This is where you’ll find hillspace through the season…

Upcoming Racing Program Dates

The Race Program includes holiday camp as part of the program.

Your holiday racing schedule is as follows:

• December 27-January 3
  No programs on January 1
• January 2 is race simulation/skill assessment day
• January 4-5 is the first weekend of regular programs (teams will be announced on Jan. 3)
• January 10 is the first day of Friday training (optional – must sign up)

Coaches’ Corner

This weeks edition was provided by Coach Jack McIlraith, U14 SOD Supervisor.

Making the most of a training day: 

• Wearing your downhill suit for training (U12 and older, every day) will help you feel more comfortable on race day and you will be ready if your coaches ask you to train in your suit. 
• Make sure you keep your skis waxed and sharpened for training days as well as races.
• Focus on small achievable goals. Breaking up difficult challenges into smaller chunks will help you measure and celebrate progress throughout the day. 
• Take a break to help keep your energy up and stay warm. 
• Have fun throughout the day Respect the process. Development and progress do not happen immediately. Be a student of your craft. 
• Support your friends throughout the day and stick around for Athlete of the Day awards and cheer on your teammates. 

Courtesy on the hill: 

• When at a race it is always a good idea to take some time at the end of the event to thank the host clubs race crew. They are volunteers and without them your races would not happen. 
• Please remember that when you are abroad at a training camp or race that you are representing your club and your province and should be respectful to all resort operators and staff that you interact with. 
• Always put your skis and poles on the rack when you go inside for a break or lunch. 
• Make sure you throw out any garbage and leave the area clean after your break or lunch. 
• Be respectful of others and stay organized in the lift line, and always listen to the lift operators. 
• Make sure you leave boot bags, jackets, or other gear in the proper place and out of the way whether inside or out on the hill. 
• Be aware of others on the hill – give others lots of space if you need to pass them or when starting your run. 
• Make sure you help clean up the training environment at the end of the day. 

Alpine Ontario (AOA) Registration

This is a reminder to all racers to please register for the season with Alpine Ontario. This is required in order to enter any races this season.

When registering, please select what pertains to your athlete:

• U8 please select U8 – Supporter
• U10 please Select U10 – Member
• U12 please select U12 
• U14 – SOD for those registered in the U14 weekend program  
• U14 – OCUP  for those registered in the OCUP series  
• U16/18 – SOD for those registered in the U16/18 weekend program  
• U16/18 – OCUP  for those registered in the OCUP series  

Racing Uniforms are Ready for Pickup

If you ordered a junior race uniform this past spring, they have arrived at the Club and are ready for pickup!

Please email us to set up a time to pick up your order.

Adult Racing

Have you registered yet for the upcoming Fun & Glory season or Adult Racing programs?
Registration deadline is December 15.

Don’t forget to join us at our annual Adult Racing Après Social, December 30 @ 3:00pm in the Heritage Lounge.   

Results

Stay tuned for results from this season’s races…
Please share photos of your athlete’s podium by email.