October 1
- Cross Country Alberta wants
feedback on their new website
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We've worked hard to improve our
website so that it is easier to load and find information
you want quickly. If you notice an error or have any general
suggestions or comments, please,
let us know!
On September 21 we officially had
to say good-bye to CCA Treasurer Kevin Yee. Kevin has accepted a job
that conflicts with his role here at CCA and consequently had to
resign. We plan to keep him busy as a budget consultant and plan to
get him out on skis yet! Thank you very much for your time and
effort here Kevin, you will be missed.
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Help still wanted for trail work at Lake
Louise on Saturday and/or Sunday, Oct 2 & 3
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Help us
improve the Fairview Trail before the snow flies.
Help improve XC skiing in periods of low snow-pack.
Help your club’s early season ski camps and Winterstart
weekend.
Meeting
Places & Times, Car-pool Details:
1/ Lake Louise Government Parking Lot across from Deer Lodge
at 10 am ready to work
2/ Car Pool from Calgary - Edworthy Park at 7:45 am Saturday
or Sunday
Work
Planned:
2 crews of 8 to 12 people working up to 2 km on the Fairview
Trail from:
a/ the Moraine Lake Road / Fairview Junction at the east end
b/ the Government Parking Lot opposite Deer Lodge at the
west end
Light
work – brush cutting and pruning the rapidly growing shrubs
and small Christmas trees.
Medium
Work – moving and splitting deadfall logs to build up low
spots on the trail.
Heavier
Work – moving bigger logs to provide a good foundation for
the trail. Also pick and shovel work to better level the
trail.
What
to Wear & Bring:
Because of the uneven, unimproved trail, stout hiking
boots (preferably waterproofed) are essential. Bring
good work gloves, preferably leather. Be prepared for
hiking in the mountains in autumn!
Please bring the following if you have them (and
identify your property with a felt pen):
heavy shovels or garden spades, 24 inch bow saws, 9 inch
folding pruning saws, large pruning shears.
Both
the National Parks and Chateau will supply pulaskis and
pick-mattocks
Sponsorship for refreshments:
Laggans Bakery is providing packed lunches,
The Chateau is extending an invitation to the showers
and hot-tub after work
Post-work refreshments and snacks are being finalised, overnight accommodation for Saturday will be arranged
for volunteers.
Wilson Mountain Sports and other businesses are
supporting this important trail work.
For
more information and to register,
please contact Alasdair Fergusson before 4 pm Friday at:
[email protected]
Tel: (403) 289-0386
The first of
the CCA fall camps took place last weekend, Sept 24-26 in
the Calgary - Kananaskis area. The athletes, most of whom
had been at the summer Swift Camp were able to compare test
results with Corey at Peak Power. Excellent job to all as
increases and improvements were made by everyone.
The ten ADT members;
Georg Jalkotzy, Dougal Owen, Kevin Sandau, Maggie Legere,
Ketura Meyer, Hilary Schrama, Reid Hosford, Anthony Killick,
Kassandra Legere, and Heather Griffith.
Five invitees
Maryann Heacock, Marlis Kromm, Graeme Killick, Curtis Merry
and Matt Woynarowich.
The athletes kept CCA Sport Manager, Michael Neary, busy all
weekend. Special thanks to Shawna Wegner, Dave Killick and
Matthew Cummings for helping out at this camp.
We are looking
for course facilitators for the new revised NCCP courses.
The first level of Community Coach will be rolled out his
fall and we are looking for strong leaders with the
following credentials:
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3 or more
ski seasons coaching experience with Jackrabbits
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Jackrabbit
coordinator or strong program organizational skills
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Active
participant or coach at ski races in the last 3 years
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Full NCCP
Level 2 certification
Other
considerations:
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Experience
working with children
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Other
training - adult education, education degree, physical
education/kinesiology degree/diploma, psychology
Course
Facilitator training will be held October 23-24 2004 in Fort
Saskatchewan, AB
Contact the CCA office
for more information
The purpose of
the Above and Beyond grant is to provide support to coaches
to pursue coach education or development opportunities.
Specifically, this is intended for coaches that are in a
unique situation (apprenticing, geographically isolated,
disadvantaged) and that are experiencing extraordinary
circumstances.
Maximum grant $1,500.00
The purpose of the Coach Visitation grant is to provide
support to Provincial Sport Associations and their clubs to
offset travel and
accommodation costs to host an out of province or out of
country coach.
Maximum grant $2,000.00
For more information, contact Shona Schleppe, Sport
Consultant at 780-422-7108 or through the Service Alberta
Toll Free system at 310-0000.
For application forms:
http://www.cd.gov.ab.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/index.asp
PUBLIC & SHOP
CONSIGNMENT
of Downhill & XC Equipment & Wednesday, Oct, 20 5:30 PM to
10 PM
Snowboards, Snowshoes & Clothing Thursday, Oct 21 5:30 PM to
10 PM
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Easy
access & parking included in admission fee.
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An easy
way to sell your used but good ski and snowboard gear &
good, clean ski jackets, pants & suits.
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We no
longer accept old "Straight" DH & Wooden XC Skis or used
helmets.
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A fair
evaluation by qualified volunteers, trained by local ski
shops.
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The lowest
sales commission - 25% of sale price retained by
sponsoring organizations.
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Prompt
payment to the public after Ski Sale on Sunday evening.
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Option to
sell your equipment at Half Price on Sunday, if not
previously sold.
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Bargain
priced, safety inspected XC and Downhill Ski Gear,
Snowboards & Clothing.
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Cash,
Cheque (With I.D.), Visa, Mastercard & Debit Cards
Accepted.
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Profits
support these local community organizations:
GIANT SALE
of New & Used Equipment, Friday, Oct 22 5 PM to 9 PM
Ski & Snowboard Clothing Saturday, Oct 23 11 AM to 5 PM
at Bargain Prices Sunday, Oct 24 11 AM to 3 PM
HALF PRICE SALE
of Selected Equipment Sunday, Oct 24 11 AM to 3 PM
& Clothing
RECLAIMING & PAYMENT Sunday, Oct 24 7:30 PM to 9 PM
The Original CSC - CSPS New & Used Consignment Ski Sale
Operated With the Support of Local Ski Shops & Ski Areas
at a Very Convenient Location:
Max Bell Centre
Memorial Drive & Barlow Trail S.E.
ADMISSION TO NEW & USED SKI SALE: Adults & Teens $5;
Families $10
Children (16 & under) Free if accompanied by an Adult
SKI SALE TELEPHONE 282-4122 (24 hours for more
information),
www.skisale.ca
Project Podium
is back for 2005, with an amazing selection of photos
ranging from World Cup through to youth racing and
back-country skiing! The 2005 calendar will feature the same
attractive characteristics as the 2004 version:
* 14 months (November 2004 to December 2005)
* Large size (reduced a few cms in one dimension to
accommodate Canada Post mailing rates)
* $15 retail price (plus GST)
* A coaching tip for each month
* World Cup and Canadian race calendar dates incorporated
* A "Countdown to 2010" - with salient landmark days
annotated on the calendar
This means that a club can raise $1,400 by selling just 200
calendars as a fundraiser.
There is very little risk in the project as CCC undertakes
to replace any unsold 2005 calendars with 2006 calendars
when they become available. Just return the covers of unsold
calendars to us and we will credit your account for next
year.
If you have any questions feel free to call or email Dave
Dyer or the National Office (1-877-609-3215 or [email protected]).
Let's get out there and raise some money. The "Countdown to
2010" has begun. Please encourage the members of your club
to stand up and be counted.
To view the calendar cover and for more information click
here Cross <http://canada.x-c.com/main.asp?cmd=doc&ID=2339&lan=0>
Country Canada - Project Podium Calendar 2005
Remember, there are less than 2,000 days until the 2010
Games!
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