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Welcome! AGENDA Jan 2015 Introduction Recreational approach Equipment Race official levels Registration Training and races General information Athlete of the month awards Team benefits Open positions
Your Coaches Comp and pre-comp (Nancy Greene) Coordinator Martin Charron (CSCF Level 1, CSIA Level 2) 22 years of experience Pre-comp instructors and coaches: Greg Douglas Emmanuelle Marineau Marc Dargis Frederico Colasante Nick Wicklund Mark Wortelboer Simon Lalonde Comp coaches Morgane Corcoran, Jager Ruck, Jérémie Bourgeois, Marc Dargis Nick Wicklund MC
Programs - Winter 2015 Start Date: Saturday January 3/4 12 weeks programs Last day: Sat March 21 OR Sun March 22 Arriving late? No stress! Athlete Evaluations Performed twice; mid-january & mid-march Club Evaluations End of season parent feedback survey MC
Edelweiss Ski Racing Team Sections COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS- (U10, U12, U14, U16) Regular season is Saturday AND Sunday Starts in September Includes Dryland Training Includes Christmas Camp On snow since end of November 17 days so far! Regular season is Saturday AND Sunday NANCY GREENE PROGRAM- (pre-comp and comp) Regular season is Saturday OR Sunday OR both (choice) Pre-comp Program Starts in January Optional Christmas Camp Use of some equipment Comp (Nancy Greene) Program Use of some racing equipment Introduction to performance skiing 4-5 races (incl. 1 @ Edelweiss) Races on Sundays Hours: 9:30-11:30 AND 12:30-14:30 MC
Our Coaching : comp and pre-comp athletes Fun comes first (Recreational approach) and serious training close second! Focus on having athletes that WANT to come train Athletes develop best when they are motivated We go beyond simple skiing Establish goals Develop fundamental skiing skills and self-confidence in a ski race environment while having fun. Train hard, ski fast!: Emphasis is on participation, team effort Everyone contributes to team results Snow Stars, our Skills Development Guide (www.snowstars.ca) Used to Guide Coaches and Assess young athletes MC
Ski and race equipment Clothing Regular skiwear, no skin suits Dress the athlete appropriately Suggest heating pouches Skis: Junior race skis and poles GS skis not required Protective Gear: For comp only, hard ear helmet MC
After this meeting Coaches will discuss with parents if they observed potential safety issues with your child s equipment Examples: Missing parts Cracked helmets and goggle lenses End of life equipment MC
President Head Coach Vice-President Race coordinator Treasurer Branding Rep-Nancy Greene Equipment manager Official Coordinator Timing Manager Fund raising coordinator Webmaster Level Rep-U10 Registration Level Rep-U12 Social activities Level Rep-U14 Sponsor Level Rep-U16 Banquet NL
Race Officials A race s success depends on the number of qualified volunteered officials 30-35 officials required per race All new parents are highly encourage to take Level 1 training January 10 or 11, 2015 09h30-11h30 : Theory 13h00-14h00 : Practical Get experience Level 2 Officials: yearly in Fall SJ
Parent involvement Volunteer: NG and U level racers: All families should complete level 1 training U level racers: All families are encouraged to complete level 2 All families should contribute to 4 racing activities SJ
Statistiques 2014 2014 Race Volunteer - U10-U16 Statistics Number days volunteer 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 2014 Race Volunteer - NG Statistics Average: 4.1 days per family Number of days volunteer 4,5 4 3,5 3 2,5 2 1,5 1 0,5 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 Average: 1.1 days per family 9 families at 0 days SJ
Races at Edelweiss Winter 2015, NG and U levels Schedule is posted in race room Date Location Level Sun 1 Feb 2015 Edelweiss U14 Sun 15 Feb 2015 Edelweiss U16 Sun 22 Feb 2015 Edelweiss NG Sun 8 Mar 2015 Edelweiss U12 & U10 SJ
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Races - Winter 2015 Schedule is posted in race room Date Sun 25 Jan 2015 Sun 8 Feb 2015 Sun 22 Feb 2015 Sun 8 Mar 2015 Sun 15 Mar 2015 Location Vorlage MSM Edelweiss Vorlage Camp Fortune MC
NG Races Race against other teams Vor, MSM, Edelweiss Great fun! for athletes and parents Kids love racing at other mountains Parents can cheer on side or finish of course. Get your cow bell! Special priced parent lift passes Brings the training home in a fun environment AF
Winter Race team fees Category Age Total NG 6-12 $385 Includes: ACA, SQA, OSZ, Audi, Races & Equipment NG fee is for NG Comp (only) NL
Selection of volunteers Nancy Greene rep Inform race secretary if Edelweiss had any scratches for their upcoming race Circulate race notice to all NG comp parents Organize video of NG races (for website) Provide pictures from athletes Provide feed-back end of season AF
Training days What to do if you are late on regular training day. Get your athlete ready Find Edelweiss bib if necessary Wait for your coach at bottom of hill AF
Race day routine Scratches: inform NG level rep in advance of race if known Race day Arrive at hill at 7:45 Each athlete will receive a bib Course inspection Warm-up with coaches Be present at lunch time Be present at medal time Bring cash for ticket Bring lunch- do not rely on cafeteria- no microwave AF
Communication Website : Google calendar with up-to-date information on training, and a «for sale» section Facebook: training, racing, pictures I will send you an invitation to join Email: provide address if you did not receive prior communication White board : happening this week, do not forget next week NL
Race Room Race room Large group room above the ski rental shop Ideal for dressing, lunch, post training Good place for parents to meet & eat lunch with other families and for athletes to lunch with or near their team mates. When we host races best to use main lodge. Consult race schedule. NL
Parent Expecations Edelweiss ID card with health card info in athlete jacket pocket Guardian (if other than parent) identify themselves to coach each training or race day If athlete is leaving training or race early - notify coach NL
Athlete of the month award Six levels (NG Saturday, NG Sunday) (U10, U12, U14, U16) Given in mid Jan, mid Feb, mid March. Up to 6 awards per coach NL
Edelweiss Team Gear Jackets, hats, hoodies, long-sleeves, etc. Badge for ski boot bag Cow bells (cheering) AF
Social events Jan 10: Tubing and Potluck Feb 7 : Winterchill Potluck celebrations March 21: Scavenger hunt and annual BBQ March 22 : Fun race kids Vs parents, Potluck End of March: Edelweiss banquet Mid April: Outaouais ski zone banquet and awards NL
We want you (and your athletes)! Picture contest 4 categories: Happy athletes Spectacular turns Stand still Other Pictures taken Sept 14 March 15 1 submission per person per category (max 4 submissions). NL
Edelweiss Team Benefits Kunstadt - Race Team 15% Discount Regular prices Skis, Equipment, Clothing Sporting Life get your blue card NL
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