October 3, 2014 

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In This Issue
AST Kick-Off Events - Two Weeks Away
AASA AGM Recap
Athletic Directors Update
Member Services
CSCF Entry Level Courses
Officials Courses
A Message for Coaches from Inside Coaching
Raymond James AST Athlete Journal 
By: Jack Leitch

 

 
Upcoming Events
Oct. 16: Western GMC "Starting Gate", AST presentation, Edmonton 

Oct. 18: Jack Carter's "Checkered Flag" AST presentation, Calgary
  
Nov 17: Celebrate the Champions Petroleum Club, Calgary
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AST 2014-15 Kick-Off Events - Both Just Two Weeks Away!

All are invited to join in welcoming the 2014-15 Alberta Ski Team. AST and CAST Alumni Paul Stutz will deliver keynote address in both Edmonton and Calgary.

 

STARTING GATE (Edmonton) 
Thursday, October 16th (5:30 - 9:00PM)
Hosted by Western GMC Buick
18325 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, AB
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CHECKERED FLAG (Calgary) 

Saturday, October 18th (11:00 - 2:00PM): CHECKERED FLAG 

Hosted by Jack Carter Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
 
11555 29 St SE, Calgary, AB
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Alberta Alpine AGM

The Alberta Alpine Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday September 29 at the Markin McPhail Centre, Winsport, Calgary.  One new board member was elected, Robb Beeman who joins returning members: Sandra Fiell, Mitch Soetaert, Gilbert Wall, Doug Airey, Sandy Webster, Bill Irwin, Karen Fitzgerald, Janet Russell, Scott Wallace, Robb Beeman and Bob Leitch who remains as chair. Click to learn more details from the AGM.
 

Reports from new president, Nigel Loring and Athletics Director Cam Stephen rounded out the meeting. Following lunch, leading ski coaches in the province met for a 2014-15 season update from Stephens, while the new board held their first meeting to elect a chair and name committee members. See reports here

Athletic Director Update

Catch up with Cam Stephen on what is happening around the province as Alberta prepares for the winter ahead. Click here for October's latest installment.
From Member Services

 

Have your athletes started dryland training, ski training or racing for 2014-15? The registration cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 yearly, so those athletes who have started programs should be registered with Alberta Alpine.

CSCF Entry Level Coaching Courses Are Posted


September 23, 2014 - Alberta's CSCF Entry Level coaching courses are posted. Click here to register

Officials Courses (North & South Zone)

Alberta Alpine strongly urges all clubs hosting competitions to make sure all key volunteers attend an officials update and / or workshop. 

October 25-26, 2014 Level III Officials Course
held at ACA office at COP.
Email to register

 

November 1, 2014North Officials Update, Edmonton
Details to follow

 

November 1, 2014 - Race Administrators Working Group 
held at ACA office at COP.

 Email to register

 

November 2, 2014 - South Zone Officials Update, Calgary

Details to follow

A Message for Coaches from Inside Coaching


 Concussion Awareness

Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it's important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs.
 

These concussion awareness resources have been developed as part of the Public Health Agency of Canada's "Active & Safe" initiative and are designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes. Get concussion smart via our award-winning "Making Head Way" eLearning modules, test your concussion IQ, find out what happens during a concussion, or simply browse through real concussion stories.