Parents’ meeting (NG) Réunion des parents (NG) January/janvier 2018 * 07/16/96 Parents’ meeting (NG) Réunion des parents (NG) January/janvier 2018 Welcome! Bienvenue! *

Meeting Agenda Executive team, org chart, volunteers Coaching Intro to ski racing and race day information Parent Expectations Athlete Evaluations Equipment Race Coordination Club News Branding Events outside regular OSZ calendar (Le Ralais) Awards Fundraising Communication

Org chart President Andy Benson Past President Nathalie Lepage * Org chart 07/16/96 Head Coach Mario Gagnon President Andy Benson Vice-President Eric Belliveau Age Group Reps (NG – U16) Sponsorship Year-end Survey Coordinator Treasurer Chantal Martel Registrar Janik St-Jean Race Coordinator Cédric Perron Equipment Manager Matt Wheatley Officials Coordinator Isabelle Roy Timing Manager Denis Cabasson Branding Sheldon Shaw Webmaster Gerrard Leach Wreath Coordinator Kelly Campbell Team Jacket coordinator Secretary Suzane Tremblay Emergency Cards Pascale Bazinet Athletes of the month Jacinthe Arsenault Event Coordinator Karen Benson Potluck Coordinator Monique Gibbens Edelweiss Banquet Nancy Gagnon Le Défi Alpin (Le Ralais) Coordinator Sophie Poitras Past President Nathalie Lepage Request volunteers for Year-end coordinator (surveys), Social Convener, Edelweiss Banquet and Le Ralais Coordinators; Open positions for next year’s Executive will be advertised at the Edelweiss Banquet at the end of the year (President, Event Coordinator) *

Coaching Head Coach – Mario Gagnon * 07/16/96 Coaching Head Coach – Mario Gagnon NG – Coaching Coordinator: Alexandre Labelle Confirm with Mario *

Intro – Edelweiss Ski Racing Team * 07/16/96 Intro – Edelweiss Ski Racing Team Edelweiss Ski Team – 2 Programs: Competitive Program – U10, U12, U14, U16 Individual results and more intense training (Saturday and Sunday, plus optional Tuesday nights and Fridays) Started in September with Dryland Training On snow since end November Nancy Greene Program Team results and a recreational approach to training Offered Saturday or Sunday Christmas Camp Like the NG program is the next logical progression from the Edelweiss ski school, the Competitive Program can be a next step for athletes who which to move to the next level. Christmas Camp – An excellent opportunity to scrape the rust off of your young athlete’s skills before the start of the regular season. We routinely see remarkable progress during the four consecutive days of training. *

Intro – Nancy Greene (NG) * 07/16/96 Intro – Nancy Greene (NG) Recreational approach Fun comes first, but serious training close second! Create an environment where athletes that WANT to come train - athletes develop best when they are motivated Learning goals Develop fundamental skiing skills and self-confidence in a ski race environment – while having fun. Spirit of competition Emphasis is on participation. Team effort – everyone contributes to team results. Fun to race against other hills (MSM, Vorlage) Important to emphasize that the goal is to develop the basic or fundamental skiing skills in a race environment but that a chief goal is to ensure that they enjoy skiing. In this environment, you should see your young athlete’s skiing skills and self confidence will develop quickly *

Edelweiss In-House (with All-Terrain and U10) * 07/16/96 Nancy Greene Races Date Location Sun 21 Jan 2018 Vorlage Sun 11 Feb 2018 Edelweiss Sat 18 Feb 2017 (TBC) Edelweiss In-House (with All-Terrain and U10) Sun 25 Feb 2018 MSM Sun 11 Mar 2018 Vorlage (JTM) *

NG Training Day Preparation Ensure your athlete is dressed appropriately for the weather. Warming pouches (‘Hotshots’) are recommended for mits and toes. Bathroom break before we start – morning and lunch. Same applies for race days to avoid start delays. Arriving late – don’t stress: Get your athlete ready. Wait for your coach at the lift to be picked up for the next training run.

Race day routine Scratches: inform NG level rep in advance of race if known Race day Arrive at hill at ~7:45 (confirm with coaches for each race) 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 optional discounted parents’ lift ticket Bring lunch- do not rely on cafeteria- no microwave It will be controlled chaos – work with the coaches to ensure the team stays together at all times.

Race Room Ideal for dressing, lunch, post training * 07/16/96 Race Room 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 – Edelweiss athletes can use meeting room/auditorium *

Parent Expectations Edelweiss ID card with health card info in athlete jacket pocket Discuss with coach any athlete health condition/injury that could affect their training or safety Guardian (if other than parent) identify themselves to coach each training or race day If athlete is leaving training or race early - notify coach that morning

Nancy Greene Evaluations Evaluations conducted based on Snow Stars program: CSCF standardized evaluation program. Seven levels, with Gold/Silver/Bronze assessment for each requirement of a level. Most Nancy Greene athletes will be Level 2 or Level 3. http://www.snowstars.ca – check out the material for parents. Evaluations will be reviewed with the athletes twice per season.

NG Ski and Race Equipment * 07/16/96 NG Ski and Race Equipment Clothing: Regular skiwear, no skin suits. Skis: Junior race skis recommended – no twin tips. GS skis not required. Bindings pr0fessionally adjusted. At a minimum, tuned once at the beginning of the season. Poles: Mandatory, with baskets. Helmet: Hard ear helmet is mandatory. Week 1: coaches will discuss with parents if they observed potential safety issues with your child’s equipment e.g. Missing parts, cracked helmets and goggle lenses, end of life equipment, poor fitting bindings, etc. *

* 07/16/96 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 encouraged to take Level 1 training Get experience Level 2 Officials: yearly in Fall *

Parent involvement Race official and volunteering: All NG families should complete level 1 training January 13 or 14, English (am) or French (pm) at Edelweiss All NG families: encouraged to complete level 2 All NG families should contribute to 2 racing activities and one pot luck meal for volunteers at an Edelweiss race

Volunteering Register / Inscription pour le bénévolat * 07/16/96 New Tool – SignUpGenius Courriel initial vers le 15 décembre Don’t have to sign in, but……… Rappel 2 jours avant l’évènement List for chief race/ chief of course etc…… Changement – e-mail Volunteer at other hills *

Races at Edelweiss – Winter 2018 NG and U levels * 07/16/96 Races at Edelweiss – Winter 2018 NG and U levels Date Location Level Sun 21 Jan 2018 Edelweiss U12 GS Sat 10 Feb 2018 U10 Skills & Drills Sun 11 Feb 2018 NG Sat 10 Mar 2018 U16 SL Championships Sun 11 Mar 2018 U14 SL *

NG Parent Rep Nancy Greene: Katie O’Brien * 07/16/96 NG Parent Rep Nancy Greene: Katie O’Brien Inform race secretary if Edelweiss had any scratches for their upcoming race Circulate race notice to all NG parents Prepare “what happened last week” – posting on Facebook or blog on website Liaison between Parents and Club Executive (e.g., comments on any inappropriate athlete behavior, suggestions for coaches, etc.) Provide feedback (end-of-season, etc.) *

Club News New Start hut for Edelweiss, built by Algonquin College students (coordinated by Matt Wheatley); Inauguration of new Strief Timing Hut; New timing wiring Working on SL homologation for Strief Schedule has 5 events at Edelweiss: U16 SL Championships (Strief) U14 SL (Strief) U12 GS U10 Skills NG Approximate Athlete Numbers (130+): U16: 17 U14: 21 U12: 25 U10: 19 NG: 48

Branding Communications Website – Gerrard Leach Branded Items: * 07/16/96 Branding Communications Website – Gerrard Leach Branded Items: Ski Jackets (Karbon) – see Sheldon Shaw; some used jackets available (website) Cow bells Ski Boot Bag Badges Dryland shirt Ski straps Winter shirt order – accepting feedback for shirt type to order Under consideration: Hats/touques, Travel Mugs, other items All branding items are considered to be cost neutral – meaning all costs are passed to the purchaser. Important year as we need to evaluate and decide on the clothing contract for the next 3 years. Non Scientific feedback has been positive in terms of Karbon – both in terms of cost and durability. Lots of opinions on color and color scheme for the club due to changes in the MSSI logo and the addition of the Kundstadt logo *

Awards 4 themes Mid Jan (Sportsmanship) Mid Feb (Determination) * Awards 07/16/96 4 themes Mid Jan (Sportsmanship) Mid Feb (Determination) Mid March (Enthusiasm) Year End banquet Most improved Y0Y U10, U12’ U14’ U16 Most outstanding U10, U12, U14, U16 Ted Puttick Volunteer of the Year! Eric??? *

Fundraising….sponsored by * 07/16/96 Sponsor letter is available on teamedelweissequipe.com Gate Panel sponsorthip sought, 1 leading candidate Holiday wreaths: great success this year Most profitable fundraiser is a race   Amount Visibility Double Black Diamond $5500 for 3 yrs Logo on racer jackets & web-site Logo on Zoomer finish hut & Start Hut during races. Black Diamond $3500- 3 yrs. Logo on Streif Finish Hut & potential Start Hut during races or Logo on gate panels. Blue 2500$- 3 yrs. Green 500$ Logo on team web site Eric to update *

Edelweiss = Benefits Kunstadt - Race Team 15% Discount * 07/16/96 Edelweiss = Benefits Kunstadt - Race Team 15% Discount Regular prices Skis, Equipment, Clothing Kunstadt points Sporting Life – Blue Cards Racer Nights - savings (Fall) at Kunstadt and Sporting Life stores- check your emails and/or website Eric to update *

Communication Website Facebook Email White board * 07/16/96 Communication Website Calendar with up-to-date information on training Reference materials (news, presentation slide decks, coach bios, events, fees, etc.) Facebook pictures, equipment for sale, miscellaneous Email provide address if you did not receive prior communication Team address: teamedelweissequipe@gmail.com White board happening this week, do not forget next week End of season parent feedback survey for club evaluation (including coach evaluations) *

* 07/16/96 QUESTIONS??? *