* 07/16/96 Welcome! Note that MSSI is not a non-profit organization but that the club uses them to employ, pay and insure the coaching staff. Our combined fees to the ski school and club are highly competitive within our region. *

AGENDA Club Executive and Coaches Introduction Training Schedule and Races Training Day Preparation Race Day Routine Athlete Evaluations Equipment Race officials and Parent Involvement Nancy Greene Rep General information Branding Communication Race Room Parent Expectations Athlete of the month awards Social Events Team benefits Club News

Org chart President Andy Benson Past President Nathalie Lepage Head Coach President Andy Benson Vice-President Eric Belliveau Age Group Reps (NG – U16) Sponsorship Year-end coordinator Dany Jacob-David Treasurer Chantal Martel Registrar Stephane Gagnon Janik St-Jean Race coordinator Steve Jagura Equipment Manager Matt Wheatley Official Coordinator Isabelle Roy Timing Manager Denis Cabasson Branding Andre Fortier Webmaster Gerrard Leach Fundraising coordinator Patricia Pena Team Jacket coordinator Christine Fay Secretary Suzane Tremblay Emergency Cards Pascale Bazinet Athletes of the month Jacinthe Arsenault Event Coordinator Karen Benson Social Committee Suzie Thorsley Edelweiss Banquet Jacquie Vandenberg Past President Nathalie Lepage

Coaches New Head Coach Mario Gagnon Coordinator Federico Colasante

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 *

NG Schedule - Winter 2017 11 week program plus Christmas Camp * 07/16/96 NG Schedule - Winter 2017 11 week program plus Christmas Camp Starts December 27, 2016 (Christmas Camp) Ends Saturday March 18 OR Sunday March 19 Training hours: 9:30-11:30, 12:30-14:30 Sunday Races – 4 as part of local Nancy Greene Ski League One in-house race for NG, AT, U10 (tentative) Two scheduled athlete evaluations Week 5 and Week 10 *

Nancy Greene Races Schedule is posted in race room Date Location * 07/16/96 Nancy Greene Races Schedule is posted in race room Date Location Sun 22 Jan 2017 Vorlage Sun 12 Feb 2017 Edelweiss Sat 18 Feb 2017 (TBC) Edelweiss In-House Sun 26 Feb 2017 Vorlage (JTM) Sun 12 Mar 2017 MSM *

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 Bring cash for optional discounted parents’ lift ticket Bring lunch- do not rely on cafeteria- no microwave Arrive at hill at ~7:45 (confirm with coaches for each race) Each athlete will receive a bib and must be returned Course inspection Warm-up with coaches Be present at lunch time Ensure your athlete participates in Tear down Be present at medal time It will be controlled chaos – work with the coaches to ensure the team stays together at all times.

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 7 or 8, English or French at Edelweiss All NG families: encouraged to complete level 2 All NG families should contribute to 2 racing activities

Inscription pour le bénévolat Volunteering Register Utilisation de Google Drive Parents volontaires Edelweiss saison 2015 / Volunteer Parents Edelweiss 2015 season Please fill in your name in the yellow boxes only/S.V.P. inscrire votre nom dans les cases jaunes seulement Catégorie/ Category Official Race Position/Poste d'officiel pour la course Niveau qualif requis/Qualif Level required Race Type / Type de course   Race Type / Type de course Date : Préparation Date: Préparation/ Preparation 1 Chef préparation de piste/ Course preparation chief 2 Préparation de piste/Course Preparation 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Jury Chef de Course/Chief of Race Chef de Course en formation/ In-training Chief of Race Délégué Technique/Technical Director Juge au départ/Start Referee Juge à l'arrivée/Finish Referee Chrono Chef Chrono/Chief Timing Chef Chrono en formation/In-training Chief of Timing Chronométreur manuel à l'arrivée/Manuel chrono finish line Chronométreur 1 + Ordinateur/Timer 1 + Computer Chronométreur 2 + Ordinateur/Timer 2 + Computer Starter Assitant Starter/ Starter assistant Annonceur/Announcer Tableau affichage/Board results update - Voir/See note 1 Piste/Course Chef de Piste/Chief of Course Chef de Piste en formation/In-training Chief of Course Équipe de piste/Course team Dérapeur/Snow plow Juges de Porte/ Gate Judges Chef Juge de Portes/Chief Gate Judge Juge de Porte/Gate Judge Admin Secrétaire de course/ Race Secretary Secrétariat, inscription/ Secretary, Registration, see/voir note 2 Secrétariat, inscription/ Secretary, Registration

Merci de votre contribution ! 2016 Statistics 2015 Race Volunteer - U10-U16 Statistics U Level - Approx 80% families did 4 + volunteer days NG Level - Approx 70% families did 2 + volunteer days Merci de votre contribution ! Thank you !

Races at Edelweiss – Winter 2017 NG and U levels * 07/16/96 Races at Edelweiss – Winter 2017 NG and U levels Schedule will be posted in race room Date Location Level Sun 15 Jan 2017 Edelweiss U14 Sun 12 Feb 2017 NG Sun 26 Feb 2017 U16 Sat 17 Mar 2017 Sat 25 Mar 2017 U10 (GS Championships) Sun 26 Mar 2017 U12 *

Selection of volunteers * 07/16/96 Selection of volunteers Nancy Greene rep: Jacquie Vandenberg Next Year ???? Inform race secretary if Edelweiss had any scratches for their upcoming race Circulate race notice to all NG parents Organize video of NG races (for website) Provide pictures from athletes Provide feed-back end of season *

Branding Professional look: Website – Gerrard Leach new web master Amazing products: Ski Jackets (Karbon) – delivery end of November Cow bells Ski Boot Bag Badges Dryland shirt Ski straps Winter shirt order – accepting feedback for shirt type to order Under consideration: Hats/touques

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) *

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

Athlete of the month award Six levels (NG Saturday, NG Sunday) (U10, U12, U14, U16) Given in mid Jan, mid Feb, mid March.

Edelweiss – Team Benefits * 07/16/96 Edelweiss – Team Benefits Kunstadt - Race Team 15% Discount Regular prices Skis, Equipment, Clothing Sporting Life – get your blue card *

Club News New finish hut for Strief (joint club / MSSI venture), built by Algonquin College students (coordinated by Matt Wheatley) now in place! Considering new permanent start hut with storage for Zoomer Athlete Numbers (116): U16: 9 U14: 20 U12: 25 U10: 10 NG: 52 Look for upcoming social event notices and the end-of-season Edelweiss Banquet

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