ARROWHEAD ALPINE SKI TEAM WARHAWKS ONE TEAM

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Coaching Staff Assistant Coach: Darren von Heimburg Assistant Coach: JP Burkwald Quality Control: Brian Jones Parent Liaison: Kristie Siepmann Head Coach: Todd Reineking

Overview The MHSSC - Midwest High School Ski Conference allows for 6 teams per school. Boys: Varsity, JV Red and JV Blue Girls Varsity, JV Red and JV Blue. Each team is allowed six skiers. In addition four Exhibition skiers can compete (2 boys and 2 girls), for a total of 40 athletes. Alpine Ski Racing is a Club Sport for the Boys and a Varsity Sport for the Girl’s. The Ski Team is supported Arrowhead Activities Department. Varsity letters are awarded to athletes that compete on the Varsity team in at least two races.

Fees and costs Race Team Training - Mandatory Arrowhead race team training is held at Holy Hill Ski Club on Monday nights for seven weeks starting January 1st. Times are 6:00 to 8:00 pm with a half - hour setup and breakdown. Fees and Costs - The team fee will be Boys- $475.00 , Girls- Current Activity Fee, which includes lift tickets for Mandatory Scrimmage, lift tickets at six races, seven nights of training at Holy Hill Ski Club, coaching and use of team equipment. Varsity athletes also pay for travel and expenses at La Crosse if the team qualifies for the State Championship. Send to Susan Trapp or drop off at the AHS Athletic department located at North Campus. Please pay by check paid to the order of “Arrowhead High School”, in memo put AHS Girls or Boys Alpine Ski Team. As an option, Sunday night training at Holy Hill Ski Club may also be available at an additional cost of $150. See Registration form for dates.

Let’s talk development Team The who, what, where, why, How, and Benefits. WHO: Anyone who does not make the conference race team and/or would like develop their skill as a skier and racer. WHAT: It is an opportunity to ski and race to be part of a team, which can also feed the team as well for the future. WHERE: Little Switzerland Thurs nights. WHY: We can only race 40 athletes. HOW: Google forms is the same the choices at the end will have the development team check box. By having another venue to practice and race we can have more one on one time with each athlete and develop them at the correct level of skiing and racing. BENEFITS: Access to coaching, 8 organized practices, 2 timed races, a season pass to Little Switzerland. Cost: Boys $300 – Girls $150 (Season Pass is $289)

Equipment - bibs - lift tickets Equipment – Helmets with hard sides are required for all on - snow training and competition. Each athlete is responsible for providing appropriate ski equipment and clothing. Arrowhead provides gates, drills, radios and other equipment needed for practices and races. Bibs and Lift Tickets – A race bib will be assigned to each racer. Bibs are handed out prior to each race and RETURNED after the event. Lift tickets are purchased by the team, so it is very important for racers to be on time so we know exactly how many tickets to purchase. Racers who arrive after 5:30 will be responsible for purchasing their own lift ticket.

Races - Jv Conference - state Races – Full schedule on Statwack. Races are held at local ski areas including Alpine Valley, Sunburst, Holy Hill and Little Switzerland. Races consist of two timed runs of either Slalom or Giant Slalom. Team scores are a combination of the top 4 times for each run per 6 person team. Races begin at 6pm sharp. Athletes need to be at the venue by 5pm, Inspection at 5:30 for each race. JV Conference Championship - Our Red JV teams will compete for top spots after the state meet. State Championship – Our Varsity teams usually qualify for the State Championship to be held at Mt. La Crosse on February 17,18 & 19, 2018. AHS is the 7 time defending WOMEN’S champions. The Men are back to back defending champions.

The heart of logistics, parent leaders Volunteer sign up: Mike Hipp Spirit wear: Lia Sorenson Fundraiser Service project: Kristie Siepmann Parent liaison The heart of logistics, parent leaders

Arrowhead alpine ski team recent history and facts Winning has a long tradition here at Arrowhead 20 Championships since 1991 2017 Boys and Girls Conference 1st place finish 2017 Boys and Girls State Champions In 2015 we had 48 athletes In 2016 we had 67 athletes In 2017 we had 66 athletes

Goals State Championship Each Athlete will develop their own three goals Become better - Skier - Teammate - Person

Expectations ACC – Arrowhead Conditioning club, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Captains Athletes Parents

Arrowhead alpine ski team checklist Registration on Arrowhead Google form. Heiliger Huegel release of liability from hard copy Little Switzerland Pass holder paperwork (if applicable) JT Memorial Ski Race Registration (online starting 11/01) Physical card to activities ( Brown or Green) Concussion card to the activities office WIAA Form to activities Optional Holy Hill Sunday night practice. Register online with the Midwest High School Ski Conference ( Must be done prior to the season) Everyone must add the app Statwack for communication.