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Beaver Valley Ski Club – Members Input

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Dear BVSC Member,

The Club is conducting a survey about our members’ involvement, participation, opinions and wishes related to the Beaver Valley Ski Club. We would like an adult member of your household to complete this survey. The survey can be completed online by clicking on the link below.

BEFORE GOING TO THE SURVEY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

The survey should be conducted by an adult member of your household.

· This person will be asked to provide information for all household members.

· Therefore, it would be good to conduct the survey with other household members present or to have discussed questionnaire content (see below) with them before hand.

· The length of the survey will vary by household; however, it will probably take about 20 to 25 minutes to complete.

· You need to complete the survey in one session - you cannot close it and come back to complete it later. If you have to end your session before completing the questionnaire, you can go back to the link later, but will have to start at the beginning again.

Questionnaire Content

· Activities and programs participated in by each member of your household last winter season.

· Evaluation of programs participated in by each household member for:

· Skill development provided

· Quality of instruction/coaching provided

· Fun and enjoyment

· Communication (provided with information)

· Overall satisfaction with program

· (You may wish to discuss these with household program participants before doing the survey.)

· Activities and programs intend to participate in next winter season, for each household member.

· Spring/summer activities intend to participate in.

· Social events participated/intend to participate in

· Food and beverage services at BVSC

· Opinions on the Club

· Communication preferences

To start the survey, click on:

http://production5.voxco.com/IntWeb.dll?IMODE=2&PROJECT=LOGIT.SKW201

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Your responses are important to us.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Smith

Beaver Valley Vice President

P.S. If you have any technical questions or problems, please contact Agnes Klich at klich@logitgroup.com

Flying Beavers Summer Water Ramp Camp

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

You will find information below regarding our Flying Beavers summer ramp camps. The goal of these camps is to promote skill development in jumping for freeskiers of all abilities. Water ramps are a perfect place to hone skills, learn new tricks and start down the path of qualifying inverts for competition. Coached by CFSA certified air qualified coaches and run by Beaver Valley Ski club, these summer ramp camps are a unique experience for participants. New for this summer, we are using VIA rail for transportation from Union Station to Quebec City return, and Vans for local travel. Participants will stay in our rented house at the base of scenic Stoneham ski area, and will spend days at the ACROBATX facility in Lac Beauport. This summer we are also adding a white-water rafting trip for the off day and all of this and more is included in the price.racing@beavervalley.ca or print and fax it to 519-986-4168; they will then receive a hard copy of information and affiliated waivers by mail.www.bvsc.com, or freestyle@beavervalley.ca or ben@beavervalley.ca for more information.ben@beavervalley.ca
519-986-2520 Ext 235
Mobile 519-379-2535

Interested participants can fill out the attached registration form and email it to

Please pass the attachments on to anyone who might be interested in these programs, or direct them to our Blog at

Participants must be members in good standing of the CFSA for the 2010/2011 (next) season.

Thanks everyone, and have a great summer.

Ben Boriss
Alpine Program Manager
Beaver Valley Ski Club

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Beaver Valley Cookbook

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Do you make a great salad? Delicious soup? Fire-rocket chilli? Or even gourmet Kraft Dinner? If so, submit your favourite recipes or creations to the Beaver Valley Ski Club Cookbook!

We will continue to collect recipes from the membership through April & May and will compile them into a cookbook that will be available in September. Our goal is to get as many recipes for each category from every family at BVSC. Categories included will be:

Appetizers & Beverages

Soups & Salads

Vegetables & Side Dishes

Main Dishes

Breads, Loaves & Muffins

Cakes & Desserts

Cookies, Bars & Candy

This & That

Submissions can be made online by emailing cookbook@beavervalley.ca or fax the Club at 519-986-4168.

Proceeds to the South Beach House Fundraising Project.

BV park weekly by Caleb Bosse

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Thank you to Quiksilver for hooking us up huge, with tons of prizing and support. Thank

you also to all the riders/skiers that took part in our first season of King of The Park jam

series. We look forward to continuing Quiksilver King of the Park next season after its

over whelming success. Thanks to Steve Jarrett and Cadence McKinnon for all your great

photos for King of the Park.

Upcoming Events:

If you haven’t signed up for Club Champs Slopestyle don’t worry we will be leaving registration

open until noon on Saturday. Club Championships will run on Sunday Rain or Shine. Look

forward to tons of prizes, great music and loads of fun. On the band front we have Jon Fellners

band U-turn opening up before the awards ceremony and then Caleb’s band The Pandaz to end

the day. We have made the decision to move awards and the live music indoors for the the safe

keeping of all electrical equipment. Awards and music will happen in the central cafeteria area.

March Break Program:

I will be running a 5 day youth park camp(13 and under) Mon.-Fri..

Class will run 10:00-12:00

Sign up this weekend at Club Champs bib pickup at the Keg 2:30 till closing.

Beaver Valley Park Weekly by Caleb Bosse

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Comp results:

You Look Good Riders Cup Slopestyle (Moonstone)

Girls Renegade 14 and under

1^st- Sarah Fellner

2^nd- Shawn Hewat

Boys Grom 13 and under

5^th- Jon Fellner

Billabong Flaunt It Slopestyle/ Railjam

Women’s Open Slopestyle

3^rd-Leanna King

Events this weekend:

Don’t miss it this Sunday!!!! Quiksilver King of the Park Finals all day bash this Sunday in Andy’s Playground. We want to see everyone out for Tonnes of prizes, wicked events, great music, free Bar-BQ and Jones Cola. Everyone is invited come out and enjoy the festivities. Here is the event schedule for Sunday.

10:30am Rider’s Meeting – North Deck, base lodge

11:00am Limbo Contest/Ollie Contest – all ages; Hiking Park (beside Quad chair)

12:00pm Game of BVP (skate) – 14+; Top of Andy’s

1:00pm BBQ Lunch at Mini Ramp – all ages

2:00pm Mini Ramp Photo Showdown – all ages

3:00pm Awards – crowning of King & Queen of Park

Register this weekend for:

CLUB SLOPESTYLE (PARK) SNOWBOARD & FREESKI CHAMPIONSHIP
SUNDAY MARCH 14th

The 4th annual Club SLOPESTYLE Snowboard & Freeski Championship is just over a week away, so make sure you sign up this weekend!

There are categories for both skiers and snowboarders, and if you ski as well as snowboard you can enter in both. There are multiple age categories from 6 & Under through to 40+ and everything in between for girls and guys.
This is BV’s most fun contest of year and it’s got more prizes than any event! If you ski or ride BV’s parks, big or small, you can enter.

It all takes place in Andy’s Playground Park. If you’re just getting started in the Park, don’t worry there will be small features added that you can ride! BV Park Manager Caleb Bosse is adding smaller features similar to Cat’s Meow progression park to Andy’s Playground for the Slopestyle Championship. Note to parents: you can shadow your child down the Slopestyle park course during their run.

You can register at the Clubhouse this Saturday, either at a registration table in the lobby beside the Senior Member’s Lounge or downstairs at the Club office. The cost is $5 for each of Snowboard and Ski categories or $10 if you want to compete in both. Please be sure to indicate snowboard or ski or both when you register. Note: helmets are mandatory.

SLOPESTYLE FORMAT
Slopestyle is a judged event with the emphasis on fun and style. Show-off your best tricks on your choice of park features. The competition will be a fun, free flowing “Jam Format”, one rider at a time. Riders will be organized into pre-assigned age group heats. Heat times will be posted in advance to indicate what time you compete (so you don’t have to wait around all day).

The Slopestyle course will consist of the top section of Andy’s Playground which will be updated as snow conditions permit with additional features, in particular some smaller jumps and boxes on the rider’s right side.

Younger competitors (10 & under) will receive one run, as will those who are 35 & over. For everyone else, we’ll try to provide two runs, time and conditions permitting.

SLOPESTYLE JUDGING & SCORING
There is no minimum number of tricks required – perform as many or few as you wish.

Slopestyle runs will be scored by judges as follows:
20% = Amplitude: the measure of energy of the run that is shown by the height or airtime of each maneuver off the terrain features.
20% = Difficulty of tricks, including doing a tricks switch, the number of rotations and what kind of grabs.
20% = Execution & Landings: tricks should be solid and smooth, with good control. Grabs should be distinct and held as long as possible.
40% = Style / Overall Impression: the overall composition of the run including the sequences and quantity of tricks, the amount of risk and how the rider uses the features.

EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday March 6 & Sunday March 7
Registration at Club Office or Registration Table
Saturday, March 13
All Day – Practice, Andy’s Playground
2:00-3:30pm – Bib Pick-up
Sunday, March 14
8:30-9:30am Practice
9:30am Rider’s Meeting
10:00am Start of Heat 1
3:30pm Live Bands & Awards at the Clubhouse, North Deck

BBQ AT TOP OF PARK
Like last year there will be a Slopestyle BBQ at the top of the Park offering hot dogs and drinks for lunch for the convenience of competitors.

LIVE BANDS AT AWARDS
Park Manager Caleb Bosse’s and the Pandaz and BV snowboarder John Fellner’s band U-Turn will perform at before and after the awards. Awards prizes provided courtesy of Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, Orage, Roxy, Bonfire, Oakley, Anon, Spy, Scott, DaKine, Vans, Salomon, Burton, Forum, K2, Ride, Rome, SBC Skier Mag, Snowboard Canada Mag, Skull Candy, Ripzone and more.

LOOKING FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS
We’re looking for several parents and anyone else interested to help out with various Slopestyle event support roles throughout the day, including Registration Table March 6, 7; Bib Pick-Up & Collection; Assistant Starter; BBQ Helpers; Judges Assistants; etc. Please email Steve Jarrett: steve@sbcmedia.com if you would like to help.

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Valley Critters Wrap-Up; Report Cards & Photos

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

In case you couldn’t see us through all the snowfall this weekend, the Valley Critters had an awesome program wrap-up with snow, bbq, snow, fun, and more snow! Which sets us up for what could be the best March Break Ever! Join us in a ski/snowboard program to play, learn, make friends and have fun! If you or your student missed the last day of programs and are looking for a progress card they are available for pick-up at the snowschool desk. Valley Critter photos will be available online at www.bvsc.com soon. Thanks for a great 9 week program to all the parents, students, volunteers and staff who made it happen!

Kim & Matt

Gummy Bear House League Race #4 Sunday, February 21, 2010

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

To round out the season, we set a dual GS course with break-away gates and panels to get our racers ready for the club championships on March 6^th. They rose to the challenge, only a few of them finishing in the wrong course!

Special Awards:

Fall guys: Charlie Duff

Casper Harris

Brother/sister face-off: William and Sarah Askew

Kind hearted sole: Gillian Duff

Happy Birthday boy: Griffin Harvey

Coaches’ choice Awards for the season:

Violet Sarah Harvey Sportsmanship

Emerald Sophie Wortzman Sportsmanship

Lime Jessica Carlton Sportsmanship

Magenta Britney Button Most Determined to win

Tangerine Casper Harris Good Sport

Amber Jack McLeish Enthusiasm

Turquoise Raili Price Team Spirit

Scarlet Anna Fletcher Dedication

Race #4 standings:

Place Team Points

1^st Violet 16

2^nd Lime 15

3^rd Tangerine 14

3^rd Turquoise 14

5^th Magenta 10

6^th Emerald 9

7^th Scarlet 8

7^th Amber 8

Thanks to all the coaches, parents, and friends who inspired us, helped us, cheered us on, and ensured that we had a fabulous time. What a great season!!! See you next year on Eager Beaver.

Katie Nicoll and Ashley Brook

Snow School March Break Programs

Monday, February 15th, 2010

March Break Camps!!!!!

March Break Camps run from Mon. Mar 15 – Fri Mar 19, 2010.

“VALLEY CRITTERS” camps run from 9:45 – 11:45 daily

“Teen” Camps run from 9:30-11:30, and 12:30-2:30 daily

Guests of Members are welcome to participate!!!

(5-day lift tickets are available)

½ day programs $150.; Full day programs $200 (no lunch)

Skiing:

Cougars: these skiers are coming from the touring tots program. Their comfort level is on Matt’s Meadow without Mum and Dad.

Beavers: these skiers want to branch away from Matt’s Meadow. Their favourite runs might be True North or Lazy Loop (can ride the chairlift with assistance).

Chipmunks: these skiers enjoy Exhibition or Thru Way.

Gophers: these skiers enjoy Boomer or Roller Coaster.

Minks: These skiers enjoy Canyon and Avalanche.

Snowboarding:

Grizzlys: our first time riders

Otters: These riders have mastered their riding on Matt’s Meadow, and prefer to be on Eager Beaver, or Old Tom. (can ride the chairlift with assistance).

Squirrels: These riders enjoy Exhibition or Thruway.

Porcupines: These riders enjoy Boomer or Roller Coaster.

Foxes: These riders enjoy Canyon and Avalanche.

Youth Ski & Youth Snowboard: (1/2 day camp) develop social skills as well as your skiing & riding abilities.

For Teens: (full-day camps)

Crossover: tackle new terrain on skis and a board; terrain park, gates & bumps

Bowl Busters: challenging runs & lots of mileage in the bowl or in south, to develop skill

Sign up on-line, by telephone or at the Snow School Desk.

Marilyn: 519 986 2520 x 233; marilyn@beavervalley.ca

Carol: 519 986 2520 x 234; carol@beavervalley.ca

BV Snow School Program update

Monday, February 15th, 2010

We had a fantastic Family Fun Weekend here at BVSC! Our parade on Saturday was loads of fun with a guest appearance from the Beaver Valley Rabbit and lots of sweet treats all day. We hope you had a fun weekend during and beyond programs. As we begin to unwind our 9 week programs, remember to think about March Break. Spring skiing is awesome in programs and is a great time to refine a new skill you’ve been working on, or to try something new in some soft snow.

Kim & Matt.

Family Fun Weekend Fun!!!

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Hey Snowschool Fans!
It’s A Harry Potter Family Fun Exatravaganza Weekend next weekend! After you grab a fruit smoothie ($3) and pancakes ($5) for breakfast in the cafeteria, come join or watch our snowschool parade at 11:00am on Eager Beaver. The fun continues with a Bouncy Castle, a BBQ, a parent/child slalom and a quidditch game! It is also our 7th weekend of programs, which means we are approaching our final class hotdog lunch. If you know that you will be away on the last weekend of programs (February 27/28) please let your instructor know so that they can arrange to get the Student Progress Card(s) to you on February 20/21. Looking forward to February skiing!

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