AWARDS CRITERIA
Ski Club Champion Proud to have as member Awarded To: A team member(s) who shows: Citizenship Leadership Sportsmanship Athletic Ability Ambassador of club Traditionally awarded to a racer also involved in many other club initiatives. Presented with: Club trophy with name inscribed and a wall plaque. Recipient is a U16-U18 racer; Recipient should be in the top ranking of his/her race results; Recipient is a member that other members look up to; May be nominated by any member. The award will be decided by: Race Director, Head Coach, U16-U18 Coaches and U16-U18 Coordinators via closed ballot. Award will be presented each year. Past recipients include: 2015 Ryan Chiricosta 2014 Shannon Walter 2013 Tim Robichaud 2012 Harrison Lee 2011 Tomas Szoltysek & Dylan Luca 2010 Kevin Macdonald 2009 Danielle Hayes 2008 Natasha Luca & Tyler Macdonald 2007 Daniel Von Cube 2006 Alex Hayes 2005 Scott McCartney 2004 Kevin Von Cube 2
Rory Dick Memorial Award In memory of Rory Dick, a MHRC racer, who while riding to school with friends one morning, was involved in a fatal car/train accident. Donor: Curtis Von Cube (former Hershey Racer and Club Champion) First Presented: 2000 Awarded To: A team member who shows the following attributes as an individual (not necessarily the best racer): Strives to do their best with whatever task is at hand Willing to try new challenges, no matter what the odds Carries on regardless, tenacious, good sport Hard worker Cheerful, energetic, outgoing, fun loving Presented with: Club Trophy with name inscribed and a wall plaque. The recipient will be a U18 racer. The award will be decided by: Head Coach, U18 Coaches and U18 Coordinator Award may or may not be presented in any one year at the discretion of the race committee. Past recipients include: 2015 Erika Lamb 2014 Chris Dabner 2013 Claire Wilkinson 2012 Dayna Hellman 2011 Kevan Rayner 2010 Daniel Karlsson 2009 Connor Church 2008 Alexandra Hirniak 2007 Alex Carson 2006 Jordan Hutchings 2005 Joelle Charbonneau 2004 Alex Hayes 2003 Peter Schroeder 2002 Paul Brown 2001 Kris Holmberg 3
Donor: Scott Robb (former Head Coach) First Presented: 1999 Scott Robb Outstanding Achievement Award Awarded to: An individual who, over time, has contributed to the club above and beyond the call of duty. Presented with: Club plaque with name inscribed and a wall plaque. Recipient must be a club member; Recipient does not have to be a racer. This award will be decided by: Head Coach. Award does not have to be awarded annually. Past recipients include: 2015 Paul Dandy 2014 Steve Robichaud & Fred Wilkinson 2013 Suzanne Bristol 2012 Lisa DeAngelis 2011 Jennifer Trenholme & Sharon Norris 2010 Steve Titus 2009 Thomas Hayes 2008 Joanne Macdonald 2007 Lee Smith 2006 Louise Stacey 2005 Don MacCallum 2004 Marianne Leeson 4
Donor: Plaque donated by the Hayes Family First Presented: 2005 Spirit Award Demonstrates the true spirit of our club Awarded to: A team member(s) who is a true ambassador for the club and demonstrates the true meaning of MHRC through: Enthusiasm Positive Attitude Sportsmanship Cooperation Helpfulness and Hardworking Cheerfulness Presented with: Club plaque with name inscribed and a wall plaque. Recipient does not have to be on any specific team or discipline; Recipient should be a member who others can look up to and rely upon to be positive. This award is decided by: President, Race Director, Head Coach and Registrar via closed ballot. Award does not have to be awarded annually. Past recipients include: 2015 Lora Fenn 2014 Chris David & Jeff Robinson 2013 Martin Hirniak 2012 Randy Church 2011 Brook Rayner 2010 Lisa DeAngelis 2009 Lynn Robichaud 2008 Charles Stacey 2007 Eleanor Merry 2006 Zain Ahmed 2005 Natasha Luca, Stephanie Stacey, Victoria Craig 5
Thumbs Up Award Sustains injury during season but still contributes to team Donor: Former MHRC President and Family First Presented: 1999 Awarded To: A team member who, despite sustaining an injury, makes a positive contribution to their team and/or club. Presented with: Club trophy with name inscribed. Recipient can be from any team and/or discipline. This award is decided by: Race Director, League Coordinators and Coaches via closed ballot. May or may not be awarded any year at the discretion of race committee. Past recipients include: 2015 Christian Kobzar 2014 Ryan Chiricosta 2013 Zach Dixon 2012 Marie-Pier Schleichkorn 2011 Aaron Trenholme 2010 Abbey McCay 2009 n/a 2008 Caitlin Trenholme 2007 Christopher Hyde 2004 Brendan Sommerville Bathmaker 2003 Chloe Schleichkorn 2001 Caitlin King 2000 Kristen Rendall 6
Sportsmanship Award First Presented: 2015 Awarded To: A team member who demonstrates the true meaning of MHRC through: Enthusiasm Positive Attitude Sportsmanship (exudes fair play) Respect for Others Helpful and Hardworking Team Work (inclusive) Presented with: Wall plaque with name inscribed. The award will be decided by: Race Director, Head Coach, Coaches and League Coordinators via closed ballot. Will be awarded to a member from the following divisions (U10, U12, U14, U16, SBX race team, SBX Development) Recipient should be a member who others can look up to and rely upon to be positive. 7
Awards Snowboard Sportsmanship Award First Presented: 2015 Awarded To: A team member who demonstrates the true meaning of MHRC through: Enthusiasm Positive Attitude Sportsmanship (plays Fair) Respects others Helpful and Hardworking Team Work (includes everyone) Presented with: wall plaque The award will be decided by: Race Director, Head Coach, Coaches, Coordinator s Will be awarded to a member from each of the following SBX race team, SBX Development Recipient should be a member that others can look up to and rely on to be positive Top Female Athlete: top performing female Race Team athlete. Awarded to: a female Race Team member who demonstrates top performance in training, competitions, and personal conduct. Includes: -competition performance -athletic ability -sportsmanship Presented with: club plaque with name inscribed and keeper award One recipient from Snowboard Race Team. Events from Ontario will be used to judge performance (USASA events may be used in conjunction). Lead Coach awards based on feedback and discussion with other Coach(es) and Snowboard Coordinator. Award does not have to presented each year. 8
Top Male Athlete: top performing male Race Team athlete. Awarded to: a male Race Team member who demonstrates top performance in training, competitions, and personal conduct. Includes: -competition performance -athletic ability -sportsmanship Presented with: club plaque with name inscribed and keeper award One recipient from Snowboard Race Team. Events from Ontario will be used to judge performance (USASA events may be used in conjunction). Lead Coach awards based on feedback and discussion with other Coach(es) and Snowboard Coordinator. Award does not have to presented each year. Top Adaptive Athlete: top performing Adaptive Race Team athlete. Awarded to: an Adaptive Race Team member who demonstrates top performance in training, competitions, and personal conduct. Includes: -competition performance -athletic ability -sportsmanship Presented with: club plaque with name inscribed and keeper award One recipient from Snowboard Race Team. Events from Ontario will be used to judge performance (USASA events may be used in conjunction). Lead Coach awards based on feedback and discussion with other Coach(es) and Snowboard Coordinator. Award does not have to presented each year. 9
Snowboardcross Club Champion: proud to have as member Awarded To: A team member who shows: Citizenship Leadership Sportsmanship Athletic ability Ambassador of club Traditionally awarded to a racer involved in many other club initiatives Presented with: club trophy with name inscribed, wall plaque Recipient does not have to be on any specific team / discipline. Recipient should be in the top ranking of his/her race results. Events from Ontario will be used to judge performance (USASA events may be used in conjunction). Recipient should a member that others look up to. May be nominated by any member. Lead Coach awards based on feedback and discussion with other Coach(es) and SBX Coordinator. Award does not have to presented each year. Outstanding Achievement Award(s): team members who qualify for higher performance events. Awarded to: any team members from the Development and/or Race Teams that qualify for the following events: Ontario Winter Games (every two years) Canadian Nationals USASA Nationals Presented with: club plaque with name inscribed and keeper award, such as: Outstanding Achievement Award Athlete Name Achievement (i.e. Representing MHRC at the Ontario Winter Games) Year SBX Class (i.e. 2014 SBX Women s 14-16) Any team members from either teams, Development and/or Race, that qualify. Lead Coach awards based on results and input from other Coach(es) and Snowboard Coordinator. Awards do not have to presented each year. 10
MHRC TEAM SCORING SCORING The Race Committee will be using the Modifed world cup point system for scoring the year end racer awards. The MWCP will be used from the current race season and will use ALL individual regular season races which are sanctioned by MHRC for the season. This does NOT include any OPTIONAL races, such as D1 races, The Podborski Cup, The Gooch Cup, SOD Championships or any other race that is not part of the group race series. AWARD CALCULATIONS U12/U14/U16 scoring 4/4 regular season races U18 scoring best 5/6 regular season The Racer with the highest points is awarded the number 1 spot, the racer with the second highest points is awarded number 2 and so on until we have awarded the top 5 each of males and females. These racers will be recognized at the year end awards banquet. U18 racers are scored the same as above except 5 of the 7 races are considered for calculations. In the event of a tie there will be the same number of awards handed out. For example, if there is a tie for 2 nd place, the awards that will be handed out are: 1 st, 2 nd, 2 nd, 4 th, 5 th. All racers will be awarded points based on where they finish the race against the complete field of racers Please see the following points spread sheet (Modified World Cup Points) 11
PLACE POINTS PLACE POINTS 1st 100 26th 25 2nd 90 27th 24 3rd 80 28th 23 4th 75 29th 22 5th 70 30th 21 6th 66 31st 20 7th 62 32nd 19 8th 59 33rd 18 9th 56 34th 17 10th 54 35th 16 11th 52 36th 15 12th 50 37th 14 13th 48 38th 13 14th 46 39th 12 15th 44 40th 11 16th 42 41st 10 17th 40 42nd 9 18th 38 43rd 8 19th 36 44th 7 20th 34 45th 6 21st 32 46th 5 22nd 30 47th 4 23rd 28 48th 3 24th 27 49th 2 25th 26 50th 1 12