2011 Team Sask High Performance (HP) Development Program Newsletter

1. Necessary forms for participation in HP program include:
   -SCA membership form
   -HP membership form in pdf         ( in word)        Note the deadline of Jan.31st, 2011. Late applicants will not be considered for the athlete assistance program.
   -medical form
   -code of conduct
   -athlete agreement, including fundraising
   -Athlete Characteristics and Expectations
   
   
2. Below is a tentative schedule, i.e. this program depends on the participation of volunteer coach/managers
   
   
3. Western Canada Summer Games Team (WCSG) - a camp is planned in for March 11-15 in Prince Albert. A Questionnaire will follow in January.
   Selection races for WCSG team are:
   -2 Mountain Bike Cross Country Races (May 15; June 26)
   -Sask Cup #1 Road Race (May 8)
   -Bikes On Broadway Time Trial (May 21)
   http://www.saskcycling.ca/Games.html
   
   
4. The annual Warm Weather Training Camp is being held in BC; cost to HP athletes is $700/person; registration and payment deadline is March 1. Camp runs April 22-30. For more information: http://www.saskcycling.ca/clinics.html
   
   
5. New for 2011: The SCA is sponsoring a Raffle; proceeds to go to the WCSG team. All HP athletes will be mandated to sell one booklet; there are 15 tickets/booklet; $5/ticket or 3 tickets for $10. HP athletes must provide a postdate cheque (June 1) in the amount of $50 to pay for the tickets, when they submit their membership forms. If the booklet sells for more than $50, the remainder of the funds can be submitted with the sold tickets. The HP athlete who sells the most booklets will win a skinsuit or bib shorts (if there is a tie - a draw between the highest sellers will be held)
   
   
6. Selection for Mountain Bike/Road Nationals is expected to be very minimal in favor of sending a supported team to the Banff Stage Race.
   
   
7. Once again, there will be a new t-shirt for the HP athletes/voluneers. We are looking for design ideas - send your size and design ideas to the SCA office by January 15th.