alpinecanada.org/donateDirect contributions to the 2016 Young Guns Development Program

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Martin Rufener, Athletic Director, Alpine

My time on the development team was not only instrumental in my journey as an athlete, it is also played a key role in shaping the person I am today. I learned not only how to race down a mountain, but how to behave like a champion long before I became one. The development team required my full commitment and attention, without any guarantees for success. To go through the necessary battles to learn how to compete with the best in the world takes an incredible amount of faith and support from those around you. It truly is a phase where athletes are asked to leap, not knowing if a net will appear.

The development team is a critical stepping stone for athletes to successfully move from their provincial team to the national team. This is the first time in the athletic development of a ski racer where they are provided the opportunity to train with the best of their peers across the country and around the world. It is the program that sets the foundation for making champions as the next generation of Canadian ski racers seek to win at the World Cup and Olympic level.

Kelly VanderBeek, CAST: 2005-2013. Development team member 2001-2004

Dear Ski Friends,The Canadian alpine development programis a vital part of ski racing’s future. Thegoal of the “Young Guns” donor programis to support Canadian skiers in their questto become the best of the best, under theguidance of world-class coaches and staff togive our country’s brightest young stars thesupport needed to become elite athletes.The development timeline of an Olympic champion spans many years and requires the symbiotic support of parents, clubs, coaches, provincial and national ski associations, through quality race events, training, projects and education.

It certainly takes a village to raise an athlete. No ski racer becomes an Olympian on their own. The path is forged with dedicated coaches, teammates and supporters.

Canada’s history of success in alpine skiracing spans generations. Our success at future World Cup and winter Olympic Games is fueled by ongoing and committed financial support from corporate partners

and private donors.

Please join our Team today and help

make a difference in the future of Canadian

ski racing.

Mark Rubinstein President & CEO

“ “ChampionsSimply put, without development today there are no

tomorrow

104 World Cup medals

26 Olympians

47 moved to the World Cup

* 1990–2015

The ACA Development program identifies elite U21 ski racers within the Canadian ski racing system, and provides athletic and financial support to bolster their continued success. These targeted athletes will be provided dedicated on snow training programs, support for Nor-Am series and world junior races, and world-class dryland training programs (strength & conditioning, nutrition, mental performance, sports medicine) centered at our CSI Calgary offices. ACA Development programs also accommodate those targeted athletes who have chosen to pursue post-secondary education and high performance ski racing.

Pre-Season:› 8 weeks Strength & Conditioning › Centralized out of Canadian

Sport Institute, Calgary› Medical and bio-mechanical

assessments› Sport education, i.e. nutrition,

sleep, physiotherapy › On-snow camps in Oregon,

South America, Canada and Europe

Competition Season:› Focus on Nor-Am & Europa

Cup circuits› Continued sports science

support (physical, psychological, functional)

› Traveling physiotherapist› Dedicated ski technician› Canadian national

championships

1. ALI NULLMEYERClub: Georgian PeaksPSO: Alpine Ontario Alpin

2. BRODIE SEGERClub: Whistler Mountain Ski Club PSO: BC Alpine

3. JAMES (JACK) CRAWFORDClub: Whistler Mountain Ski Club/Georgian Peaks Ski ClubPSO: BC Alpine / Alpine Ontario Alpin

4. RONI REMMEClub: National Ski AcademyPSO: Alpine Ontario Alpin

5. AMELIA SMARTClub: Team PanoramaPSO: Alberta Alpine

6. JEFFREY READClub: Banff Alpine RacersPSO: Alberta Alpine

Coaches / StaffJohn Kucera, Head Coach

Peter Rybarik, Coach

Pavel Zurek, Ski Tech

Dusan Grasic, ACA Director, Domestic Sport

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Mikaela Tommy Development team member 2013

The development team is the most important part of an athletes career. Not the first time I ever put on skis, or my first race, my first win or even the day I hopefully win a World Cup. My years on the development team were the hardest years of training I have done (and still do). Athletes find the most about themselves as an athlete and person when they are put in situations where they must push their limits and reach for the top. The development team is where you learn all your good hard working habits that you can take with you to the next level. It is an environment where the best young skiers in the country get world class coaching and training. It is an environment full of opportunity and exposure to higher competition. A lot will find it very tough, physically and mentally ... but that’s exactly what it is meant for; to push the limits of young athletes.”

what is the development team?

The development team unleashes your

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Ways to support the “YOUNG GUNS – Podium Club”

100% of the money raised goes directly to support the development team.

Podium Club Alpine Canada invites you to be part of the exclusive and all-important behind the scenes team that exemplifies the spirit and leadership of Canadian ski racers.

Olympic Gold:($25,000 and above)

Contributors receive:• Canadian Alpine Ski Team – Official Helly Hansen team jacket• Commemorative signed World Cup competition bib • Exclusive family-centric VIP experience with an Alpine Canada Alpin athlete• Alpine Canada team merchandise for personal use • An exclusive on-snow training experience in the fall with development team

GOLD CLUB: ($10,000 and above)

Contributors receive:• Canadian Alpine Ski Team – Official Helly Hansen team jacket • Alpine Canada team merchandise for personal use• Access to discounted Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing experiences• Access to Alpine Canada Alpin partner discounts

SILVER CLUB:($2,500 and above)

Contributors receive:• Access to discounted Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing experiences• Helly Hansen jacket • Invitations to exclusive Alpine Canada events and functions • Insider updates throughout the year

BRONZE CLUB: ($500 and above)

Contributors receive:• Official Alpine Canada Alpin apparel• Invitations to exclusive Alpine Canada events and functions • Insider updates throughout the year

MARK RUBINSTEINPRESIDENT & CEO 403.777.4246 mrubinstein@alpinecanada.org

LINSEY FERGUSON VICE-PRESIDENT, PARTNERSHIPS 416.967.9339 lferguson@alpinecanada.org

Where your financial support for the YOUNG GUNS goes:

for moreinformation:

ALL DONATIONS ARE UP TO 100% TAX-DEDUCTIBLE AS ALPINE CANADA ALPIN IS A REGISTERED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. The Young Guns Podium Club is coordinated through a committee of passionate Canadian ski racing fans and stakeholders, committed to the next generation of ski racing champions. This Committee is responsible for leading the donation initiatives for the Young Guns Development Program in partnership with Alpine Canada Alpin.

For more information, please visit www.alpinecanada.og/donate

young guns

Travel Support Training Equipment

World-class coaching

Support services

(ski technician, physio, nutritionist, trainer)

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