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Silver Star Freestyle Club Newsletter
Snovember 2015
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
We are in the home stretch now and can't wait to meet you, catch up with you or just introduce myself to you.
See you soon,
Nicole
In the NEWS:
- Freestyle Club Nights @ the local Ski Shops
- Fall Training - Coming to a close
- Kal Tire Promo - Get your Gift Certificates before we run out
- Coldstream School Christmas Market
- Silver Star Light Up
- Wade's World (An Update from our Program Director)
- Coaches Corner
- BC Freestyle Timber Tour/Super Youth Schedule
- Freeski IFSA Schedule
- Club Sponsors Finalized
- Gold Sponsorship Highlight - Helmets Sausage Kitchen
FREESTYLE CLUB NIGHTS....DEALS!!!!!!
Olympia - For website info CLICK HERE
Olympia would like to invite all Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club members to our Annual Club
DATE: THURSDAY November 5
TIME: 6 TO 8 PM
THE GOODS: HUGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL PRODUCTS INCLUDING LINE, VOLKL, DALBELLO, BLIZZARD, NORDICA, HEAD, POC, SMITH and so much more!
Snacks and Bevies for parents and kids, Amazing door prizes
ONE NIGHT ONLY!!! DON’T MISS OUT!
See you there - The Staff at OlympiaSun Valley Source for Sports - For website info CLICK HERE
Sun Valley Source For Sports welcomes the Silver Star and Apex Freestyle club to our annual Club Night
This year Saturday November 7 from 4-8 Pm
Skis from K2 and Nordica
Boots from Full Tilt , Nordica , Dalbello
Your only chance to buy these products at “Team Pricing “
As well this year all outwear , base layer , gloves , helmets and goggles will be 25% off
See you there !!
Mike and StaffFALL TRAINING IS COMING TO AN END
Coaching Program
Okanagan Gymnastics Centre
Kal Tire Gift Certificates - it's like free money!
The club is thrilled to have joined forces with Kal Tire to get you those new tires at a discount so you can drive safe this winter season. Look into the Nokian Rebates being offered....rumour has it you can use your gift certificates and get your rebate! CLICK HERE for rebate information.
With our Kal Tire Gift Card program we are selling $100 face value certificates for $80.
To make this program possible, our loyal partners at Olympia Cycle and Ski, Sun Valley Source for Sports and Hogarth’s Pharmacy will be selling these gift certificates in their stores.
The gift certificates are valid at the Anderson Way location ONLY and can be used for the purchase of any car or light truck Nokian tire.Coldstream Christmas Market
Where: Coldstream Gymnasium Date: December 3, 2015
Once again the Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club will have a table at Coldstream's Christmas Craft Market. We would love to have you join us with your kids. If you are interested in helping out at our table please get a hold of Nicole 250 540 7260 or else grab a friend and start your Christmas shopping early from local community vendors. Lots of unique gift Ideas. Free Admission, Apple Cider and Candy Canes. You will for sure leave in the festive season!
Silver Star Light Up
Silver Star Freestyle will also be joining in the festivities with a booth at the official kick off to the festive season at Silver Star. We will be looking for helpers to join in the fun and help us at our table. If you can make it, please contact Nicole Bush 250 540 7260.
There will be entertainment galore with crafts, games, sleigh rides, singing and so much more. Warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or toasted marshmallows. With a special appearance from Santa Clause himself this will be a night to remember for your whole family. If you haven’t yet started your Christmas shopping what better place than Silver Star’s wonderful boutiques and souvenir stores?
Date: Saturday, December 5th
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (TBC)
Price: FREE
Here's what a whole lot of work, a big digger, 10 dump trucks of dirt and some serious concrete can build.
I want to personally thank all of you for dedicating your "spare" time to this cause, and if any of you Club members see these guys around make sure to thank them. Check out what they've done.
Try Freestyle - If skiers want to “Try Freestyle” the Club has four dates set early season for kids to go skiing with a Certified Freestyle Ski Coach for free. The goal of the program is to introduce kids to becoming a life-long skier in a safe in a fun way. “Try Freestyle” is the name of the program and it runs:
December 13, 19 and 27, 2015 from 9am-12pm.
Jumps & Bumps - This program runs from Jan 2, 2015 to March 8, 2016 on Saturdays and Sundays. You pick AM or PM sessions and this year we are offering full day. The final session of the year is the J&B’s fun day and annual hot dog moguls event. Registration deadline is December 5, 2015. Please register ASAP to ensure you get in to the right time and group that works for you.
The Freestylerz program is back and with over 20 kids in the fall program we are looking at a great winter season. This program runs December 6 to March 6 with laid back or competitive program options. Competitions, Christmas camp and spring break camps are also available. Please register for Competitive Freestylerz programs by November 1, 2015 OR for Laid back Freestylerz program by December 1, 2015. Space may be limited.
The Competitive Team winter program starts up November 29 up at Silver Star Mtn. These athletes have their sights on doing their best and achieving results at regional, provincial and national level freestyle and freeski events. Silver Star Freestyle Ski Team is sanctioned by the CFSA (Canadian Freestyle Ski Association) and IFSA (International Freeskiers and Snowboarders Association).
In addition Silver Star Freestyle Ski Club will have two specialized programs:
G-team (girls only freestyle ski program)
This team is for skier girls aged 8 to 11 & 12 up. The training focus is fundamental freestyle skiing that will inspire girls to push beyond their comfort levels in a pressure free environment. It's all about trying steeper runs, improving edging, taking air, sliding features and learning techniques that will make them more tenacious and confident on the ski hill.
Registration deadline is December 1, 2015. Register early!
Snowboard Team
This is a freestyle snowboarding program. This team is for riders aged 8 to 11 & 12 up. The training focus is fundamental freestyle snowboarding. Group coaching for Slope Style, Jumps, Rail features and SBX (Boarder Cross). This program runs Saturdays starting Dec 19 or Jan 2. Christmas Camp is also available.
Coaching
Coach Training Program - We have also introduced a coach development program that will see new faces out coaching like Jamieson-Gordon Mason, Connie Henderson, Zach Fenn, Finn O’Keefe, Josiah Gaskell and Josh Melbourne. I am keen to help train and mentor skiers of any age to become involved in freestyle ski coaching. December 18-20 we will be running a Club Coach Freestyle ski coaching course. This is the first step. Second step is getting involved by coaching, learning and practicing. Good coaches
are keen on learning and passionate about skiing. The rest is all an acquired skill. We would be happy to teach you to coach. To get started send your resume to wade@ssfreestyle.com. Include skiing, working and coaching experiences.
Ski ya later!
Wade
Coaches Corner
Our Interview with Head Freestyle Competition Coach - Graham Pollock
Have you ever met the one, the only Graham Pollock? Well if you haven't, you've probably heard him...yes that's right. Graham is full of life and has the knack for inspiring our kids to do great things. We decided to sit down and really get to know him. Here is our Interview with the famous - Graham Pollock.
- What is your full name? Graham T. Pollock (hmmm what does the T stand for?)
- Where and when were you born? February 28, 1991 - Newmarket Ontario
- Where is home today? Kelowna, BC
- What was one act of rebellion you committed as a youth? Opening day at Horseshoe Resort I skiied on every closed run and got chased by the entire ski patrol.
- What was your favourite year? The year after graduating highschool I moved to California and lived at Mammoth Mtn to ski. I ended up skiing every day for 7 months straight.
- Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Coaching a National Freestyle Team out of some random location, maybe Spain?
- What is your favourite food? Pizza - It is the best food!
- What are five artists in your music collection? Of Monsters and Men, Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zero’s, Lil Wayne, Zepplin, Beattles.
- Who would play you in a movie about your life? Brad Pitt
- What is your greatest regret? I went to University one year too early...I had to leave skiing full time.
- What’s the toughest thing about your job? Not having too much fun
- If you were an animal, what would you be? Snow Leopard – they are the most majestic animal in the world and they love the snow.
- If you could visit or live in another time, when would that be and why? 1920’s - they had the best clothes, best cars, best music -it was just filled with good stuff.
- What’s the coolest thing you’ve ever done? I climbed on top of one of the arches in Arches National Park, Utah and did a backflip.
- Who inspires you? My Mom! She’s the most amazing person in the world and has put up with me for the past 24 years.
- Do you have any hidden talents besides skiing? Ha...I'm the image that should come up when you google "the ultimate outdoor recreation speicalist" .
- What is your most treasured possession? My complete works of Calvin and Hobbs
- Who would you most like to hit the slopes with? Seth Morrison – he’s the knarliest guy I’ve ever seen ski.
2015/16 Timber Tour/Super Youth Event Schedule
Have you booked your accomodation yet? Here is the Competition schedule for the Freestyle Teams.
- Timber Tour #1 - Apex Mountain Resort, January 7-10, 2016
- Timber Tour #2 - Whistler-Blackcomb, January 28-31, 2016
- Timber Tour #3 - Silverstar Resort, March 31-April 3, 2016
2015/16 IFSA Freeski Competition Schedule
All you freeskier parents need to get booking your accomodations too. Here is the schedule we have committed to.
1. Smith Junior Freeski Open at Whitewater From January 29, 2016 - February 01, 2016
At Whitewater Ski Resort Categories: Regional IFSA Junior Events, Canada
2. Kicking Horse Regional - Jeep Junior Freeski Presented by Smith Optics From February 06, 2016 - February 07, 2016
At Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Categories: Regional IFSA Junior Events, Canada
3. Lake Louise Junior Big Mountain Challenge From March 03, 2016 - March 06, 2016
At Lake Louise Ski Resort Categories: National IFSA Junior Events
4. Revelstoke Junior Regional From March 26, 2016 - March 27, 2016
At Revelstoke Mountain Resort Categories: Regional IFSA Junior Events, Canada
Warren Miller's Ticket To Ride
— image credit: Warren Miller Entertainment
OUR SPONSORS
Mountain Sponsor - Priceless
Silver Star Mountain Resort
Gold Sponsors - $3000
Helmet's Sausage
Monashee Powder
Kal Tire
Buy Low Foods
Silver Sponsors - $1500
Dr. Loland & Taves
Capri Insurance
McDonald's
Dr. Sean Bicknell - Pleasant Valley Dental
Speedpro Signs
Big Steel Box
Sun FM
Vernon Morning Star
Castanet
Skevik
Saputo
Clarington Investments
Bronze - $500
Damini Pysiotherapy
DCT Chambers
We have filled our Gold and Silver Sponsorship spots but are always looking for more Bronze - $500 Sponsors. If you know of any companies that would like to take part please let me know. Nicole 250 540 7260
NOW Helmets has 2 locations to serve you Kelowna & Vernon.
Helmets Sausage Kitchen
Website: http://www.helmutssausagekitchen.ca/
Location: 2103 48th Avenue Vernon,BC "OR" 1675 Commerce Ave, Kelowna, BC Vernon, British Columbia
Phone: 250-260-3281
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Helmuts-Sausage-Kitchen-174358502591102/
MOUNTAIN SPONSOR
Gold Sponsors
Monashee Powder Snowcats
Buy Low Foods
Helmets Sausage Kitchen
Silver Sponsors
Bonze Sponsors
Silver Star Freestyle Club
Email: president@ssfreestyle.com
Website: http://www.ssfreestyle.com/page-200241
Location: Silver Star Mountain Resort, North Okanagan C, BC, Canada
Phone: (250) 540 7260
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSFSC