Ski Racing @ Chicopee

1. Ski Racing @ Chicopee the why and the how, brought to you by: carv.ca (chicopee alpine race volunteers)

2. the why...for the kids year round focus team work independence self confidence self directed competition supportive peer group fun & fitness best in class coaching team events self motivation safe environment great skiing

3. the why...for families learn with your kids healthy family activities determine your own level participate vs. watch ski at a variety of hills join an engaged community built in holidays love winter again...every year

4. details...the leagues • Nancy Greene Devo – Kids 6-12 • Nancy Greene – Kids 8-10 • K1 – Kids 11-12 • K2 – Kids 12-13

5. details...Nancy Greene (devo) • Racers born in 1998-2004 • 8 week training schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting January 10th or Saturday’s 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting January 8th. • Focus of the program is to improve skiing and introduce racing skills. • Requirements for the program include: confident on all terrain, have achieved STEP 4 or equivalent in skiing ability and able to ride lifts unassisted. • Includes AOA fee and dryland training.

6. details...Nancy Greene (interclub) • Racers born in 2000 - 2002 • 8 week training schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and non-race Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Program begins January 8th. • This program introduces racers to entry level interclub competition. • Emphasis is on skill development through technical free skiing with an introduction to gate training. • Price includes: 8 week training schedule, dryland training, Alpine Ontario fees, AOA draw tickets, league races and lift passes at the host club. • Requirements for the program include: able to use the lift unassisted & ski parallel

7. Nancy Greene Swag!!

8. details...K1 • Racers born in 1998 - 1999 • 8 week training schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and non-race Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Races will be on Saturdays or Sundays. Racers must have a membership. • Emphasis is on refining technical free skiing and racing skills. • Competition is an interclub format which includes slalom and giant slalom. • Program includes training schedule, dryland training, Alpine Ontario membership, AOA draw tickets, league races and lift passes at the host club.

9. K1 Fast!

10. details...K2 • Racers born in 1996 - 1997 • 8 week training schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and non-race Sundays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Program begins January 9th. Races will be on Saturdays or Sundays. • Emphasis is on racing and practicing at a more skilled level. • Interclub competitions include slalom and giant slalom. • Program includes, dryland training, Alpine Ontario fees, AOA draw tickets, league races and lift passes at the host club.

11. details...KVR • Kelly VanderBeek Racing Club, the newest member of Alpine Ontario! • Kelly has been exploring ways to support young racers in south-western Ontario for some time and a perfect opportunity has finally evolved. Until this year, Kelly's home club, Chicopee, has provided high performance training for racers up to the K1 level, but there has not been a dedicated program for racers who choose to continue in the Individual program at the K2 level. That has changed - through the synergy of Kelly's enthusiasm and generous donations from several sponsors.

12. Success stories! Kelly Vanderbeek Member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team

13. Success stories! Ben Weiler Member of the Ontario Alpine Ski Team 1st at Alpine FIS Race 2009

14. Success stories! KVR Team K2 Individual Program

15. Success stories! Nancy Greene

16. Success stories! K1

17. Racing Pathway Recreational and Elite Programs

18. the cost...one families experience Note: this represents one families experience and is intended as a guideline only. Extra training, travel, individual programs add cost. Talk to us if you have any questions.

19. about carv.ca • CARV.ca is an incorporated not for profit group of skiing parents established to enhance the experience of racing families at the Chicopee Ski Club.

20. annual carv.ca activities • Sept • Much Music Video Dance • Racing Ski Swap • Sept Newsletter • Oct • Oct Newsletter • Nov • Afternoon at the Movies • Dec • Season Kick Off support • Tremblant Social Event • Jan • Distribute Jackets • Distribute Coach/Manager supplies • Jan Newsletter • Feb • Ski-a-thon • March • Banquet • Trophies • Bursaries • March Newsletter

21. Carv.ca carv.ca...stay informed, events, results, pictures, twitter & facebook

22. annual chicopee/AOA activities • Chicopee • Sept – Nov Dryland • Nov • KVR Colorado Trip • Dec • Christmas Camps • Tremblant Race Camp • Jan/Feb • Gate training at Blue Mountain (Monday’s) • March • Club Championship • April • Year End Banquet • AOA • Racing Camps • Blue Mountain • Beaver Valley • Devil’s Glen • (typically $150 for two days of professional coaching) • Fitness Testing • Spring • Fall

23. DiscoverChicopee discoverchicopee.com...everything chicopee racing, all in one spot

24. ALPINE ONTARIO alpineontario.ca...everything Ontario racing, all in one spot

25. resources • www.carv.ca • www.discoverchicopee.com • http://www.kellyvanderbeekracing.com • www.alpineontario.ca • www.facebook.com/carv.ca • www.twitter.com/carv_fan • www.flickr.com/carv_fan • http://carvfan.wordpress.com • every other racing parent

26. want to talk? send us a note info@carv.ca