Hello all,

We are now entering week 5 of our school season, most of our classes are now on the chairlift, so now it’s a matter of mileage and skill development. Key words are: keep moving, make sure you’re turning , explore new terrain and have fun. Supervisors will be asking you to begin filling out evaluations soon, so it’s a good idea to take some notes about your pupils in order to have pertinent info to add to your forms when the time comes.
Parent interactions: be sure parents get feedback as to their kids progress.
Group management: be sure the weaker pupils have positive feedback, also ensure the stronger ones get challenged.

The Spring Fling trip to Banff is postponed to next year, I only had three expressions of interest, perhaps I will start the process earlier and we can make it happen next season.

Monday session: this week’s theme “ Ski Play” we will explore different ways to build skills by approaching skiing as a game. As usual be in the pro room by 6:30 to pick up a ticket and we will be on snow 7 to 9 pm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the weekend.

All for now

Frank

Hey all,

I would like to thank everyone for a great weekend of teaching, the weather was great and I believe we met the expectations of our guests. GOOD JOB and thank you.

The large group we had on Sunday went off well and again thanks for the extra help . I believe it had an impact on our friends from Carleton University , helping them somewhat master turning and stopping .

A reminder to sign up for the March breaks if you’re able to help. We can use a few extra bodies on Wednesday afternoon.

Thanks to Mary for the butterscotch squares.

All for now

Hi all,

We can use some extra help tomorrow morning , there is a big group coming and we seem to have a lot of people that need to study…

This coming Monday I will not be holding a session although if you’re interested in skiing come out and get a ticket before 6:30, the pro room will be open until 9 pm .

Interesting opportunity to take a spring fling out to Banff in April.

SKICAN has been asking me to run a trip for years and this year I have taken the step of asking for a quote. We are looking at the second half of April departure on a Sunday return on Friday evening. I know the ski conditions are still winter-like at that time of year. And I think it could be a fun way to end the season.

I will need firm expressions of interest before next Wednesday the 3^rd of Feb. in order to gauge if this is realistic. A $500 deposit will be required by the 10^th of Feb and complete payment by March 1^st. All are welcome to come ski/ride with us. Please let me know if you’re interested at fbernier@campfortune.com

Camp Fortune Banff Spring Fling April: $1,350 per person*

• 5 nights accommodation at Banff Caribou Lodge, double occupancy (superior rooms, 2 beds per room)
• Round trip motor coach transfer from airport to resort
• Round trip, non-stop air transportation Ottawa to Calgary
• 5 day tri-area lift pass valid at Mt Norquay, Lake Louise & Sunshine
• Shuttle bus service to all 3 ski areas included with lift ticket
• Complimentary daily guided tours at all ski areas
• All taxes (does not include luggage fees)

*Based on a min. 25 travellers.

Note: The return flight leaves Calgary at 6 :00 pm which would require a departure from Banff at approximately 2:00 pm. We can arrange for the the luggage to be loaded onto the charter bus from the Lodge that morning and guests picked up directly from Norquay that afternoon at 2:00 pm so that they can enjoy most of the day skiing.

Single supplement =  Add $315.

All for now

Frank

Hello all,

More hills opening this weekend and the weather looks good. So I am hoping to see as many of you as possible over the weekend. On that note I would remind all that a commitment is a commitment , I understand that exams are important, but I also know that evenings are open for studying. We ask for a 9 day availability, I don’t feel it’s that much to ask. Just saying ?!
I would ask that for the next week or so if anyone is able to be here on an off day to let Joe In All Mtn know. Text or call him at 613-261-9278.

The Park is now operational. I would ask that anyone with small children stay out of the jump line. Ski Wee kids are often too small to go up and over the rollers and will be at risk if they fall. Please use skiers’ left if skiing/riding in the park and be sure your kids are safe at all times.

I am looking for an instructor to do privates every Sunday at 11:20, this is for a 3 year old that can ski. This would be for multiple weeks, contact me if you are not otherwise booked.

To all those that have groups on the carpet, it’s now time to get up a chairlift and put in some mileage. To be sure, check with your supervisors to be sure it appropriate. Also I was noticing a few instructor teaching at the bottom in ski boots only, although it may seem easier and you feel more mobile , it’s better to have your skis on in order to demonstrate and ski backwards to support your pupils if needed.

All for now, see you on the weekend.

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services
Tel. 819-827-1717 poste 2204
Mob/cell 819-664-2471

Hello all,

In an effort to prepare for the Quebec and Ontario March breaks, I would like to ask those that can be available to teach to register with the “cage” either by phone or in person. 819-827-1717 xt 2223

Quebec break is the 29 Feb. to the 4th of march.
Ontario break is the 14th to the 18th of march.

Both weeks offer a 3, 4 or 5 day program, morning or afternoon.

We need to know how many days you can be here, i.e. Monday through Wednesday or Monday to Thursday or Friday.

Again I ask that you give us this info as soon as you can to allow us to plan how many people we can take on.

All for now

Frank

Hello all,

Week one is done, 8 more to go. This coming weekend there will be an all staff party on Sunday @ 5:30. Food served at 6:30. We actually have a band , should be a good atmosphere.
Everyone is invited, beer for the older crowd and soft drinks for our younger people. Draws for prizes .

After the classes end on Sunday we will take the school picture out in front of the pro room at approx 4pm. It would be great to have as many instructors and TA’ s as possible.

Should be a great weekend with good weather.

All for now

Frank

And you think you’ve heard it all…

The Cage has in its’ possession as set of keys (with 2 sets of car keys and a home key on it) that was handed in by a TA who was trying on their ‘new’ yellow coat. The keys were found in the pocket. Anyone missing a set of keys can claim them from the cage in exchange for the usual storage and retrieval fee (a large box of Timbits)…

Howard

Un avertissement à tous :

S’il vous plaît noter les limites de vitesse à travers beaucoup de Chelsea sont 50 kilomètres par heure et fréquemment contrôlés. Nous vous conseillons de respecter la limite de vitesse 50 km …. il ne fait qu’ajouter à une ou deux minutes de temps de conduite.

Nous avons quelques autres conseils à partager :
S’il vous plaît, assurez-vous que votre inscription/permis/immatriculation est à jour. La police visite les stationnements de nombreuses entreprises de Chelsea et Wakefield pour vérifier les plaques (Québec et Ontario) et pour vérifier les pneus d’hiver sur les véhicules du Québec.
Verrouillez vos portes et s’il vous plaît ne laissez pas d’objets de valeur dans vos voitures ! La police donne des infractions pour les portes non verrouillées.
Verrouillez toujours vos skis et snowboards ! La meilleure façon est d’acheter un « ski key » disponible à notre service à la clientèle.
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Important notice to our customers:

Please note the speed limit through much of Chelsea is 50 km per hour and frequently monitored. Although we know you want to get skiing quickly we advise you to adhere to the 50km speed limit….it only adds up to an extra minute or two of driving time. Safety first please!

We have some other tips to share:
Please make sure your registration is up to date. Local police visit parking lots of many Chelsea and Wakefield businesses to check plates (Ontario and Québec)
If you have Québec plates make sure you have your snow tires on!
Lock your doors and please do not leave valuables in your car. Police have been checking for unlocked vehicles and ticketing.
Always lock your skis and snowboards. The best way is to buy a ski key from Customer Service.
We do appreciate the local law enforcement and we do urge our customers to be aware and be safe. You don’t want to have an expensive ski day.

To the instructor/TA who left his skis in the parking lot by the Pro Room:

The skis have been returned to the Pro Room and you can retrieve them from the cage by providing a full description and a large box of Timbits for the cage (storage and retrieval fee). You should also apologize profusely to your father for making him worry…

Howard