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Newsletter 1 - Start of Season / Programs / Holidays / Parent Stuff / Racing
2019-12-23
Seasons Greetings This is the first newsletter of the season with lots of detail!!
Seasons Greetings!
The Fall Camps at Mont Ste Anne provided a great opportunity for some of our members to get on snow early. We are super excited about the start of ski season at home and the early opening of Wentworth.
About Newsletters
This is the first weekly newsletter of the season. To avoid ‘death by e-mail’ WSRC endeavours to collate all pertinent info into one weekly newsletter and send via e-mail prior to each weekend. We highly recommend you read these newsletters to keep informed about what is happening. You can scan the section headings for what is relevant to you and what is not. If you have any suggestions for improvement or any questions, please feel free to e-mail admin@wentworthracing.com Recipient e-mail addresses are those entered at the time of registration. If you would like this e-mail address revised, please let us know!
For your reference, these newsletters can also be found on the website www.wentworthracing.com under the menu heading “Newsletters”.
SECTION 1 - PROGRAMS
1.1 - Start of Programs
The start of programs is the weekend of January 11/12th.
1.4 7 – Optional Additional Training Days for U12 and Above
SECTION 2 – OVER THE HOLIDAYS
From coaching staff…
“Hi All,
I know it is a very hectic time of year... Christmas and NY Camps present an opportunity that you should be taken advantage of…
- Wentworth is open and given the forecast we are going to have prime snow conditions for getting back on snow and building skills.
- Camps offer an exponentially better environment for developing and patterning skills because we get 5 days in a row on snow rather than 1 or 2 days a weekend.
- These camps are an AMAZING deal and an opportunity for high mileage with no stress of missing school.
- There are 10 days of camps offered over the break...that is equivalent to 5 WEEKS worth of regular programming. In a 12-week program that is a 42% increase in time on snow for 2-day athletes.
- The Poley Race is the following weekend and any athlete with less than 4-5 days training on snow will not be able to attend for safety reasons.
- Camps are a fantastic team-building opportunity for coaches and athletes,
If you have prior commitments, we of course understand, but if you have no plans and this has simply made its way to the back burner please fire it back up and get in touch with the club and get your kids signed up! We want your young athletes to have the most fun and successful winter possible. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out.
Merry Christmas and hope to see you and your athletes at the hill over the break!”
2.1 - Christmas Camp
2.3 - EL Course
We encourage members to reach out to any friends with U8 and U10 children that you think might enjoy the lifestyle of coming to Wentworth on winter weekends to bring their children skiing and let them know that WSRC are running a “Try it for a Day” program: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/TryitforaDayDescription_201920.pdf
SECTION 3 – PARENT STUFF
3.1 - Parent Meetings
Note from Duncan Gillis, WSRC Parent, Club Registrar AND Volunteer Coordinator….
"Hello to the 2020 Wentworth team. It is time to start thinking about volunteering.
The signup genius link is all set (you can find this in the “Parent Page” drop down under “Volunteer” or follow this link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa4a728a2f49-volunteers).
We have an early race this year, Poley Mountain on January 11th and 12th for the u10 and up racers. The race organizers have requested 6 volunteers from each race team to work as gate judges (though they are usually flexible if you want to volunteer in another capacity).
Please sign up using the above link or email me via registrar@wentworthracing.com.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the hill this year!!"
3.5 - Buy and Sell Gear
SECTION 4 – RACING
Race notices will be sent out in newsletters after they are received, and are also posted on the website under the menu item “Racing” – “Race Notices”. If you are attending a race, please make a habit of reading the race notice as it contains important information about the race format, etc.
4.1 – Poley Race (January 11 & 12, U10 – U18)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!
The Fall Camps at Mont Ste Anne provided a great opportunity for some of our members to get on snow early. We are super excited about the start of ski season at home and the early opening of Wentworth.
About Newsletters
This is the first weekly newsletter of the season. To avoid ‘death by e-mail’ WSRC endeavours to collate all pertinent info into one weekly newsletter and send via e-mail prior to each weekend. We highly recommend you read these newsletters to keep informed about what is happening. You can scan the section headings for what is relevant to you and what is not. If you have any suggestions for improvement or any questions, please feel free to e-mail admin@wentworthracing.com Recipient e-mail addresses are those entered at the time of registration. If you would like this e-mail address revised, please let us know!
For your reference, these newsletters can also be found on the website www.wentworthracing.com under the menu heading “Newsletters”.
SECTION 1 - PROGRAMS
1.1 - Start of Programs
The start of programs is the weekend of January 11/12th.
- U8‘s & U10’s meet at 9:25am in front of the lodge. Ski 9:30-11:30, have unsupervised lunch from 11:30-12:30, then meet again in front of the lodge at 12:30 and then are picked up at 2:30pm in front of the lodge.
- U12’s meet in the clubhouse at 8:15am. (ski 9:30-11:30, unsupervised lunch from 11:30-12:30, then meet in front of the lodge at 12:30. Pick-up is at the clubhouse in the 2:30pm-3pm timeframe depending on the day.
- U14 - U18 are recommended to meet at the clubhouse at 7:45am, unsupervised lunch 11:30-12:30 and train/video until 3:30pm or later depending on the day. Sometimes U14 up will have lunch later to maximize use of the course if the Hill requires us to pull the course at noon.
- Due to the Poley Race being the same weekend as the first weekend of our programs we will conduct check-in on the weekend of January 18/19th due to the fact that the bulk of our parent volunteers that run the check-in will be at Poley.
- Please check-in at the main entrance of the lodge between 8:30am – 10:30am. You will complete the ACA membership form and sign off on the WSRC code of conduct for club records, and receive your membership package (membership card, raffle tickets and club swag).
- Click this link to view group assignments for U8 and U10: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/GroupLists.pdf
- If you have any questions about these assignments, please e-mail our Program Coordinator Gregor Byrne at coaching@wentowrthracing.com
1.4 7 – Optional Additional Training Days for U12 and Above
- Available Thursdays and Fridays when there is no another event; see the schedule on the website.
- Pre-registration and payment for these days is required by midnight the preceding Tuesday. Minimum athlete quantities are required; we will confirm by end of day each Wednesday via email to registered athletes which sessions are proceeding.
- Members are encouraged to register as early as possible for these sessions.
SECTION 2 – OVER THE HOLIDAYS
From coaching staff…
“Hi All,
I know it is a very hectic time of year... Christmas and NY Camps present an opportunity that you should be taken advantage of…
- Wentworth is open and given the forecast we are going to have prime snow conditions for getting back on snow and building skills.
- Camps offer an exponentially better environment for developing and patterning skills because we get 5 days in a row on snow rather than 1 or 2 days a weekend.
- These camps are an AMAZING deal and an opportunity for high mileage with no stress of missing school.
- There are 10 days of camps offered over the break...that is equivalent to 5 WEEKS worth of regular programming. In a 12-week program that is a 42% increase in time on snow for 2-day athletes.
- The Poley Race is the following weekend and any athlete with less than 4-5 days training on snow will not be able to attend for safety reasons.
- Camps are a fantastic team-building opportunity for coaches and athletes,
If you have prior commitments, we of course understand, but if you have no plans and this has simply made its way to the back burner please fire it back up and get in touch with the club and get your kids signed up! We want your young athletes to have the most fun and successful winter possible. If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out.
Merry Christmas and hope to see you and your athletes at the hill over the break!”
2.1 - Christmas Camp
- Our Christmas Camp is in advance of the season and will run December 27-31.
- This camp is open to all regular program registrants who are members in good standing of WSRC.
- U8 December 28-31st; fee is $160, U10 December 27-31st; fee is $120, U12 December 27-31st; fee is $150
- Senior Team (U14-U18) December 27-31st; fee is $160
- There is still room remaining in this camp, and you can register by e-transferring treasurer@wentworthracing.com prior to midnight tonight.
- Our New Years camp is in advance of the season and runs as follows per age group:
- U8 January 3-5th; fee is $120, U10 Janaury 1-5th; fee is $120, U12 January 1-5th; fee is $150, Senior Team (U14-U18) Janaury 1-5th; fee is $160
- This camp is open to all regular program registrants who are members in good standing of WSRC.
- There is still room remaining in this camp, and you can register by e-transferring treasurer@wentworthracing.com prior to midnight tonight.
2.3 - EL Course
- Reminder to any interested athletes aged 16 and over or interested parents that there is an EL coach in Wentworth December 28, 29 and 30th.
- If you have any questions, please contact course facilitator, Joey Lynn Graham at joey.graham@bellaliant.net
We encourage members to reach out to any friends with U8 and U10 children that you think might enjoy the lifestyle of coming to Wentworth on winter weekends to bring their children skiing and let them know that WSRC are running a “Try it for a Day” program: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/TryitforaDayDescription_201920.pdf
SECTION 3 – PARENT STUFF
3.1 - Parent Meetings
- Because a number of our coaching staff, athletes and parents will be away the weekend of January 11 & 12, we will have U8, U10 & U12 Parent Meetings on Saturday and Sunday, January 18 & 19 in the clubhouse starting at 12:30pm. (Exact time for each will be communicatedd in the newsletter prior to the weekend.)
- We will introduce the program, our goals, the racing opportunities, answer any questions. You can meet the Program Coordinator, the Board President and the Parent Representatives.
- Senior Team (U14 – U18) parent meeting will take place on January 4th at the Hiltons – We will review the ACA national points system, Ski-NS U16 Nationals qualification criteria, and other topics relevant to the senior team. Refer to the senior team group Whatsapp for details.
- The third annual “Welcome Parent Apres Ski Social” is on Saturday, January 18, 4-6pm at the Wentworth Valley Recreation Centre for new and returning parents to mix and mingle.
- There will be a CASH bar (no debit or visa accepted) and potluck appetizers.
- This event is open to all members and their families. (Please note that non-members cannot attend as this is contrary to the terms of our liquor license for this event.)
- Programs are described and useful information is included under ‘Programs’ on the website. The same information is included in the Parent Handbook on the “Parents” page of the website. Please use these as your reference for information. If you have questions that are not addressed, please let us know so we can add to our material and improve.
Note from Duncan Gillis, WSRC Parent, Club Registrar AND Volunteer Coordinator….
"Hello to the 2020 Wentworth team. It is time to start thinking about volunteering.
The signup genius link is all set (you can find this in the “Parent Page” drop down under “Volunteer” or follow this link http://www.signupgenius.com/go/409044aa4a728a2f49-volunteers).
We have an early race this year, Poley Mountain on January 11th and 12th for the u10 and up racers. The race organizers have requested 6 volunteers from each race team to work as gate judges (though they are usually flexible if you want to volunteer in another capacity).
Please sign up using the above link or email me via registrar@wentworthracing.com.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on the hill this year!!"
3.5 - Buy and Sell Gear
- We draw your attention to the Buy and Sell page on the website.
- If you have something to buy or sell, you can now post it yourself on the google document link. Please ensure you return to the page to remove your item once sold or bought.
SECTION 4 – RACING
Race notices will be sent out in newsletters after they are received, and are also posted on the website under the menu item “Racing” – “Race Notices”. If you are attending a race, please make a habit of reading the race notice as it contains important information about the race format, etc.
4.1 – Poley Race (January 11 & 12, U10 – U18)
- Poley Race Notice: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/PMRC%202020%20race%20notice(1).pdf
- Registration is now set-up. Registration on our website under the “registration” menu item and prepayment by visa will be required. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS NOON ON THURSDAY JANUARY 2, 2020. A $30 late fee will be charged for any registrations after Noon on January 2, 2020.
- Due to athlete safety concerns, we cannot enter athletes at any race without appropriate training as deemed by the coaching staff. In the case of this year’s Poley race, minimum 2 days GS and 2 days slalom training is required. If your athlete does not meet this criteria, or you have any questions, please contact coaching@wentworthracing.com
- This race is open to U10 and up.
- We have a group booking at the Fairway Inn in Sussex expired on December 1st, but as of today, they still have a few rooms available. (Note – group bookings for additional race events this season can be found on the website under “Racing” – “Race Accommodations”
- Slingshot, January 26th: For all U8, U10 & U12 athletes. All WSRC athletes are pre-registered. Saturday-only athletes are welcome to attend. All participants receive a t-shirt and a bbq lunch. SLingshot Race Notice: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/SlingshotRN_rev0(2).pdf
- Ben Eoin Information: To foster more interest in their event, Ben Eoin has provided the following information sheet regarding their Ski Cross Camp and SX / SL Race event: http://wentworthracing.goalline.ca/news_images/org_3755/files/Ben%20Eoin%20Ski%20Race%202020(1).pdf
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!