2012-2013

2012-2013 Mt Baldy Alpine Club Newsletter Additions- Programs

2012-2013 Program Information

1.       Nancy Greene Program- The club will once again offer this popular entry level developmental ski racing program.  The program runs 9:30 to 12:00 every Sunday from January 6^th to March 10^th. While the emphasis of this program is on having fun and improving general skiing technique, a segment of every training day includes leading the kids in introductory racing skills. Instructors are certified and under the direction of our Level 2 team coach Yanni Lou Gagnon.

The fee for 2013 Nancy Greene program will be $250.00 (no HST) for ages 5 to 9.  We offer the most inexpensive program in the zone- with other similar half day programs for the year ranging from 295.00 to 340.00. There are 2 race weekends scheduled on the calendar: January 27th at Big White and the Apex zone finals March 2 to 3rd.

2.       U12 and U14 Racing Program- The U12 and U14 racing program is for competitive ski racers in slalom, giant slalom and ski cross looking to race regularly through the season. This program starts at the end of November and runs through to early April.

Club fees for 2012-2013 are $1250.00 for two full days of training on Saturday and Sunday each week and $500.00 for one full day of training.  A team jacket is provided in the cost for the season but must be returned clean at the end. Race fees for 4 events taking place through the year at Apex (Dec. 15-16 zone), Sun Peaks (Jan. 12-13 zone), Silver Star (March 28-31 Provincials), and Revelstoke (April  13-14- zone final) are included in the registration. Additional races may also be added to the schedule and cost will be discussed with families for these as we progress through the season.

3.       Racing Camp- This year we plan to have a Christmas camp before the start of the season. If you bring a new friend to the camp and have paid your Club fees before the camp, it's free.  Camp will be on Saturday, Dec. 29th. The 1/2 day fee is $25.00 and a full day fee is $50.00.  This will include a hot chocolate and a treat.  A time trial race will also be done with a prize at the end for participating.

4.       Special offers- There are several special incentives for members this season:

Ø  New Season pass purchases for Mt Baldy are eligible for a 100.00 contribution to a Mt Baldy Alpine Club seasonal registration.

Ø  Families registering a 2nd child in a Mt Baldy Alpine Club program, will receive $50.00 off the second registration fee.

5.       Club contact and registration details- For more information or to register for race programs contact: Paul@okaped.com

Christmas Camp 2012-2013

Christmas camp. If you bring a new friend to the camp and have paid your Club fees before the camp, it's free! Camp will be on Saturday, Dec. 29th. The 1/2 day fee is $25.00 and a full day fee is $50.00. This will include a hot chocolate and a treat. A fun time trial race will also be done at the end, so come and JOIN the MT BALDY RACERS.

Fee for this year 2013, will be $250.00 (no HST), for ages 5 to 9. If you have a 2nd child joining the program, they get $50.00 off the $250.00.

Start date will be January 6th, Sunday until March 10th, 9:30 to 12:00 called the cabin kids  or 1:00 to 3:30 named the city kids session on every Sunday. Race dates are January 27th at Big White and Apex for zone finals March 2 to 3rd. In the afternoon 1 to 330. 

Kirsten Gibbs from rock creek will be the full time coach for the nancy greene. She will be helping by Warren Everton and Gary mc bryde. 

5.     Club contact and registration details- For more information or to register for race programs contact: Paul Rauhala Paul@okaped.com 

Good results for the racers

We had some top ten results. Two slalom races in the AM and two slalom races in the pm. The best time for the AM and PM were used for final result. The good news, top 10 results. Agatka placed 7th and 9th. Nils 7th and 9th. Ben placed 12th but they didn't give us his last result but he had a beautiful run. Coach Yanni is so proud! This was a part qualifier for westerns, it was good to get some solid results. They now will train for the next race at sun peaks In January for GS.  Racers in this event were from Apex, Big White, Silver Star, Revelstoke, Sun Peaks and even some racers from Quebec. Our racers have been working hard for results like this, we are proud of them. They have done dryland two days a week since September. Trained at Apex 6 times and once at Baldy. Coach Yanni deserves a lot of credit for preparing them for today!

Mt Baldy Alpine Club Program 2012-13

2012-2013 Program Information

1.     Nancy Greene Program- The club will once again offer this popular entry level developmental ski racing program.  The program runs 9:30 to 12:00 every Sunday from January 6^th to March 10^th. While the emphasis of this program is on having fun and improving general skiing technique, a segment of every training day includes leading the kids in introductory racing skills. Instructors are certified and under the direction of our Level 2 team coach Yanni Lou Gagnon.

The fee for 2013 Nancy Greene program will be $250.00 (no HST) for ages 5 to 9.  We offer the most inexpensive program in the zone- with other similar half day programs for the year ranging from 295.00 to 340.00. There are 2 race weekends scheduled on the calendar: January 27th at Big White and the Apex zone finals March 2 to 3rd.

2.     U12 and U14 Racing Program- The U12 and U14 racing program is for competitive ski racers in slalom, giant slalom and ski cross looking to race regularly through the season. This program starts at the end of November and runs through to early April.

Club fees for 2012-2013 are $1250.00 for two full days of training on Saturday and Sunday each week and $500.00 for one full day of training.  A team jacket is provided in the cost for the season but must be returned clean at the end. Race fees for 4 events taking place through the year at Apex (Dec. 15-16 zone), Sun Peaks (Jan. 12-13 zone), Silver Star (March 28-31 Provincials), and Revelstoke (April  13-14- zone final) are included in the registration. Additional races may also be added to the schedule and cost will be discussed with families for these as we progress through the season.

3.     Racing Camp- This year we plan to have a Christmas camp before the start of the season. If you bring a new friend to the camp and have paid your Club fees before the camp, it's free.  Camp will be on Saturday, Dec. 29th. The 1/2 day fee is $25.00 and a full day fee is $50.00.  This will include a hot chocolate and a treat.  A time trial race will also be done with a prize at the end for participating.

4.     Special offers- There are several special incentives for members this season:

Ø  New Season pass purchases for Mt Baldy are eligible for a 100.00 contribution to a Mt Baldy Alpine Club seasonal registration.

Ø  Families registering a 2nd child in a Mt Baldy Alpine Club program, will receive $50.00 off the second registration fee.

5.     Club contact and registration details- For more information or to register for race programs contact: Paul@okaped.com

Mt Baldy Alpine Club Program 2012-13

2012-2013 Program Information

1.     Nancy Greene Program- The club will once again offer this popular entry level developmental ski racing program.  The program runs 9:30 to 12:00 every Sunday from January 6^th to March 10^th. While the emphasis of this program is on having fun and improving general skiing technique, a segment of every training day includes leading the kids in introductory racing skills. Instructors are certified and under the direction of our Level 2 team coach Yanni Lou Gagnon.

The fee for 2013 Nancy Greene program will be $250.00 (no HST) for ages 5 to 9.  We offer the most inexpensive program in the zone- with other similar half day programs for the year ranging from 295.00 to 340.00. There are 2 race weekends scheduled on the calendar: January 27th at Big White and the Apex zone finals March 2 to 3rd.

2.     U12 and U14 Racing Program- The U12 and U14 racing program is for competitive ski racers in slalom, giant slalom and ski cross looking to race regularly through the season. This program starts at the end of November and runs through to early April.

Club fees for 2012-2013 are $1250.00 for two full days of training on Saturday and Sunday each week and $500.00 for one full day of training.  A team jacket is provided in the cost for the season but must be returned clean at the end. Race fees for 4 events taking place through the year at Apex (Dec. 15-16 zone), Sun Peaks (Jan. 12-13 zone), Silver Star (March 28-31 Provincials), and Revelstoke (April  13-14- zone final) are included in the registration. Additional races may also be added to the schedule and cost will be discussed with families for these as we progress through the season.

3.     Racing Camp- This year we plan to have a Christmas camp before the start of the season. If you bring a new friend to the camp and have paid your Club fees before the camp, it's free.  Camp will be on Saturday, Dec. 29th. The 1/2 day fee is $25.00 and a full day fee is $50.00.  This will include a hot chocolate and a treat.  A time trial race will also be done with a prize at the end for participating.

4.     Special offers- There are several special incentives for members this season:

Ø  New Season pass purchases for Mt Baldy are eligible for a 100.00 contribution to a Mt Baldy Alpine Club seasonal registration.

Ø  Families registering a 2nd child in a Mt Baldy Alpine Club program, will receive $50.00 off the second registration fee.

5.     Club contact and registration details- For more information or to register for race programs contact: Paul@okaped.com

New Head Coach for the Mt Baldy Alpine Club

The Mt Baldy Alpine Club has been evolving in a exciting direction over the last 5 years,  from a Nancy Greene racing program to full U12 and U14 ski racing program.  The coach behind this exciting growth and success has been Warren Everton and the great parent volunteers of the racers.  The program has taken the next step forward hiring a full time Head Coach, Yanni Lou Gagnon.

Yanni  is a 24 year old CSCF Level 2 certified ski racing coach.   Skiing since age 3, and cousin to Canadian Alpine Racer Marie-Michele Gagnon. Yanni started skiing in Lac-Etchemin around Quebec city on a ski hill called Mont-Orignal.   Raced from age 5 to 19.   In the K1 Quebec winter Games, she finished 1st in Super-G race and took the 2nd place on the GS.   Yanni raced for bigger mountains all over the province and  was always in the top 5.   At the age of 17 she attained her Level 1 in coaching and level 2 at age 18.  Yanni brings to Mt Baldy, five years of coaching experience from Quebec, a solid Province of technical ski racers.  Yanni is quoted, "I'll be the headcoach this winter,  it's the most amazing experience for me, I'm so happy".    Her philosophy with ski racers, " as long as I can transmit my knowledge, experience and passion to those kids while  having fun,  they will improving themselves as ski racers and people" .  Yanni has assisted coaching at Mt Baldy for one season,  this transition to Head Coach is exciting for both the club, racers and Yanni,  "I love coaching at Baldy and realize this is my lifetime dream. Go racers go !!!"

Yanni was asked who has had the most influence  in your skiing life?  "It was first of all my dad,  my best fan ever.   I needed him every morning before my race,  just to hear his voice .   Also, my coach Michel Paquette of 4 years,  he was really good for me".

If your interested in our great ski racing program and  have a son or daughter,  age 5 and older ,  please contact the club for registration for Nancy Greene starting the beginning of January,  and the  U12 and U14 starting with training at the end of November.   Contact Paul at okaped.com or check out our blog "baldyracers.blogspot.com/".  Our program is about fun, progression and just becoming a great skier with the friends of Mt Baldy.

Mt Baldy Racers Season

I'm sure everyone in the club is aware that Warren won't be returning as Head Coach for the 2012-13 season. At the present time we have an active advertisement for a coach with BC Alpine and so far have had four solid applicants. We are planning to start telephone interviews this week and hopefully hire someone in a week or so. We are planning to partner with Mt Baldy Corporation so the new coach will have enough working days per week to make the job more attractive. We are also planning to work with Baldy Bombers to have a well rounded set of programs at the Mountain and share resources. We expect that club fees may increase marginally at the Nancy Greene and K levels to support a paid coach. These costs are mitigated by the great fund raising done by the club over the last few years.
The Board of the Club is quite enthusiastic about making this step and looks forward to another great season.

BC Alpine Coaches and Spring AGM

Coach is attending spring meetings in Kelowna. Covering a lot of good material including U class changes - the new U10, U12, U14 etc categories. Coach education, insurance and risk mitigation, Sprongo video analysis tool and the calendar for 2012-13. Tonight is the Awards Banquet and tomorrow the AGM. All club members are welcome at the AGM