January 22, 2014
In This Issue
Fidelity Investments are off to the Races
Volunteer Opportunities
Banff Lodging Company Promo Code
Legends Club Updates
Coach Development Dates and Programs
Canadian Paralympic Team Announced

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Alpine Canada- Presidents Circle

 

President of Alpine Canada, Mark Rubinstein, would like to share with you a message on his initiative with the exclusive Presidents Circle and how you can get involved. 

 

This foundation supports Canadian athletes going to Sochi, as well as the Alpine Canada athlete development program. 

 

For more information on how you can get involved, please view Marks President Circle message here.

 

 

 

 
Fidelity Investments are off to the Races
   
The inaugural Fidelity Investments U14 race series took place last weekend at Marmot Basin and was a roaring success. Between the excitement of over 200 U14 athletes across Alberta for their first race of the season, and the resorts busiest weekend of the year, the energy that overwhelmed the area was contagious.
 
To experience the weekend for yourself, please click here to view a video that was produced highlighting some of the best moments.
 
For the weekends official results please click here.
 
Photo Credit: Grant Richardson 

 

 
Volunteer Opportunities: Nor-Am Finals
 
 
 
 
 
 
Alberta is playing host to both ladies and men's Nor-Am Finals at Nakiska and COP from March 10 - 16, 2014. 
 
This is the highest level of competition in North America outside of the early season World Cup races. The top racers are vying for World Cup spots and some will even have competed at the Sochi Olympics.

 

With two races running simultaneously at two different venues, many volunteers will be needed to stage safe and successful races. Alberta's most experienced race officials can be found in the leadership positions, making this a great place see the experts in action and learn some tricks to bring back to your own club's races.  
 
It is also where some of the country's most dedicated, knowledgeable, and friendly volunteers can be found. They take pride in producing a competition venue that is of the highest standard, allowing the competitors to race to win!

 

Accommodation, meals and a chance to see the best up and coming skiers in the world are all part of the package.

 

To volunteer for this event please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Barb Wood at skiracevolunteer@shaw.ca
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As one of Alberta Alpine's longest standing sponsors, Banff Lodging Company would like to offer a 10% discount to our members by using the promotional code 'SKIPARTNER'. Please click here to view the Banff Lodging Company's website. 

 
Legends Club High Performance Training 
 
The second week of Legends Club High Performance Scrimmage at COP is now complete.
 
Alberta Alpine staff members, Mike Necesanek (Athletics Manager) and Brett Zagozewski (Athletics Director) have been on-site for all days on snow so far, and say the energy from kids is great. 
 
"We had two athletes come down from Edmonton just for the afternoon", Necesanek reported. "It's so great to see that kind of determination and dedication from young athletes and their parents as they make their way through the Alberta ski racing programs". 
 
The feedback from athletes has been equally positive, with all participants agreeing that being able to attend these afternoon sessions gives them the opportunity for more mileage in courses, which builds their confidence and in return sets them up for success in the season's races. 
 
For more information on how to get your athlete involved in these specialty camps please visit here. 
 
Thank you to Legends Club members whose support has made this initiative possible. If you are interested in becoming part of the Legends Club, please contact
adam@albertaalpine.ca 
 

     

 
Alberta Sport Connection - Global Coach House

Please check the link below for a terrific coach development opportunity being hosted by a collective group of coaching partners through Alberta Sport Connection.

 

Happening soon, the week of Feb 15 - 21 at Global Coaches House Calgary (Olympic Oval) the meeting of the minds will take place!

 

Be a part of it - right here in Alberta by clicking here.

  

Canadian Paralympic Team Announced

Four of the thirteen athletes nominated to represent Canada on the paralympic team in the 2014 Olympics are Alberta natives.
 
  

    Kirk Schornestein                            Alexandra Starker