Edelweiss Ski Racing Team

Nancy Greene comp and pre-comp

parent meeting Jan 2014-Agenda

Introduction

– Edelweiss Ski Racing

Team

– Executive team

– NG Program – Pre-comp

& Comp

– Coaches

– 2014 Program

Races

– NG Races

– Edelweiss Hosted Races

– Parent Officials

Registration

Head-coach - recreational

approach (JP)

New requirements for

parents (NL)

Communication (JD)

Registration steps (NL)

Presentation from NG level

rep (AF)

Open positions (NL)

Athlete of the month awards

(NL)

Financials & Equipment

(NL)

Renovations (JD)

Ski equipment (MC)

Question from parents

(ALL)

NG Liaison

– Level Representative

– Coach Liaison

Ski / equipment

General Information

– Facilities - Race Room

– Communications

– Parent Expectations

– Team Clothing / Gear

– Racing Reimbursement

– Athlete of the Month

– Social Events

Edelweiss Ski Racing Team

Non Profit Organization

– Board made up of parent volunteers

– MSSI Edelweiss Ski School - Employs, pays, insures

coaching staff

Registration with both Ski School & Club

Registration can be completed today

Edelweiss Ski Racing Team

Edelweiss Ski Team – 2 sections

Competitive Program – U10, U12, U14, U16

– Started in September with Dryland Training

– On snow since end November (17 days so far!)

Nancy Green Program – Like house league program

– Pre-comp Program

– Full Nancy Green Program with Races

– Offered Sat, Sun or Both

– Optional Christmas Camp

Org chart

President

Head Coach

Vice-President Edelweiss-races

coordinator

Equipment manager

Volunteer coordinator

Communication officer

Level representatives

Social activity coordinator

Treasurer

Fund raising coordinator

Registration

Notes: Executive committee: President, Head Coach, Vice-President, Race coordinator, Communication officer, Treasurer Head coach: no end of term Other executive committee members: 3 year-term

Nancy Greene: comp and

pre-comp athletes

Recreational approach

Learning goals: develop fundamental

skiing skills and self-confidence in a ski

race environment while having fun.

Competition: emphasis is on participation

in a team effort where everyone

contributes to the team results.

A skills awards program is available as

part of Nancy Greene training- 8 levels

Coaches

Nancy Greene race coordinator

Charlotte Barry CSCF level 1, CSIA level 1

Nancy Greene COMP coordinator

Martin Charron CSCF level 1, CSIA level 2

Nancy Greene PRE-COMP coordinator

Roxane Daoust CSIA level 2

COMP Coaches

Greg Douglas, Stéphane Barry

PRE-COMP Coaches

Louys Collard, Jérémie Bourgeois, Marc Dargis, Sheryl Fitzpatrick,

Michel Charron, Sébastien Labelle

Programs- Winter 2014

Start Date: Saturday Jan 4

– 8 weeks programs

– 5 NG races

– Last day: Fun Race/BBQ: Sat March 22

Athlete Evaluations

– Performed twice; mid Jan & mid March

Club Evaluations

– End of season parent feedback survey

including coaching

NG Races

NG Races

Really brings the training home in a fun

environment

– Really cute to see the young racers

– Progression is very obvious over the 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

NG Races

NG Races

Races - Winter 2014

Schedule is posted in race room & website

Date Location Comments

Sun 26 Jan 2014 Vorlage Regular

Sun 9 Feb 2014 MSM Regular

Sun 23 Feb 2014 Edelweiss Regular

Sun 2 Mar 2014 Vorlage Regular

Sun 16 Mar 2014 Camp Fortune Invitational

Edelweiss Hosted Races

Edelweiss (like the other region clubs) needs to

host races in order for their to be a race circuit

We make about $1,200 per race.

– Proceeds are needed to defray equipment costs

and keep club fees manageable

In 2014 we are hosting 5 races

Date Description

Sat 15 Feb 2014 U12 GS

Sun 16 Feb 2014 U14 Kombi/PSL

Sat 22 Feb 2014 U12 Kombi

Sun 23 Feb 2014 NG GS

Sun 16 Mar 2014 U14 SL

Parent Officials

Races are run with parent volunteers

– 38 positions to fill for each race

– 4 levels of officials qualification

Ski Club requires new parents to become

qualified

– Level 1 - January 11 or 12, 2014 (at Edelweiss)

09:30-11:30 and 12:30-14:30

– Level 2 - January 7 AND January 14 2014

(evenings in Ottawa)

Need Level 1 qualified NG parents for NG race (23

Feb) and ideally to help with the other races

Registration steps

Winter – Race team fees

Category Age Total

NG 6-12 $340

• Includes: ACA, SQA, OSZ, Audi, Races & Equipment

• NG fee is for NG Comp

Nancy Greene Liaison

Role of:

– NG Level Representative

NG Sat - Andre Fortier

NG – Sun - ?

– Coach Liaison

NG Comp Coordinator – Martin Charron

NG Pre-Comp Coordinator – Roxanne Daoust

NG Race Coordinator – Charlotte Barry

Selection of volunteers

Nancy Greene Saturday: Andre Fortier

Nancy Greene Sunday: ?? Inform race secretary if Edelweiss had any scratches for their

upcoming race

Provide info on “what happened last week” and race results to

communication officer

Provide pictures from athletes

Nancy Greene rep

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

Race Day Routine Scratches: inform Andre in advance of race if known

Race day

– Arrive at hill 08:00

– Each athlete will receive a bib

– Course inspection

– Warm-up with coaches

– Be present at lunch time

– Be present at tear down / medal time

– Bring lunch- do not rely on cafeteria - no

microwave

Coach liaison – NG parents

Role of NG Coordinator

NG Triage process - factors

– Skiing ability

– Age

– Language

Form groups and assign coach

Re-assess as we go

Ski and race equipment

Nancy Greene (comp and pre-comp)

– Clothing: Regular ski ware. No skin

suits.

– Skis: Junior race skis. GS skis not

required.

– Protective Gear:

Helmet – hard ear

After this meeting

Coaches will discuss with parents if they

observed potential safety issues with your

child’s equipment

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.

Can safely leave your gear there

When we host races – best to use main

lodge. Consult race schedule.

Communication

Website : Google calendar with up-to-date

information on training, and a « for sale » section

– Summary of « what happened last week »

– http://teamedelweissequipe.com/

Facebook: training, racing, pictures

Email: Important & last-minute information

New communication tools :

– White board : happening this week, do not forget

next week

– Corkboard : Pictures, For sale, etc.

Parent Expectations

Guardian (if other than parent) identify

themselves to coach each training or race

day

If athlete is leaving training or race early -

notify coach

Edelweiss – Team Gear

Jackets

Hats

Microtherm top

Long Sleeve Shirts

Racing reimbursement

No reimbursement for race fees in the event a

racer did not attend a race due to personal

reasons (i.e. sick, on holidays, unable to get to

race, etc.).

Parents to request credit for races missed

– Single consolidated request per family

– Submitted to Treasurer by 31 March 2014

– Provide race start list for any race missed

– Credit applied to next year’s club fees

Athlete of the month awards

Six levels (NG Saturday, NG Sunday, U10, U12,

U14, U16/U18)

Given in mid Jan, mid Feb, mid March.

Award based on team spirit, improvement,

commitment, etc.

Coaches: to select awardees

Published on a board in the main lodge (with

picture of the athlete and his/her coach) and on a

board in the race lodge

Edelweiss – Team Benefits

Kunstadt - Race Team 15% Discount

– Regular prices Skis, Equipment, Clothing

T&L - One-time 10% discount card

Racer Nights - savings (Fall) at Kunstadt

and T&L stores- check your emails and/or

website

Sports Experts Orleans discounts

Social events

Jan 11- Tubing and first Potluck

March 22: fun race kids Vs parents and

annual BBQ

End of March: Edelweiss banquet

Mid April: Outaouais ski zone banquet and

awards

QUESTIONS???