When LOHS is the race host we must provide most of the volunteers. It is expected that at least one person from each family volunteer. Bus Chaperones A parent volunteer must accompany every school bus that takes our racers to training or a race. The team will provide a lift ticket to those parents that do not have a season pass. The bus will not travel without a chaperone. 8

10 Scoring, Seeding and Winning a Letter Many team members have extensive skiing backgrounds or have been involved in club racing for many years before high school. This makes us a very competitive team and makes competition for varsity spots very tough. League Competition High school scoring is as follows: the top three varsity times for each run are added together and totaled. The lowest team time wins the race. Team points are assigned on the basis of the team s finish. Points are accumulated during the year for both slalom and giant slalom. A boys and girls team championship and an overall winner is awarded and the end of the season. Individual finishes are also awarded points each week and individual awards in each discipline and the overall are awarded at the end of the season. The top three times must come from the top six seeds for both boys and girls. These top six seeds represent the varsity teams for the week. Junior varsity times are kept and posted each week and the league publishes individual standings for JV at the end of the year. Each week, the head coach will submit the week s seeding (start order) to the league office. The seeding ensures the best possible finish for the team each week. The head coach makes seeding decisions. Once the start order is submitted, it is considered final. Some factors supporting this judgment include league rankings, previous results, and progress in skill development during practice, timed training runs and attendance (both dryland and on snow). Seeding may change from week to week as the coaches adjust to the competitive situation, improvements in individual results, events, and other factors. State Competition In the Three Rivers League, the top four boys and four girls teams in league competition are selected for state championships. In addition, the top four individuals in each event whose teams are not selected for the state championships qualify for selection. When Lake Oswego qualifies for the championships, five boys and five girls in slalom and giant slalom will be named to the team. In addition, one male and female alternate in each discipline will be named (may be the same athlete for both disciplines). It can be beneficial for the top JV racers to attend and support the State team at the State Race. Selection for the team will be as objective as possible. At times, because of falls, excused absence, or other factors beyond the control of racer and coaches, subjective judgment may be required. This is the responsibility of the head coach. Position within each seed at the state championships is determined on the basis of the team s league finish (the higher we finish in league, the better position within the seed each racer should have). Varsity Letter Letters will be granted to individuals at the discretion of the head coach. 9

11 Communications Communicating last minute changes to a large team can be difficult. Routine communications from the parent rep will be via , and emergency communications regarding training cancellation or injury will be by telephone. TeamSnap will be used to communicate to racers and families. It s important all racers and families sign up for TeamSnap. Any additional questions can be directed to Coach Spencer at swraymond@gmail.com. Important Telephone Numbers Sports Hotline LOHS (503) Coaches Head Coach Spencer Raymond swraymond@gmail.com On Snow Hanson Urdahl urdahlhanson@gmail.com On Snow Marcus Neff marcus.neff@gmail.com Dryland Josh Murphey joshuatmurphey@gmail.com Rosa Faust: Parent Representative Cell: (503) chan.faust@gmail.com 10

12 Minimum essential ski racing equipment: Equipment One pair all mountain skis (Race skis are recommended for ultimate success) Helmet: skiers must have a helmet specifically designed for skiing with a hard cover over the ears or will not be allowed to train or race, per OISRA regulation. FIS 2013 RH helmets are required GS races and training. Poles, boots, gloves, goggles, jacket, pants. Recommended additions: Speed suit and breakaway pants Additional goggles and gloves Waterproof rain gear Slalom shin and pole guards Slalom chin guard for helmet Tuning equipment Varsity level racers will usually have both GS and SL skis. Purchasing race equipment for growing athletes can be costly. Decisions regarding equipment should be made based on the athlete s ability and finances, and after consultation with the coaching staff. Ski swaps scan be an economical alternative to purchasing new equipment. Several ski shops in Oregon cater specifically to racers, and may offer discount pricing to team members: Mt. Hood Alpine Performance Center 6520 Hwy 35 Parkdale Speedy s High Performance Racing Gear Valian s Government Camp Loop Road Online retailers like and offer a wide variety of clothing, equipment and tuning gear. 11

13 Caring For Equipment Although not required, members of the race team should acquire a simple ski tuning kit and learn the basics of ski tuning. We are available for clinics during the year to teach these easy skills. The high school racer will get the most value out of keeping his or her skis clean, waxed and keeping the edges reasonably sharp and burr-free. We will have several tuning clinics before our season begins. Tools A ski tuning kit should include a ski vise, 8 mill file, file guide and cleaner, a diamond stone, wax, an iron, and nylon ski brushes. Many, many other tools are available as your skill as a ski tuner improves. Several ski specific vises are marketed. The best compensate for the new beveled or rounded sidewalls by gripping the bindings. Ski files (chrome) should be purchased from a ski supplier. The typical hardware store file (carbon) is not hard enough to last more than one or two uses, if that. Keep your files clean with routine use of a wire file card. File guides are to keep the filing angle constant. Ski equipment suppliers sell specialty combo tools with either fixed, beveled or adjustable angles that are combined file and file guides in one. This is a nice option for ski tuning novices. You ll need to learn how to use these or you may wreck your race day performance. Any old iron will do. It s best if you can find one that does not have holes in it. Skiing specific irons are marketed and pretty spiffy items, but not strictly required to get the job done. However, these irons apply the wax the best with less damage to the ski s and lower wax usage and little smoke. Waxing Keeping your bases impregnated with wax is an important aspect of ski tuning. A properly waxed ski provides the skier with a consistent glide enhancing balance and control, in addition to a faster gliding surface. This adds up to better finish times. You should wax your skis before every use. The first step in ski waxing is base cleaning. Liquid base cleaners are available but not recommended for skis (they dry out your bases). The best cleaning method is the hot scrape. The hot scrape consists of melting a soft wax (yellow for most brands, go cheap here.) onto your base and scraping that wax off immediately, while still warm. Different waxes are recommended for different snow temperatures and conditions. Generally speaking, the warmish, wet climate in the Northwest provides for a warmer, softer wax; yellow and or pink if you re using Swix, Dominator, or Toko. To apply your base coat, melt the wax on to the ski in a bead by holding the bar of wax to the bottom of the iron and passing it over the ski. Go back over the ski placing the iron on the ski and melt the wax evenly over the base of the ski. Remember an iron just hot enough to melt the wax, is better for the wax and the ski. If the wax is smoking, the iron is way too hot. Let the skis cool down (preferably over night) and then scrape off all excess wax. Prior to getting on a racecourse, your skis should be completely free of wax. Once scraped, you should use your nylon brush to remove the remaining wax that is still impregnated into the ski s structure (the tiny nooks and crannies embedded into your base). 12

14 Filing your edges Filing edges for use in the Northwest can be frustrating. Our variable snow conditions can fool into thinking that you need to have your edges either really sharp for a rock hard day or dulled-back for a soft day, only to find that conditions have changed dramatically by the start of your race. It s pretty much the rule that you should try to keep your edges reasonably sharp and free of obvious dings and nicks and obvious burrs. Consult Coach Spencer before having a shop tune your skis! Some of you may want to take advantage of shop tune-up specials at the beginning of the year and this could get you off to a good start. Be very careful here as some ski shops do not put the factory bevels back on the edges. These edge bevels must be reapplied and, never base grind a new ski. Today the ski manufacturers are able to deliver a ready to go ski. However they should be inspected for flatness, cleaned, waxed. Bottom edges are probably best left to an expert. If you have been doing this for some time you can give it a try, but it takes practice. To do a good job with modern skis, you need some type of bevel guide tool (the BEAST, Swix or SVST guide) and an 8 chrome 120tcm file. Place the ski on the vise with the bottom facing upward. Start with short strokes down the length of the ski and lengthen the stroke in subsequent passes. If your file is sharp, usually three passes down the ski does the job with the last pass being one continuous stroke. Once set, the bottom edge bevel should hold up and need few touch ups during the year. Turn the ski on its side in the vise. Using your combo tool or file guide, start down the ski with short strokes as explained above. Three paces should be sufficient. The side edges are more subject to bumps and bruises during the year and will probably need a little more attention. Once you have completed your filing, take your diamond stone and, using your file guide, de-burr both bottom and side edges. Your race skis edges should be diamond stoned, by hand, after every use of your skis. If you re vigilant about this, tuning should be quick and easy. Caring for Gouges Inspect your skis after every use. It s hard to avoid a bit of bottom damage especially early in the season, but deep gouges into the core should be looked after immediately. Not only will they affect your skiing, but also, if water penetrates the core, your skis could be ruined. Most shops can take care of deep gouges for a reasonable price considering the investment that you are protecting. * * * * * If done routinely, ski tuning should not take a great deal of time. Rescuing neglected skis, however, is time consuming and sometimes expensive. 13

15 Being a Good Teammate Ski racing is not like other team or individual sports played in high school. Everyone competes individually and as a team at the same time. Everyone competes in the same event, and start position can greatly effect finish times, as race conditions deteriorate. At the end of each race, we get to compare our performance with every other competitor in the field. This can be either a very uplifting or a very humbling experience. Because of team scoring, we all get to take part in the satisfaction that comes from being part of a winning program regardless of how we fare on race day. That makes it easier to overcome our own miscues and should make things more fun for everyone. To ensure that we all benefit from the advantages of team racing, we need to adopt behaviors that supports one and other in our attempt to do our best on race day. Keep the following three suggestions in mind throughout the season and we should all have a great time this season. Be gracious in victory and defeat. Let others blow your horn for you. If you have a good performance on race day, your teammates will notice and acknowledge you. You don t need to let everyone know how you finished. If complimented on your results, the best response is a simple Thanks. If you finish well, no one wants to hear how lousy you thought you skied or other selfeffacing remarks. There s an art to losing or falling as well. Undue sulking or displays of anger will not be tolerated, and, if taken too far can result in disqualification. Shake it off and go root for your teammates. Helping someone out will make it easier for you to get over your own disappointment. Help out your teammates. There is always a way to help out in this sport. Help is needed to set practice courses, tear down after practice, and carry down pants and jackets after a race. Show respect for everyone s effort. We all have different backgrounds, skill level, skiing experience, and natural abilities. Foster a supportive and positive attitude. Negative humor is not funny for everyone. When your race is over, make an effort to cheer on your teammates. 14

16 Pre-Race Preparation How can you overcome obstacles and give yourself an edge over your competitors? Pre-travel routine Prep your ski s the day before the race and inspect all gear to ensure that everything is race ready. Be packed. Get a good night of rest. Eat a big breakfast! Racers need fuel. Pre-race routine Manage your time effectively. Stay with the team and get to inspection on time. Pay attention during course inspection. This is not the time for chitchat or messing around. Use the time before your start to verbally review the course with teammates. Pre-start routine Stay warm. Move around, keep active. You won t be at your best if you re stiff and cold in the start gate. Be ready at least five minutes before your start. Save some time for your pre-start coaching conference. Figure out how to maintain that critical balance between a relaxed and poised mental state, and a pumped up and focused physical state. Between race routine Before leaving the race arena after your run, check in with your coach and make sure you know what time the second run inspection begins. Typically you ll have ½ hour max break. Get something light to eat and drink, so that you can maintain your energy level and stay warm. Eat power bar type food, as eating heavy foods will diminish your energy and take away time you don t have. Don t forget to use the bathroom before you head out on the hill. Repeat pre-race and pre-start routines. Remember staying warm becomes more and more of challenge as the day wears on, and the snow piles up! Something to consider Everyone has his or her own way of preparing for a race. Some people like to chatter and joke around prior to their start and others prefer quiet alone time. If you are a gabber, try to find someone who shares your approach and avoid those who prefer quiet. If someone is infringing on your pre-start routine, you should feel justified in politely asking for needed space. 15

17 Team Rules Hazing Activities Hazing of any type and/or conduct unbecoming will not be tolerated and will not go unnoticed. Profanity Profanity will not be tolerated. Your teammates and coaches deserve respect. Keep unnecessary remarks to yourself. Sanctions will result with use of profanity. Leagues sanctions can include disqualification and race suspension. Team sanctions can include race suspension and team release. Absences and Tardiness -Training / Racing The School absenteeism and tardiness policy is in effect. See school handbook for clarity. Ski racing is an athletic event. Success requires aerobic fitness, strength, and considerable agility, in addition to advanced skiing technique. Natural ability is not enough. Ski racers at every level of the sport spend lots of time practicing both on and off snow. At the high school level, we have a limited amount time to help skiers to achieve the level of fitness and skiing skills necessary to finish well. All absences must be pre-arranged with head coach by athlete 24hr s in advance or morning of illness. , text or telephone contact is imperative. Excused absence will not affect your position on the roster or with the team. Un-excused absences are simply not tolerated. 1 st offense will result in a 1 race suspension. 2 nd offense can result in team race suspension and team release without refund. 3 rd offense is team release without refund. Bus Behavior Be on time. The times for the training and racing buses are posted well in advance. Be respectful of your teammates by arriving on time. We will pull out of the parking lot at the posted time, so if you re not there, you ll be left behind. On scheduled bus days, if you intend to ride to or from the mountain with your parents, you must have the LOHS Authorization for transportation to off-campus locations form submitted to the head coach or parent rep in advance. There are no one way bus trips unless arranged in advance. Remember students are not allowed to drive to or from any on snow training or races. This is a school and a league rule and will result in disqualification from the race and potential removal from the team. Please be ready to ski upon arrival on training evenings. We will boot up in the bus and NOT IN THE LODGE. You are welcome to leave a pack in the lodge with street apparel for post-skiing but it is not recommended. Packs are often stolen or lost. IN ALL CASES USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT Lake Oswego Ski Team 16

18 Code of Conduct and Participation Policy In order to participate on the Lake Oswego Ski Team (Team) the student and his or her parents are advised and agree to the following: No Drugs/Alcohol: I will not use, sell, possesses or distribute any illegal substances, alcoholic beverages or drugs while participating in any School or Ski Team events during the season and if I do I understand I will face suspension and possible expulsion from the team. Be Nice: I will not use disruptive or rude behavior, abusive language, inappropriate behavior towards coaches, other team members, mountain staff, parents or others and or do vandalism, fight during any Team function, or any other violation according to Team rules and the LOHS athletic handbook. Good Grades: I understand I must maintain passing grades in five classes at the semester and also be on track to graduate with a minimum number of credits in order to be academically eligible for Ski Team. Show up to Dryland: I agree that failure to participate in Dryland training or on mountain training could result in not being seeded for league races. Exceptions will be made in advance with excused absences and at the discretion of the head coach. Athletes can t drive to Mountain: A ski team member may drive another member to Dryland training subject to the provisional driver s license laws of the State of Oregon. But athletes are not allowed to drive to or from the mountain for on snow training or on race days no exceptions this is a violation of Team Rules and Three River League rules and subject to league consequences. Handbook Agreement: By signing this contract you state that you have reviewed and agree to all Team Rules, read the handbook and you understand your actions may result in sanctions or team release at the discretion of the head coach. Therefore you agree to follow all verbal and written requirements in accordance to the direction of the coaching staff and this handbook. Racer Printed Name: Date: Racer Signature: Parent Printed Name : Date: Parent Signature: 17

19 Lake Oswego Ski Team Training and Race Venue Policy The Lake Oswego Ski Team and the OISRA (State Governing Body) require certification for alpine coaches, specifically as a licensed USSA Alpine Coach and/or OISRA Certified Coach, to be inside the rope line at a training and race venue, unless specifically volunteering for course/gate keeping crew at a race, or if asked to be there by the coaching staff for a specific purpose. The concerns are the safety and learning experience of the athletes. Think of the training or race venue as the playing field and sideline area during a soccer or football game; only athletes, coaches and officials are allowed in these areas. Parents, to help the coaching staff create the best environment for your athlete, please abide by the following simple rules while on the mountain during training or competition: Training Venue: During training, along with developing the skills to race faster, coach and athlete are constantly working on habitual processes for inspection, visualization, and pre-race routines that will help the athlete reach desirable intensity levels for optimum performance. 1. Please refrain from hanging around the training course start venue. 2. If you would like to observe your athletes as they train with their coaches, specifically inside a roped venue with gates set, please do so from outside the rope line. 3. Please refrain from standing near a coach at the bottom of a training course as the coach is giving feedback. This includes the bottom of the Stadium training venue. The athlete is distracted by the conflict of authority figures present, and the learning process is interrupted. Race Venue: During competition, it is vital that coach and athlete are able to communicate to oneanother without distraction from parents. Interrupting this process even with the best of intentions can have adverse effects on the athlete s ability to perform, which directly affects their ability to race in a safe manner. 1. Please refrain from hanging around the race course start venue. 2. Please do not loiter near the group during inspection. 3. Please refrain from interacting with your child immediately following their race performance before they have had a chance to debrief with their coach. Regardless of performance, athletes have just finished an intense physical and mental effort, and there are many emotions involved. Allowing the athlete to come down from this performance high by debriefing with their coach first, will help their interaction with you, their parent, to be a much more positive one. 4. Please DO provide positive reinforcement and unconditional love and support to your child, regardless of results. These are the best possible things you can give to your developing athletes. Thank you all for your support and trust in the program. Your athlete s safety and development is of paramount priority and concern. With my signature, I express that I have read and understand the terms outlined in this Policy, and will abide by those terms throughout the ski season. Athlete Signature:. Parent Signature: Date: Date: 18