Team Gilboa Jr. Race Parent Meeting

Team Gilboa Leadership Non-profit 501(c)3 organization Dedicated parent board – Bill Guidera, parent board president

Jr. Race Coaching Structure Jr. Race Red Team – Hendrik De Hoog, Head Coach Lead U6/8 coach Lead U10 coach Lead U12/14 coach Jr. Race Blue and Purple Team – Krissy McNeil, Head Coach Lead U6/8 coach Lead U10 coach Lead U12/14 coach

Age Group Structure Three training groups: U6/8, U10, U12/14 U6 = YOB 2009, 2010 U8 = YOB 2007, 2008 U10 = YOB 2005, 2006 U12 = YOB 2003, 2004 U14 = YOB 2001, 2002

Equipment is very important! Welcome Bart Pierce from: Pierce Skate and Ski Skis Boots Poles Helmet/googles (clear lenses) Glove guards Tuning equipment

Dryland At the Hyland Ski Jump – Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 – 4:30-6:00pm – Helmet marking: Team, Name, Age group

Hyland Logistics Hyland usage during construction FAQ’s – season-faq.aspx season-faq.aspx Parking and drop off diagram: next slide

Typical Training Day Logistics Drop off by 6:00pm with all gear on, all parking at lake normandale, take shuttle. Athletes meet coaches at age group signs: U6/8, U10, U12/14. After 6:15pm, you must bring your child to the TG competition center to find a coach. Pick up athlete at age group signs at 8:00pm (Please park first)

Training day continued… Eat/hydrate before training session. Bathrooms will be available on site. On snow training Skills quest training: – Edging, pressure, rotary, balance programs/athletes/development/skillsquest/resour ces Slalom, GS, and speed elements training

Typical Race Day All at Hyland on Select Sundays, 8:00-Noon Jan. 11, Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Mar. 1 Check in between 8:00-8:30 to get your bib Red, Blue, and Purple Teams race together Courses divided by gender, U6 go first.

Race day continued… Parent volunteer group organizes: – Pot Luck – Bib management – Course crew Contact Hendrik or Krissy if you are interested in volunteering:

Granite Peak Camp Feb. 7-8, Wausau, Wisconsin Online sign-up, lift tickets and coaching included Travel as a family Ski Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Lodging at Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort – Saturday night pool party!

Weekly Communications Please read the weekly communications from your head coach every Monday Is everyone receiving those?

Teamgilboa.com Calendar – Show tag menu Parents corner Camps management

Hyland Season Pass Purchase online at: – /hssa-pass.aspx /hssa-pass.aspx – Pick up time TBD

Other details Kick-off party – Dec. 7, 6:00-10:00pm, Lafayette Country Club – Online sign-up at: Spirit wear – Available at the kick off party – Also available at Jr. Races – Uniform’s will be ready in early Dec. – Next year’s uniforms order will be placed in Feb.

Team Gilboa Sponsors Sports and Orthopaedic Specialists Pierce Skate and Ski Borton Volvo TC Orthodontics Hoigaard’s Geisler Law Bell State Bank and Trust

Questions?? Ski fast and have a great season!!!