"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 – Dryland Training Begins 16 – Membership Meeting 22 – Fit Night at Arlberg 25 – Mission Ridge Brush Cutting October – 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 – Junior Parent Meeting 13 – Bomber Wing Benefit Auction TBA – Preseason Training for Juniors December – Junior and Special 4’s programs Begin 11 – ASG Program Begins January – ASG/Special 4’s Parent Meeting 22 & 23 – Apple Invite Ski Race February & 6 – NW Collegiate Series Slalom

Calendar of Events March – Buddy Werner Championships 12 & 13 – Masters Race 18 – Service Club Race 20 – Final Day of ASG Program, Annual BBQ April – Final Day of Special 4’s and Junior Program 23 – Apple Blossom Youth Parade Float May – 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 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, 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 Registration for 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.