November 27, 2003 – The AST will be traveling to the World Junior Selection Races in Kelowna for the races on December 18 to 21 at the Telemark Ski Club. The Alberta Ski Team will consist of the six AST members and the three National Junior team members, plus up to an additional 4 athletes to be named after the December Nor-Am in Calgary (selection criteria below).

The AST will leave Calgary on Monday December 15 and travel to Kelowna. A stop in Canmore will be arranged to pick up athletes if needed. Monday will be a travel day with Tuesday and Wednesday as training days and race prep for the Thursday race. There will also be races on the Saturday and the Sunday. The team will then travel home to Calgary.

Dec 15 – 8:30AM Departure from C.O.P. 4:00 to 5:00 PM Arrival in Westbank Dec 21 – Depart Westbank after races, return to Calgary (will confirm Departure time from Road)

The AST will be staying at the Holiday Inn in Westbank on the west side of the bridge in Kelowna. The hotel is very close to the Telemark Ski Club, who will be hosting the races. Some of the other Alberta club teams will be staying there as well which is great for all the Alberta athletes. Michael Neary will be the Team Leader for the trip, working with the other club coaches to provide the best support possible for all the Alberta Ski Team Athletes. We believe this will work out best for the athletes because they can travel with the Alberta Ski Team and still have contact with their own club coach. With this format we believe you and your athletes will have the best support that Alberta can provide, and in return, all the athletes will have to worry about is racing to the best of their ability.

Holiday Inn Westbank 2526 Dobbin Rd Westbank, BC 1-888-801-8882 (250)768-8879 The athletes will be provided with a $25/day food allowance, rather than organized group meals. Some of the rooms will have fridges microwaves for those who wish to buy groceries.

The trip will have a full subsidy for the six members of the AST as this will be the main trip for them. The additional athletes including the National Junior team will have a subsidy as well but not a full one. The trip will cost $300.00 per additional athlete. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team and get excellent support at the races.

Athletes will need a valid CCC Racing Licence and/or FIS Racing Licence. Mid Winter Selection for AST: Trip: World Junior Trials Kelowna BC December 16th – 22nd 4 spots available: Priority given to two Females two Males

Eligibility: Mid-season section is available to skiers that have not previously been offered an AST position during 2003, or are not currently members of the AST or National Junior Team Current AST members and National Junior Team members are pre-selected.

Selection Race: Nor-Am December 13th & 14th Calgary Alberta. There are no back up races or plans. If these races are cancelled there will be no mid-season selection to the AST.

Selection Criteria: Top Junior Age Alberta Skier not currently selected in each race and each gender subject to a minimum time of 90% of the average of the top two Canadian Juniors in each race.

Please note:

– Sprint Qualifying time is used for selection, heats must be completed to qualify, subject to allowance for injury or equipment breakage. – In the event that the 90% minimum is not achieved in a particular race, CCA reserves the right to add skiers achieving the minimum percentages in other races. – Additions will be made by CCA evaluating both percentages and order of finish among juniors. – Selection is administered by the CCA Sport Manager / Appeals regarding selection may be made to the AST Director. Michael Neary CCA Sport Manager manager@xcountryab.net