Academy News – Dec 31, 15

Hello all,

I would like to remind all that we are operating and teaching many privates these days, we are unfortunately turning away snowboard privates because of a lack of instructors to teach them.
I want to remind everyone that if you’re here we expect you to be available to teach. This means be at the bottom of Pineault lift every hour on the half. Be in uniform.
It is also expected that you be here for the day. This coming weekend is the last prior to the programs beginning and I know we will be busy with privates and beginner specials.
Supervisors will be drafting their crews over the weekend.

This is mainly meant as a “ hey winter is here, so I expect to see you here also”

 

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Happy New Year to all…
Frank

Academy News – Dec 29, 15

Hello all,

Xmas programs going well , a big thank you to those that are participating in making it happen. Snow is finally here , snowmaking is producing and we can expect more terrain soon.
This coming weekend supervisors will be drafting our instructors into programs and creating their teams.
Lists with names and programs will be posted for the first day and supervisors will contact their crew via email the week prior to the program starting.
If you have friends not getting emails, tell them to go to our webpage and FOLLOW the blog.

Congratulations to all our new Level 1 instructors, glad to have you join the team.

All for now

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

Xmas Camp program

Hello all,

If any of you are available, we can use people to teach Monday 28th to Thursday 31st. AM and/or PM. If you are able to help please email me to confirm, fbernier@campfortune.com .

During the holidays we would like all to show up by 9 am, and thus be available to teach privates or groups.

A reminder to get all registrations complete prior to the 3rd of jan, in order to be on the list for the supervisors to draft into programs.

Hope everyone had a nice holiday, and that you’re all keen to teach, winter and the big show is about to begin.

All for now

Francois Bernier
Directeur, Services Sportifs/Director, Sport Services

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