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"Be better today than you were yesterday"
Who We Are, What We Do
Non-profit organization Create athletes that are competitive at all levels Create an environment of healthy competition,
sportsmanship and character development while still having fun
Family support and participation is essential
History of the Ski Team
Established in 1967 Countless athletes have been named to the
U.S. Ski Team throughout the years A number of team members have earned
college scholarships Past Athletes of Greatness
Current U.S. Ski Team member Tom Rothrock 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson
Tom Rothrock
Philosophy
“Be better today than you were yesterday” Better learning through experience Elements necessary for this environment
Safety Fun Learning
Present Management Makeup
Board Coaching Staff Administrative Assistant Race Administrator
Board Duties
Policy setting Financial responsibility Fundraising
Program Director Head Coach Role
Help create budget Create/Update MRSST programs Maintain communication with: coaching staff,
board, athletes, parents, and Mission Ridge Promote MRSST in the community Athlete Management
Administrative Assistant
Assist Head Coach with communication Update families regarding programs, events,
fundraising, competitions, travel, etc Prepare, distribute and receive registration forms Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
and Payroll Licensing and insurance
Race Administrator
Race Communication with teams and ski area Staffing-volunteer/non Race Administrative duties
Current Projects
Timing Center Skookum Widening Mission Ridge Brush Cutting
Calendar of Events
September 2004 16 – Dryland Training
Begins 16 – Membership Meeting 22 – Fit Night at Arlberg 25 – Mission Ridge
Brush Cutting
October 2004 3 – Mission Ridge
Brush Cutting 9 – Spaghetti Feed
Fundraiser 9 & 10 – Soccer
Tournament Concession Stand Fundraiser
23 – Ski & Snowboard Swap Fundraiser
TBA – Timing Center Work Parties
Calendar of Events
November 2004 10 – Junior Parent Meeting 13 – Bomber Wing
Benefit Auction TBA – Preseason Training
for Juniors
December 2004 4 – Junior and Special 4’s
programs Begin 11 – ASG Program Begins
January 2005 5 – ASG/Special 4’s
Parent Meeting 22 & 23 – Apple Invite
Ski Race
February 2005 5 & 6 – NW Collegiate
Series Slalom
Calendar of Events
March 2005 4-6 – Buddy Werner
Championships 12 & 13 – Masters Race 18 – Service Club Race 20 – Final Day of
ASG Program,
Annual BBQ
April 2005 3 – Final Day of Special
4’s and Junior Program 23 – Apple Blossom
Youth Parade Float
May 2005 7 – Apple Blossom
Grand Parade Float TBA – Post Season
Membership Meeting
Volunteer Opportunities
Each family is expected to: Contribute 32 hours Deposit $200 May request a refund
Snowboard Program
Due to lack of interest the snowboard program has been suspended for the 2004-2005 season
ASG Program
Alpine Super Group - athletes age 7 to12 compete by age most of the season
Age as of Dec. 31 of the year of competition December 11, 2004 - ASG Program Begins
ASG Program Goals
To create enthusiastic lifetime participants in the sport of skiing by developing basic racing/competition fundamentals and techniques. One, two, and three day training available.
Alpine Super Group Program Offerings
1-Day; Saturday or Sunday 2-Day; Saturday and Sunday 3-Day; Saturday and Sunday plus
selected holidays 8:50–11:30am and 12:30–3:00pm each training day Special 4’s
Saturday; 8:15am-4:15pm, lunch time at coach’s discretion Sunday; 8:50-11:30am and 12:30-3:00pm
Special 4’s
December 4, 2004 – Special 4’s program begins Second year J4’s are eligible to participate in an
accelerated training program should they desire. These athletes will train with selected Junior Athletes on Saturday’s, and ASG group with regular ASG hours on Sunday. This group of J4’s will attend additional races during the season, basically on track for the step into Junior competition the following year.
Race Registration and Lodging for ASG
ASG Athletes are responsible for: Entry fees Lodging and travel arrangements
The exception to this rule is the Buddy Werner Championships, where the team must submit and pay all entries. Attendees will be billed by the team for these costs.
Race Registrationfor Special 4’s
Special 4 ( when attending ASG races) Athletes are responsible for: Entry fees Lodging and travel arrangements
Special 4 ( when attending Special 4 specific races) Athletes are responsible for: Entry fees
Lodging
Coaches will make lodging arrangements for Special 4 athletes, in advance of the trip.
Athletes will be notified as to where lodging will be and the cost.
Athletes must bring payment (cash) for lodging to the coach going on the trip, as the lodging will be paid in full upon arrival at the site.
Lodging Options
Special 4 athletes who choose to travel with their family rather than MRSST have two lodging options once arriving at the race site.
In either case, all athletes traveling to races will help pay coach’s expenses for the event.
Lodging Options #1
Special 4 athletes can room with their teammates and travel to and from the race site with the team.
They will be responsible for van fees and fuel while traveling with the group.
Lodging Options #2
Special 4 athletes and their families may choose to room together at the same, or a different site as the team
Parents will provide transportation to and from the race site for their athlete.
In this scenario, athletes are responsible for making sure they have picked up their race bib and lift ticket and know where and when to meet the team at the race site.
Van and Fuel Fees
When you use the team van you will be charged a per diem van charge of $12.50 per day plus their share of the fuel for the vehicle.
Travel Billings Costs for fuel, daily van fee, and coach’s expense
will be billed to each participating athlete before or immediately after return from a trip.
Payment is due within two weeks of receiving the statement.
In some cases, an estimated trip fee invoice will be sent in advance of the trip to ensure that money is available to pay for the event.
Buddy Werner Qualification
J4 and J5 athletes only Eight male and eight female athletes will travel to
this event Selection will be made of the best points profile that
are accumulated over six (4 GS and 2 SL) head to head races
World Cup scoring system Races will be selected after 10/15 when competition
calendar is finalized
Junior Program
Junior Group - athletes 13 and older compete
by both age and ability Age as of Dec. 31 of the year of competition
Program Goals
To create athletes that are competitive at all levels of competition through high quality coaching, and premier training facilities. We strive to create an environment of healthy competition, sportsmanship and character development while still having fun.
Junior Group Program Offerings
One and two day programs Designed for up and coming skier who wants
to race and train Goal is to develop skiing as a lifetime skill
Three day Program Weekend and one afternoon of midweek
training Ideal for the athlete who aspires to the full
time program
Junior Full Time Program Offering
For athletes dedicated to the sport of ski racing Goals would be Junior Olympic participation,
reaching US Regional and National Team Status or collegiate scholarships
On snow training 5 days a week, personal travel and race schedules, and a year round conditioning plan
Race Registration for Juniors
All athletes will send in their own entry fees in advance of each event.
Coaches will explain this procedure at the early season team meeting.
Van and Fuel Fees
When you use the team van you will be charged a per diem van charge of $12.50 per day plus your share of the gas for the vehicle.
Lodging
Coaches will make lodging arrangements for Junior athletes in advance of the trip.
Athletes will be notified as to where lodging will be and the cost.
Athletes must bring payment (cash) for lodging to the coach going on the trip, as the lodging will be paid in full upon arrival at the site.
Lodging Options
Junior athletes who choose to travel with their family rather than MRSST have two lodging options once arriving at the race site.
In either case, all athletes traveling to races will help pay the coaches expenses for the event.
Lodging Options #1
Athletes can room with their teammates and travel to and from the race site with the team.
They will be responsible for van fees and fuel while traveling with the group.
Lodging Option #2
Athletes and their families may choose to room together at the same or a different site as the team,
Parents will provide transportation to and from the race site for their athlete.
In this scenario, athletes are responsible for making sure they have picked up their race bib and lift ticket and know where and when to meet the team at the race site.
Travel Billings Costs for fuel, daily van fee, and coach’s expense
will be billed to each participating athlete before or immediately after return from a trip.
Payment is due within two weeks of receiving the statement.
In some cases, an estimated trip fee invoice will be sent in advance of the trip to ensure that money is available to pay for the event.