Hello everyone! No, sorry this isn't an announcement telling you that skiing is cancelled due to high winds ... but don't you miss those?

There is some news to pass on :

1. SUNRIDGE SKI WEAR Pacesetter is once again giving us the opportunity to order KARBON ski jackets, pants and race suits. Sadly we are a bit late (how does this happen!). Lori has already placed an order but has indicated that she already orders some extras of the popular items. She did say that she might be able to squeeze in a few more items (and the race suits for sure!) if you call her and order by APRIL 16. On our DOWNLOADS section we have an order form that shows you styles, sizes and prices. Call Lori Paine 780-483-2005

2. LEVEL II Course OFFICIALS COURSE - it's never to early to Level Up

... From Mike Lemanski .... We are planning to hold a ACA Level II Officials Course on Saturday, April 24th. The Course Conductor will be Don Boyce. This course is required for anyone wishing to hold a Chief position at any race, and is recommended for people who have taken their Level I and worked course, gate judge, or hand timing positions since then. The course will be from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with an exam at the end, and is currently planned to be held at the Percy Page Centre, 118 Avenue & Groat Road in Edmonton. This course is open to all ski clubs in the North Zone and registration must be sent in by April 17th. If we don't have enough attendants by this time, the course will be cancelled and not offered again until the fall of 2010. Potential attendants are welcome to get in touch with Mike Lemanski at the link below with any questions about the Level II Certification.

Mike Lemanski lemanski@telusplanet.net

Kind Regards, Michael Lemanski North Zone Officials Coordinator

3. LEVEL I OFFICIALS COURSE We are still trying to organize one of these as we understand a number of parents didn't get an opportunity to participate in one. If we don't get it done before summer - we are going to work on a OCTOBER date to get you to put on your calendars. _______

Upcoming EVENTS

1. FUNDRAISING CASINO April 25/26 is our turn to staff the Casino and generate some operating funds for our club. Please remember that each racing family is supposed to provide at least one shift. Karen Fournell (THANKS KAREN!) is our Casino guru and should have already contacted you for your shift. IF you somehow are missed please call here ASAP @ 780 922 5412. She will be sending around a confirmation of the shift schedule shortly

2.Sunridge Cam McTaggert Memorial Golf Tourney MAKE SURE Thursday JUNE 10 is the DATE. More information coming soon - just start making sure your Golfing friends know that we are going to hold one cool tourney!

3. Year End Survey - we hope to have a survey out to you via the web shortly. BUT if you can think of any improvements, kudos etc for next year and feel like you might not be able to wait - you are welcome to fire me an email! Thanks - enjoy your Spring!

In this article we will try and place all the Christmas Camp information required to assist you in planning your trip.

LIFT TICKETS:

Janice has been able to secure a group lift ticket rates at Revelstoke Mountain for the Christmas camp which provides for a 40% discount. In order to receive the discount lift tickets must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.
 
The following details the regular rates and our discounted rates:
 
              1 Day Regular    1 Day Discounted        2 Day Regular   2 Day Discounted    3 Day Regular   3 Day Discounted       
Adults         $74.00               $44.40                       $143.00          $85.80                    $212.00           $127.20
 
Youth         $57.00               $34.20                       $109.00          $65.40                    $161.00             $96.60
(13 – 18)
 
Child          $26.00               $15.60                         $47.00           $28.20                      $68.00            $40.80       
(6 – 12)
 
 
Please add 5% GST to above prices
 
Those interested in obtaining the discounted rate are to advise me by e-mail of their order at scottbro@telusplanet.net by Tuesday, December 15 and payment is required by Tuesday, December 15 (cheques payable to Sunridge Ski Club). Once the the order is placed on Wednesday, December 16 there will be no refunds under any circumstances.
 
For those parents that may have the Grade 4/5 Snow Pass please realize that there are 3 free lifts for Revelstoke Mountain for their child and if they are planning to use them during Christmas Camp DO NOT ORDER ANY DISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETS - redeem your snow pass at Revelstoke.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009. 7:00PM

Where: Average Joe's In Sherwood Park

Our Annual Pub Night is right around the corner. Pub Night is a great way to get involved in the Club, to meet parents and coaches.

Cool Facts:

• 2009 - Marks the 4th annual Pub Night.

• Over the years Pub Night has raised over $30,000.00, which goes to offset costs of coaching, etc..

• Average Joe's patrons have been asking management when the Sunridge Pub Night/Silent Auction is being held... why?... Because word is out that we throw a great Pub Night with lot of cool items and prizes (such as: Skis, Booze Baskets, Pet Baskets, Lift Tickets etc. 

• Pub Night is successful because of parent participation.

Parent Obligation's include:

• Purchasing 6 tickets @ $15.00 each and encouraging their friends and family to attend the event.

• Donating a 26oz of liquor (or equivalent in wine... 2 bottles) for our annual Booze Cooler Raffle ... Tickets will be sold at the event and one lucky patron will be going home with a cooler full of premium bottles of liquor) 

• Donating at least 1 - $50.00 gift to be used for the Silent Auction. I encourage people to talk to their network, it's amazing what happens when you mention to a company owner, your vet, or your dentist, that you Son/Daughter is part of a wonderful ski club that is holding a super cool PubNight/Silent Auction and we are looking for donations for the auction. To date we've obtained some great items! Many more to come!

Donations can be dropped off and tickets picked at 25 Cavan Crescent Sh.Park , or at the Saturday dryland session anytime BEFORE November 17th.

Call for Volunteers:

• We are looking for a volunteer to host/organize the Silent Auction Basket Building Party.  This is an event that takes place the Friday night before PubNight, a group of parents get together to prepare the Silent Auction items for Saturday night.  With the number auction item's and my lack of an artistic bone it's a task that I can't complete without help.

• Please email Keith Wall @ kwallster@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out with this event.

Current Donations List:

• Nordica Ladies HotRod Drive 154 cm skis - These are very "hot" skis!!
• EeePC 1008 Nebook computer... stay away people this one is mine.
• RC - Boot Bag
• Starbucks Gift Card
• Columbia Fleece Jacket
• Exercise Ball
• Hiking backup, with sweaters, and water bottles
• Pair of Hockey Tickets for Jan 20th
• 3 day Ski'nStay at kicking Horse!!  Value = approx. $2700
• Mini billiard table, Heli Hanson Fleece, a realy nice Jacket, Hot Sauce & Candy Platter
• Kids BMX bike
• NOMA Boot Dryer
• Outdoor Propane Fire Pit
• Picinic Basket
• Popcorn, movies, movie passes for the whole family.
• ShopVac
• Spiced Rum kit
• Professional teeth whitening package.
• Ski passes to Nakisa
• Downhill rider gift certificate.
• MagicBus trip for two to Jasper or Lake Louise
• Two Nights accomodation at the Glacier Mountain Lodge - Kicking Horse Mountain Resort
• 4 Tickets and Parking to the Oilers VS. Blues game on Dec 21
• Ipod/CD Stereo
• SkiBoot bags
• Soap Stand
• Chocolate Basket
• George Foreman Grill
• And still more to come!!