Poley Mountain Racing Club

New Brunswick Coaches Week

2008-11-19T11:31:00.001-04:00

In recognition of New Brunswick Coaches Week, Nov. 15-22, 2008 the Poley Mountain Racing Club would like to thank its coaches.

This week is an opportunity to celebrate the province's hundreds of coaches who play a key role in the development of our athletes and our youth.

Coaches' commitment and dedication are incredible. They devote countless hours of personal time to teach our athletes the mechanics of sport and to prepare them for competition. Their care and devotion to the total development of our youth will help prepare them for the challenges of the future, both on and off the sporting venue.

En reconnaissance de la Semaine des entraîneurs du Nouveau-Brunswick du 15 au 22 novembre le club de compétition de ski alpin de Poley Mountain aimerait remercier leurs entraîneurs.

Cette semaine constitue une occasion d'honorer les centaines d'entraîneurs qui jouent un rôle clé dans le développement des athlètes et des jeunes de leur localité.

Le niveau d'engagement et d'investissement personnel de ces personnes est incroyable. En effet, les entraîneurs consacrent d'innombrables heures de leur temps de loisirs à enseigner les techniques sportives aux athlètes et à préparer ces derniers en vue des compétitions. Leur attention et leur dévouement au développement global des jeunes contribueront à la formation de ceux-ci afin qu'ils puissent relever les défis de l'avenir autant dans le domaine du sport qu'ailleurs.

2008-10-11T13:07:00.003-03:00

Poley Mountain Racing Club Ski and Snowboard Swap

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

10am to 2pm

Poley Mountain Lodge – Sussex

Admission $2 per person or $5 per family

Great Deals on New and Pre-owned Ski and

Snowboard Equipment, Clothing and Accessories.

Equipment drop off at Poley Mountain:

Friday, October 31st from 7pm to 9pm

Saturday, November 1st from 8am to 9:30am

Program registration available for:

Husky Snow Stars ages 5-10

K1 Race Team ages 11 & 12

Senior Race Team ages 13+

Last chance to take advantage of Poley Mountain’s early bird season pass rates (up until Nov. 1st).

Unsold items are to be picked up between 2pm and 3pm. Commission of 20% will go directly to PMRC in support of race programs.

Cash or Cheque Only

Canadians should brace for coldest winter in almost 15 years: forecast

2007-11-30T12:39:00.000-04:00

TORONTO - Environment Canada says it appears the country will have to endure its coldest winter in almost 15 years as everyone is reminded what a real Canadian winter feels like.

Senior climatologist David Phillips says Canada has had a number of warmer than normal winters in recent years, but this December through February is forecast to be one of the harshest in recent memory.

With the exception of a small pocket in southern Ontario, the entire country is coloured blue for colder than normal on Environment Canada's weather map.
Precipitation forecasts are less reliable, but Phillips says the colder winter will likely result in a lot of white Christmas' across the country.

Last year, a number of traditionally cold and snow-covered cities like Quebec City, Ottawa and Timmins, Ont., had their first green Christmas in decades.
Phillips says a cold winter with lots of snow is good for the economy, and will likely push people into doing their Christmas shopping and booking holidays to escape the cold.

"I always think it's good for the economy when weather is behaving like it should, when winters are cold and summers are hot," he said.

"With the Canadian dollar the way it is and with this colder than normal weather, it very well may be that the busiest people in the country are travel agents."

Phillips says the forecast for cold weather is being triggered by La Nina, a period of lower than normal temperatures in the Pacific Ocean.

2007 PMRC Ski and Snowboard Swap

2007-10-29T11:45:00.000-03:00

Poley Mountain Racing Club
Ski and Snowboard Swap
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
10am to 2pm
Poley Mountain Lodge – Sussex

Admission $2.00 per person or $5 per family

Great Deals on New and Pre-owned Ski and Snowboard Equipment, Clothing and Accessories.

Equipment drop off at Poley Mountain:
Friday, November 2nd from 7pm to 9pm
Saturday, November 3rd from 8am to 9:30am

Program registration available for:
Husky Snow Stars ages 5-10
K1 Race Team ages 11 & 12
Senior Race Team ages 13+

Last chance to take advantage of Poley Mountains’
early bird season pass rates (up until Nov. 3rd).

Unsold items are to be picked up by 2pm. Commission of 20% will go directly
to PMRC in support of race programs.

Cash or Cheque Only

Vente d’équipement
De skis et de planches à neige
-Organisée par le club de course Poley Mountain

Samedi le 3 novembre, 2007
de 10h à 14h
Poley Mountain (Sussex)

Coût d’entrée:
2,00$ par individu ● 5,00$ par famille

Équipement de skis et de planches à neige, vêtements d’hiver et accessoires usagés et nouveaux. Le tout à excellent prix!

*Pour vendre votre équipement : Veuillez apporter votre équipement au chalet de Poley Mountain vendredi le 2 nov. de 19h a 21h ou samedi le 3 nov. de 8h a 9h 30.

Enregistrement pour les programmes suivants :
-Étoiles des neiges (5-10 ans)
-Équipe de course K1 (11 – 12 ans)
-Équipe de course sénior (13+)

Dernière chance pour profiter des forfaits
sur les passes de saison pour Poley Mountain!

Les items non-vendus doivent être récupérés avant 14h. Une commission de 20% s’applique afin de supporter le club de course Poley Mountain.

Argent comptant ou chèque seulement

CLEAN UP DAY AT POLEY!

2007-10-18T16:00:00.000-03:00

CLEAN UP DAY AT POLEY!
Saturday, October 20, 2007

Reminder - We are on for Saturday - rain or shine.

The gates at Poley will be open at 9:30am and we plan to get started by 10:00. BBQ lunch will be provided. We need all the help we can get! See you there.

Here are a few tasks we would like to accomplish:

*Inventory & labeling of race equipment
*Paint the outside of the race shack
*Clean inside the race shack
*Build a deck on the race shack
*Fix the back door

BBQ is planned for lunch. If anyone is interested in bringing rolls or cookies, please contact Jennifer at pjjobe@rogers.com

Bring along your paintbrush, hammer and lots of energy! Open to all club members –
young and young at heart!

Looking forward to seeing you all!

PMRC Board of Directors

K1 Boys Do Well at Mont Farlagne

2007-01-22T19:27:00.000-04:00

After braving treacherous roads and frigid temperatures, our small but mighty K1 team showed great spirit and came up with some good runs in their first race of the year at Mont Farlagne this past weekend. Martin Daigle, Ross LeMesurier, Andrew McLean and Neil Symington competed in GS and SL events on Saturday, with Andrew bringing home double silver and Ross snagging a bronze medal in GS. Teams from Crabbe Mountain, Mont Farlagne and Martock participated in this event. Unfortunately, the skills event on Sunday was cancelled due to the extreme (cold) weather conditions. Congratulations to all of our athletes and to Julie Daigle who was a forerunner for both events; special thanks also to coaches Ian McAvity and Louis LeBlond. Hopefully the weather will be better for our next race and all team members will be able to participate!

SnowStars Program Starts this Weekend

2007-01-11T17:52:00.000-04:00

The weather and snow conditions look good for the weekend and we hope that our Husky SnowStars program will be able to get underway for the season. Registration will be available in the Lodge from 9:00am and the aspiring racers will meet their coaches on-snow at 10:00am.

To assist parents in preparing for the start of the season, the following tips may make things go more smoothly for all concerned.

Recipe for a Great Ski Season

Skis and bindings must meet current safety standards.

Helmets designed for skiing are mandatory.

Goggles are strongly recommended.

Warm clothes are a must. Skiers will stay outside for the entire morning and afternoon, even on cold days.

Be dry. Check to make sure all mitts, socks, neck warmers, helmets, ski boot liners and clothing are dry. Pack an extra pair of socks and mitts just in case they get wet during the morning.

Start with a good night’s sleep. Skiers are spending the day outside, getting lots of exercise and they must be well rested and ready to ski.

Make sure your child eats a good breakfast before they hit the snow. Ensure that they have a good lunch to re-fuel for the afternoon.

Have your child make a “pit stop” at the washroom before they head out in the morning and again at lunch.

You may want to tuck a $2 coin into your child’s pocket in case it’s a very cold day and the group stops for a hot chocolate.

Please ensure that skiers arrive at the meeting place on time in the morning and after lunch, so that the group does not have to wait. Also, please be prompt when picking up your children at the end of each session – the coach needs a break too!

Skiers are expected to be well behaved and respectful of their coach and the other children in their group.

Remember that the main goal is to have fun!

For more information on the Husky SnowStars program, you may wish check out the SnowStars page on the ACA website. If you have any questions about the program and how it works, please do not hesitate to speak with any of the coaches or our SnowStars Coordinator Dawn Moffet-McLean.

Change of Venue for Race

2007-01-11T17:48:00.000-04:00

Due to the uncertain snow conditions, the race which we had hoped to host this weekend at Poley has been moved to Mont Farlagne in Edmundston. Good luck to all of our racers who will be travelling to Mont Farlagne to compete in this event!

RACE CANCELLED!

2007-01-05T11:37:00.000-04:00

The Race Organizing Committee has reluctantly decided to cancel the race scheduled for this weekend due to the current and deteriorating weather conditions. We are hoping to reschedule this race - possibly as early as next weekend (January 13/14) and will be making an announcement as soon as possible. Our apologies for any inconvenience. THINK SNOW!!

Race Shack Renovations (just about) Complete

2006-12-28T18:19:00.001-04:00

Thanks to a lot of hard work by Frank (Holmes) Johnston and his two apprentices Eric Overing and Peter Jobe, new windows were installed in the Race Shack on Saturday December 23rd. Jennifer Jobe supervised the project which, just like the renovation shows on TV, encountered more challenges than expected. Special thanks to Atlantic Windows for donating these great new windows!

Work on the Shack continued on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Dave and Heather Gerhardt, Peter and Jennifer Jobe, Jamie LeMesurier and Stephen Smith pounded nails, cut lumber, painted, cleaned and have generally made the Shack ship-shape for the season to come. Many thanks for everyone's help.

Merry Christmas!

2006-12-22T22:50:00.000-04:00

Merry Christmas to everyone from the Board of Directors of the Poley Mountain Racing Club.

New ACA Officials at PMRC

2006-12-20T11:06:00.000-04:00

Eight members of the Poley Mountain Racing Club successfully completed a combined Alpine Canada Level I/II Officials Course held on the weekend of December 16 & 17, 2006.

The course was conducted by Technical Delegate Nicole Smith and provided a detailed introduction to the methodology of alpine ski racing, the types of races, rules, and points systems, as well as preparing officials for the managerial positions of Chief of Gates Judges, Chief of Course, Chief of Race, Start Referee, Finish Referee and Referee. The objective of the course is to develop officials capable of functioning at a carded level race and to provide a base of experience and knowledge to course participants to allow them to assume greater responsibilities at higher level races.

Colette d'Entremont, Jennifer Jobe, Peter Jobe, Charles LeBlanc, Joel Lee, Jamie LeMesurier, Sue Moir and Eric Overing all successfully passed the grueling one-hour exam and have been awarded their ACA Level I and II Officials' certification. Congratulations!

The additional knowledge gained as a result of this course will continue to strengthen our Club and will certainly help us when hosting our scheduled 2007 races.

PS: For individuals new to ski racing - especially parents of our K1 and Husky SnowStars racers - we will be offering a Level I Officials Course at Poley Mountain on January 17, 2007. This course takes about 3 hours and there is no exam. If you are interested, please e-mail us at pmrc@rogers.com. You can also review the Level I Course Manual, which can be found here under Forms & Other Documents.

Race Notice

2006-12-14T16:49:00.000-04:00

RACE NOTICE
Mars NB Cup Series
K2, J1 & J2
January 6th and 7th, 2007
Poley Mountain Racing Club

SANCTION:
NB Alpine Discipline, NB Division, CSA
ORGANIZATION:
Poley Mountain Racing Club
EVENT:
Men’s & Woman’s GS and Slalom
ELIGIBILTY:
K2, J1 and J2 Men and Women
DATES:
January 6 -Slalom on Sidewinder
January 7 -Giant Slalom on Sidewinder
ENTRIES:
Send all entries via e-mail to Jennifer Jobe.
PMRC@rogers.com
H-855-9957
C- 872-3397
K2, J1 & J2 Senior
Please include Club, year of birth, gender and card number for each racer.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 by 8:00pm
COACHES MEETING:
Friday, January 5th, 2007 at 7pm. The meeting and draw will be held in the race shack located in the Poley Mountain parking lot.
BIB PICK UP:
From Race Secretary at the Poley Mountain Race Shack at 8am on Saturday, January 6th.
CEREMONY:
At Poley Mountain Lodge after Sunday’s Race.
COURSE SETTERS:
To be selected at coaches meeting.
OFFICIALS:
Chief of Race –TBA
Technical Delegate- TBA
Chief of Course- TBA
Chief of Gatekeepers-Jamie LeMesurier
Chief of Timing-Eric Overing
Race Secretary-Jennifer Jobe
Medical – TBA
SAFETY HELMETS:
CSA approved helmets will be compulsory for GS.
FEES:
Entry fee of $90 per racer for both races. Cheques are payable to Poley Mountain Racing Club and to be submitted at Coaches meeting on Friday, January 5th, 2007. (One cheque per club.) There will be a $100 bib/course pull deposit. Cheques refundable after return of all bibs and after course tear down.
COACHES:
Two lift tickets per club included for coaches.
VOLUNTEERS:
Poley Mountain Racing Club is asking each club to provide 4 gatekeepers for each race day. Gate Keepers will meet in the bar on the 2nd floor at Poley Mountain. Meeting will begin at 8:30am on Saturday, Jan. 6th. Free lift ticket & lunch will be provided. Please include volunteer names with race entries on Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
PARENTS:
Lift ticket of $15 per day is available from the Poley Mountain Racing Club.
ELIGIBILITY & RULES:
FIS/ICR and Alpine Canada/Alpin rules will govern.
PROTESTS:
All protests and appeals must be submitted in writing according to FIS/ICR rules to the race secretary’s office in the race shack. Protest fee is $25.
OFFICIAL BOARD:
DSQ’s will be posted in the glass case to right of the lodge when entering the building.

K1/ELR Season Update

2006-12-10T16:10:00.000-04:00

The ski season is here and the Board of Directors of the Poley Mountain Racing Club has been meeting since late August to make sure that it is a great one for all of our aspiring ski racers.

There are a number of exciting developments that we want to share with you, so that everyone is up to date on our plans for the year.

Program Overview

This year there do not appear to be any changes imposed on us by Alpine Canada or NB Alpine so our program will be much the same as last year. The only difference is that we will not be referring to our advanced 9 and 10 year-old skiers as part of the Nancy Greene Ski League, but will be referring to them as Entry Level Racers ("ELR").

The K1 program is for 11 and 12 year old skiers. The K1 Team continues to work their way through the Husky Snow Stars skill levels and focuses on advanced skiing and racing skills. The K1 race team is a stepping-stone for the Senior race team. This level is referred to as Train-to-Train and encourages the athlete's attention towards learning specific training skills for ski racing.

The ELR group includes 9 & 10 year old skiers who have participated in the Nancy Greene program during the previous season and are looking for an additional challenge. Enrollment is subject to the coaches’ approval. The ELR group will also continue to work through the Husky Snow Stars program. The skiers will be participating in away races at the coaches' discretion.

The ELR team will train and race (in a separate category) with our K1 team, so the combined group will range from 9-12 years of age. This year we have a number of returning and several new members of our K1/ELR group, so it should be a good mix.

2006/7 Program Schedule

The on-snow program will start with two Christmas Camps - included in all registration fees - to be held on December 27, 28, 29 and January 2, 3 and 4 at Poley (weather permitting) with regular weekend training starting on the weekend of January 6-7, 2007. Please confirm whether your child will be attending either or both of these camps by return e-mail.

Our KI/ELR group will be training on Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00am to noon and from 1:00 to approx 3:00pm. Training will also take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm. Racers can choose to register for all 2.5 days of training or for 2, 1.5 or 1 day options, with fees being adjusted accordingly.

Our program will continue until the end of March (conditions permitting).

2006/7 Program Coordinator

For the 2006-2007 season, the Poley Mountain Racing Club has appointed me to act as coordinator of the K1/ELR program. I will be doing my best to keep you up to date on everything that you need to know to ensure a successful season for your children.

If you have any questions or comments about this year’s program, please do not hesitate to contact me or our Club President Jennifer Jobe. Our contact information is as follows:

Jamie LeMesurier -
jlemesurier@rogers.com
jlemesurier@smss.com
(506) 632-2776 work
(506) 652-8962 home
(506) 626-0986 cell

Jennifer Jobe -
Jennifer.jobe@rci.rogers.com
pjjobe@rogers.com
(506) 388-8521 work
(506) 855-9957 home
(506) 872-3397 cell

2006/7 Coaching Staff

We are very pleased that Robyn Belyea and Ian McAvity are returning to coach our K1/NGR team this year and will be splitting the coaching duties between them. Both Ian and Robyn are certified Level 2 Canadian Ski Coaches Federation coaches and have several years of experience coaching with the Poley Mountain Racing Club, both at the Nancy Greene Ski League level and each has coached our K1 team in the past couple of years. We also may have additional coaching staff to assist, especially on Saturdays, depending on our numbers. We also hope to have a number of sessions with the new NB provincial coach Jamie Burton.

Contact information for our coaches is as follows:

Robyn Belyea - e6a99@unb.ca (506) 849-2436 home (after Dec 15th)

Ian McAvity - mcavity@nbnet.nb.ca (506) 847-5502 home

Again, please do not hesitate to contact our coaches if you have any concerns or questions about our program, or if you need any recommendations about equipment for your young racers.

2006/7 Registration and Fees

To confirm your child's registration, if you have not already done so, we need you to submit the Alpine Canada and Poley Mountain Racing Club registration forms previously forwarded to you as soon as possible. Please ensure that they are fully completed and that your signature is properly witnessed, as indicated on the forms.

We also ask that an Alpine Canada form be completed for each parent, to ensure that our parent volunteers (more on this subject below) are covered by Alpine Canada’s liability insurance policy.

We have calculated our fees this year, based on the number of training & race days available for each program option. For racers registering for 1 day per week (which includes the Christmas Camps and all race days) the cost is $275, while the fee for 2.5 day racers is $440. If your child decides to join for 1.5 (one weekend day plus Wednesday nights) or 2 days (weekends, but not Wednesday nights) we can adjust the fees accordingly.

You do not need to submit registration fees yet. Be patient! Our Treasurer Eric Overing will be sending you an invoice with all registration fees and race fees indicated. You will simply select the items that are required and follow his instructions regarding payment instalments, etc. Look for this in early to mid December.

All race fees, accommodation and travel costs associated with away races are not included in the cost of the program and will be charged on a user pay basis. K1 racers are required to have a $60.00 Alpine Canada K1 competitor card, while the NB Alpine fees for ELR members is $25.00.

2006/7 Training

As mentioned, training for our K1/ELR group will take place on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. As a general rule, if the hill is open, our program will be running, However, please exercise caution if the weather is inclement and the roads are bad.

The coaches will meet the racers in the PMRC race shack at around 8:45am to review the day’s plan. All racers should be changed and ready to ski when they meet the coaches and are welcome to use the race shack to change and store their belongings. However, to avoid congestion with the Senior Race team, all K1/ELR racers are asked not to arrive at the shack before 8:30am. Also, shack privileges may be revoked for inappropriate behaviour.

Our K1/ELR group will train on-snow from 9:00am to 12:00noon. Typically they will take a break in the Lodge mid-morning and will return to the race shack at noon. Racers are welcome to eat their lunch in the shack or join their parents for lunch. We expect that at least one of our coaches will be on duty in the shack over the lunch hour to monitor the situation.

The afternoon session will start at 1:00pm and finish at 2:30-3:00pm, depending on the conditions and crowds. Please meet your children at the race shack no later than 3:00pm.

Wednesday evening training will get underway at 6:00pm and finish by 8:30pm, Again, racers should meet the coaches at the shack and be ready to go at 6:00pm sharp.

In order to give our kids (and our coaches) a break, we will not have training on the Sunday following a race. Also, there will be no training during the entire March Break period unless there is sufficient demand.

2006/7 Racing

Although it has not yet been finally determined, it appears that our K1/ELR group will be participating in four races this year. These are usually one-day races with both giant slalom and slalom races being run the same day. The current race schedule is for a race at Mt. Farlange on January 20, 2007, at Martock on Feb 3, 2007 and Wentworth Valley, NS on February 10, 2007, and our season finale at Poley Mountain on March 17, 2007. Further details will be forthcoming as these race dates approach.

For our K1 racers, additional training and racing opportunities, including the Eastern Quebec region K1/K2 classic race at Amqui in early April are possibilities. This is a great opportunity for them to get experience in a large race with stiff competition and have a lot of fun. For further information on this, please speak with me.

We are also working with Poley to hold several fun races among our team and other Poley skiers. More details on this will be forthcoming in the near future.
Please note that for the 9 & 10 year old ELR skiers, participation in the races is subject to the coaches’ approval and recommendation. Safety is a paramount consideration.

The race calendar each year goes through many (often 10 or more) drafts before it is finalized prior to the start of the race season. Due to the weather dependence of our sport, last minute changes may still occur. I will advise you accordingly if I become aware of any changes.

PMRC Team Uniforms

Some of our K1 skiers have acquired PMRC team jackets, but it is not a requirement for new members. In fact, our supplier was insisting on a minimum order this year that we could not meet. Some of the former team members may have team jackets for sale and I will circulate information to this effect as it becomes available. I am aware that Reg Robichaud currently has a size 10 suit (jacket & pants) available - if you are interested you can e-mail him at mirerob@nbnet.nb.ca

Poley Mountain has asked that our team members be identifiable as a group. To facilitate this, each K1/ELR team member who does not have a team jacket will be supplied with a PMRC vest to wear over their own jacket. The vest will be issued to your child for the season at no cost, but you are responsible to return it at season end in good condition. Please make sure that your child brings this to each training session.

Parent Volunteers

The PMRC parents traditionally have been a very active and necessary support group for the Club. It has been through their continuous efforts that the Club has enjoyed such successful results. Parents are needed to provide assistance in a variety of ways, particularly when we host races at Poley Mountain. Ski racing is a labour-intensive exercise and help is always needed in fencing and setting courses, gate-keeping, starting and timing, food preparation, etc. The parents of racers at all levels come out for all the races that we hold and we hope to be able to count on your assistance this year.

Poley is hosting a Senior Team race on the weekend of January 6th and 7th, 2007 and we are counting on your help.

You should also be aware that we have arranged for ski racing officials courses to be held for our parent volunteers to ensure that we have sufficient trained officials to meet Alpine Canada's requirements. On Dec 16 & 17, 2006 a Level I and Level II course will be given in Sussex for parents who have some experience volunteering at races , while a Level I course will be offered at Poley on January 13, 2007. Please let me know if you are interested in either of these courses.

Communications

The primary means of communication among coaches, coordinators, parents and racers is via e-mail. Please notify me promptly if there is any change in your e-mail address or accessibility. If you do not regularly read e-mails, please ensure that you or your athlete checks with a fellow parent/athlete for any changes to the training/racing schedule that arise due to weather, etc.

Again, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. For now - think snow!

Jamie LeMesurier
K1/ELR Coordinator

Officials Course and CSCF Course

2006-12-10T15:53:00.000-04:00

To ensure that we continue to have qualified officials to run races, PMRC has arranged for a combined Level I and Level II officials course to be held before the season starts. Also, NB Alpine is offering a Level I CSCF coaches course at Poley. Details below.

Officials Course

A combined Level I and Level II officials course will be offered on the weekend of December 16th and December 17th in Sussex. Why is this course important? This is a great opportunity to ensure our members receive the necessary training and qualifications to assist in hosting a race. This course is appropriate for individuals with some race official experience. An entry level course will be offered early in the new year.

The course will take place from9am to 5pm each day at the Provincial Agricultural Building behind the Court house in Sussex. Nicole Smith will deliver the course for our members and interested coaches. The cost is approximately $30 for the ACA manual and lunch for both days. Please e-mail by December 1st if you are able to attend to pjjobe@rogers.com.

Canadian Ski Coaches Federation Course

NB Alpine has organized a CSCF Entry Level 1 Course on December 22 - 24th,2006 at Poley Mountain. Participants must be at least 15 years old by the 1st day of the course to participate. Mike Clarke will deliver this course. Mike has advised that this course should be finished by approximately 2 p.m. on December 24th.

The cost of this CSCF course is $270.00 plus applicable HST. For NB Alpine Inc.'s purposes, we would anticipate 8 candidates being needed to register in order to be feasible for our organization to hold this course. Candidates are responsible for their own individual lift tickets/passes and meals. NB Alpine Inc. will supply each candidate with the applicable CSCF course manual.

Once the course has been posted on the CSCF website, the candidates will be required as usual to register on line at the CSCF website but payment to be made payable in advance to NB Alpine Inc. Information on the Entry level 1 course and other CSCF courses can be found at CSCF website:http://www.snowpro.com/cscf/e/programs/course_description.html

For further information contact NB Alpine directly at nbalpine@nbnet.nb.ca.

PMRC Programs

2006-12-10T15:28:00.001-04:00

The Poley Mountain Racing Club offers programs for all levels of skiers. A detailed description of our programs is outlined below.

Husky Snow Stars Program (Ages 5-10)

The philosophy of the Husky Snow Stars Program is to encourage participation, interaction, and the development of technical skiing skills in an exciting and fun atmosphere without the pressures of intense competition. In this manner, we hope to offer programs that will spark a desire to continue in the great sport of alpine skiing. The objectives of the program are based on the following ideas:

FUN orientation
SAFETY consciousness
SKILL development
FAIR PLAY emphasis

Husky Snow Stars is aimed at 5-10 year olds that are comfortable using the chair lift with limited assistance. The program is offered on Saturdays and/or Sundays from 10am to 3pm breaking at noon for lunch. Program begins the weekend of January 3rd & 4th of 2009.

For further information and to register before December 14, 2008 please contact Dawn Moffet-McLean at 433-8151 or by e-mail at braydawn@nb.sympatico.ca

K1 & Entry Level Race Team (Ages 9-12)

The natural stepping stone from the Husky Snow Stars is the K1 program developed for 11 & 12 year old skiers. Skiers ages 9 & 10 may participate as Entry Level Racers (ELR) based on coaches approval.

The K1/ELR Team focuses on advanced ski development and racing skills with the introduction of competitive skiing in a fun environment. The participants in the K1 program will race in 2-3 races in the season at ski hills in located in the Atlantic provinces.

All race fees, accommodation and travel costs associated with away races are not included in the cost of the program. Racers are required to have a $60.00 K1 ACA Comp Card, which is included in the cost of the program.

The program begins January 3rd, 2009 and runs to the end of March with training on Wednesday nights from 6pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9:00am – 2:30pm. The program is flexible in that skiers may choose their own level of commitment by registering for one or two days. Fees will be adjusted accordingly.

Our K1/ELR Team normally holds one or two 3-day camps over the Christmas break, as well as a March break camp. All camps are offered based on sufficient participation levels.

For further information please contact Marc Dixon at (506) 848-1818 or by e-mail at dixonkid@nb.sympatico.ca.

Senior Race Team (Ages 13+)

This is a race series developed for 13+ year old skiers registered with NB Alpine Inc. This program allows athletes to take their race skills to the next level in a competitive environment. Racers can participate in approximately 4 away races in the season.

Objectives are:

To develop skiing and racing skills leading to a higher level of performance in ski racing.
To allow racers the opportunity to achieve success and recognition within their own ability group.
To develop a competitive racing atmosphere.
To develop racers to a national and international level of performance.
To advance the psychological, physiological, tactical and technical aspects of a ski racing comprehensive program.

All race fees, accommodation and travel costs associated with away races are not included in the cost of the program. Racers are required to have a $100.00 ACA Comp Card, which is included in the cost of the program.

Program begins January 3rd, 2009 to end of March with training on Wednesday nights from 6pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 8:00am – 2:00pm. Camps during Christmas and March Break may be available.

For further information please contact James LeMesurier at 652-8962 or by e-mail at jlemesurier@rogers.com.

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Welcome to the Poley Mountain Racing Club blog. We hope that it will be a helpful source of information for Club members, potential members and the public at large. Please visit often.