Dear BC Alpine Coaches,
On behalf of BC Alpine, I would like to invite you to attend the annual BC Alpine Coach Meeting and AGM to be held in Vancouver on October 12-13, 2012. I encourage your attendance as we will have important updates and information to review and discuss at the meetings, as well as I am finalizing a list of presenters that will provide a meaningful professional development opportunity.
The Coach Meeting will focus on the following:
- Provincial and National training and race opportunities for 2012-13 season
- ACA and BC Alpine Rule updates
- Review updated QRS (rules, quotas, selections)
- Calendar 2012-13 review
- Entry Level discussion and plans
- HPP Program review and 2013-14 plans
- ACA Rising Star program for Fall 2012
- Summer “Super Camp” plans for 2013
- Provincial Coaches Council – confirmation of nominees
- FIS Osisko Speed Camp: Apex (inclusion of U16? And timing w/ Nor-Ams)
Presenters are as follows:
- Justine Parent: BC Alpine Club Development plans for 2012-13
- Gordie Bowles: BC Alpine HP and other initiatives for 2012-13
- Nigel Cooper: Alpine Canada Athlete Development and Coaching for 2012-13
- ** Dave Ellis: Director of Ski Cross for Alpine Canada. SX discussion and integration
- Gregor Druzina: W BCST Summer/Fall progression (Chile camp focus)
- Brandon Dyksterhouse: W BCST Summer/Fall progression (Chile camp focus)
- Nick Cooper: HPP Summer Program report
Regards,
Gordie Bowles