1. ARROWHEAD ALPINE SKI TEAM WARHAWKS ONE TEAM

2. WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR COMING

3. COACHING STAFF Coach: Ashley Seipel Stopar Coach: JP Burkwald Coach: Brian Jones Head Coach: Jon Sison

4. TEAMS  Teams – The Midwest High School Ski Conference permits up to six teams per school for Boys: Varsity, JV Red and JV Blue, Girls Varsity and JV with six skiers per team. In addition four Exhibition skiers can compete, for a total of 40 athletes. Alpine Ski Racing is operated under the Arrowhead Activities Department. Varsity letters are awarded to athletes that compete on the Varsity team in at least two races.  Team Training - Mandatory Varsity and JV team on - snow training is held at Holy Hill Ski Club on Monday nights for seven weeks starting around December 18, 2016. Times are 6:00 to 8:15 pm with setup and breakdown. Please arrive to have enough time to boot up and warm up. EARLY 1 st night.  Also new this year all athletes will participate in mandatory pre season conditioning at Arrowhead. Days and times are; Monday-Tuesday-Thursday 2:45 -4:00 PM, Friday 6-7 AM

5. FEES AND COSTS  Fees and Costs – Excluding the Activity Fee, team costs for Boys- $420.00, Girls- Current Activity Fee covers team fees, which includes lift tickets for Strongly Suggested Scrimmage, lift tickets for six races, nights of training at Holy Hill Ski club, conference race 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. Drop checks in to Susan Trapp’s South campus mailbox or drop off at the Activities office 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 Ausblick Ski Club is available at an additional cost of $215. See Arrowhead Alpine Ski team Website for dates.

6. EQUIPMENT-BIBS-LIFT TICKETS-WEATHER CANCELLATIONS  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. These will be 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 5:15 will be responsible for purchasing their own lift ticket.  Weather and Cancellations – In case of inclement weather or cancellations we will post to Statwack.

7. ARROWHEAD ALPINE SKI TEAM RECENT HISTORY AND FACTS Winning has a long tradition here at Arrowhead 18 Championships since 1991 Alpine race ski team has the most state titles of any sport here 2016 Boys and Girls JV and Varsity Conference 1 st place finish 2016 Boys and Girls State champions (girls 5 years in a row) In 2015 we had 48 athletes In 2016 we had 67 athletes In 2017 we have a potential to have 90 athletes

8. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE TEAM Team Challenges  Team is growing.  Can only race a total 40 skiers with exhibition racers at each race  Team tried to race the entire team last year – it had its own challenges. Practices were tough for everyone  HH will limit the number of athletes allowed for practice Mon nights  Coaches were faced with shifting to a cut sport…..we have created another option.

9. WHAT IS NEXT FOR THE TEAM What will change for 2016/2017  Arrowhead will establish a race team and development team this year  Varsity, JV Red and JV Conference skiers are on this years race team. All incoming freshman and last years JV Blue teams will need to try out to see which team they are on  Expecting openings on the race team for 6 to 12 spots.

10. LET’S TALK DEVELOPMENT TEAM THE BENEFITS WHY We can only race and practice about 40 to 44 in our current status. We cannot practice a full team, the biggest reason….we do not want to cut. WHO: Anyone who does not make a Varsity or JV team slot and/or would like develop their skill as a skier and racer, with possibly of skiing on the Varsity or JV teams in future years. WHAT: Opportunity to develop and refine skills while being part of the team. Opportunities to still race but this will be outside of conference races. Practice still with be race based with gates. WHERE: Little Switzerland Thurs nights from 6pm to 8pm. Tentative practice dates are as follows; Dec 22 nd, Dec 29 th, Jan 5 th, Jan 12 th, Jan 19 th, Jan 26 th, Feb 2 nd, Feb 9 th, Feb 16 th, Feb 23 rd HOW: Register and Sign up for the team, prep for the year with drylands, attend try out, improve and have fun….and be a part of the team BENEFITS: Dedicating coach for development team, up to 10 practices, season pass so ski anytime racing at JT Memorial plus other opportunities.

11. THE HEART OF MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN, PARENT LEADERS Volunteer race sign up: Mike Hipp Media/Press release: Sharon Hipp Spirit wear: Connie Cummings Fundraiser and service project: Volunteers Needed Student Manager: Volunteer Needed Parent liaison: Kristie Seipmann PARENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION AND ASSIGNMENTS is Online

12. RACES-JV CONFERENCE -STATE  Races –See schedule on AHS website. Races are held at local ski areas including Alpine Valley, Sunburst, Holy Hill and Lil Switz. Races consist of two timed runs of either Slalom or Giant Slalom. Team scores are the total time of top 4 times for each run per 6 person team. Races begin at 6pm sharp. Athletes need to be at the venue by 5pm for each nights races.  JV Conference Championship- Our Red JV teams will compete for top spots after the state meet. JV Conference Meet: Thursday, February 23, 2017 @ Holy Hill (5:00 PM Start)  State Championship – Our Varsity teams usually qualify for the State Championship to be held at Mt. La Crosse on February 17, 18, 19, 20 2017. AHS is the 5 time defending Women’s champions. The Men are defending champions.

13. EXPECTATIONS Skiing is simple; we are the ones who make it too complicated. Boiled down into 3 most important elements 1. If you are making turns too round, you are going slower. Going straight can present problems. But, really, you want to take the straighter line. 2. You want to be carving instead of sliding 3. You want to pressure your skies in the fall line GS Five Basic Elements 1. Good lateral balance 2. Independent foot action for active weight transfer 3. Much more movement forward to carve all the way from the tip to the tail 4. Skiing around the gates (making clean turns around them instead of skiing through them) 5. And, with the stiffer GS skies of today, having the strength and endurance to race on them. SL Six Basic Elements 1. Balance and an athletic stance, so the skier can move in any direction at any time 2. Skiing outside ski to outside ski 3. Maintaining a stable upper body 4. A commitment to maintain the skis’ contact with the snow 5. Early leg engagement, particularly in the ankle and lower leg, which allows racers to pressure their skis in the fall line 6. A good pole plant for recovery, rhythm and timing.

14. GOALS GOALS SIMPLIFIED  What do you want to do? (goal)  Why do you want to do it ? (motivation to take action)  What will you do ? (take action to reach it)  What will not help you reach that goal (obstacle)

15. Arrowhead Alpine Team Ethos To have our coaches, athletes and parents always set a positive example…. First with our character, then with our racing. To properly represent our school, our code, our teammates and parents. To keep the sport of Alpine racing fun, safe and competitive. It is how we win that matters more than if we win. One Team.

16. Values Planning: Think before you act. Look to the future. Always be prepared. Be accountable. Determination: Never give up. Be involved. Drive to meet your goals and objectives. Discipline: Each day, be organized and prompt. Focus on details. Engaged: Be supportive and accessible. Be mindful. Take initiative. Ask Questions. Sincerity: Be true. Be positive. Be inclusive. Be helpful. Be a mentor. Lead. Respect: Treat others as if someone you care about is watching….because they probably are. Courage: Know what not to fear.

17. ARROWHEAD ALPINE SKI TEAM CHECKLIST Alpine Ski Team Registration Race Commitment Form ( hard copy, need to fill out and email to Jon Sison) Heiliger Huegel release of liability form (hard copy). Sign up thru the Midwest Conference Online (Must be done prior to the season) http://www.midwesthighschoolski.com Must read understand and acknowledge the Team ethos and Athlete- coach-parent communication document. (Hard copy) Physical card to activities (Brown or Green) Concussion card to the activities office Little Switzerland Pass holder, liability paperwork. (if applicable) after tryouts. Optional Ausblick Sunday night practice. Ausblick release of liability form. https://ausblick.ezwaiver.com/ https://ausblick.ezwaiver.com/ JT Memorial Ski Race Registration, Race is Dec 17th (online) Everyone must add the app Statwack for communication. (it is free)

18. CONTACTS Parent Liaison: Kristie Siepmann - Cell 414-581-2698 email: ksiepmann7@gmail.com ksiepmann7@gmail.com Coaches: Jon Sison – Cell 414-350-5612 email – jsison66@att.netjsison66@att.net Brian Jones – Cell 414-333-9325 email – brian.jones@biwer.com brian.jones@biwer.com Website – www.arrowheadschools.org this is where you will find all documents such as practice schedules, commitment race days sign off and this Power point.www.arrowheadschools.org

19. WHAT'S NEXT WHEN DO WE MEET AGAIN Team Registration and payment Due November 14 th JT scholarship – due Nov 15 th (online) Athletes Kickoff dinner – Dec 14 th @ North Campus JT Memorial Race – Sign up online- December 17 th Try outs for Development Team – Expecting to be in December on a Thurs @ Little Switzerland State Championship - Mt. La Crosse on February 17,18, 19, 20 2017 JV Conference @ Holy Hill, Feb 23 rd

20. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GoalsPositiveTeam work CommunicationDrive Thinker DoerWatcher ListenerHere Now Confidence Imagery Fit Function Balance Agility KnowledgeExpectations PreparedRestCoaching

21. THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT