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It’s time for our fourth annual Holiday Camp Dinner at Multorpor Lodge Restaurant (and bar).

Time:  Monday, December 28^th, 5:00 p.m.

Food:  A hearty grown-up buffet for the adults (Czech fare) with seating inside the restaurant and kid-friendly food for racers outside the restaurant in the main lodge area.  Depending on numbers, the kids can sit up in the balcony section or the main lodge area.

Cost:  $17.00 for adults
$7.50 for kid meal (choice of hamburger, chicken or pizza meal with drink)

Payment in Advance:  Please bring your check book and pay me BEFORE the dinner.

RSVP:  In order for the restaurant to plan, you MUST let me know whether you plan to attend by lunch time, this Wednesday, December 23rd.  I will need to know how many adult buffets and how many kid meals your family requires.  Sorry for the short notice.

There will be name tags, so be prepared to wear one and meet some new friends.

Safe driving and hope to hear from many, many of you soon,

Peggy

email Peggy

503-292-2278 (Portland)

502-272-3688 (Government Camp)

Snow continues to fall on Mt. Hood, Timberline is open for skiing, MHA students have moved into the Academy house, and the winter training season has begun!  Conditions in Canada look great for the Apex and Panorama camps!  We are on schedule for the start of another exciting season.  The next several weeks look like great opportunities for our athletes.

JR Training changed to Skibowl

All J1/J2/J3 athletes will be training and skiing at Skibowl this weekend!  Meet the coaches at the Multorpor Lodge (Eastside) by 9:00am.  Today’s storm is predicted to clear out by tonight and the temps should stay in the 20s, so Saturday should be great skiing.  Coverage on the main runs is good.  Bring old skis if you have them; otherwise, be sure to stay on the main runs.

Families still needing to pick up Fusion Passes will need to stop at the Westside ticket office.  The Eastside ticket window in the parking lot will be open for daily tickets and Elite pass tickets.

The coaches hope to see all of you on the slopes this weekend, taking advantage of this great early season training!

Weekend training; Nov 21 & 22:

On Saturday the 21^st MHA JRs will again ski with coaches.  However, no JR coaches will be available on Sunday the 22^nd, as they will be headed to the Canada camps.  All MHA athletes who are not training in Canada are encouraged to still ski on Sunday.  The more miles of skiing you have, the better prepared you will be for the race season.

Thanksgiving training; Nov 27 – 29:

All MHA JRs home for Thanksgiving will have training on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  If Skibowl has opened we will meet at the Multorpor Lodge, otherwise training will still be at Timberline.  Regardless of location, training will begin at 9:00am through November.  Look for another update prior to Thanksgiving.

Weekly updates and team news;

Remember, your regular source for weekly training updates will be the team website.  Information on the website will be updated each week by Thursday.  Also, you can call the racer message phone after 6:00pm the prior evening to hear any last minute changes.

Information regarding special projects, camps and racing will be sent via email.  Please make sure your email information on the team website is up-to-date.

That’s all for now.  Athletes training in Canada this month need to get on snow prior to the camps.  The coaches hope to see you at Timberline.

Racer message phone: 503-272-0109

The team potluck on Sunday October 18 has been moved to the Cascade Club in Government camp map. 3-5 PM equipment swap, season passes, team meeting, 5PM Potluck and meet with the coaches. Families with last names beginning A-F please bring a salad/dessert to serve eight. Families with last names beginning G-Z please bring a main dish to serve eight.

This is a great opportunity for any racer needing to purchase new equipment.  Manufacturer representatives from most of the racing equipment companies will be on hand to explain their equipment and answer questions.  Racers can purchase equipment directly from the companies at the racer price, 50% of retail price.  MHRT and MHA coaches will also be available to help answer questions and give recommendations.

Hi Mt. Hood Race Team families,

 

Welcome back to another exciting year of ski racing.  The kids are back in school, the nights are colder on the mountain, and winter is approaching.  It’s time to start planning for the ski season.  Program information will be arriving soon in the mail, and will also be available on-line.  Be sure to keep checking the web site, www.mthoodacademy.com for current information.  In the meantime, here are some reminders and dates of upcoming events.

 

Fusion Pass

 

The Fusion Pass provides unlimited winter skiing at both Timberline and Mt. Hood Skibowl, and is good from October 2^nd through Memorial Day.  Passes can be purchased on the weekends at any REI store, at the Ski Fever and Snowboard Show (November 6th to 8^th), at the Skibowl East lodge, or on-line at www.mthoodfusionpass.com.  Remember, the pass price goes up after October 31^st.

 

Team Dryland

 

MHRT dryland begins this Sunday, September 20^th, at Mt. Hood Community College.  All J4 and J5 racers are encouraged to attend.  This is a great time to meet up with teammates for some fun activity and get ready for the race season.  We will meet at 11:00am at the MHCC football stadium.  Be sure to bring running shoes and a water bottle, and watch the weather - you may need sweats or a rain parka.  Dryland will continue on Sunday’s through October 18^th.  Sessions usually last about 90 minutes.

 

Racer Equipment

 

Our first equipment night is scheduled for Thursday, October 1^st, at Hillcrest Ski and Sport in Gresham, beginning at 5:00pm.  This first night is primarily a boot fit and modification night.  If you are in the market for new boots, or just need to have your current boots checked, please swing by Hillcrest on the 1^st.  The coaches will be there to assist you.

Important note: Ski boots are the most important piece of equipment for a young skier.  A proper fitting boot with the proper flex is essential for developing sound skiing skills and future success.  If you are uncertain about your racer’s boot, please attend the boot fit night.

 

The second equipment night is Thursday, October 8^th, also at Hillcrest.  Representatives from most of the equipment companies will be on hand to discuss equipment needs with you.  Equipment can be purchased or ordered directly from the reps at the racer price.  MHRT coaches will also be available to answer questions and help with decisions.

 

Fall Team Meeting and Equipment Swap

 

Our fall team meeting is currently scheduled for Sunday, October 18^th.  Please mark your calendar.  We will discuss program information and race-day schedules, and meet with the coaches.  This is also a great time to bring good used equipment to sell or trade to other team members.  More information and details will follow soon.

 

Dates for your calendar

Sept 20            Dryland begins – Mt. Hood Community College

Oct 1               Boot fit night – Hillcrest in Gresham

Oct 8               Equipment night – Hillcrest

Oct 18             Fall team meeting, potluck and equipment swap

Nov 6 – 8        Ski Fever and Snowboard Show

Nov 27 – 29    J4/J5 training camp

Dec 5              1^st regular season weekend of training

Hope to see you at dryland or an upcoming event.  Enjoy the fall weather.

Bill

 

There will be two fall/early winter camps at Panorama, BC. Panorama is just outside of Invemere BC and is an excellent venue for early season training. Lodging is right at the hill and lift access is a high speed Quad. Accommodations are condos with full kitchens and are quite comfortable.

 

The first camp open to J3 athletes and older will be Nov 22 thru 28. The 22nd will be a travel day and we will ski the next 6 days returning late on the 28th. We will have a GS/SL focus with some free skiing on SG skis. The cost will be about $800 - $1000 based on numbers. This does not include food or fuel costs.

 

Actual fuel costs will be divided up between all the athletes and bills will be sent out upon our return! Your athletes will be on their own for meals. There is a great grocery store in Invemere and also a few eating establishments at Panorama. We will do some sort of a team Thanksgiving dinner so no one feels homesick :) Hopefully the kids will "team up" and share dinner duties. They will be supervised as best we can to be sure they eat well and drink plenty of water.

 

The second camp for FIS age athletes will be Dec 6-10. The 6th will be a travel day and we will ski the next 4 days. This camp have a tech and speed focus. The cost will be about $600 - $750. This does not include food or fuel. (If there is interest we could go a day or two earlier)

 

Exact camp costs will be determined when I have a better idea of numbers attending. I have trained at Panorama the last 8 pre-seasons and it has almost always been the best training we have had all season! The snow is man made, hard, and the terrain is excellent for early season development! During this time frame Pano is only open for race training so we have access to great venues. Often we train side by side or even with world cup level athletes. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding these camps.

 

It would be great to get an idea of the interest level sooner than later so please let me know your thoughts!

 

Please remember it is easiest to travel in and out of Canada with a valid passport. Check your athlete's passport out to be sure they are good to go.

 

We will also be doing some work in Oct. and early Nov. weather permitting, up at T-Line. Dates and details will be forthcoming in the next week.

 

The regional physical assessment test will most likely be at the end of September on Sunday the 27th. Firm dates will be out soon. Hopefully all of you are diligently, working out or are involved in a fall sport with school. Fitness is a huge part of what we do and now is a critical time to be working on it! Let me know if you need help developing a training plan or need some help in the gym. I will be happy to do what I can.

 

I understand in the past there has been team dryland every other weekend (Sun) thru the fall. Is there any interest to make it a weekly event? Let me know and I will put a schedule together!  The first dryland would be on Sept. 13th.

 

Tentative race schedules for the FIS athletes will be coming out soon as well.

 

I am very excited to be part of this group and am looking forward to getting to know you all and skiing with every one soon!

 

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have questions or concerns and I will do my best to help you out!

 

Thanks and all the best,

 

Roger Taggart

HEAT

509-990-1359

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Announcing…

The Subaru 500 Deal

 Support Ski Racing on Mt. Hood

& Get a Great New Car

If you’re looking for better gas mileage, check this out…

Go to Gresham Subaru in August, September, or October…

(Just ¼ mile SW of the intersection of Powell & Burnside in Gresham)

Ask for a Sales Manager…

Tell him or her that you‘re a ski racing family interested in the Subaru 500 Deal.

If you buy a new Subaru of any kind…

The dealership will donate $350 to ski racing on Mt. Hood!

(And you can earmark your donation to the (1) Mt. Hood Mitey Mite Council, which supports all Mitey Mite racing on Mt. Hood or (2) the Hood Elite Alpine Team, HEAT, supporting Junior racers across Mt. Hood.

And for you…

Gresham Subaru will give you $150 credit for service & parts at their shop.

You’ll also receive “Tires for Life*”

When you need tires, get them free at Gresham Subaru for the life of your vehicle.

(*The sales manager will give you details.)

And if you don’t buy a car…

You still get 2 Alpine Slide Tickets* just for taking a test drive!

(*While supplies last.)

That’s a $500 package, plus

Alpine Slide tickets & Tires For Life

& you get a great- gas- mileage, proven-in-snow vehicle!

The Mt. Hood HEAT brings together alpine athletes from Mt. Hood and other PNSA clubs who are competing at the F.I.S. level of alpine competition and who desire a full-time training program, tailored academic assistance, year-around racer management and conditioning, and access to the best equipment and technology applicable to F.I.S. ski racing. HEAT delivers it all!

In order to provide the best possible service and support to local elite competitors, HEAT will utilize the many natural resources that Mt. Hood offers: winter training at Mt. Hood Skibowl and Mt. Hood Meadows, early season and speed training at Timberline, and summer training on the Palmer Snowfield. HEAT will operate out of Government Camp providing the closest access to training venues 12 months of the year.

HEAT will also pool together the area's top people: the best coaches for this athletic level, the most experienced administration and racer management, the most experienced academic professionals who understand the needs of alpine athletes, and area experts in equipment and technology.

See the HEAT web site for details www.hoodelite.com.

To register by mail use the MHA summer camp registration form or the MHRT summer camp registration form. To register on line go to Ski Camps.

Both the MHSEF Release and the Timberline Indemnification Release must be mailed in whether you register on line or by mail.

Camp descriptions, what to bring, schedules, and registration information follow.

MHA Speed Camp – June 10th to June 14th, 2009

What:              Basic speed training with terrain and jumps

When:              Arrival on Wednesday, June 10th
                        Departure after skiing on Sunday, June 14th

Where:             Mt. Hood Academy and Palmer Snowfield

Who:                All first-year J3 athletes (born 1996) and older

Cost:                $665.00

 

MHA Technical Camp – June 15th to June 24th, 2009

 

What:              GS and Slalom fundamentals training camp

When:              Arrival on Monday, June 15th

                        Departure after skiing on Wednesday, June 24th

Where:             Mt. Hood Academy and Palmer Snowfield

Who:                All first-year J3 athletes (born 1996) and older

Cost:                $1,445.00

 

 MHRT Technical Camp – June 26th to June 30th, 2009

 

What:               GS and SL fundamentals training camp

When:              Arrival on Friday, June 26th

                        Departure after skiing on Tuesday, June 30th

Where:             Mt. Hood Academy and Palmer Snowfield

Who:                All 2nd-year J5 and J4 athletes (born 1999) and older

Cost:                $650.00

Mt. Hood Race Team Day Camp – July 16th to July 19th, 2009

 

What:             SL and GS fundamentals training camp (SL the 1st day)

When:              Thursday, July 16th through Sunday, July 19th

Where:             Palmer Snowfield

Who:                All J4 and J5 athletes (born 2000) or older

Cost:                $420.00

 

This is a day camp. Racers will meet the coaches at the flagpole in front of Timberline's WyEast Day Lodge by 7:00am each morning.  Bring the proper ski equipment, proper clothing, sun protection, sunglasses and dark-lens goggles, a sack lunch and a water bottle.  The camp will review video each day after training either at Timberline or the Academy House.  Racers will be ready to depart for home around 12:30pm.  Be prepared for SL training the first day of camp.

 

MHA Gate Camp – August 10th to August 15th, 2009

 

What:              SL and GS gate training

When:              Arrival on Monday, August 10th

                        Departure after skiing on Saturday, August 15th

Where:             M. Hood Academy and Palmer Snowfield

Who:                All J3 and older athletes (born 1996) and older

Cost:                estimated $800.00

 

Emphasis on Slalom and GS gate training for racers with prior summer training.  This camp will also be used for any final equipment testing and physical fitness assessment heading into the fall.  A final camp schedule will sent out after the June camps.

 

 

MHA/MHRT Camps - Emphasis and Activities:

    Training to improve skiing and racing through specific individual skill development.

    Ability levels ranging from novice racing experience to top FIS level competitors.

    Comprehensive technical and tactical progressions for Slalom, Giant Slalom.

    Small athlete to coach ratios of 6:1 to ensure individualized attention and enhance learning.

    Clinics on dryland techniques, sport motivation, equipment preparation and more.

     Activities including swimming, biking, hiking, soccer and field sports, tennis, volleyball, in-line skating, camp barbecues and more.

 

What to Bring:

     All ski clothing and equipment for Giant Slalom and Slalom, including GS helmets and suits.  Be prepared for all weather conditions!

     Sunscreen, sunglasses, and dark lens goggles  (Goggles are required for gate training.)

     Daypack and water bottle to take on ski hill

     Ski tuning equipment

     Casual summer clothes, sweats and workout clothes, swimsuit and running shoes

     Sleeping bag, pillow and bathroom kit

     In-line skates, skateboards and mountain bikes are optional.  Be sure to bring a bike lock

     Spending money for snacks, souvenirs, and rentals

 

Normal Daily Schedule:

6:00am       Wake up, light jog and stretch

6:15am       Breakfast

6:30am          Depart for Timberline

7:00am        Ski training

12:30pm        Lunch

1:30pm        Free-time, rest, ski tuning, etc.

3:30pm          Activity, dryland

6:00pm          Dinner

7:00pm          Video, discussions, lectures

10:00pm        Lights out

 

Camp Check-In and Lodging:

All camp participants need to arrive at the Academy House between 3:00 and 5:00pm on the first day of the camp. To find the Mt. Hood Academy House turn north at the Government Camp Post Office.  Go 1 block, crossing a small creek, and turn immediately left.  You're there!  The first camp dinner and orientation meeting will be at 6:00pm.  Racers will checkout after 1:00pm on the last day of the camp.

 

Camp Costs and Attendance:

The total camp cost includes coaching, lodging and meals, lift tickets, hill expenses, transportation to Timberline, T-shirt and activities.  If racers do not need tickets, meals or lodging these expenses can be deducted from the camp cost.  At this time we expect the camps to be full.  Racers who can not attend the full camp will be put on a waiting list.

 

Registration and Deposit Deadline:

June camp participation is limited to 30 athletes.  Please register early to reserve space.  Registration form, medical release and indemnification form are required from all participants.  Please return all forms with your camp deposit by the May 18th MHA deadline, or the June 1st MHRT deadline.

 

On-line registration and payment are available at Ski Camps  The MHSEF Release and the Timberline Indemnification Release are still required.  Please mail these forms to:

 

MHSEF Summer Camp

P.O. Box 189

Government Camp  OR  97028.  

 

 

Call 503/272-3503 or email Bill Gunesch for more info.