Category Archives: Weekly Announcements – Annonces Quotidiens

Academy News – Frb 24, 17

Hey all,

Week 8 is here and I hope you will be able to give out most of your report cards , please think of keeping them in a baggie to ensure they stay dry.

A few simple things to keep in mind on the second to last week.

  • Review and put it all together · By now you should be able to give your pupils a clear picture of how they ski/ride and suggest simple ways to move forward · It’s feel good time · Positive! Positive! Positive!
  • School Social 4 pm both Saturday and Sunday (pizza, beer and soft drinks), and we will attempt a group picture of the various programs, . Once again all to the benefit of the NGBF for TA’s.

Academy Banquet tickets will be on sale as of the weekend in the cage(25$). Let’s start planning for it. We have many awards to hand out and I will need nominations for the following:

  • SKI WEE program, male and female instructor of the year,
  • All Mountain male and female instructor of the year,
  • ADULT program instructor of the year,
  • Performance programs (ski wee and all mountain).
  • Ski and snowboard TA awards.
  • Snowboard program awards
  • Full-timers awards.
  • Lifetime Achievement award.
  • The Markham Award ( MVP),
  • Dave Hearnden Award ( Leadership)
  • Fern Award, this is given out for the most humorous event or mishap of the season, voted by applause. If you have a story let me know.

Please send any nominations to me at  fbernier@campfortune.com

We can use snowboarders for the Quebec and Ontario March break, so please sign up if you can help.

All for now, see you on the weekend.

Frank

Academy News -February 15,

Hey all,

As we approach the Family day weekend, I would  ask that those of you that teach one day a weekend be kind enough to come out on both days. It would be a great help to the supervisors if people were to give us a bit of extra time to make up for the absent instructors.

We will also need extra bodies on Monday as its Family day and we will have lots of lessons, many hands make light work.

Also please note that we will have a meeting both Saturday and Sunday morning at 8:15 to go over our new report cards.

All Mountain info below;  and I am sure Ski Wee will need spare instructors also.

“Can you please post a request for instructors will to help out with the All Mountain program this weekend.

Looking for 3 or 4 instructors for Saturday, 5-6 for Sunday.

Please request them to contact me at either, joe.mclean@pwbcorp.com or 613-261-9278.”

We will also need a few extra Snowboard Instructors  for tomorrow during the day – if you are able to help out please let the cage know at 819-827-1717 ext 2223 or academy@campfortune.com 

The Academy banquet is set for the 8th of April, more details to follow.

We are having a great year, let’s keep it going. Have to say its perhaps the best season ever as far as our team goes. Keep up the good work all.

All for now see you on the weekend.

Frank

Academy News – Feb 9, 17

Hello all,

We are coming up on week 6 of the programs and our weekday school programs are also entering the busy phase. The important take away is; be here for your commitment and if possible we would love to see you on other days. We are a big group but without individuals pitching in we can easily struggle at getting the job done.

YOU are the most important person we have.

It’s time to think of the March Breaks, Quebec Feb. 27 to March 3 –  Ontario break March 13 to 17 , we count on you for extra help for those weeks. If you’re interested in teaching, the sign-up sheets are in the cage. And tell us if you want 3 , 4 or 5 days.

Tips for the weekend;

My kids are still in a snowplow: mileage is important and here a few drills to help develop better steering and the ability to turn both skis at the same time.

  • Hockey stops,
  • forward side slips,
  • hop turns,
  • use convex terrain (translation from ski school director language: small bumps) to help the turning  effort.

My students are in back seat and static: 

  • Boot touch to outside,
  • hands on knees,
  • tall then small turns

All for now
Frank

Academy News: Feb 1, 2017

Hey all,

Entering week 5 of the programs. All is well let keep up the good work . I want to remind all that safety on the slopes is #1.

Lift Safety

Before getting on a lift with a student/client, inform them of the following:

 How to sit on the chair lift;

 How to lower the bar;

 How to behave on the chair lift;

 How and when to lift the safety bar;

 How to get off the chair lift; and,

 Where to meet the group;

 

Loading is the key to a safe ride, if having trouble loading,

1-    Yell for lift to be stopped.

2-    Do not hold pupil, rather let the student fall before getting too high.

3-    If standing in line be a team player and notice others loading to be sure all is well.

4-    Lastly , be aware, be engaged and be ready.

Thing to help you plan you lesson this weekend.

Module 4

 Edging can be introduced first skidding then refined to a more steered turn

 Edge control is important at all levels

 Choose flat terrain for best results

 Students must be centered to achieve success

Module 5

 Once the student is centered, steering, and able to edge, it’s time to “have fun”

 New hills, bumps, more speed, long and short turns, excite them

I am looking for three instructors wanting to teach a 1 hour  ski lesson ( request rate 25$) with a group of students Saturday between 4 and 5 pm. Easy work for extra cash.

Reply to fbernier@campfortune.com

Anyone free to help out tomorrow Thursday, we could use you around 3:30-4:00 pm, thanks in advance to those that can be here.

We’re looking for a full time snowboarder, let us know if you can teach during the week, even if it’s not every day.

All for now

Frank

Academy News – Jan 27, 17

Norm Grondin Fundraiser Ski Auction:

Just a reminder that your bid for the Elan Amphibios 14 skis must be received by 2:59 PM on Sunday…

Monday Night Training:

Monday night ski improvement for instructors runs every Monday night 7-9PM. Its a great way to get some solid ski improvement tips from senior instructors and is free to Camp Fortune Academy ski instructors.

Week #4 outline:

  • Edging can be introduced, first skidding and then refined to a more steered turn
  • Edge control is important at all levels
  • Choose flat terrain for best results
  • Students must be centered to achieve success!

Sample Exercises:

  • bounce while traversing to center body over skis
  • bounce to start turn
  • Falling Leaf sideslips – shift fore and aft
  • Traverse, sideslip, Traverse sequence
  • Hockey slips and stops
  • Traverse in pairs across the slope – downhill person lightly pulls sideways on uphill person
  • Snowplow crab turns – snowplow down fall line, then set one inside edge to move sideways across the hill like a crab, release edge and set other inside edge. Repeat.

Academy News – Jan 15 ,2017

Hello all ,

Week 2 is in the books and all is going well. Thanks everyone for being part of the team and helping to serve our guests.

Just have a few reminders to pass along:

  • We are looking for extra people that could be available during the week for the schools program. If you are interested please contact the cage (academy@campfortune.com).
  • I want to remind all to keep counting your students to be sure you’re not forgetting anyone. Nothing to report just getting ahead of it…
  • And our chairlift protocol is: when you are helping kids up a lift, please take only two at a time. When riding with kids, please do not sit on the end seats – take one of the center seats in order to have a better chance of helping if needed.
  • Monday evening training begins tomorrow for skiers, please be in pro room by 630PM ,session is from 7 to 9.
  • Snowboarders ; please let me know if you have an interest in Monday sessions, and if we get enough we will try and get it organized.

Frank

Academy News – Jan 5, 2017

Hi All:

The sun is shining, the snow is down and groomed, lifts are running, it’s program time again…  now all I need is a melody…

Yup, it’s that time of year when the (local) world flocks to Camp Fortune to learn how to ski/board. And you know what that means – all instructors boots on boards, ready to teach.

For Saturday and Sunday, please be in the Pro for 8AM to pick up your ticket and meet with your supervisor – don’t worry if you don’t know who your supervisor is, you will meet him/her that morning.

After skiing ( on both days) we will be hosting a little fund-raising soiree in the Pro room at 4 PM. There will be pizza, beer and soft drinks available for a nominal fee (Pizza $2, Pop $1, Beer $5). The proceeds of this event go to the Norm Grondin Foundation – a foundation that helps ski/board Teaching Assistants to move up to the next level and take the CSIA or CASI Level 1 Course (for more information click here).

We are looking for people to work during the full-time period (Monday to Friday, 9 to 4) 2- 3 days a week. Interested people should contact the Cage at academy@campfortune.com or talk to Eric Trottier.

Th-th-thats all Folks…

Howard (subbing for the way-to-busy Frank)

Academy News – Dec 4, 16

Hey all,

Another couple of days on snow, pre-course is now underway and returning instructors are beginning to show up and ski/ ride. A reminder that next weekend will be a busy one:

Saturday

  • Pre course (second weekend)
  • Instructor training
  • Women’s Edge ? (if enough have signed up on http://www.snowpro.com)
  • TA training.

Sunday

  • Pre course last day ( receive course recommendation)
  • PDP am or pm – must be signed up before Thursday – please email academy@campfortune.com  your name,  CSIA # and whether you want AM or PM.

Weather has changed and snow making is working hard to get more runs open.

All for now, see you on the weekend.

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Academy News – Nov 11, 16

Hey all,
Just a reminder of our meeting this Saturday morning at 10 AM in the Pro room. It should be done by 11 or so if you don’t have questions afterwards.

Returning instructors:

It is expected that before receiving an active status you will have ;

  • Paid your dues(CSIA,CSCF,CASI) and be a member in good standing.
  • Completed and submitted your commitment form, stating the days you are available.
  • Signed your Offer of Service.

New instructors:

  • Completed and submitted your commitment form, stating the days you are available.
  • Signed your Offer of Service.
  • Be at the hiring clinic(scheduled for the 26th of Nov.)
  • If certified –  pay your dues (CSIA, CSCF, CASI) and be a member in good standing.
  • If uncertified, your dues will be part of the course you will be taking to get certified.

 

Looking forward to seeing you Saturday morning.

PS pass on to anyone not on the list and ask them to follow the blog.

If your skis need tuning, the shop will be open and you will able to get it done at a discount, more details to be announced at the meeting.

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

Academy News – Oct 20,16

Hi everyone,
The season is approaching fast, and I am still waiting for many of our returning instructors to register on our site, PLEASE DO SO !!!. While you’re on the site take a look at our December training schedule.

Upcoming Events:
Ottawa Ski & Snowboard show this weekend at the EY center, maybe I will see some of you there.
The Open House will be on the Nov 6.
Our Academy General Meeting will be on Nov 12 at 10 AM. Please be prompt.

For those going to Tremblant for the CSIA convention or for CASI training.
As usual, Monna has arranged great deals on Accommodations for us. For more info send an e-mail request to the cage and the details will be sent to you.

 

All for now
Frank