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Raymond James AST Athlete Journal
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Upcoming Events
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Nov. 13: Fidelity North Zone Coaches Update, Snow Valley
Nov 17: Celebrate the Champions Petroleum Club, Calgary
Nov 21: CSCF Mentor / Evaluator Training, Banff
Nov. 26: Fidelity South Zone Coaches Update, COP Calgary
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For all your Insurance Needs
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Patty Schwartz - Honoured Volunteer
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Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame Induction
November 17 at the Petroleum Club in Calgary
 Alberta Alpine and the Friends of Alberta Ski Team congratulate Patty Schwartz for her induction into the Canadian Rockies Ski Racing Hall of Fame as an Honoured Lifetime Volunteer. Join us to recognize her contribution at the 46th annual Return of the Champions at the Calgary Petroleum Club on Monday, November 17th. The "Return of the Champions" is an Alberta Alpine event. All funds raised are to support athlete development and Alberta Alpine programs. [More]
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Fidelity Investments Expand Support to U16 Series
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"Fidelity Investment's increasing support of amateur ski racing here in Alberta is nothing short of stupendous," Alberta Alpine President, Nigel Loring announced Thursday. The company has expanded its support to include the Alberta U16 race series over the next two years. Loring went on to add "Along with the two excellent existing programs, the U14 Fidelity Race Series and the Fidelity Club and Coach Development Initiative, a new generation of Olympic hopefuls have better and brighter opportunities than ever before. Fidelity is truly a company that cares about our youth and their futures. Alberta Alpine is proud and privileged to part of the Fidelity family."
The U16 series includes 15 days of competition at 5 Alberta resorts starting with Mt. Norquay, January 9th, 2015. In addition Fidelity's support will extend to the Canada Winter Games selection camp, U16 speed camp as well as the U16 Whistler Cup Team. Visit: www.fidelity.ca
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Philp working his way back at FIS World Cup Opener
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SOELDEN, Austria (October 27, 2014) - The Canadian alpine ski team kicked off the 2014-15 World Cup season with some promising results, over the weekend, in both the men's and women's giant slalom races held in Soelden, Austria.
Philip Brown, of Toronto, skied to a 21st place finish in the men's giant slalom, Sunday, to post a career best at the World Cup level. On the women's side, Marie-Pier Préfontaine, of Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, finished 24th on Saturday to earn her best result in her last eight races.
Alberta's Trevor Philp of the Banff Alpine Racers (photo above) finished the first run in 45th place, just 1.51 seconds behind teammate Phil Brown. In World Cup racing only the top 30 qualify to compete in the second run in technical events. Trevor continues to improve each race, gaining more valuable experience as he begins his 2014-15 FIS World Cup campaign.
The next World Cup events will be in Levi, Finland, with women's and men's slaloms slated for November 15-16.
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Member Services News
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U14 and U16 Registration Deadline Is Approaching
The deadline for registering U14 and U16 National Card athletes is November 18, 2014. Late registration for National Cards can be accommodated, however registration must be completed 14 days prior to the athlete's first race entry. There will be a $45 charge for immediate activation of National Cards.
Any athlete including U6, U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, U21 or Senior National Card athlete who intends to train or race, including dryland training, should register prior to their first training session. The registration and insurance cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 each year.
U12 and under registration deadline is January 5, 2015.
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NorAm Volunteer at Lake Louise
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The NorAm Downhill is back at Lake Louise! Alberta is excited to host these men's and women's races from December 8-11, 2014. Many of the world's best up and coming athletes will be here competing for World Cup spots. Volunteer here.
Chief of Race Todd McNutt and Chief of Course Bob Leitch lead an experienced, dedicated and fun-loving group of volunteers who take pride in holding a race that offers Canadian athletes a chance to race at home on the well-prepared and exciting World Cup track - immediately following the season-opening Men's and Women's World Cup downhill races at Lake Louise.
We're looking for people to come out to Lake Louise - ideally from Sunday noon till end of race Thursday, however if you can make it for just a day or two, we should be able to find spots. We provide:
- shared accommodation at the Lake Louise Inn for those who are working multiple days, mostly in rooms with kitchens
- breakfast and lunch
- lift ticket for access to the races
- post-race socializing
- volunteer appreciation pizza dinner on Tuesday evening
Sign up here
If you have questions, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Carol Trow at memberservices@albertaalpine.ca
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Fidelity Club Directors Town Hall Meeting
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A big thank-you to all coaches and Directors who attend the Fidelity Club Directors Town Hall Meeting on Monday. 15 Alberta Alpine Ski Association Club Staff attended, representing 18 clubs from both North and South Zones. Discussion topics included a review of where Alberta is at as a ski racing province, how AASA can better focus efforts to aid athlete, coach, and club development, and updates on several areas of the AASA's new Leadership Team direction and vision. [More]
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Officials Update
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Congratulations and well done to the 10 folks who participated in the Level 3 officials course October 25-26:
Ross Turner Tim Olafson Oliver Trpcic
Steve Fekete Brad Culver Chris Holoboff
Joane Gray Mike Koper Mike Gee
Brian Moore
Also bravo to the many who took part in both the North and South Zone Officials Update as well as the Race Administrators Working Group. Special thanks to Don Boyce supported by Sandy Webster and Doug Airey for leading the updates and to Phyllis Kennedy for her excellent work with the RA event. | | Dave Greig hands over FIS ICRs to South Zone Chair, Sandy Webster |
For the second consecutive year, Dave Greig printed and donated ICRs to all our officials in training. Thanks Dave for your generosity and support!
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A Message for Coaches
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The Coaching Association of Canada and its partners recognize the value of having certified NCCP coaches that are engaged in Professional Development programs which reinforce the values of lifelong learning and sharing amongst the coaching community.
In order for NCCP coaches to maintain their certified status, they will be required to obtain Professional Development (PD) points. PD points can be earned through a multitude of activities that coaches already participate in, including: national and provincial sport organization conferences and workshops, eLearning modules, NCCP workshops, coach mentorship programs, and active coaching. In most cases coaches are already earning their required PD points. [More]
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