Trip Information 2018 Junior National Championships March 3-10, 2018 Soldier Hollow, Utah Attached is the information for the 2018 Junior National Ski Team. Making the Team: If you are planning on being part of the JN team, it will be named during the Besh Cup Award Ceremony as soon as possible at the conclusion of racing for Besh Cup 6 at approximately 3pm. Skiers planning on attending the Junior Nationals must confirm their acceptance and turn in their forms upon completion of the awards. Skiers likely to make the 2018 JN Team who will not be in attendance at Besh Cup 6 should contact Ja Dorris at jdorris@alaska.net or 907 440 9944 by Saturday, February 3, 2018 and let him know if you are coming so that your spot is not given to an alternate. Pre-qualifiers and automatic qualifiers should also contact Ja as soon as possible. Forms and information are available on the web. Payments and Deadlines: Payments for athletes attending the Junior Nationals must be received in full by February 16, 2018. You may mail payment in the form of a check or pay by credit card through the CCAK website (additional fee). Transportation: Team Alaska has purchased 60 tickets to receive a group rate. The allowable itinerary deviations are on the return trip; with additional fare & change fees paid directly to Alaska Airlines. Airline tickets will be issued in the athlete s name.
January 31, 2018 Congratulations Skier! Welcome to the 2018 Junior National Ski team. You will be joining Team Alaska to participate in US Junior Nationals Ski Championships March 3-10, 2018. This should be a great trip. Your coaches this season are: Co-Head Coaches : Ja Dorris and Peter Leonard. Assistant Coaches: Jan Buron, Mikey Evans, Eric Strabel, Rachelle Kanady; Sam Sterling, Branden Fontana, Cody Priest, Anson Moxness, Alasdair Tutt, Hilary Saucy, and Stan Carrick Your dedication and great results have earned you a spot on Team Alaska. We are excited to make this a great event and achieve success at the 2018 Junior Nationals. Making the Junior National Team is just the first step; remember your goal is to ski well at the event in March. Most of you will have several big races in the next three weeks. Take extra care of yourself during this time. If you have any questions regarding Team Alaska and the 2018 Junior Nationals, please feel free to contact Team Alaska at any time. We will be updating the Team Alaska page on the CCAK website for any changes prior to the departure of the event and will also contact you by e-mail. Sincerely, Ja Dorris and Pete Leonard
2018 Junior National Ski Team Immediate Action Congratulations on your successful season! You have been selected to represent Alaska at the 2018 Junior National Championships. In this packet there are several forms that need to be filled out and returned. Please complete the forms that need to be turned in (Skier Information sheet, uniform size sheet) by Besh Cup 6. Payment Due: Payment is due in full by February 18, 2018. You may bring it to Besh 6 OR you may also pay/mail the entire amount by the deadline. (Failure of payment may result the skiers spot on the team forfeited to the alternate). Payments may be made by check to CCAK (mailed) or Credit Card (CCAK website, additional fee to cover credit card processing costs). Make checks payable to Cross Country Alaska. You may mail in your medical waiver at this time as well to: Mail: Drop off: Cross Country Alaska Ja Dorris P.O Box 241154 2727 Illiamna Avenue Anchorage, AK 99524 Anchorage, AK 99517 Cell: (907) 440-9944 Fax: (907) 248-2886 NOTE: The Skier information sheet and uniform sizes forms along with your deposit must be turned in BEFORE you leave Besh 6! Check List: Uniform order form Order online by February 5 Skier information form (turn in immediately) Medical & Dental form (mail with payment) Code of conduct form (mail with payment) Check made out to Cross Country Alaska Paying by credit card? Contact Lauri Bassett Please check your e-mail for last minute forms to be filled out and brought with you to Junior Nationals. This is usually sent from the event organizers or coaches.
Trip Information 2018 Junior National Championships March 3-10, 2018 Soldier Hollow, Utah Co-Head Coaches: Ja Dorris and Pete Leonard March 2 departure date / March 11 return date Race entry $ 175.00 Athlete Airline ticket $ 590.00 Airline baggage (2 bag limit) $ - Provide CCAK with AK Airlines 49 Club Mileage number. Equipment shipping $ 60.00 Extra baggage/waxing supplies Lodging & Meals $ 1,050.00 Lodging $390 / Meals $660 Coaches Fees $ 405.00 Airline, Accommodations, Food Wax $ 200.00 Team Transportation $ 160.00 Team Hat $ 12.00 Contingency $ 100.00 Surplus over $100 will be refunded to the athletes. Total $ 2,752.00 Online payment is $2900 (to cover credit card fees) Team Picture Team Uniform 2018 Soldier Hollow, Utah Available for purchase online Purchase separately online Online payment - $2900 Find link online at http://www.crosscountryalaska.org/2018/01/29/jn-awg-team-packets/ Flight Itinerary Anchorage to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City to Anchorage Alaska Airlines, Flight 108 Alaska Airlines, Flight 559 Departing Anchorage, Alaska Departing Salt Lake City, Utah Friday, March 2, 12:55 am Sunday, March 11, 5:28 pm Arriving Seattle, Washington Arriving Seattle, Washington Friday, March 2, 5:20 am Sunday, March 11, 6:39 pm Alaska Airlines, Flight 724 Alaska Airlines, Flight 109 Departing Seattle, Washington Departing Seattle, Washington Friday, March 2, 6:35 am Sunday, March 11, 7:45 pm Arriving Salt Lake City, Utah Arriving Anchorage, Alaska Friday, March 2, 9:27 am Sunday, March 11, 10:18 pm
2018 Junior Nationals Schedule For detailed information please visit the event website: http://www.whiteface.com/events/xc-junior-national-championships Basic Trip Schedule, Team Alaska: Day Thursday, March 01, 2018 Friday, March 02, 2018 Saturday, March 03, 2018 Training Day 1 Sunday, March 04, 2018 Training Day 2 Monday, March 05, 2018 Training Day 3 Tuesday, March 06, 2018 Interval Classic Wednesday, March 07, 2018 Sprint Freestyle Thursday, March 08, 2018 Training Friday, March 09, 2018 Mass Freestyle Travel Information Depart from home LATE NIGHT Thursday / early Friday morning Redeye flight the night of Thursday, March 1 / morning of Friday Arrive / get settled Saturday, March 10, 2018 Relay Classic Banquet Sunday, March 11, 2018 Depart School information Attend School on Thursday Travel Day Miss Day 1 School Weekend Weekend Miss Day 2 No School Miss Day 3 No School Miss Day 4 No School Miss Day 5 No School No School Inservice Day Weekend Travel Day Housing: Homestead Resort 700 North Homestead Drive, Midway Utah 84049 888-217-1426
2018 Junior National Skier Information PLEASE PRINT NEATLY This information is to be used by coaches to complete the race entries and airline tickets Athlete s Name: First Name Middle Name Last Name Date of Birth: age Address: House Number and Street City, State, ZIP Alaska Airlines Frequent Flyer Number Athlete e-mail address: (print neatly!) Athlete cell phone number: US Ski & Snowboard License # High School Club Current Ski Coach Roommate Requests (2 People) Parent Info: Home Phone number: Parents names: Parents work numbers Parents cell phone numbers Parent e-mail address: Parent e-mail address:
2018 Junior National/Team Alaska Medical and Dental Release Form Permission Form I, give my son/daughter permission to participate in the 2018 Junior National Ski races scheduled in Soldier Hollow, Utah March 3-10, 2018. I understand that my son/daughter will be transported to and from the venue, by team vans and will not hold the coaches/ and or persons in charge responsible in case of harm or injury for circumstances unknown. I understand that if any discipline action may be taken against my child than he/she will be dismissed from the team and not participate further. Parent/ Guardian Date Medical/Dental Release I,, the parent/guardian of hereby authorize the coaches and other adult representatives of the Alaska Junior National Ski Team to obtain such medical or dental care for my child as the coach or adult representative deems necessary. This authorization shall remain in effect during my child s participation of the 2018 Junior National races, travel to and from the competition, and all other activities incidental thereto. I agree to be responsible for the cost of such medical or dental care. The following information is needed by any hospital or practitioner not having access to my child s medical history: Allergies: Medications being taken: Date of last tetanus shot: Other pertinent facts to which the physician should be alterted: Medical insurance company: Group/policy number: Dental insurance company: Group/policynumber: Dated: Signature of parent or guardian Home number work number
ALASKA JUNIOR NATIONAL SKI TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT Guidelines for disciplinary action resulting from breach of the US Ski & Snowboard Alaska Division Codes of Conduct for team members during the 2018 Junior Nationals. This should be considered a supplement to the existing Alaska Division Code of Conduct and the US Ski & Snowboard Code of Conduct. Violation of these codes including but not limited to the possession or use of any drugs or illegal substances and the possession or consumption of any alcohol by an athlete under the legal drinking age will result in the following immediate disciplinary actions. Additional sanctions by the US Ski & Snowboard and Cross-Country Alaska Committee will be determined at a later hearing. Athletes are representing Alaska, US Ski & Snowboard, their high schools, and their training clubs. Remember that everything you post, and or comment on or about on SOCIAL MEDIA, may have unattended consequences. Any negative statements, derogatory language, incriminating or inappropriate photos, remarks that may harm team mates, coaches, officials or other competitors that may deemed harmful, cause embarrassment, distress or cause a safety concern will not be tolerate by CCAK or Team Alaska. Any inappropriate social media posts, comments and or responses should be reported to the Head Coach. Each incident will be handled on a case by case basis. Consequences may include minor disciplinary actions up to dismissal from Team Alaska. Process for Immediate Disciplinary Action: 1.1 Any athlete violating the Code of Conduct will be suspended for the remainder of the competition 1.2 Parent / guardian will be notified 1.3 Any athlete using or possessing alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances AFTER the completion of the competition shall be subject to a hearing with the US Ski & Snowboard Alaska Division Cross Country Competition Committee and will receive additional actions, such as, but not limited to the following: a. The skier may not compete for the Alaska Division for the following year. b. Additional sanctions from the US Ski & Snowboard may be anticipated 1.4 No portion of the contingency fund will be returned to the athlete or parent/guardian of an athlete who violates the Codes of Conduct. Procedure for Coaches 1.5 Report all infractions to the Head Coach and Team Manager 1.6 Isolate athlete from other team members 1.7 Each coach witnessing the situation shall submit to the Head Coach written statement, which records his or her observations. 1.8 Notify parents of the athlete. Agreement: I agree to comply with the Code of Conduct and other reasonable requests of the coaching staff. Signature of Athlete: Date: I agree to accept full financial responsibility for any additional expense caused by violation of the Code of Conduct by son or daughter. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:
2018 Junior National Team Uniform Order Form Order uniforms directly from supplier. They will be delivered in Utah. The uniforms have not changed since last year. https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/jn-alaska/ Order deadline is February 7