FALL CLINIC DATES

Eastern Alpine Summit

The first annual Eastern Alpine Summit is just around the corner. This FREE event is the perfect kick off to the new ski racing season and will feature educational seminars for Coaches, Parents, Club Leadership and will include a full athletic component for athletes of all ages. There is also a tradeshow with lots of vendors that you will want to see and want to see you.

Please join us at Killington, VT on October 23, 2011 for this fantastic event. It's free, so there is no excuse not to attend and it includes Lunch. (Thank the Vendors who are paying a small fee to offset the cost.)

Attendance is free, but Pre-registration is required. Please go to the eastern region web site at www.ussaeast.com and click on the "Sliding Door" on the top that is labeled "Eastern Alpine Summit". There you will find all the information that you need including preliminary seminar descriptions, discounted hotel info (if you need it) as well as a link to the registration page. (You can also go directly to the page by going here, http://www.ussaeast.com/?page_id=112 )

If you are interested in being a vendor, important information is also on the same page.

I'm sure that you've heard that the Killington area was hit especially hard by Irene. The area we are using (Snowshed) received minimal damage and will be ready to go shortly. Roads in the area are undergoing repairs and are passable now and getting better every day. This is a great time to support the ski areas that support us by hosting events all season long.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. We look forward to seeing you at Killington on October 23.

Dirk Gouwens, USSSA, Eastern Region Competition Manager;
1936 Saranac Ave #126, Lake Placid, NY 12946,
435.640.8509 (mobile), 435.645.0104 (personal fax), dgouwens@ussa.org, www.ussaeast.com

Eastern Regional Alpine Officials Update and Clinic, NOV 5

Hosted by EUSSA, VARA and KSC/KMS
Open to all Alpine Officials, Coaches, Parents and Volunteers

LOCATION: Killington Winter Sports Club (formerly Killington ATC or Ski Club)
PRESENTERS: Chuck Hughes, Thelma Hoessler and Dirk Gouwens and others will be presenters
TIME: 8AM to 2PM
COST: $35

There will be a Q and A session and lunch will be provided.

Participants need to be current USSA and or VARA members and have your USSA number available, USSA Comp Guide, laptop and note pad. Bring the USSA AO Study Guide found on www.VARA.org or you may have it available on your laptop. Participants will receive credit toward their AO License. There will a ref test and C of R offered for those who need them.

Eastern Regional Race Administrators Update and Clinic, NOV 6

(For VARA RA’s and anyone hosting a FIS event)
Hosted by EUSSA, VARA and KMS/KSC
Open to all Alpine Officials, Coaches, Parents and Volunteers
LOCATION: Killington Winter Sports Club (formerly Killington ATC or Ski Club)
PRESENTERS: Thelma Hoessler, and the Dirk Gouwens
TIME: 8AM to 3PM
COST: $40

This is Mandatory for all Ski Programs hosting a FIS Race this upcoming season!

Lunch will be provided. Participants need to be current USSA and or VARA members if applicable and have your USSA number available. You will need; USSA Comp Guide, laptop and note pad. RA STUDY GUIDES ARE NEEDED.

Entry Level RA Update; NOV 12
Hand-on Timing Clinic for Never-Evers, NOV 13

PRESENTERS: David Iverson
LOCATION: Burke Mtn. Academy, Kitchell Science Center, 1925 Mountain Road, East Burke, VT 05832 (on the BMA Campus)
When: 9 A.M.
Cost: $35
TC - Level 1 Clinic and test on Saturday, November 12, 2011
TC - Hands-on Clinic for never-evers on Sunday, November 13, 2011
Participants must RSVP to diverson@burkemtnacademy.org to receive homework that is necessary to complete before the TC1 exam and before the Never Ever Clinic.

TC Update and Tests - Level 1 Timing and Calculations , NOV 19

Exam will be given for Level 1T and C.
LOCATION: Bromley Outing Club
PRESENTERS: Laura & Mark Sullivan
TIME: 9am- 5pm
COST: $35

Hosts- Toni Harkins and the Bromley Outing Club.

Participants need to be current USSA/VARA members and have your USSA number available, USSA Comp Guide, laptop and note pad. You will need to bring the TC Study Guide which can be found on the VARA website www.vara.org or you may have it available on your laptop for the clinic.

AO Update and Clinic, NOV 19

Intro to Ski Racing (presenters will be Chuck Hughes and BOC Staff)
Exam will be given for Ref and Cof R.
LOCATION: Bromley Outing Club
PRESENTERS: Chuck Hughes and BOC staff
TIME: 9am- 2pm
COST: $35

Lunch included. Participants need to be current USSA/VARA members and have your USSA number available, USSA Comp Guide, laptop and note pad. You will need to bring the aproporite Study Guide which can be found on the VARA website www.vara.org or you may have it available on your laptop for the clinic.

AO Update and Clinic, DEC 14

LOCATION: Pico Ski Club
PRESENTERS: Greg McClallen, Barry Cupoli, Peter Welch & Cort Jones
TIME: 6pm - 9pm
COST: $35

VARA Alpine Officials Update - Last update of the season will be hosted by Pico Ski Club / VARA - Tim Wigmore, Clinic Chairperson and Host
Need current USSA/VARA Membership number, USSA Comp Guide, Note Pad. Pizza and beverages provided.

FALL 2011 VARA AO/RA Registration
 
NAME  _____________________________________________ Club Affiliation _________
 
Email  __________________________________  USSA# ________________
 
Phone Contact ___________________________ 
 
Event  ___ Nov 5, ___ Nov 6, ___Nov 19 T&C, ____ Nov 19 AO, ____Dec 14
(Check)
            ___ Entry Level 
 
Total Enclosed   $ _________
 
Make Check Payable to VARA AO/RA
Send to: PO Box 82 Cavendish, VT 05142
Checks only…THANKS!