Academy News – Dec 24,15

Merry Xmas and happy holidays to all,

It’s been a challenging start to the season, but on the bright side we have been able to get our December training done and hold level 1 courses that certified approx 60 new instructors. Today and the 25th we are closed, reopening on the 26th. To be clear please check the website in case of weather issues.

On the 27th the performance program resumes and on the 28th the Xmas camp begins. For those that committed to teach it please be here by 830.

For all our newly certified instructors please get to the hill this weekend to complete hiring process and get your jackets. We will be drafting instructors for the various programs over the holidays and we want you to be on the list.

Made another delivery to the food bank and I can tell you that the Camp Fortune snow schools contribution is very much appreciated, let’s keep it going. I have to say I get that warm feeling when I deliver the food.

All for now.

Frank

CASI Park Certification Course – Jan 2-3, 15

Camp Fortune is hosting a CASI Level 1 Park Course on January 2nd & 3rd. There are currently 4x spots available.

The Park Instructor course is the introductory course to teaching in the park designed to give successful candidates the skills necessary to introduce students to the terrain park and freestyle snowboarding. To register go to:

Description: https://www.casi-acms.com/index.php/en/park-instructor-1
Inscription: http://www.casi-acms.com/index.php/en/level1-course-reg (Quebec > Park Instructor 1)

Sunrise Breakfast- Jan 3,16

Sunrise breakfast
Attention all supervisors, instructors, and teaching assistants
Please join us for the sunrise breakfast on January 3rd at 8:00am in the main lodge to kick off the new ski season. Get to know some of the other instructors and teaching assistants before classes start up. The cost for the executive breakfast buffet is $13.00 including tax. This includes fruit, pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausages, toast. Ticket must be purchased in advance from the cage as they will need numbers before January 2nd. Hope to see you there.

This weekend

See everyone this weekend for the various training options, the hill is hanging in, had a chance to blow one night on pineault. And there is some cold weather coming.

All for now

Frank

Academy News – Dec 15, 15

Hello all,

Big weekend coming up; Level 1 courses CSIA CASI, as well as TA training and instructor training. If you’re on course this weekend please be in pro room by 0830. You must register by the 17th of dec. on www.snowpro.com

Food drive is going well and we will keep it going, thanks to all that remember to drop off cans and such in the box. The people at the Bank really appreciate it.

A special message to all from the Boutiques at Fortune.
Leading into Christmas we are offering; ski patrol, instructors, TAs and staff 30% off all regular priced items at La Boutique located next to rentals in the lower level of the main lodge. The discount will be offered until Dec. 24th. Some of you need black pants and it’s a good chance to get some last minute Xmas shopping done.

All for now

Frank

Academy News – Dec 12, 15

Hello all,

All training is a go for this weekend, we expect everyone to be here by 9 am.

First Food Drive delivery was done this morning, we received a very big thank you from the people at the Aylmer food Bank. It’s a great thing we have begun and I hope to do another delivery next week. Thanks to all for your support on this. Let’s keep it going.
Box is ready to be filled again.
Our Top Ten priority items are:

– Peanut Butter
– Cereal and oatmeal
– Canned pasta
– Canned beans
– Salted cookies and crackers
– Canned fruits and vegetables
– Canned soups
– Dry pasta

We will be open Friday (Pinault only), Sat and Sun (Pinault and Meech). Snowmaking will resume as weather permits.

As we did last year we are looking for people to commit to a ‘ privates program’ these people will commit to ten weekends ( Saturday and/or Sunday). Customer service will book the lessons for these people. Please contact Maxine Colvey, privates coordinator, at maxine.colvey@gmail.com.   We will require 8 skiers and 1 snowboarder for this program.

All for now, see you on the weekend.

All for now,
Frank

Academy News

Hello all,
Dec 5 and we have two runs and two chairs operating. The pre course and instructor training is underway on a great sunny day. Colder weather will get here eventually but for now we take what we have and be happy.
Next weekend we add TA training to the mix and a PDP on the Sunday, the PDP will be covering assessment & development, and is a great opportunity to get some training either in the AM or the PM. you must register on line, so go to http://www.snowpro.com , select courses then schedule and registration then pdp at Camp Fortune. get it done soon, as they will close it by Tuesday and there will be no last minute availability. Course Conductors have to be found and sent to us, so they need lead time to get #s .

Also this will be the last time I use ChimpMail system, so please be sure you are following our Academy blog.

The online registration for new and returning instructors will be closed on Monday the 7th, 2015 . From Monday on you will need to register in the pro room in person.

All for now
Frank Bernier

Academy News – Dec 2, 15

Hello all,
This weekend we will be running sessions for all, pre-course for un-cert’s, returning instructors, and the pilot project TA’s, please be at the hill by 9 am.
I have decided that we will use the Dec training phase to hold a food drive. To that end I ask that all who use the pro room drop off food donations each day you come out to slide.

Our Top Ten priority items are:

– Peanut Butter
– Cereal and oatmeal
– Canned pasta
– Canned beans
– Salted cookies and crackers
– Canned fruits and vegetables
– Canned soups
– Dry pasta

We will deliver this food to one or more of the local food banks, I think that with this small gesture we as a group can make a real difference. Thank you in advance for taking the time to grab an item before coming up to the hill.

At Tremblant this week for training and the CSIA convention, see you all on sat morning.

Sincerely
Frank Bernier

Academy News Nov 24, 2015

Hello all,

We will be open this Thursday 12 to 4 pm, Friday closed because of probable rain and open 9 to 4 both Sat and Sun.
This means we go ahead with the hiring clinic on Saturday.
Nov. 28:

  • Hiring Clinic for new instructors, 9:00 am in the pro-room (Alexander Lodge):
  • Indoor and on-snow sessions;
  • Skills evaluation and recommendation for certification courses;
  • Clarify expectations, questions and answers.

There is no charge for this initial day, however the Academy offers a 16-hour pre-course for skiers and snowboarders preparing to take the level one course. Cost for the pre-course is $100.00 (price includes your lift pass for training and on course).

Special note to all certified CSIA instructors, Camp Fortune will host a PDP on the 13th of Dec. two sessions AM/PM. You need to sign up for this on the CSIA site. We are not taking names at the cage. Be sure you get it done early as there are only 100 spots.
Returning instructors, please remember you need to be completely registered (dues paid) before you get a coat or a lift pass.

Once you’ve got your coat, you may wish to go to the Camp Fortune Boutique to find accessories for your winter outfit i.e. Black pants, new goggles, gloves and stuff for your Xmas list. Remember you get 20% off.
Looking forward to meeting our new people and seeing the familiar faces that may come out for a few runs to get the season going.

All for now

Sincerely,
François Bernier
Directeur, services sportifs
Camp Fortune