Alberta Masters Ski Club Annual General Meeting 2018/19

Agenda 1.  2017/18 Season Review

2.  Board of Directors / Masters Reps

3.  Financial Statements / Budget

4.  AMSC Program

5.  Coaches

6.  Calendar Highlights / Race Series

7.  Club Expectations

8.  Program Costs

9.  TeamSnap/Mandatory Signup Through TeamSnap

10. Equipment Needed

11.  Supporters / Local Ski Shops / Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino

12. Club Gear / Special Buys

13.  Next Steps / Questions / Thank You

2017/18 Season Review Yearbooks

Dryland

Hosted 2 events

AMSC Members on the CMAT 2018/19 •  14 members selected to the Canadian Masters Ski Team

Keith Ible Chris Mason

Cynthia Wohlberg

Adam Glodkiewicz Bill Sule Andrew Dawson

Donya Nero

Irene Collins Patty Edgar

Tracy Allie

Kristine Murray

Darren Gee

Adam Kennedy Jason Barton

AMSC Awards 2017/18

Most Improved Female •  Kristine Karlsen

Racers Heart Award •  Yvea Zaels

Most Improved Males •  Moussa Konate

Most Valuable Player •  Irene Collins

Special Thanks •  Darren Gee

Special Thanks •  Jason Barton

Special Executive •  Simon Coulter

Board of Directors 2017/18 Position MemberPresident Andrew Dawson

VP (Equipment) Simon CoulterVP (Communications) Shane Young

Registrar Kat KminkovaProgram Director Derek Mortson

Treasurer Wendy MortsonHead Coach Claudio Berto

Member at Large Patty EdgarMember at Large Francois LegaultPast President Murray Mortson

Board of Directors 2018/19 Position MemberPresident Andrew Dawson

VP (Equipment) Simon CoulterVP (Communications) Shane Young

Registrar Kat KminkovaProgram Director Derek Mortson

Treasurer Wendy MortsonHead Coach Claudio Berto

Member at Large Patty EdgarMember at Large Francois LegaultPast President Murray Mortson

AMSC Masters Reps

Contact our Masters reps for info on • National Masters Race Calendar • World Cup points system • Canadian Masters suits

•  Patty Edgar •  Western Canada Masters Rep •  superp@telusplanet.net

•  Jason Barton •  Alberta Masters Rep •  jbar79@icloud.com

Financial Statements 2017/2018

AlbertaMastersSkiClubFinancialStatement

Sept1,2017-Aug31,2018Assets

BankAccount $3,800.15SkiGates&onHillEquipment $5,090.67Teamjacketsandbibs $548.25Awards,mugs,medals,etc. $0

Totalassets $9,439.07

Liabilities None $0TotalLiabilities $0

Financial Statements 2017/2018

AlbertaMastersSkiClubFinancialStatement

Sept1,2017-Aug31,2018

IncomeFees:MembersandRaces $75,859.01Sales:Jackets&otheritems $3,023.52Donations/Grants $1,500.00SilentAuction/FundRaising $4,044.39

$84,426.92

DisbursementsCoachingFees $44,200.00CostofSaleItems(Jackets,etc.) $3,878.89CostofOnHillEquipment $1,762.07AmortizationExpense $589.50Insurance/AlbertaAlpineFees $9,353.00Interest/BankCharges -$2.61OtherExpenses/Repairs $13,881.29HillSpace/LaneRentals $5,850.00RaceCosts $9,511.46

$89,023.60

Financial Highlights

•  30 fewer members

•  $25,000 less revenue

•  Deficit funded by reserve from 2015/16

•  Increased membership fees by approx. 20%

•  3 coaches, 2 lanes (am/pm)

2017/2018

Budget 2017/2018

Operating Expenses Hill Space / Lane Rental $6,050 $6,050 Nakiska Recognition $575 YearEnd (coaches books, awards) $690 $1,265 Hosting: website / videos $147 Video Hosting $200 Team Snap $560 $907 Coaching / Licensing / Uniforms / Passes $40,650 $40,650 Misc. Expenses $500 Bank fees / Credit Card Fees $2,564 Coaches Licenses, Updates, Misc. $1,200 $3,864 Operating Budget Total $52,736

Capital Expenditures Annual – Gates $2,400 Amortized – Video Camera, Radios, etc. $2,235 $4,635 Total Budget $57,371

Mission • In a team environment, using technical free skiing and

turning around gates as a tool for members to achieve ski improvement

From our website:!The Alberta Masters Ski Club is a group of passionate skiers who ski in a semi-structured environment with goals of improving ski technique and racing skills using a combination of technical free skiing and gate training sessions.!The foundation of the group is a social and supportive environment where encouragement and active participation rule. !

AMSC Program • AMSC program is focused around ski improvement by skiing

in gates, stubbies and feather dusters

Use radios, timing & video analysis Use full gate courses

Uses stubbies & drill courses Technical free skiing

Everyone skis together and helps each other

Coaches Claudio Berto

•  CSCF Level 3

•  CSIA Level 3 •  Officials Level 3

Derek Mortson •  CSCF Level 1

•  Former world #1 ranked DH racer

On Snow Program • Depending on time of year, number of athletes and gate

space availability will depend on when athletes ski in gates **we need to be flexible.

• November - December: • Technical Free skiing, stubbies and feather dusters • Limited gate space /snow • Everyone skis with together

• January – March • Full gate courses, Technical Free Skiing • Based on number of athletes and hill space, groups

split in 2

On Snow Structure •  2 Coaches •  New – Team Lead Assists session coach with organizing athletes, slip crews on gate training days Designed to allow us to have a coach with a free ski group on gate •  Each athlete to have and set the own goals with the coaches

prior to the start of the season

Calendar Highlights

•  Training every Saturday, Monday night and most Sundays

•  Full detailed calendar on AMSC website & TeamSnap

•  **Must sign up for camp via SilverStar’s website

AMSC Training Days 2017/18Mountain NAKISKA Silver Star COP

Event Free Ski GL SL GS Fast

GS Dual DH Camp Free Ski Dual SL GS

Days Training 8 1 15 17 7 0 4** 3 2 5 7Total Days at Hill 48 4 17Potential Days 68

Race Dates

•  ** Volunteers needed!•  If more than 6 athletes commit at least 3 weeks in advance – a

coach will go; athletes pay for coaches expenses

Date Event MountainDec 15 -16, 2018 SL, SL Rabbit Hill (Open)

Jan 13, 2019 SL NakiskaJan 20, 2019 SL Snow ValleyFeb 3, 2019 DH x 2 SilverStar

Mar 22-24, 2019 SG, GS, SL, SC Nakiska (ROM)**Mar 29-31, 2019 SG, GS, SL Panorama (Nationals)

Mar 30, 2019 Dual SL Mt. Norquay (Bozo Cup)

It’s Your Club

• They would be a voice of the athlete.

• Athletes could take their questions, thoughts, or concerns that they want to keep anonymous

• Athlete Rep would bring the item(s) forward to the board via the President

•  Athlete Representative

Code of Conduct

•  Being a member has a set of expectations •  You will sign into the Code of Conduct when you register •  Remember that this club is a group of volunteers

Athlete Expectations

•  Set your Goals

•  Ask questions if you aren’t sure

•  Be an active member – ensure you contribute to our community

•  Be on the hill 15 minutes before the session to setup or be the last people on the hill to tear down

•  Keep the Code of Conduct in mind at all times

Gate Training Days •  Lots of work to set up and

maintain the courses

•  8:50 AM in the lift line

•  Setting, drilling, screwing, slipping, dyeing, rolling, bundling, bungeeing, raking, shovelling, etc.

•  Everyone using the course is expected to help with set up and/or teardown

Club Expectations on Snow •  Rotation system used

for course work

•  Athletes will “tag off” other athletes

•  More smaller bundles of gates

•  Warm up and Inspect before you get in the gates

Program Costs Training Adult Prices

Program Operating Fee

Equipment Fee 2018/19 Fee

Both Nakiska & COP $1,250 $50 $1,300Nakiska Only $885 $50 $935

COP Only $550 $25 $575Student Prices

Both Nakiska & COP $675 $25 $700Nakiska Only $475 $25 $500

COP Only $325 $25 $350

• Fees Do Not include Alberta Alpine Membership (which you need) • Fees Do Not roll over to 2019/20 season • Student Prices applicable under age of 25 with proof of FULLTIME student status • Fees Increase $50 after January 1st

Punch Card

Program Operating Fee

Equipment Fee

2018/19 Fee

6 Session Punch Card $300 $25 $325

• Fees Do Not include Alberta Alpine Membership (which you need)

• Punch Card purchase can go towards Program Upgrade

• Punch Cards are NON-TRANSFERABLE

• Fees DO NOT roll over to 2019/20 season

• Fees Increase $50 after January 1st. Note second punch card in a season is $350.

Alberta Alpine Membership/National Card

•  Must have appropriate Alberta Alpine membership/card

•  *Most AMSC members get the Masters National Card

•  10% discount at Sporting Life

Alberta Alpine Memberships / Cards (18 yrs & up)Cards Cost Coverage

General Membership $18 Allows for training season.

*Master’s National Card $176

Allows for training all season.May compete in unlimited sanctioned

Masters (and U16) events.

Master’s FIS Card $176

Same as Master’s National Card but allows members to compete in Masters FIS

sanctioned events internationally.

Sample Program Costs

Nakiska Only $935 AA Membership +$18 Total for Year $953

Full Program fees $1,300 National Card + $176 Total for Year $1,476

COP Only $575 AA Membership +$18 Total for Year $593

TeamSnap

•  Online Registration for program and for races

•  Push notification and email reminders about upcoming training, races and events

•  Primary communication tool

TeamSnap November 2, 2017

Online Registration

•  Choose your Program

•  Choose your AA Membership

•  Waiver and Code of Conduct

•  Recommend doing this via a computer

Session Sign Up

•  MANDATORY - especially for Gate Training

•  Cut off 36 hours in advance – allows coaches to plan

•  Do not fill out attendance for the whole season in advance

•  Push notifications and email reminders about upcoming training, races and events

•  If you do not say you are attending you WILL NOT be skiing gates

TeamSnapTraining this Saturday. !

Are you available?!

Volunteers SilentAuction–Nakiska–March16-17,2019MostImportant(only)fundraiser•  Obtainingdonations•  Preparingdonationsheets•  Manningthesilentauctionarea•  Helpingclosetheauction,obtainpayments,distribute

items

RidesofMarchRace–March21-24,2019•  Updateswillbeprovidedonceweconfirmaprogram•  Wedoneedabout25volunteerstomakethisa

reasonableamountofworkfortheorganizers

Equipment u  Helmets are mandatory at all times

Ø  Hard-ear with FIS specifications for Alpine racing helmets (with sticker) are mandatory for GS, SG & DH training and racing

Ø  This rule started in 2014.

u  Soft eared helmets are permitted for SL Ø  Chin guards are required for SL

Required Equipment

•  Back protectors for all Alberta registered athletes

•  Chin guards for Slalom

•  Mouth guards are highly recommended

Equipment Needed DifferentequipmentbasedondifferentskigoalsTalktothecoaches,discussyourgoalsandwhatequipmentismostsuitable

Supporters

Support Local Ski Shops •  Warranties

honoured

•  Online equipment often does not fit properly

•  Support local shops, local shops will support AMSC

•  Sporting Life 10% off for Alberta Alpine members

Stoney Nakoda Resort & Casino •  $__ (double

occupancy)/night

•  Breakfast included

•  Online with Promo Code (AMSC members only)

•  15 mins from Nakiska

Club Gear / Special Buys •  AMSC Yearbooks 2017/18 – ask

Derek

•  Cat Tracks - $25

•  AMSC Ski Straps - $10/pair

•  Extra Sydper Jackets

•  Jackets ($425): 2 LG, 1 XL

•  Next Spyder order in Feb/Mar

•  Sync has offered some close out specials. Watch for information once you’ve signed up.

Club Gear / Special Buys

•  T-Shirt $30

•  Hoodie $50

•  Range of Colours and Sizes

•  Order on Team Snap

Next Step Program Registration through TeamSnap

•  Online Registration (TeamSnap) November 2, 2018 (on our website and in email)

•  Everyone must register, sign online waivers, read and agree to the Code of Conduct

•  Online payment via Credit Card

•  No Cash

•  Member Manual – will be available on our website and should be ready by everyone

Athlete Expectations

•  Set your Goals

•  Ask questions if you aren’t sure

•  Be an active member – ensure you contribute to our community

•  Be on the hill 15 minutes before the session to setup or be the last people on the hill to tear down

•  Keep the Code of Conduct in mind at all times

Club Expectations

•  It is a privilege to be a member of the AMSC

•  Know that when you wear our team colours you represent all of us

Questions / Thanks You

•  Discussions / Questions

•  Motion to Adjourn?