Welcome!

Dear Franconia Ski Club Families:

The long days of summer have come and gone, and the Club just completed its 13th Annual Nines of the Notch Golf Tournament, signaling the approach of the new ski season. Undoubtedly, our returning athletes will re-enter the familiar ground of Ernie's Haus noticeably taller, stronger and wiser than when they left in March. New families and their athletes will enter through the doors at Ernie's Haus to find their respective home within our Club, and we all look forward to seeing both old and new friends as the season approaches. Needless to say, this is an exciting time of the year as we anticipate the first day on snow, the first powder day and the first day that our year begins anew.

The Franconia Ski Club’s Board of Directors has worked very hard through the summer on a number of initiatives, some planned, some unforeseen. Our plans to renovate Ernies Haus have been delayed while the State Of New Hampshire discusses a proposal to lease Cannon Mountain; but undeterred, the Board has initiated and completed a number of other initiatives, including a technology upgrade of our MemberClicks system and a redesign of our website. As a result, online registration will be available for the 2011/2012 ski season, featuring the availability of electronic payments for those members seeking the convenience of credit card payments. Training fees have increased by 3% to reflect the expense of processing payments electronically, but for those who prefer to pay by check, this season’s training fees will go mostly unchanged.

Prior to the season officially starting on snow, there are a number of opportunities for members to get involved. First, the annual Ski Swap will take place on November 12th, and there is ample opportunity for members to be involved as a donor, volunteer or simply as a consumer of some ‘lightly” used equipment. Beyond the Ski Swap, the Auction Committee has already ramped-up its efforts following the success of last year’s event, and other committees are working diligently on other improvements for our organization. Our new website provides information on all FSC’s committees, and I encourage you seek out the Chairs of these committees to lend a hand in the coming months.

Lastly, and possibly most importantly, FSC needs to grow its pool of qualified Alpine Officials (“AO”s), particularly in the area of Chief of Course, Chief of Race, and of course, Timing. Year after year, the Club has relied on the same members to fill these roles, and our reputation for running the highest quality races is a reflection of their selfless dedication. However, we need new members to step forward and learn to carry the torch that these men and women have carried for many years. The next AO clinic is in early December, so please check the NHARA website or contact Tina Virgin soon to coordinate your participation.

This is going to be a great ski season for FSC, its members and its athletes, and I look forward to seeing you all soon.

Brian C. Koeller, President

Franconia Ski Club

FSC Registration Instructions for 2011-12 Season

Welcome to our new online Registration Process. We hope this new procedure will be easier and quicker than the paper process of years past. If, at any point during the registration process, you have any questions, please contact the Membership Committee at lizpotter@franconiaskiclub.com. For program related questions, please contact our Program Director, Trevor Hamilton, at trevor@franconiaskiclub.com.

For a complete description of FSC’s Race Program, including specifics for each Age Group, please refer to the following article: Alpine Race Program.

Application Deadline is October 31, 2011

Avoid late fee surcharges by registering early. After the October 31 deadline, all Training Fees will reflect a 20% added surcharge.

Returning FSC Members

Welcome Back! Please complete the following forms. Please login as the "Primary Parent" in your family (usually the father). All children's profiles are linked to the "Primary Parent" in our membership database.

Returning FSC Membership Registration Form – This form is for renewing your family membership for the 2011-12 Season and updating your family members’ profiles with current addresses, phone numbers, etc. Please be sure to update your children’s age groups as they are not automatically updated from last year. If you need to add a new family member (a new sibling racer for example), please contact the Membership Committee at Lizpotter@franconiaskiclub.com.
2011-12 Training Registration – This form is for registering your children in the Race Program. NHARA and USSA numbers are required, as is current Medical Insurance information.

Full Season Midweek Training, Friday Training Days and special training camps, such as Speed Camp, will be covered on a different form prior to the start of the season.

NEW FSC Members

Welcome to the Club! To get started, you need to complete the following forms. You will need to decide who will be the "Primary Parent" in your family (usually the father). All other family members, including children and spouse, will be linked to the "Primary Parent".

2011-12 New FSC Member Registration– Our online form for Family Registration is not behaving properly and is temporarily unavailable. Please contact Liz Potter at lizpotter@franconiaskiclub.com and she will manually set up your family's profiles so that you can finish the Training Registration process. We apologize for this inconvenience.
2011-12 Training Registration – This form is for registering your children in the Race Program. NHARA and USSA numbers are required, as is current Medical Insurance information.

Full Season Midweek Training, Friday Training Days and special training camps, such as Speed Camp, will be covered on a different form prior to the start of the season.

FSC Coaches and Cannon Mountain Employees

If you are a returning Coach or mountain employee with children in the FSC program, you will need to complete the Family Membership Form.

2011-12 Employee Membership Registration Form – This form is for renewing your family membership for the 2011-12 Season and updating your family members’ profiles with current addresses, phone numbers, etc. Please be sure to update your children’s age groups as they are not automatically updated from last year. If you need to add a new family member (a new sibling racer for example), please contact the Membership Committee at Lizpotter@franconiaskiclub.com.

Or, if you are new to the FSC staff or Cannon Mountain team and have children in the FSC program, please start with this form to set up your FSC family membership:

1. 2011-12 New FSC Employee Member Registration – This form asks for general registration information for each parent and racer child. An individualized profile will be created for each family member. Within a few minutes of submitting your Family Registration Form you will receive an email with your FSC username and password. This information is required to fill out the 2011-12 Training Registration Form.

To register your children for Race Training, please refer to the following form.

1. Employee 2011-12 Training Registration - This form is for registering your children in the Race Program. NHARA and USSA numbers are required, as is current Medical Insurance information. Appropriate employee discounts will be calculated based on your employment category.

Important Notes

Race Worker Credits – FSC members with racing children are expected to work the equivalent of six (6) race credits. Families with only J6 racers are expected to work one (1) race credit. Each race worked is equal to one (1) race credit. Although not encouraged, families may elect not to work the races by paying $900.00 in advance. Families not fulfilling their race worker obligation and not paying the fee in advance will be assessed a penalty of $200 per credit. For a full description of FSC’ Race Worker Requirements, please refer to Race Worker Requirements & Jobs.

Refunds – Training fees will be refunded at 50% for those athletes withdrawing from the program prior to the first day of on-snow training at Cannon Mountain. No refunds will be available after that date. If an athlete suffers a season ending injury, a 50% refund can be requested if before January 1^st and accompanied by a doctor’s note. Refunds apply to training fees only; the family membership of $125 is not refundable. If the injured athlete recovers and is cleared to ski at a later date, the refunded training fee must be repaid to the club prior to commencement of training. All approved refunds will be paid within 30 days.

Late Applications - Athletes applying after the Application Deadline of October 31, 2011 will be accepted at the discretion of the Program Director. We are always welcoming of athletes into our program, however, athlete to coach ratio is very important to the success of the club. Every effort will be made to accept everyone applying for membership.

Scholarships - Limited scholarships are available based on financial hardship, commitment and ability. Please contact Brian Koeller, FSC President directly to discuss the Scholarship Application Process.

Check List of Important Action Items

Renew NHARA and USSA memberships
Complete FSC Registration Process – October 31, 2011
Read FSC Committee Descriptions and identify which committee you will support
If interested, place bid for Cannon Mountain Season Pass Silent Auction
Watch for FSC Apparel Order Form on the FSC site and at Fit Day
Purchase Season Pass from Cannon Mountain
Break in those new ski boots!