SSRA Newsflash
JOSEPH ESTELLA NAMED TO PNSA ALPINE TEAM
Congratulations to Joseph Estrella for being named to the PNSA Alpine Team. This elite honor is shared by only 9 men and 11 women throughout the Pacific Northwest.
SSRA REGISTRATION NIGHT
Our annual registration night will take place on Thursday, December 1 at the Kress Gallery in Riverpark Square. It will begin at 6:00 pm and wrap up by 8:30. You can come meet the coaches, order SSRA logo gear, get your season pass/season pass picture, and more. More information to come!
FALL TEAM CAMPS PLANNED FOR MT. HOOD AND BANFF
Our Mt. Hood camp (Juniors and FIS Juniors) is planned for November 10-13. Click here for more info.
The Banff training camp (Juniors, FIS Juniors, and Junior Development-DEVO athletes) will take place November 19-26. Click here for more infomation on the Banff training camp, a team favorite!
SSRA RACE COMMITTEE TO MEET ON NOVEMBER 9th
What: SSRA Race Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 pm
Where: Robert Crick Law Firm, Hutton Building, 9 S Washington St # 708 Spokane, WA 99201-3718
When: Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 pm
Where: Robert Crick Law Firm, Hutton Building, 9 S Washington St # 708 Spokane, WA 99201-3718
BARRY B-NET CLINIC SET FOR NOVEMBER 3rd
A representative from Barry Cordage will be visiting Spokane to educate the local teams in proper installation and use of Barry B-nets. The clinic will take place on Thursday, November 3rd, at 6:30 pm, at the offices of the Hotstart Company located at 5723 E. Alki Avanue, Spokane Valley, WA. SSRA has invested substantially in new nets (we now have 20!) and we are striving to have all coaches, race officials, and as many parents as possible, educated on how to use them. Click here for directions.
INTRODUCTION TO SKI RACING MEETING-WED, NOVEMBER 2
Come find out about SSRA's entry-level program on Wednesday, November 2 at 6:00 pm. The meeting meeting on Wednesday at 6pm at 41 W. Riverside Ave. in Spokane in the AmericaWest building (Bob Simpson's office). Click Here for a map.
IMPACT TEST SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 30
An Impact Test, baseline neurocognitive test is planned for Sunday, October 30, at 3:00 pm. The test will take about an hour and will take place at St. Thomas More School. For directions, click here. All FIS Juniors, Juniors, Junior Development (DEVO) are required to take the test (or have taken it last year). Also, any 10 or older SSRA athlete is invited to attend. Baseline tests are good for two years.
MT. SPOKANE SKI PATROL SKI SWAP
Register Gear: Friday, October 28th 3pm-8pm
Shop: Saturday, October 29th 9am-5pm
Shop: Sunday, October 30th 9am-Noon
Pickup Checks: Sunday, October 30th 2pm-4pm
Shop: Saturday, October 29th 9am-5pm
Shop: Sunday, October 30th 9am-Noon
Pickup Checks: Sunday, October 30th 2pm-4pm
Click Here for more info.
SSRA COACHES MEETING-TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
SSRA Coaches will have their annual fall prep meeting on Tuesday at 6pm at 41 W. Riverside Ave. in Spokane in the AmericaWest building (Bob Simpson's office). Click Here for a map.
SSRA MT. HOOD SUMMER TRAINING CAMP A SUCCESS!
SSRA TEAM FINISHES 5th in PNSA J3 SERIES!
SSRA 2ND in TEAM EEYSL RACE SERIES
Supported by strong individual performances throughout the year, SSRA finished a strong second in the Emerald Empire Youth Ski League team standings this year. After taking the title for four years in a row, SSRA will re-load and do our best to bring the trophy back home!
SSRA JUNIORS STAND OUT IN WESTERN REGION CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
Our Junior and FIS Junior athletes have returned from J1/2 championships and J3 Junior Olympics. I am proud to announce that each had results to make themselves and SSRA proud. Congratulations to Joseph Estrella, Taylor Bauernfeind, Elyse Burandt, Michael Ewers, and Michael Estrella!
Western Region J1/2 Championships
Bogus Basin, ID
Joseph Estrella
SG 1: 63rd overall, 20th J2, 7th (Year of Birth-YOB-1995)
SG 2: 67th overall, 21st J2, 11th YOB
GS 1: 54th overall, 15th J2, 7th YOB
GS 2: 57th overall, 13th J2, 6th YOB
SL 1: 50th overall, 17th J2, 9th YOB
SL 2: 38th overall, 10th J2, 5th YOB
Congratulations to Joseph on his excellent results, especially amongst J2's and first year J2's!
J3 Junior Olympics
Squaw Valley, CA
(womens GS cancelled)
Taylor Bauernfeind
SG: DNF
SL: 38th overall, 24th YOB
Eylse Burandt
SG: 13th overall, 4th YOB
SL: 10th overall, 4th YOB
8th combined (top combined finisher for PNSA!)
Michael Ewers
SG: DNF
GS: 19th overall, 16th YOB
SL: 52nd overall, 39th YOB
Michael Estrella
SG: 54th overall, 15th YOB
GS: 57th overall, 16th YOB
SL: DNF
Congratulations SSRA Juniors and FIS Juniors!! Rock Solid.
Western Region J1/2 Championships
Bogus Basin, ID
Joseph Estrella
SG 1: 63rd overall, 20th J2, 7th (Year of Birth-YOB-1995)
SG 2: 67th overall, 21st J2, 11th YOB
GS 1: 54th overall, 15th J2, 7th YOB
GS 2: 57th overall, 13th J2, 6th YOB
SL 1: 50th overall, 17th J2, 9th YOB
SL 2: 38th overall, 10th J2, 5th YOB
Congratulations to Joseph on his excellent results, especially amongst J2's and first year J2's!
J3 Junior Olympics
Squaw Valley, CA
(womens GS cancelled)
Taylor Bauernfeind
SG: DNF
SL: 38th overall, 24th YOB
Eylse Burandt
SG: 13th overall, 4th YOB
SL: 10th overall, 4th YOB
8th combined (top combined finisher for PNSA!)
Michael Ewers
SG: DNF
GS: 19th overall, 16th YOB
SL: 52nd overall, 39th YOB
Michael Estrella
SG: 54th overall, 15th YOB
GS: 57th overall, 16th YOB
SL: DNF
Congratulations SSRA Juniors and FIS Juniors!! Rock Solid.
SSRA TEAM SHINES AT BUDDY WERNER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Congratulations are in order! SSRA had a very successful trip to the 2011 Buddy Werner Championships this weekend at Stevens Pass.
Team Results
Congratulations SSRA. You did an outstanding job and bounced back from adversity. You showed character and poise under pressure.
Way to go! You also proved that you are one of the top teams in the division!!
Boys Team: 3rd place in PNSA (out of ~25 teams)
Overall Team: 5th place in PNSA (out of ~25 teams)
Individual Results (Overall/Age Class/Year of Birth)
Special congratulations go to Berkeley Guenzel, Brecken Schrankel, and Cole McClellan who podiumed this weekend. Rock solid effort! We are proud of each of you for going for it each run. Take a look at the results below and make sure to notice your age class and year of birth finishes!
Womens SL
Berkeley Guenzel (16th, 15th, 10th)
Rianne Ellingwood (19th 18th, 12th)
Briley Thompson (23rd, 22nd, 15th)
Anastasia Hjermstad (44th, 37th, 23rd)
Christine Berge (79th, 55th, 33rd)
Isabell Simpson (82nd, 27th, 7th)
Sidney Goranson (91st, 60th, 30th)
Mens GS
Brecken Schrankel (25th, 19th, 15th)
Will Gottsch (28th, 22nd, 17th)
Cole McClellan (29th, 23rd, 6th)
Connor Peck (56th, 45th, 28th)
Alex Hjermstad (92nd, 23rd, 19th)
Hunter Hamilton (113th, 83rd, 27th)
Jared Farley DSQ
Womens GS
Berkeley Guenzel (10th, 10th, 9th)
Briley Thompson (33rd, 31st, 23rd)
Rianne Ellingwood (37th, 33rd, 25th)
Anastasia Hjermstad (57th, 47th, 31st)
Christine Berge (85th, 60th, 36th)
Isabell Simpson (89th, 29th, 9th)
Sidney Goranson (92nd, 62nd, 26th)
Mens SL
Brecken Schrankel (5th, 5th, 4th)
Cole McClellan (10th, 8th, 2nd)
Connor Peck (21st, 17th, 12th)
Will Gottsch (25th, 21st, 15th)
Alex Hjermstad (50th, 10th. 9th)
Hunter Hamilton (71st, 55th, 19th)
Jared Farley DSQ
Video
You can watch the boys and the girls slalom runs, as well as the awards ceremony on YouTube. Click on the link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/51chh
Team Results
Congratulations SSRA. You did an outstanding job and bounced back from adversity. You showed character and poise under pressure.
Way to go! You also proved that you are one of the top teams in the division!!
Boys Team: 3rd place in PNSA (out of ~25 teams)
Overall Team: 5th place in PNSA (out of ~25 teams)
Individual Results (Overall/Age Class/Year of Birth)
Special congratulations go to Berkeley Guenzel, Brecken Schrankel, and Cole McClellan who podiumed this weekend. Rock solid effort! We are proud of each of you for going for it each run. Take a look at the results below and make sure to notice your age class and year of birth finishes!
Womens SL
Berkeley Guenzel (16th, 15th, 10th)
Rianne Ellingwood (19th 18th, 12th)
Briley Thompson (23rd, 22nd, 15th)
Anastasia Hjermstad (44th, 37th, 23rd)
Christine Berge (79th, 55th, 33rd)
Isabell Simpson (82nd, 27th, 7th)
Sidney Goranson (91st, 60th, 30th)
Mens GS
Brecken Schrankel (25th, 19th, 15th)
Will Gottsch (28th, 22nd, 17th)
Cole McClellan (29th, 23rd, 6th)
Connor Peck (56th, 45th, 28th)
Alex Hjermstad (92nd, 23rd, 19th)
Hunter Hamilton (113th, 83rd, 27th)
Jared Farley DSQ
Womens GS
Berkeley Guenzel (10th, 10th, 9th)
Briley Thompson (33rd, 31st, 23rd)
Rianne Ellingwood (37th, 33rd, 25th)
Anastasia Hjermstad (57th, 47th, 31st)
Christine Berge (85th, 60th, 36th)
Isabell Simpson (89th, 29th, 9th)
Sidney Goranson (92nd, 62nd, 26th)
Mens SL
Brecken Schrankel (5th, 5th, 4th)
Cole McClellan (10th, 8th, 2nd)
Connor Peck (21st, 17th, 12th)
Will Gottsch (25th, 21st, 15th)
Alex Hjermstad (50th, 10th. 9th)
Hunter Hamilton (71st, 55th, 19th)
Jared Farley DSQ
Video
You can watch the boys and the girls slalom runs, as well as the awards ceremony on YouTube. Click on the link:
http://www.youtube.com/user/51chh
FOUR SSRA J3's QUALIFY FOR WESTERN REGION JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Squaw Valley, CA; March 16-20
This event is the championship for Western Region racers ages 13-14. Racers from the five divisions of Western Region (includes 10 states) field teams using divisional quotas. PNSA has a quota of 21 women and 23 men. SSRA had 4 athletes qualify for this event. Congratulations to Elyse Burandt, Taylor Bauernfeind, Michael Ewers, and Michael Estrella! Also, congratulations to McKinley Guenzel who was 3rd alternate.
SSRA SENDS TEAM OF 14 TO COMPETE IN BUDDY WERNER CHAMPIONSHIPS
Buddy Werner Championships
Stevens Pass, WA; March 13-14
This event is the PNSA (divisional) championships for athletes ages 9-12. SSRA has a quota of 7 girls and 7 boys. After the selection process was completed at the Mt. Spokane EEYSL races, we are proud to announce the team:
Girls:
Berkeley Guenzel
Rianne Ellingwood
Briley Thompson
Anastasia Hjermstad
Isabell Simpson
Christine Berge
Sidney Goranson
1st Alternate: Rachel Grzelak
Boys:
Brecken Schrankel
Cole McClellan
Connor Peck
Will Gottsch
Jared Farley
Hunter Hamilton
Alex Hjermstad
1st Alternate: Jacob Shurtleff
SSRA ATHLETE QUALIFIES FOR WESTERN REGION J1/2 CHAMPS
Bogus Basin, ID; March 8-13
This event is the championship for Western Region racers ages 15-19. Racers from the five divisions of the Western Region (PNSA, Alaska, Northern, Far West and Intermountain) field teams by divisional quotas. Joseph Estrella was selected and will compete beginning tomorrow at Bogus Basin, Idaho. This is a prestigious event, and one for which Joseph has qualified in his first year of eligibility. The Pacific Northwest Ski Association (PNSA) takes only 30 men (and 23 women) to this event. Joseph will compete in 2 SG, 2 GS and 2SL. Way to go and good luck. Go FAST!!
SSRA EMERALD EMPIRE YOUTH SKI LEAGUE (EEYSL) RACES
Congratulations SSRA on an outstanding two days of EEYSL racing on February 26-27! To all of the dedicated folks at Mt. Spokane, our parents, our alumni, our volunteers, and our coaches...you ARE Committed to Skiing Excellence and truly are the Best in the Pacific Northwest!
SSRA DINNER AUCTION-NOW SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12th
You Make My Heart Race
The SSRA's largest and mostimportant fund raiser of the year, the dinner auction, is now slated for Saturday, February 12th. It will be held at the Lincoln Center in downtown Spokane. Sonny Varadan, Jeff Mamola, and many others are working hard to make this event a memorable evening for every member of SSRA. This year's theme is..."You Make My Heart Race!"
When: Saturday, February 12th; Silent Auction begins at 5:30, Live Auction begins at 7:30
Where: Lincoln Center, downtown Spokane
Register: Registration form can be printed, completed and mailed
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Procurement: Every member is asked to procure two items. For a form, click here. Remind folks that their efforts directly benefit the kids, youth sports, and the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene area!
SSRA CLUB RACE #2 -SLALOM
SSRA will host its second club race of the year on Sunday, February 6th. It is a one-run race and we are planning to be wrapped up with awards by 2:30 pm.
What: SSRA Club Race #2; it has been changed to a SLALOM
When: Sunday, February 6th
Who: Only J4's, J5's and J6's will be racing due to the fact that we will be using 54 cm gates (shorties)
Awards: medals for top ten places for J4's, J5's and J6's
Cost: $10 plus online convenience fees, or $15 on the day of the race.
SSRA/PNSA J3 JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER RACES: JANUARY 15-17
Friday Training Day Plans
Friday Night Ticket Sales: Outside Team Captains Meeting; Quality Inn Valley Quites: 6-8pm
Schedules
SSRA HOLIDAY CAMP IS DECEMBER 21-23 and 27-30
*Training on December 21-23 is for FIS Juniors, Juniors and Junior Development (DEVO) athletes only. Check training hotline for details.
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Monday, December 27
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Tuesday, December 28
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Wednesday, December 29
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Use the training hotline for training details
Call 509-238-2220 (x303) for training details for the upcoming day of training. The hotline is updated by 5pm on each evening before training.
No Training on December 25, 26 or January 1?
SSRA is committed to family and this is an important time for everyone to be with family…coaches included. It is also a great time to go rip up the mountain with loved ones!
Ski A Thon: Friday, December 31st
Wear your best costume and make laps to raise money for SSRA!
Every SSRA athlete is asked to get at least $100 in pledges for this annual SSRA fund- rasier. It is a fun morning where athletes try to ski 20 laps before noon. We load early (8am)…so remember that the lodge opens early to allow folks to get ready, register, and turn in pledges. This year there is a new perpetual trophy for the most pledges. We will have prizes for the most pledges (top 2), the group with the most pledges per athlete, and the best costume!
Club GS Race
Every SSRA age class athlete will race in the GS race after the ski a thon. This means all DEVO, YSL and INTRO athletes. Juniors and FIS Juniors are welcome to race. Parents are welcome to race, as well as children not otherwise enrolled in SSRA. All you need is to register, pay the entry fee, and wear a helmet. You can pre-register online, or on the morning of the race. Athletes will inspect the course at 12:30 with coaches. The race begins at 1pm. Awards will follow the race.
SSRA TRAINING BEGINS ON DECEMBER 4-5!
Full-time Youth Ski League, Youth Ski League, and Introduction to Ski Racing Groups begin on December 4th and 5th. More information will be provided soon regarding meeting times and locations. With all of the new snow, it promises to be an outstanding opening weekend for SSRA!
SSRA REGISTRATION NIGHT PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST
The annual SSRA registration night will take place on Wednesday night, December 1st in the Kress Gallery, behind the food court, on the third level of Riverpark Square.
It will begin at 6:30 PM and conclude by 8:30 PM.
Mt. Spokane will be there to offer season pass sales and photos to SSRA members. Thank you Mt. Spokane for this exclusive gesture to SSRA!
We will also plan on team coat distribution, auction material distribution, night training van sign up, among other things.
It is a night not to be missed. See you on December 1st!
WARREN MILLER FILM "WINTERVENTION" TO BE SHOWN AT THE FOX THEATER
Mt. Spokane hosts this years Warren Miller film on Wednesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 11th. Both shows begin at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are available at:
Fox Theather Box Office (509) 624-1200
Allpine Haus
and TicketsWest.com (800) 325-SEAT
Note: Ticket holders will receive buy one, get one lift ticket vouchers for Whistler/Blackomb, Big White, Silver Star, Sun Peaks Resort, Red Mountain and a free night skiing lift ticket to Mt. Spokane. In addition, movie goers will receive a coupon for $25 off a purchase of $100 or more at Alpine Haus.
Don't miss this classic annual ritual that officially kicks off the upcoming season!
SSRA TEAM COAT FIT DAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th; 2:00-3:30pm
We SSRA soft shell team coats will be ordered soon. Come and find out what size you need. We will have a fit day on Sunday, November 7th at 2pm at St. Thomas More School.
St. Thomas More School
515 W St Thomas More Way
Spokane, WA 99208
Spokane, WA 99208
IMPACT TEST BASELINE ASSESSMENTS-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th
Juniors/FIS Juniors: 2:00 pm
Junior Development: 2:30pm
St. Thomas More School
515 W St Thomas More Way
Spokane, WA 99208
Spokane, WA 99208
INTRODUCTION TO SKI RACING MEETING ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4th
Introduction to Ski Racing will meet on Thursday, November 4th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at Bob Simpson's office.
What: Introduction to Ski Racing Meeting
When: Thursday, November 4th; 6:30 pm
Where: America West Building, West Riverside, Spokane (take the Division Exit and go North into downtown)
Park to the east side of the building in the lot provided. Go to east entry of building. We will meet in the lobby.
When: Thursday, November 4th; 6:30 pm
Where: America West Building, West Riverside, Spokane (take the Division Exit and go North into downtown)
Park to the east side of the building in the lot provided. Go to east entry of building. We will meet in the lobby.
If you are late, make sure to call Chuck at 509-979-7499
SSRA COACHES MEET ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd
MT. SPOKANE SKI PATROL SKI SWAP, FRIDAY-SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29-31
Friday-Check in
Saturday-Sale 9am-5pm
Sunday-Sale 9am-Noon; Pick up begins at 2pm
RACE COMMITTEE TO MEET ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26th
SSRA Race Committee members will meet on Tuesday night at 6:30pm for their pre-season organizational meeting. The meeting will last for approximately 1 hour. The meeting will take place at the Rob Crick Law Office:
Rob Crick Law Firm
9 S Washington St # 708
Spokane, WA 99201-3718
9 S Washington St # 708
Spokane, WA 99201-3718
YOUTH SKI LEAGUE TO MEET ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st
Youth Ski League and Full-Time Youth Ski League Families will meet on Thursday, October 21st at 6:30 PM. The meeting will take place at Bob Simpson's office.
What: Youth Ski League/Full-Time Youth Ski League Meeting
When: Thursday, October 21; 6:30 pm
Where: America West Building, West Riverside, Spokane (take the Division Exit and go North into downtown)
Park to the east side of the building in the lot provided. Go to east entry of building. We will meet in the lobby.
When: Thursday, October 21; 6:30 pm
Where: America West Building, West Riverside, Spokane (take the Division Exit and go North into downtown)
Park to the east side of the building in the lot provided. Go to east entry of building. We will meet in the lobby.
If you are late, make sure to call Chuck at 509-979-7499
FIS JUNIORS TO MEET ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
SSRA FIS Juniors will meet on Tuesday night at 6:30pm for their pre-season organizational meeting. The meeting will last for approximately 1 hour. The meeting will take place at the Rob Crick Law Office:
Rob Crick Law Firm
9 S Washington St # 708
Spokane, WA 99201-3718
9 S Washington St # 708
Spokane, WA 99201-3718
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT (DEVO) BEGINS DRYLAND TRAINING OCTOBER 19th AT 5:00 PM
DEVO athletes begin physical conditioning on Tuesday at U District.
USSA LICENSE RENEWALS DUE OCTOBER 15
Make sure to renew your USSA competition license by October 15 to avoid late charges!
SPOKANE RACE OFFICIALS CLINIC
Sunday, October 10th is the annual fall race officials clinic taking place in Spokane. Please go to www.pnsa.org for more details and to register online.
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Thursday, October 7th is the annual Junior Development parent/athlete meeting. The meeting will take place from 6:30-7:30 pm.
J3 PARENT MEETING
Info will be emailed to juniors regarding a location. Time will be from 6:00-7:30pm. Parents and athletes should plan on attending.
RACER SALES
On Sunday, September 26 (9am-5pm), Alpine Haus will host their annual racer day. For more info, click here: Alpine Haus Racer Day 2010.
Alpine Haus
2925 S Regal St
Spokane, WA 99223-4822
(509) 534-4554
Spokane, WA 99223-4822
(509) 534-4554
On Monday, September 27 (5:30pm-8:00pm) Sports Creel will host their annual racer sale.
Sports Creel
12505 East Sprague Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-2330
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 924-2330
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
It is hoped that folks will be using the new google CALENDAR button that can be accessed on the toolbar above to keep track of events. In addition, event infomation, such as membership events, races we are hosting, and fundraising events can be found on the EVENTS button.
September Events
| Sunday, September 12, 1pm | Western Region Physical Assessment | U District Physical Therapy |
| Monday, September 13, 6:30pm | SSRA BOD Meeting | |
| Monday, September 20 | FitzGerald-Jensen-Peck Scholarship Deadline | |
| Sunday, September 26, 9:00am | Alpine Haus Equipment Sale | Alpine Haus, South Hill |
| Monday, September 27, 5:30pm | Sports Creel Racer Night | Sports Creel, Spokane Valley |
| Tuesday, September 28, 6:00pm | J3 Team Meeting (parents/athletes) | TBA |
October Events
| Friday, Octboer 1 | Early Bird Enrollment Deadline-SSRA Tuition | |
| Sunday, October 3 | SSRA Annual Dick Moss Memorial Golf Tournament | MeadowWood Golf Course, Liberty Lake |
| Tuesday, October 5, 5:00pm | SSRA Junior/FIS Junior Dryland Training Begins | U District Sports Performance Center |
| Thursday, October 7, 6:00pm | Jr Development (DEVO) Team Meeting (parents/athletes) | TBA |
| Sunday, October 10 | Spokane Race Officials Clinic | TBA |
| Friday, October 15 | USSA Registration Deadline | |
| Thursday, October 21, 6:00pm | Youth Ski League Team Meeting (parents/athletes) | TBA |
| Tuesday, October 19 | SSRA Junior Development (DEVO) Dryland Training Begins | U District Sports Performance Center |
| Friday-Sunday, October 29-31 | Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol Ski Swap | Spokane Fairgrounds |
2010-2011 ENROLLMENT PACKETS MAILED;
ONLINE REGISTRATION GOES LIVE
SSRA members and newcomers were mailed enrollment packets beginning August 11th. Included in the packets was fundraising information and enrollment information. If you have questions, please contact Chuck Holcomb at chholcomb@hotmail.com or 509-979-7499. In addition, online registration is now live. Whether you choose to mail your enrollment form, associated documents, and payment..........or..........if you choose to enroll online, remember that the early bird discount (5% off the full price) deadline is October 1, 2010 for returning members. New members take advantage of the discount whenever they choose to join.
SSRA MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
We had an excellent response on our summer membership survey. The information has been organized and discussed at the board level. We will be using the feedback to further develop the team and the opportunities that SSRA extends to children and families. Thank to you, SSRA will continue to be a leader in the alpine ski racing world and in its unwavering Commitment to Skiing Excellence!
NEW WEBSITE GOES LIVE!
Thank you to Lane Guin of Lane Enterprises, designer Beth Worthy, and longtime website manager, Andy Walker for their hard work and support in launching the new www.gossra.org site. We are in the process of adding and updating content. Please contact Chuck Holcomb with any feedback or questions at 509-979-7499 or chholcomb@hotmail.com.
VAN BRASSINGTON TO JOIN SSRA COACHING STAFF
Welcome to veteran ski coach and leader in the industry, Van Brassington. Van joins us most recently from Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club. He has also coached with White Pass Ski Club and National Alpine Ski Camp. Prior to his career in coaching, Van served as the Western Region race representative for K2 skis. Van joins the team to primarily work with FIS Juniors and Juniors. Please join us in welcoming Van to SSRA and Spokane!
SSRA MEMBERS RECOGNIZED WITH PNSA ANNUAL AWARDS
Congratulations to Jan Simpson, Sonny Varadan, Chuck Holcomb and Dillon Bauernfeind for receiving divisional recognition for their efforts and achievements.
Sallie McNabb Award: Dillon Bauernfeind received this award for clinching the PNSA Northwest Cup downhill title.
Norrie Lamson Award: Chuck Holcomb received this award for his work in service to the division as Director of Alpine.
Unsung Hero Awards: Jan Simpson and Sonny Varadan received these awards for their Herculean efforts in chairing the SSRA dinner auction.