Hello SPAC racers and families

We hope that you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday and have had a chance to get up to Stevens Pass and on snow. If not, take the advantage and get on snow with your racer(s) and get some snow under their skis. The start to the 2009/2010 season is just a few weeks away; we would like to make you aware of some important parts of the SPAC program. Many of these program notes are NOT new, but need additional clarification that will add even more value, flexibility and options to SPAC. Feel free to call or email anytime for additional details or clarification.
We look forward to seeing you on snow very soon.
Your SPAC Coaches

Please click on Read More for important notes about 2009/2010 Program

MOBILE PHONE NUMBER CHANGES
With the new AT&T tower at Stevens Pass, some of us have changed our mobile #'s and will be able to use At&t service at Stevens Pass. Please disregard all OLD numbers and use the following mobile #'s for our staff (you can call or text)
Martin Tichy (503) 704-0002
Gillian Esson (206) 399-2687
Heidi Tichy (206) 399-7476

IMPORTANT HOME EVENT DATES
Dec 5 - 1st home weekend for training JR Team
Dec 12 - 1st home weekend for training MM Team
Dec 12 - Bring a FRIEND to SPAC day
SPAC will host “bring a friend” day early this season, Dec 12th! Please pre-register your friend by email; include name, age, skiing ability.
Dec 26 - Parents / Coaches ski day (12:30 - 2:30)
Come join the coaching staff for a fun and informative afternoon  of skiing. Meet at the shack at 12:30 ready to ski. Older MM and Junior racers will be on hand to ski with our younger MM to keep them safe and happy for the afternoon.
Dec 27/30 - SPAC MM Xmas Camp
A mix of technical free skiing and drill course training for the MM’s. This season SPAC will welcome new racers and 8 week program registrants for a camp fee of $160. 
Jan 9 - 8-week program begins
Please meet at the SPAC shack at 8:45. In addition to your 8 program days your racer is welcome to attend Sunday race days for the club race (Jan 24) and the Wild Katz race (Feb 21)
Jan 18 - Monday training open to 2 or 3 day program racers
Jan 22 - Friday night pre-race training open to all 1 or 2 day program racers
Jan 23/24 - SPAC MM Club Race
All racers that want to participate are registered at NO cost to SPAC MM Racers
Feb 19 - Friday night pre-race training open to all 1 or 2 day program racers
Feb 20/21 - SPAC Wild Katz Race
Registration required for ALL participants. Entry fee not included in program price
Feb 22 - Monday training open to 2 or 3 day program racers
Feb 27/28 - SPAC USSA Evergreen Cup J3+ SL Race
March 13/15 - SPAC USSA Masters 3 day Race
March 20 - SPAC Parent / Child race and family picnic
Come kick off spring with our annual parent/child race and family picnic. Regular programs will take place in the morning, than a potluck picnic (at the shack if weather cooperates) and head to head parent and child races on I5 in the afternoon. All SPAC program racers and families welcome (including our 8 week families).
April 3/4 - SPAC MM Easter Races
All SPAC racer are encouraged to register and participate. Entry feel not included in program price. 
April 10 - Last home training day

IMPORTANT PROGRAM NOTES AND CLARIFICATION
Attendance each day / weekend
If child will be absent or is ill – please email or txt Gillian (MM racers) or Martin (JR Racers). Aids in planning and implementation in hill allowing groups to head off promptly at 9:00 when chairs open.
Xmas Camp 2009
MM Xmas camp is scheduled for Dec 27-30. JR Xmas Camp is scheduled for Dec 28-30. All of our regular program racers are pre-registered; if you can not attend all day of Xmas camp, please let us know in advance
8-week program
First program day is Jan 9. Please meet at the SPAC shack at 8:45. In addition to your 8 program days your racer is welcome to attend Sunday race days for the club race (Jan 24) and the Wild Katz race (Feb 21).
Program Make-up Day
Each season we recognize that illnesses happen and things come up (birthdays, special invitations, holidays). SPAC will offer a one (1) day per season make up day for all registered SPAC racers. This make up day will occur after you have missed a day (it is not intended for forward planning!). You must notify Martin or Gillian prior to attending your make-up day. IF we are forced to cancel a training day (pass closure for example) there will not be a make-up day offered. Make up days are not available during Christmas camp.
Program Trial Day
For racers who would like to see what ‘training on a Sunday or Friday night’ is like, SPAC will offer one (1) trial day in a program that you are not signed up for. This does not apply to Christmas camp.
Bring a Friend to SPAC
SPAC will host “bring a friend” day early this season, Dec 12! Please preregister your friend by email. Please include name, age, skiing ability.
Monday Training
SPAC will offer training Monday Jan 18 and Monday Feb 22, to racers enrolled in the two or three day programs. Each racer must notify Martin or Gillian if they plan to attend by the Sat prior to the training day.
Friday Pre-race training evening
A 1 or 2 day program racer (that is registered for the upcoming race weekend) can plan to attend a Friday evening training session (5:30 to 7:30) on Fri Jan 22 or Fri Feb 19. Prior notification to Martin or Gillian is required.
Drop-in rate
If your child feels they want more training than you have signed them up for, SPAC will gladly register your child in the next level of the program and invoice you for the additional amount. If you do not choose this option and your child “drops in” on days for which they are not registered there will be a $50 drop in fee. Coaches on the hill will be taking attendance daily.