View the BC Alpine Coach Meeting overview for the 2012 Fall Meeting / AGM

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:

1. Provincial and National training and race opportunities for 2012-13 season
2. ACA and BC Alpine Rule updates
3. Review updated QRS (rules, quotas, selections)
4. Calendar 2012-13 review
5. Entry Level discussion and plans
6. HPP Program review and 2013-14 plans
7. ACA Rising Star program for Fall 2012
8. Summer “Super Camp” plans for 2013
9. Provincial Coaches Council – confirmation of nominees
10. FIS Osisko Speed Camp: Apex (inclusion of U16? And timing w/ Nor-Ams)

Presenters are as follows:

1. Justine Parent: BC Alpine Club Development plans for 2012-13
2. Gordie Bowles: BC Alpine HP and other initiatives for 2012-13
3. Nigel Cooper: Alpine Canada Athlete Development and Coaching for 2012-13
4. ** Dave Ellis: Director of Ski Cross for Alpine Canada. SX discussion and integration
5. Gregor Druzina: W BCST Summer/Fall progression (Chile camp focus)
6. Brandon Dyksterhouse: W BCST Summer/Fall progression (Chile camp focus)
7. Nick Cooper: HPP Summer Program report

Regards,

Gordie Bowles