Bogus Basin Ski Education Founda

• Provide competitive Alpine, Freeride educational programs for the youth of the Treasure Valley.

• Emphasize quality coaching, state of the art training techniques, sportsmanship,

• Enable athletes to achieve their highest level in athletics and education consistent with their personal goals, abilities, time and financial resources.

• Continue to build trusting relationships with parents, athletes and school districts.

The BBSEF offers Alpine and Freeride participants the opportunity to achieve their highest potential as athletes and competitors while keeping the training sessions fun and full of energy. Our main concern is the development of the athlete as a whole. Winning events is secondary to instilling a good work ethic, self-esteem and enthusiasm. Sustained interest in the program is best served by cultivating a supportive team environment based on mutual respect as well as self-motivation.

The BBSEF is a program for ages 6-18 who want to compete in alpine ski racing and freeride skiing.

The BBSEF is an organization dedicated to providing top level coaching to athletes. Participants primarily range from high school age and younger. In addition, we also have adult groups. These participants compete as members of the Bogus Basin Ski Team.

The primary function of the BBSEF is to promote good citizenship, with the emphasis on training in athletics and physical fitness. The program includes training sessions both on and off the hill, which promote activities to improve the individual's capabilities for skiing, racing and competing. These activities encompass general fitness training, on snow drills, gate training, freeride training, demonstrations, race rules, athlete responsibility and sportsmanship.

The BBSEF will promote amateur athletics and competition throughout the community to better represent the sport of alpine skiing.

· Represent themselves, the sport of Alpine and Freeride skiing, and BBSEF with the highest level of integrity. This reflects the professional attitude that our program and all enrolled athletes will work to achieve.

· Represent him or her self in a respectful manner at all times. This includes but is not limited to: all team activities, training on and off the hill, at home and away races, camps and any other related activities.

· Be courteous to and respect the decisions of the coaching staff, race officials, and all ski area employees and personnel.

· Follow and uphold the rules and code of conduct set forth by BBSEF, the ski area, and USSA

· Understand that participation with BBSEF is a privilege and can be revoked. Each athlete will know and respect all rules, and will understand that violations of rules and policies will result in disciplinary action imposed by the BBSEF Program Director and the Coach.

· Understand that all Varsity JI-JIII athletes will be subjected to drug testing.

Each athlete is expected to conduct him or herself in a sportsmanlike manner. Each participant is responsible for his or her own actions while training, competing at home or away, traveling, and while involved in any team activities.

· Conduct themselves with honesty. No stealing or misrepresentation whatsoever.

· Show self control and have consideration for others. No one will be allowed to injure or bully others.

· Respect other people's belongings. Tampering with other athletes' equipment and personal belongings will not be tolerated.

· Have the inherent right to learn. No one will be allowed to interfere with or prevent others from learning.

Without the generous support of the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area we would not have a place to ski or train. Please become familiar with and abide by these guidelines. Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation fully supports these policies and is committed upholding them.

· Carry your season pass with you at all times when skiing and training. No pass, no skiing.

· Have your pass ready to show to the lift attendant. EVERY TIME! It is their job to check passes. Show your pass in a courteous manner and REMOVE YOUR POLE STRAPS.

· Be cordial and respectful of all area employees and other skiers. The general skiing public always comes first.

· BBSEF members are highly visible. Bring attention to yourselves by the way you ski, not by acting obnoxious, loud or disrespectful. Be on your best behavior on and off the ski hill, in the lift lines, etc. BE A RESPONSIBLE ATHLETE!!!!

· Cutting lift lines is not allowed. You do not have any special privileges at the ski area.

· No tucking on any slopes, unless designated by the coach. Do not ski like a pack of wild dogs! Racing each other in a group is dangerous, and it scares the general public.

· In case of an emergency or accident, contact a ski patrol, or go to the lift attendant at the bottom or top of any lift.

· Do as much positive promotion of Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area as you can.

· YOU ARE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOGUS BASIN SKI EDUCATION FOUNDATION. Through your positive actions, the ski area and all skiers will be proud to support ski racing.

There are elements of risk in skiing, that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce.

The Mitey Mite program is a twelve week program that runs from mid-December through mid-March you may choose either the Saturday or Sunday program. The Mitey Mite program is designed for ages 6 and older in search of a learning experience that will develop an all around skier. Participants must be 6 years of age by December 31st. Mitey Mites with basic skiing skills are taught racing technique on suitable terrain for their age and ability. In addition, we like to condition our Mitey Mites to be able to ski varied terrain ranging from moguls to powder. Fun and learning go hand in hand. The Mitey Mite program starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 3:00 pm. Kid's should be on time and show up ready to work and have fun. There is an unsupervised hour lunch break. Mitey Mites meet in front of the Pioneer Lodge in the morning and after their lunch break. Mitey Mites will have the opportunity to ski powder, bumps and jumps as conditions permit. A helmet is mandatory for all on snow activities; local ski shops can assist you in finding a helmet.

Do you want to ski more than one day a week? Have you been in Mitey Mites for two or more years? Are you 9 years or older and want to do a little traveling and compete in the North Series? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should consider joining the Development Team. Please call the office 336-5295 for more information.

The Mitey Mite program has three home races and one weekend race at McCall available to our athletes. The races are completely optional; you may attend all or none. The entry fees for our Mitey Mite club races at Bogus Basin are included in the basic Mitey Mite fees. Entry fees for the Winter Games Mitey Mite race at Brundage race are not included. All out of town travel must be arranged by parents. The coaches will meet the racers at the ski area on the morning of the race. You will be notified of the particular details prior to the event. It is very important for kids of this age to learn skiing and racing skills at home. It is not necessary for the Mitey Mite team to travel any more extensively.

The Development (Devo) Team is a traveling team for ages 9 and up (younger with coaches recommendation.) The program fees for the Devo Team includes; Saturday, Sunday, Wednesdays and Christmas Camp. This program is geared to the development of athletes who want to train and ski race. The expectation for this group of athletes is to train at 3 days per week and attend Christmas Camp. Your travel schedule will revolve around the North Series race schedule. The Devo Team may not ski in the home Mitey Mite races. Training runs Mid-December through Mid- March. Please be ready to meet your coaches in front of the Training Center at 9:00am every morning. Training will finish at 4:00 on the weekends. There is an unsupervised lunch break on Saturdays and Sundays. Wednesday night training will begin as soon as night skiing becomes available. Please stay tuned for start times and finish times.

The Devo Team will race in the Intermountain North Series. All out of town travel will require parent transportation. The coaches will meet the racers at the ski area where the race is to be held on the morning of the race. You will be notified of the details of the out of town races prior to the event.

All Devo team members are required to have a USSA and Intermountain license. This fee is included in the Devo team registration fee. For more information on the Development and Varsity Team’s please contact the BBSEF office.

This is a full-time program for JI-JIII running from Sept through April. This program is for the serious athlete whose personal goal is to reach the highest level of ski racing. This program takes motivation and commitment from both the parent and the athlete. The Varsity Team build's many life skills in addition to competitive athletics. The coaching staff's goal is to instill a sense of self- confidence, self-esteem, responsibility, accountability, collegiality and a strong work ethic in each and every athlete.

The Varsity Team has the opportunity to compete in the Junior Olympic Qualifiers, Open Series, and Intermountain Cup JI/JII Qualifying races. In addition, these athletes also race at Regional and National Level FIS events. Each athlete on the Varsity Team has a personalized race schedule designed to help the racer attain his or her optimal skiing goals. There is a significant amount of time spent working with athlete management to ensure each competitor's success.

Traveling to races is a coordinated effort. The BBSEF Varsity Team travels to races as a team. Entries, lodging and transportation are coordinated through the coaching staff. All out of town trips are supervised by the coaching staff. We require all athletes to travel with and stay with the team at out of town races.

We expect all Varsity athletes to participate in dryland training; mental training and other related training activities. Attendance is required and participation is monitored for the athlete’s benefit in achieving their goals. Pre-season training is a crucial ingredient to a successful athlete.

The Freeride Mitey Mite program runs from mid- December through the first weekend of March. The program starts on Saturdays at 9:00 in the morning and finishes at 3:00 in the afternoon. There is a one hour unsupervised lunch each Saturday. This program is for the beginning Freeride skier who is age 8 or older and has basic skiing skills. This group works on basic skiing fundamentals and then transfers their skill into the moguls. This is the perfect program for a child who has been in the Alpine Mitey Mites and is ready to master the moguls and learn the cool tricks of the terrain park. All groups are based on age and ability. Fun and learning go hand in hand.

This is a 2 day a week program that runs from mid-December through the first of March. Athletes meet their coaches at 9:00am and finish at 3:00 pm. There is a one hour unsupervised lunch break. This program is both Saturday and Sunday. This program is designed for skiers ages 9 and older. This program refines skiing skills and applies modern freeride techniques. The Freeride team will be introduced to jumps and bumps. There are three different jumps at the aerial site and each individual skier will jump according to ability. The program goal is to get each participant skiing their best and reaching their personal goals comfortably.

2009-2010 Christmas Camp dates: December 22^nd, 23^rd, 29^th and 30^th Christmas Camp is included in the fee structure of the Freeride Development team.

Freeride team members are responsible for obtaining licensing to participate in competitions. You may download the forms off of the USSA web site www.ussa.org.

BBSEF is a non-profit (tax-exempt) corporation whose purpose is to provide competitive Alpine and Freestyle educational programs for the Treasure Valley. Membership in BBSEF is made up of the athletes in our programs and their families. Each year at the Annual Spring Meeting, each member of BBSEF has the right to vote for new board members. The BBSEF Board consists of nine persons who will be elected and three of who may be appointed for year long terms by the elected Directors. Each elected Board member shall serve a three-year term. The function of the Board is to give program direction, participate in fund-raising events and provide for BBSEF's future through long range planning. BBSEF has Board meetings on the second Monday of the month throughout the season. If you are interested in attending a meeting please contact the BBSEF office for time and date. The BBSEF Board of Directors will hold an annual meeting in April each year. All BBSEF families are encouraged attend.

Refunds of coaching fees are given for the following reasons at the following rates.

· Illness or injury that will prevent a competitor from training for the remainder of the season, or a significant portion thereof. A doctor's statement is required for a refund to be granted.

NOTE: New racers will receive a full refund of coaching fees if their skiing ability limits their participation in the program. Coaches will decide if a child is not eligible on the first day of practice. Licensing fees are not refundable.

Athletes licensed in the Intermountain Division who have paid their dues to the USSA are defined within the following age groups.

JVII: 6

JVI: 7-8

JV: 9-10

JIV: 11-12

JIII: 13-14

JII: 15-16

JI: 17-19

A: 20 and older

All Mitey Mites athletes are encouraged to participate in our home club races. These races are not for points.

North races are held in the northern half of the division (Idaho and Wyoming). All licensed JII-JV skiers may be eligible for these races.

This series is open to all licensed Freestyle competitors that are JV's and older.

The "Alpine Competition Guide" and the "Freestyle Competition Guide is furnished by USSA to all members of USSA. It is an invaluable source of information. Please familiarize yourself with the information provided to you in the "Comp Guide". If you have any questions please feel free to ask your coach or call the office 336-5295.

You, as parents and volunteers of the Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation are one of our most important resources. Your participation in fundraising and competitive programs is essential to the overall success of the BBSEF. A value has been assigned to the Ski Swap, Winter Welcome, Rose Sale and various events. The subsidy for each program varies and so does the work deposit.

Varsity Alpine Team Devo Team Alpine & Freeride Mitey Mites (Freestyle and Alpine)

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Volunteer insurance deposit: The coaching fees you pay cover only a portion of the actual cost of running our programs, BBSEF subsidizes the remaining costs through fundraising we try to keep our volunteer requirements to a minimal. It is with the participation of every BBSEF family that we are able to keep our fees lower than other ski programs. We ask each of our families to volunteer for the requirements stated above. To help insure we have adequate volunteers we require a Volunteer insurance deposit of $200 for Freestyle and Alpine Mitey Mites, $300 for Development and $400.00 for Varsity. Please include a check dated 6/1/10 for one of these amounts. This check will be cashed only in the event that you choose not to fulfill your volunteer requirements. BBSEF will track volunteer requirements so that you may contact the office anytime during the season with questions on what you have completed. Thank your for volunteering your valuable time to make our program a successful and affordable youth sports program.

This fall fundraiser is a dinner with a silent and live auction. This event requires help from our membership in soliciting auction items and staffing the event. The Winter Welcome will be held November 20^th, at the Linen Building.

November 5^th – 8^th. This is a most important fund raiser and it cannot happen without you. We need your help so mark Nov. 5^th – 8^th, on your calendar.

This is our spring fundraiser. It is important to get everyone out there to sell roses to benefit our program. The Rose Sale is March 17^th & 18^th.