Suit Arrival

Suits have arrived and are availble for pick up at the following times and locations:

Duncan Young's 63 Grey Street 7:00-9:00 Tonight
Crabbe Shack Saturday (please see me, you may need to catch me off the chair)
Crabbe Shack Dec 27th

Or call for a pick up
454-1203 prior to 24th.

Suits

Ski suits are to arrive in Fredericton tomorrow December 21st and will be available for pick up at Duncan's Friday night between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. and/or Saturday at the shack. Please have the remainder of your payment available.

Thanks Rien.

Christmas Camp Start Times

All Christmas Camps will begin at 8:45 at the top of the hill and on snow at 9:00 a.m. regardless of age category. Regular season will see 9:00 starts for K1-J2 and 10:00 a.m. starts for Entry Level Participants.

Please note there will be a CMRC General Meeting at 8:30 a.m. on December 27th at the race hut, athletes will be present for first 15minutes and then begin training while parents meet with executive regardings season.

Thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS...

This week

Dry Land tonight and Thursday please attend as much as possible.

There will be some coaches at the hill this Saturday and Sunday to begin training. This training is optional but we hope to see some of you out to get a good start to the season, the hill is awesome.

Please do not plan on changing in the Shack though as last minute reno's are still being completed.

Rien.

For Sale

We have a new pair of Salomon Course 90 (size 25.0) (Flex 90) race boots that Henrik Jr. cannot wear (size too big). Do you know any of our racers who may be looking for boots? Please contact Henrik or Jean.

Thanks

Christmas Mini Camps

The mini camp dates and times have been set for this year, with the new snow we are very hopeful that all will be great for Xmas Camps.

First Mini Camp
Dec 27- Dec 31st at Noon.
Camp times are 9:00 a.m. at the Shack for Entry-J2 Athletes All camps end at 3:00 p.m.

Athletes are expected to dress for the weather, have adequate water and snacks and to have a journal or log book to work with coaches on.

Second Mini Camp
Jan 2- Jan 6th.

Same as Above.

Please confirm your childs attendance in the camps with Rien in order to secure a spot and for us to develop coaching and scheduling.

cmrc@rogers.com
454-1203

Helmet Rules

It was requested of us to look into the ACA helmet rule for non FIS races. After internal discussion and discussion with the CSA with respect to insurance, we must inform you that ACA’s stance on this is that helmet use for all non FIS events must conform with FIS standards.

FIS RULE:
New & Addition: Art. 707, 807, 907, 1007 - Crash helmets All competitors and forerunners are obliged to wear a crash helmet that conforms to the competition equipment specification.
Helmets used in FIS Snowsports shall be specifically designed and manufactured for the respective discipline and shall bear a CE mark and conform to recognized and appropriate standards such as CEEH. Din 1077 or US 2040, ASTM F2040, SNELL S98 or RS98, etc.

Please check your son/daughters helmet for these codes. IF you can not find it on the helmets check on line with the helmet dealer or contact your local ski shop. Most helmets I have examined are okay. It will be rare to not have the proper certification.

We are also looking into rules and recommendations on Chin Guards for Slalom and "Boil/Bite" mouth guards for training and racing.

Have a great weekend at Crabbe while we are at Mount Sainte Anne....66 trails open.....whoo hoo.

Amqui K2 Camp

Dates have been sent around for the K2 Camp in Amqui. This camp is for K2 athletes only and will be a great opportunity to meet and train with other Maritime athletes. Please let me know if you are interested.....the sooner the better if you want a spot only 48 total spots including parents, athletes and coaches.

Work Day on Saturday

Work begins at 9:30 a.m. at the CMRC Race Shack. We are working on improving the floor in the Athlete Room, building a storage closet in the entry way, a ramp into the Equipment room and replacing the floor in the Start hut before someone falls through.

Hope to see all of you there.

Rien

Mount Saint Anne Trip

FYI - There are 23 trails open today at MSA and a huge amount of snow. We still have a couple of seats available if anyone is interested. If you are going, bug a friend on the team to join us...it is going to be great skiing.

Salomon Lab Race Skis

Full World Cup Race skis available. Brand new from last year with a great price. 165cm Slalom and 185cm GS. $780.00 and $800 respectively. Great deal as they are well over 1200 this season. Please contact Rien for more details.

Dry Land a Success with Jay Keddy

Athletes learned last night some of the finer points of training with a National Team Coach. Here is Jay, Lincoln and Katie working on some ski specific training.

National Team Coach visits Dry Land

Jay Keddie, former racer of Crabbe and current Canadian Women's National Team trainer will be at Dry Land this Thursday to talk to our athletes and help with a dry land routine and program. This is a great opportunity and hope to see lots of you out for this dry land. Please make this a priority.

Also athletes should start to plan to attend dry land on a regular basis if their current sports or athletics has stopped. November is ski specific Dry land.

Contact the coach as well if you intend or are interested in Pre Camp skiing at Mount Sainte Anne early December.

Rien.

Dry Land and Pre Camp

Just a note, there will be Fall Fitness Testing on Thursday and next Tuesday for Dry Land. Please attend this important base line testing event. 7-8:30 at the field house.

I am also looking for interested bodies for a Pre-Christmas Mini camp (just to get on snow and get back the ski legs) on December 7-9th, leaving after school on the 7th and returning on the evening of the 9th. I would like to know interested numbers.

cmrc@rogers.com

Bike Weekend...

Good Looking Event, Sounds like it was a lot of fun......

Dry land starts come get "fit to ski"

Hey everyone,
Guess what? Time to start getting in shape for the fast appoaching ski and race season. Dryland starts this Tuesday Oct 2 (can you believe it is Oct?). Start time is 7: 00 pm at the Nashwaaksis Field House. We will be done at 8:30.
Cynthia Bowie will be coaching this session of fun and fitness. Bring your sneakers, a water bottle and be ready for some fun. All ages welcome. Let get ready to be the best club we can be.

Racing Skis for Sale

2007 Atomic GS 12s 186 24.5m Radius World Cup StockThey were my Race skis... Exacly 20 runs on the skis... not morePrice negociable

Please contact Remi Poirier

Bike-A-thon Info

Announcing the first Event of the Season:

The CMRC Bike-a-Thon

Date: Sunday, September 23, rain or shine (it’s fun biking in the rain)
Where: Registration at the Crabbe Lodge at 9:00 a.m. Bikers depart 10:00 am sharp.
Distance: 25kg ride (piece of cake for experienced riders and very doable for the novice rider )
Route: Beginning at the Lodge, traveling down the mountain to the Trans Canada Trail to the Upper Stone Ridge Road in Zealand (near Dean Staples Store)
Who: Racers, Coaches, Parents, families & friends. Everyone Welcome!!
Registration: $10.00/biker


Volunteers needed for various duties. If you can help, please contact myoung@unb.ca


PRIZES BAR-B-QUE & SOCIAL AT THE FINISH FUN FUN FUN

CMRC Bike-a-Thon

The bike-a-thon date has been set for Sunday September 23rd. The proposed route is to meet at Crabbe Mountain and Mountain Bike down either Greg's Way or the Family Trail meeting the logging road and the Trans-Canada Trail. The route from there is 15-20km trail riding back to the steel bridge over the Keswick Stream. Be sure to tell all your friends and come out for a great fun ride. There will be a BBQ at the end and prizes for a variety of riders.

What a great way to get into Ski Shape.

Also Bikes will now be offered at the Ski/Sports Sale in October. A limited number of bikes will be taken in for sale.

LOGO Contest

Dear Athletes,

CMRC is looking for a new logo for the club. This logo will be used on jackets, brochures, signs and on the Race Shack. We are opening up a competition for someone to design this new logo. There will be a prize awarded to the athlete with the best design. The logo must incorporate Crabbe Mountain and Ski Racing, must easily be copied (as it might need to be embroidered), must have the club colors of Blue, Black and Silver or White and must have not obscenities. Please submit your entries no later than September 16th as we are going to use the winning logo right away.

Please check email for new Dry Land and Nutrition Logs.

Thanks and see you soon,
Rien

July 17 fitness testing

The location for the testing has been comfirmed at the Nashwaaksis Field House. Please try to be there between 6:40 and 6:50 PM to have a good warm up. Testing will begin at 7:00 pm sharp.
If you plan on attending, please email me at michl@nb.sympatico.ca to let us know. This is volentary.
Stay tuned to the blog for other information on activities this summer.
Michele

New Posting for Coaches

Coaches can contact me for the newest posting information and all parents can now contact me at cmrc@rogers.com

thanks Rien.

Farlagne Races

Notice to all parents/athletes and coaches:

Mount Farlagne race next weekend will most likely be our last race of the season. I have not heard yet from Poley about rescheduling the NB Cup races for Entry/K1 and feel that they may sanction the race at Farlagne for all: With that in mind I need to know who is planning attending the races prior to Tuesday Evening. Please email me your intentions as soon as possible so that I can send in the race list. The accomodations for this race are at the Chateau Edmondston, and parents should contact them directly to book a room. If parents are going up and they have room in their vehicles please let me know so I can find rides for athletes without them. Thanks

Because most racers will be attending this race all coaches will be attending this race. Therefore there will be no training at Crabbe Mountain next weekend.

The memorial race is scheduled for March 31st if weather permits.

Race Training Cancelled

Due to the inclement weather training has been cancelled. Sorry for the late notice but I had hoped that the rain would stop earlier last night.

Rien

Wednesday Night Training Cancelled

Due to the possible inclement weather and returning athletes from CWG this week's Wednesday Night Training is Cancelled. Next training for K2 and Up athletes will be on Saturday.

Please remember to send in your intentions for upcoming races as soon as possible.

Entry/K1 information to Michele with a cc to me
K2 and Up information directly to me.

Thanks

Canada Winter Games Results

I have found results from CWG on line:

Mens Slalom
Adam 19th
Remi 21st

Womens Slalom
Mandy 27
Julia 32
Kara 34
Christie 36

Mens GS
Adam 20
Remi 23
Cameron 35

Womens GS
Kara 25
Mandy 30
Julia 31
Christie 32
Kate 36

Mens SG
Remi 18
Cameron 40

Womens SG
Kara 21
Mandy 27
Christie 28
Kate 36


Great Job Everyone, can't wait to hear the details.

Hat Success at Crabbe

Our silent auction ran on Sunday. Despite a limited amount of “stuff”, we raised $1000 in one afternoon and had some fun doing it too. The attached photo shows some of the 35 hats sold for $5 each.

Upcoming events

Please let coaches know whether you plan on attending the following races

Entry/K1: Poley on Saturday and/or Sunday
K1/K2 and Up : Farlagne on March 24/25
Memorial Cup: Crabbe March 31st.

Thanks please let me know.

Brookvale Cancelled

Dear New Brunswick Ski Teams, I am afraid I just received word from our Chief of Race, Mark Steele, that due to expected low numbers we will be canceling the 2007 Brookvale Invitational.
It seems that between Canada Games and March Breaks there are just too many other obligations for parents, coaches and athletes

Adding Comments

You can add your comments or questions to the blog if you want. Simply click the link Comments and follow the directions. You will see the number of comments made about the post beside it. Feel free to add interesting comments and/or any questions you might have regarding the post. More input is always welcome. You may need a google account but the link shows you how to set that up. Have a great March Break and good luck to the CWG Team and to the K1's travelling to Brookvale.

Stay tuned for an updated list of athletes selected to Juvies, K1 Whistler Cup and J1 Nationals.

Rien.

Upcoming Races and March Break

As mentioned before Training will continue this weekend and there will be a three day camp on Tues/Wed/Thurs of March Break. If you are available or planning to train please let Michele know asap. michl@nb.sympatico.ca

I am also trying to find out who is interested or planning on attending Amqui Classic at the end of March. Deadline is coming up and accommodations are hard to find so please let Cynthia know your interest in this race and also Marissa Soicher as she is trying to find accommodations and needs confirmed numbers. We send our entries through NB Alpine for this event so please try to have a decision by the end of March Break. I will also need numbers by Tuesday March 13th for Poley K1/Entry End of year races. Please forward that information to me as usual.

For all those of you travelling South, Skiing or Training have a great March Break and a well deserved rest. I will see you all after March Break.

Wednesday Night Training

Slalom on the Horn

Coffin Down - 25-30 gates

Pics from the weekend

Hannah top of the Horn



Adam heading for the Headwall



Girls being Girls....ah ain't they cute?

NB Alpine Executive Director Position

NB Alpine
Executive Director Position
New Brunswick Alpine is a not for profit Provincial Sport Organization with a mission to: "Develop, support and deliver quality alpine ski racing programs that encourage broad based participation and excellence so participants can achieve personal growth and success in a safe team environment."

NB Alpine is looking for a part time executive director.
This part-time position of approximately 20 hours per week will begin on April 16th, 2007.

Assets: -general office administration, including finances and budgets
-computer skills
-bilingualism
-experience in sports organization

Candidates to submit resumes to nbalpine@nbnet.ca or mail toNBAlpine, 900 Hanwell Road, Unit 13, Fredericton, NB, E3B 6A2.

Great Picture of Phil

Wow what a great action shot from Mel. Professional???

CWG Ready to Go

What a Weekend....Crabbe Mountain Rocks

Here are the results from this past weekend. I will have Wentworth results up sometime today and some great pictures by the end of the week.

Race Gender Age Cat Racer Club Medal

Friday February 23, 2007
Super G Race 1 Christie Lawrence Crabbe Silver
Hannah Langille Crabbe Bronze

J2 (17 up) Julia Coleman Crabbe Gold
Overall
Julia Coleman Gold
K2 Boys Phillip Soicher Crabbe Silver
J2 Remi Poirier Crabbe Gold
Overall Remi Poirier Gold

Super G Race 2
Christie Lawrence Crabbe Gold
Hannah Langille Crabbe Silver
J2 (17 up)
Julia Coleman Crabbe Silver
Overall
Julia Coleman Crabbe Silver
K2 Boys
Phillip Soicher Crabbe Silver
J1
Adam DuPlessis Crabbe Gold
J2
Remi Poirier Crabbe Gold
Overall
Remi Poirier Gold
Adam DuPlessis Silver

Saturday, February 24, 2007

Giant Slalom
J1
Hannah Langille Crabbe Gold
Christie Lawrence Crabbe Silver
J2
Julia Coleman Crabbe Gold
Overall
Julia Coleman Gold
Hannah Langille Silver

Male K2
Phillip Soicher Crabbe Silver
J1
Adam DuPlessis Crabbe Gold
Sebastian Pacey-Smith Crabbe Bronze
J2
Remi Porier Crabbe Gold
Cameron DuPlessis Crabbe Silver
Overall
Adam DuPlessis Crabbe Gold
Remi Poirier Crabbe Silver

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Christie Lawrence Crabbe Silver
Hannah Langille Crabbe Bronze
J2
Julia Coleman Carbbe Gold
Mandy Thomas Crabbe Silver
Overall
Julia Coleman Silver
Mandy Thomas Bronze
K2 boys
Phillip Soicher Crabbe Silver
J1
Sebastian Pacey-Smith Crabbe Gold
J2
Remi Poirier Crabbe Gold
Cameron DuPlessis Crabbe Silver

Overall
Remi Poirier Gold
Sebastian Pacey-Smith Silver

Missing Hoodie

Ariana is missing her Mars hoody she got in Edmunston. It was missing from the race shack the day of the pot luck and hasn’t been seen since. Her name is in red on the right inside. It is XXSmall. Someone must have it and they just don’t realize it. If everyone could check there houses, ski bags etc to see if you can find it we would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
Rien.

K1 Camp Drives and Reminders

Reminders to all athletes travelling this weekend:
1) Please have a copy of your medicare number in your jacket Pocket
2) Pack a lunch to bring with you.
3) Have a contact number for someone at Home with your medicare card.
4) If travelling with the Summerhayes' please get equipment (1 pair of skis and poles) to Michele at work. She is at the Devon Street Liquor store on Friday
5) Contact your drives to double check departure times.

Here are the drives for the Poley K1 Camp

Summerhayes
457-1606
Jack, Leland, Abbey, Lincoln

Andrews
454-7242
Joseph, Alexa, Cathleen, Michelle and Arianna

Leslie Thomas
363-8893
Lily, Baxter, Merideth, Mina, Colton, Danielle, Micheal and Claire.

Thanks and have a great weekend with a great coach.......learn lots.

Atlantic Cup Results

Thought some people might be interested in how "Team NB" did on the rock. Looks as though Remi received three golds and one bronze, Sebastian received 2 silvers and Henrik pulled off a bronze in slalom. According to Tim the three guys managed to accrue 550 points toward winning the Altantic Cup - which was won by NFLD with a total of 620. They had a full team...wow great work gang.

All hands on Deck

Notice to all parents that are available we will be meeting at the Race Shack at 1:00pm on Sunday to start putting up fencing for the SG training week and races.

Note: All can help, even holding the fence while others drill it in or place it will be useful. Please don't feel you can't help this will be a long afternoon and we will need all the help we can get.

Thanks
Rien.

Wentworth Pics

http://www.oceanpilot.com/wsrc/2006-2007albums/ScaravelliCup/index.html

Check some of these pics out, very nice.

March 1st

There will be no dry land on March 1st due to a school dance.

Please note this change to the schedule. March Break is the completion of Dry Land for this season.

K1/Entry Parents

Please note there will be a meeting following training on Saturday afternoon to discuss plans for the K1/Entry Camp at Poley. Please try to make arrangements for one or both parents to attend.

Thanks
Rien

K1/Entry Parents

Please note there will be a meeting following training on Saturday afternoon to discuss plans for the K1/Entry Camp at Poley. Please try to make arrangements for one or both parents to attend.

Thanks
Rien

Training Cancelled

Sorry for the late notice but just to remind people that training was cancelled earlier tonight due to the poor weather. Racers should be at Wentworth and on the hill by 7:45 a.m. on Saturday. The coaches will contact parents and racers at the three hotels if plans change.

K1 Race Training will be as normal on the weekend.

I will be doing some fence repair if the weather is good on Saturday.

Also I need to get ideas from parents the number of athletes that plan on attnending March break training on the weekends before and after March break and also around during the week.

Please let the coaches know asap, so I can arrange coaching staff over the break.

New E-mail

This is my new e-mail

BenjaminKershaw@hotmail.com

Cheers,
Ben

DEADLINES

I need the following information from Racers ASAP:

K1 Performance Camp (Registrations) before Feb 9th please contact me to get these in my hands. Please email your intentions. I hope all or as many as possible can attend.

K2 and Up Speed Camp (Registrations) On or before this weekend. Deadlines and spots are filling up fast.

K2 and Up Wentworth Intentions
K2 and Up Crabbe Race Intentions.

Please I need this information asap or you risk not being on then entry lists.

Ben Eoin Results

Another good showing for Crabbe Athletes at an event this season. Congratulations go out to Philip, Hannah, Calum and Robert for making the long trek to Ben Eoin to race. I heard it was a little damp on Saturday.

Results
Philip Soicher Silver in Slalom and Silver in Giant Slalom.
Hannah Langille Bronze in Giant Slalom.

Good showing gang.

Upcoming events include:
K1 Wentworth this weekend
K2 an Up Wentworth on the 17/18 followed by SPEED CAMP WEEK
Crabbe Races on the 26,27,28
K1 Developmental Camp on the 27,28 in Poley.

Great weekend this past weekend and thanks for all the laughs.

Old School Racing at Crabbe

Okay, not shinnies needed but a lot of small trees. Who thinks of these things........Cheaper then Break Aways.......

Maybe this is how they cleared the trails....haha

Notice to all RACERS...Important

Hello,
A friendly reminder to all racers (parents & coaches) to wear their season passes at all times while on the mountain. We have been cracking down on violations of all customers. We are going to make all racers walk to the lodge to get their passes from now to the end of the season.
Racers were recently caught training without their passes. This is a notice that it is your responsibility and if you miss training because of this issue do not complain....please put your passes on your helmets.

Repeat offenders will not be allowed back on the mountain the day of their second offense.
Please post this warning in the race hut and make sure all racers understand.
Thank you very much,

Wow what a group

This Week's Training

Athlete Notice of upcoming Training.

The Canada Winter Games team will be training at Crabbe on Monday. This is a CWG training course and the coach will be there from NB Alpine. This is not a Club Training course. Please respect the need for this group to get in some addtional training before the games. Crabbe Mountain Race Club Athletes are encouraged to free ski on their turn around days and make the most of the great conditions.

Wednesday Night Training: Unless weather condtions change this will be a slalom night of training. Training begins at 6:00 p.m. and continues until 9:00 p.m. All athletes are welcome and encouraged to participate from K2 up.

Sat/Sun: Normal Training for all athletes not attending Ben Oine Slalom Races. Please keep an eye on the blog for upcoming details on training for this weekend.

That's all for now, great weekend gang and way to train through the cold.

Rien

Farlagne Racers Looking Good

For Sale

1 skin for sale. It is a small Louis Garneau ideal for someone around 13-15 years of age. - $30.00
1.5 year old race multi-purpose Head skis (156's) & bindings. $200.00
Black DKNY Active race pants with suspenders - $15.00

Julia Bannister 449-3953

Race Plans for K2 and Up Athletes

Notice to K2 and Up athletes to start planning season races. The following is a list of events and dates that you need to consider. Coaches will be working with athletes this weekend to develop a list of events you plan on attending. Please go over these dates and events with your family to determine what events you plan on attending:

RED Race Dates are Quota or Qualify only Races.

FEB 3,4 MARS/NS Ben Eoin K2 & up (SL/SL) BenEoin,NS
FEB 8,9,10,11 Atlantic Cup (Train/SG/GS/SL) Marble Mtn
FEB 17,18 MARS/NS Wentworth K2 & up (GS/GS) Wentworth NS
FEB 19,20,21 NB Alpine Speed Camp Crabbe NB
FEB 22,23,24 NB MARS K2 & up (Train/SG/GS) Crabbe NB

MAR 15-19 J1 Nationals Massif, Qc
Mar 19-23 K2 Nationals Tremblant

MAR 24,25 “NB CUP” MARS K2 & up (Skills/SL/GS) Mt Farlagne NB

Mar 30-Apr1 Whistler Cup Whistler
Mar 30-Apr1 Amqui Classic Amqui

Athletes need to determine and write down for this weekend which races they plan on attending so that coaches can be determined and plans sent out. This is a very important notice......

Upcoming Events

Athletes K2 and Up should be thinking of the following upcoming events:

Marble Mountain Speed Camp February 5-7
Atlantic Cup Marble Mountain (please contact before Sunday) February 8-11
Poley Races (Tentative) February 3-4
Wentworth February 17-18
Crabbe Speed Camp February 19-21
Crabbe Races 22-24

K1 and Entry Dates
Wentworth Race Feb 10
Brookvale PEI March 10/11
NB Cup March 17/18


Start planning your months......

Wednesday Night Training

WE will be having Wednesday Night Training starting this week. I know that athletes have exams this week but if you are available I will be at the hill for training. If you are attending we will be working a little Glalom (half GS half Sl). Please be prepared to work on movement, looking ahead and foot work.

Good Looking Crew

Here's a good lookng group......missing is Merideth and Mina (apparently in the bathroom). :)

:

Congratulations to all K1 athletes that participated in the Race at Mount Farlagne this past weekend. The coaches were very impressed by all athletes results and improvments. If parents have pictures could they please email me small copies so that I can place them on the blog along with the Official Results

Unofficially: K1 Boys Double Gold by Lincoln Esau in GS and Slalom
K1 Girls- Silver in GS and Bronze in Slalom for Cathleen Trafton.
Excellent times and positions for : Baxter, Lilly, Abbey, Ariana, Michele and Alexa.

Way to brave the cold.

In Entry Great times and results from Mina "Moe" Teague, Merideth "Megadeath" Langille, Joseph "The Player" Andrews and "Austin Mini" Cooper Thomas Clark. Your coaches were all proud of all of you.

K2 and Up please stay tuned for information on upcoming races as the schedule is being adjusted daily. As well the Wednesday Night Training starts this week. Training will begin a 6:00 p.m. but the hut will be open by around 4:00 as I am there early if you want to train, talk, tune or prepare.

Thanks and have a great week.

P.S. if you didn't hear Two Podium Finishes for Mens Downhillers "Mannie Osbourne Paradis and Eric Guay. Way to go Cananda......

this weekend

K2-J2 Saturday Slalom and Sunday Giant Slalom due to the weather coming. Those athletes that are writing letters for Ben from last weekend I expect those completed with no problems. There will be more discussion when I return.

Please note that there is some changes in the race schedule.... Feb3-4 will now be Poley Mtn Race and either Mar 3-4 or Mar 10-11 may be Restigouche (this is still up for debate)

Entry and K1 Parents please contact me at Chateau Edmondston if you can not make it up due to the weather so I can scratch athletes from the list. The storm is meant to end by the afternoon and hopefully this will allow you to make it up....great ski conditions.

Rien.

Farlagne Results

Great Results from our K2-J2's....
J2 Boys
Slalom Gold Remi Poirier
Giant Slalom Silver Remi Poirier

J1 Boys
Slalom Gold Adam Duplessis
Giant Slalom Gold Adam Duplessis,

J1 Girls
Slalom: Gold Hannah Langille, Silver Kate Young
Giant Slalom Silver Christie Lawrence, Bronze Hannah Langille

K2 Boys
Slalom: Gold Philip Soicher
Giant Slalom Gold Philip Soicher, Bronze Robert Young

Congratulations

Congrats to K2-J2 racers as I have heard there were great results at Farlagne. I will have all of the details tomorrow and hopefully some photos if I get some jpegs.

Reminder that Dry Land training is still on for Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Please remember you are there for training purposes and coaches are responsible for this training.

K1 and Entry Racers AWESOME weekend of training. You will receive your Race Notice tomorrow and I will send more information regarding the weekend to you. See you all on Friday night at Farlagne.

Wednesday night Training will begin next week, this week is a week off for K2-Up as you have just raced. Get some well deserved rest and be ready to train hard on Sat/Sun.

Later.
Rien.

K1/Entry Race Notice

Notice to parents of K1 and Entry athletes that there is a race planned for next weekend at Mt.Farlagne. All athletes will be registered for the race unless you email or conact Rien to say you are not able to attend. This is a slightly different approach than the past but due to time constraints. Please see Rien or your athletes coach to let them know you intentions.

R.Meesters

Mt. Farlagne Race

K2, J1 and J2

I hope everyone is pumped and excited for this weekend.

After the coaches meeting, which begins at 7:30pm, I would like to meet with all the athletes, probably around 8:30 or 9pm. Just before bedtime....

Have a safe drive up and I will see you all tonight.

Ben

Race Cancelled

Please be advised the Poley Mountain Race Club has been forced to cancel the race this
coming weekend due to weather conditions. NB Alpine is attempting to organize an
alternate NB location. We will forward full details as soon as information is
available.

I am also interested in finding out how many athletes would be interested in going to the Atlantic Cup at Marble Mountain. I would need to determine the number to find appropriate travel, accommodations and coaching arrangements. Please advise me on your interest for this race. The dates are as follows: February 8th-11th with optional speed camp Feb 5,6,7.

FIS Ski Lengths

Here is a chart that shows appropriate ski equipment for each level. I have had a number of questions in this regard.


SENIORS J1-J2
a. Skis
Ladies
Mens
DH minimum radius
45 m
45 m
DH minmimum length
210 cm /-5cm tolerance
215 cm
SG minimum radius
33 m
33 m
SG minimum length
200 cm /-5cm tolerance
205 cm /-5cm tolerance
GS minimum radius
21 m
21m
GS minimum length
180 cm /-5cm tolerance
185 cm /-5cm tolerance
SL minimum radius
-
-
SL minimum length
155 cm
165cm

b. Standing Heights
Ladies
Mens
Ski/binding/plate
55 mm
55 mm
Ski boots
45 mm
45 mm

CHILDREN K1-K2
a. Skis
K1
K2
GS minimum radius
14 m
17 m
GS minimum length
130 cm
130 cm
SL minimum radius
-
-
SL minimum length
130 cm
130 cm

b. Standing Heights
K1
K2
Ski/binding/plate
50 mm
50 mm
Ski boots
45 mm
45 mm

For Sale

Ski Team Jacket

Size: XL
Condition: Awesome
Colour: Blue
Why: It will make you ski better
Cost: priceless...75$

Contact: Ben Kershaw
Day: 453-2495
Night: 440-3470

Sunday Training

There will be training on Sunday weather permitting and whether the hill is open. Please call the hill first thing before you leave to see they are open. IF open coaches will be there at 9:00, not all coaches but enough to cover athletes.

Thanks please someone pray for snow :(

Training this weekend

There will still be training this weekend of some form: Due to the weather we are putting together a training schedule for Saturday that will include some dry land, ski tuning, video session and season goal setting and journaling. Training will begin for K1-J2 at 9:00 a.m. and for Entry at 10:00 a.m. Please note to bring ski equipment and rain gear as we may still ski if the hill is open and/or the weather not too bad. This trainng will happen whether the hill is open or not.

Any Questions don't hesitate to conatact me rien.meesters@nbed.nb.ca or 454-1203

Rien

Warm Ups for Sale

This short note is to mention that I have a pair of brand new, black, insulated SPYDER ski warm up pants for sale. They were intended for Phillip; however, although they are marked “large” they are too small for him. They do have the zippers along the sides making them easy to remove at the starting gate. If you are interested, let me know and you can try them on. Many thanks,

Mel

Race Postponed

RACE NOTICE: THE RACE AT POLEY MOUNTAIN HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEKEND AND POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEKEND.

MORE DETAILS WILL FOLLOW REGARDING TRAINING THIS WEEKEND.

Updates

K1 training starts at 9:00 a.m. not 10 as previously stated only Entry Start at 10:00.

K2 and Up Race for Poley: Slalom Saturday, GS Sunday please be at the hill no later than 8:00 a.m. Sat Morning. Coaches will be at the hill Friday Night for meetings but will send an update if things change.

All racers or Trainers.....please dress appropriately for the weather and bring warm dry clothes as it will be wet.

Best of luck to Crabbe K2 and Up Racers.

See you on the weekend.

The season is here

Race Notice: Poley

ALL ATHLETES NEED TO BE AT POLEY BY 8:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING.

COACH ATHLETE MEETING AT THE AMSTERDAM ON SATURDAY NIGHT AROUND 8PM WILL HAVE MORE DETAILS ON RACE DAY.

Entry/K1 Training will be as normal at the hill at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Meet at the top of the hill at the Race Shack. Saturday will be GS and Sunday Slalom training.

Athletes are reminded to eat Healthy lunches and snacks.


Note to Parents: If anyone knows the wherabouts of the drills and DVD player from the hill please let us know asap. Hopefully someone has just accidently put them in their basement for us at the end of the season and forgot.

Thanks Rien. Keep thinking snow (hill is in good shape for the weather)