Trip Information 2015 Junior National Championships March 9-14, 2015 Truckee, CA

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1 Trip Information 2015 Junior National Championships March 9-14, 2015 Truckee, CA Attached is the information for the 2015 Junior National Ski Team. Making the Team: If you are planning on being part of the JN team, it will be named during the Besh Cup Award Ceremony ASAP at the conclusion of racing for Besh Cup 6 at approximately 3pm. Skiers planning on attending the Junior Nationals must confirm their acceptance and turn in their forms upon completion of the awards. Skiers likely to make the 2015 JN Team who will not be in Fairbanks should contact Ja Dorris at jdorris@alaska.net or by February 2, 2015 and let him know if you are coming so that your spot is not given to an alternate. Pre-qualifiers and automatic qualifiers should also contact Ja as soon as possible. Forms and information are available on the web. Payments and Deadlines: Payments for athletes attending the Junior Nationals must be received in full by February 13, You may mail payment in the form of a check or pay by credit card through the CCAK website (additional fee). Transportation: There are no deviations from the flight plan. Team Alaska has already purchased 60 tickets to receive a group rate. Changing Flights: Per Alaska Airlines group travel rules, there are no outbound changes to group tickets. ONLY returns. If you are planning on changing your return, you may utilize your ticket but will incur am Alaska Airlines change fee; as well as a CCAK administrative change fee. Your Alaska Airlines ticket will be in your name and you would have a credit to use for one year. You would be responsible for Alaska Airlines rules, change fees etc.

2 2015 Junior National Ski Team Congratulations Skier! Welcome to the 2015 Junior National Ski team. You will be joining Team Alaska to participate in the Junior Nationals March 9-14, This should be a great trip. We welcome an excited coaching staff! Co-Head Coaches : Ja Dorris and Peter Leonard. Assistant Coaches: Jan Buron, Mikey Evans, Rachelle Kanady, Eric Strabel, Erika Klaar; Sam Sterling, Charlie Renfro, Cody Priest, Rebecca Konieczny, Anson Moxness, Greta Anderson, Matthew Johnson, and Stan Carrick A special thank you to our Trip Planners: Lauri Bassett and Joey Caterinichio. Your dedication and great results have earned you a spot on Team Alaska. We are excited to make this a great event and achieve success at the 2015 Junior Nationals. Making the Junior National Team is just the first step; remember your goal is to ski well at the event in March. Most of you will have several big races in the next three weeks. Take extra care of yourself during this time. If you have any questions regarding Team Alaska and the 2015 Junior Nationals, please feel free to contact Team Alaska at any time. We will be updating the Team Alaska page on the CCAK website for any changes prior to the departure of the event and will also contact you by . Sincerely, Ja Dorris and Pete Leonard

3 2015 Junior National Ski Team Immediate Action Congratulations on your successful season! You have been selected to represent Alaska at the 2015 Junior National Championships hosted by the Auburn Ski Club in Truckee, CA. In this packet there are several forms that need to be filled out and returned. Please fill out the forms that need to be turned in (Skier Information sheet, uniform size sheet) by Besh Cup 6. Payment Due: Payment is due in full by February 13, You may bring it to Fairbanks on the Besh Cup 5 & 6 weekend, give to coach Pete Leonard in Fairbanks, or you may pay/mail the entire amount by the deadline. Payment must be received in full by February 13. (Failure of payment may result the skiers spot on the team forfeited to the alternate). Payments may be made by check to CCAK (mailed) or Credit Card (CCAK website, additional fee to cover credit card processing costs). Make checks payable to Cross Country Alaska. You may mail in your medical waiver at this time as well to: Mail: Drop off: Contact: Cross Country Alaska Ja Dorris Pete Leonard P.O Box Brooke Dr. (907) Anchorage, AK Anchorage, AK Cell: (907) NOTE: The Skier information sheet and uniform sizes forms along with your deposit must be turned in BEFORE you leave Fairbanks! Check List: Uniform order form (turn in immediately) 2015 skier information form (turn in immediately) Medical & Dental form (mail with payment) Code of conduct form (mail with payment) Check made out to Cross Country Alaska Paying by credit card? Contact Lauri Bassett Please check your for last minute forms to be filled out and brought with you to Junior Nationals. This is usually sent from the event organizers or coaches.

4 2015 Junior National Championships March 9-14, 2015 Truckee, CA Co-Head Coaches: Ja Dorris and Pete Leonard March 5 departure date / March 15 return date Racesuit $ PodiumWear; Same as 2014 uniform Jacket $ PodiumWear; Same as 2014 uniform Shipping $ Uniform Total $ Pants ($95) and vest ($85) available on order form optional Race entry $ Airline ticket $ 1, spring break rates (2014 ticket was $575) Airline baggage (per skier) $ - 2 bag limit. Passenger must have AK Airlines 49 Club Mileage card. Equipment shipping (via AK Airlines) $ Lodging $ Meals - food, chef travel, chef transportation, $ Coaches fees (airfare, housing, food) $ Wax $ Include waxing and supplies Team Hat $ Team Picture Available for purchase online Team Van & Fuel $ Contingency $ CCAK Subsidy $ (100.00) Total expenses including purchase of uniform $ 3, Any surplus over $100 will be refunded to the athletes. Total expenses not purchasing uniform $ 3, We will be staying at homes in the Soda Springs. All meals included. Total: $ 3,485 (with uniform and shipping) $ 3,195 (without uniform) Non Anchorage athlete: Plane Ticket/Travel: On your own to the Anchorage airport.

5 There are two separate departure times for Team Alaska for each direction. There will be 30 people on A Flight and 31 people on B Flight. A Flight March 5 - All non Anchorage skiers & 1/2 of the coaching staff will be on this redeye flight. 2:15am depart Anchorage AK Airlines flight AS0114 Anchorage-Seattle 6:35am Arrive Seattle 7:40am depart Seattle AK Airlines flight AS2441 Seattle-Reno 9:31pm Arrive Remp 9:10am depart Reno AK Airlines flight AS2250 Reno-Seattle 11:10am Arrive Seattle March 15 4:00pm depart Seattle AK Airlines flight AS0103 Seattle-Anchorage 6:35pm arrive Anchorage B Flight 5:05am depart Anchorage AK Airlines flight AS0730 Anchorage-Seattle 9:24am Arrive Seattle 12:15pm depart Reno AK Airlines flight AS2258 Reno-Seattle 2:15pm Arrive Seattle March 5 10:35am depart Seattle AK Airlines flight AS2257 Seattle-Reno 12:30pm Arrive Reno March 15 4:00pm depart Seattle AK Airlines flight AS0103 Seattle-Anchorage 6:35pm arrive Anchorage

6 2015 Junior Nationals Schedule For detailed information please visit the event website: Basic Trip Schedule, Team Alaska: Thursday, March 05, 2015 Friday, March 06, 2015 Saturday, March 07, 2015 Sunday, March 08, 2015 Monday, March 09, 2015 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Thursday, March 12, 2015 Friday, March 13, 2015 Saturday, March 14, 2015 Sunday, March 15, 2015 Depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Arrive in Reno, drive to Truckee Official Training Day Official Training Day Competition Day 1: Freestyle Sprint Official Training Day Competition Day 2: Freestyle Interval Start Official Training Day Competition Day 3: Classic Mass Start Competition Day 4: Classic Relay Final Banquet, Awards, Celebration Depart Truckee to Reno Housing and Food: LODGING: Castle Peak Vacation Homes PO Box 979 Soda Springs, CA Rather than hotels, Team Alaska has secured homes in Soda Springs located within 5 miles of the venue and will have meals prepared on-site. Michael Flynn of The Bake Shop of Girdwood is heading up the chef duties along with a few assistants.

7 2015 Junior National Skier Information PLEASE PRINT NEATLY This information is to be used by coaches to complete the race entries and airline tickets Athlete s Name: First Name Middle Name Last Name Date of Birth: Address: House Number and Street City, State, ZIP Athlete address: (print neatly!) Athlete cell phone number: USSA License # High School Club Current Ski Coach JO Roommate Requests (2 People) ** Food Allergies Parent Info: Home Phone number: Parents names: Parents work # s Parents cell phone # Parent address: Parent address:

8 2015 Junior National/Team Alaska Medical and Dental Release Form Permission Form I, give my son/daughter permission to participate in the 2015 Junior National Ski races scheduled in Truckee, California March 8-14, I understand that my son/daughter will be transported to and from the venue, by team vans and will not hold the coaches/ and or persons in charge responsible in case of harm or injury for circumstances unknown. I understand that if any discipline action may be taken against my child than he/she will be dismissed from the team and not participate further. Parent/ Guardian Date Medical/Dental Release I,, the parent/guardian of hereby authorize the coaches and other adult representatives of the Alaska Junior National Ski Team to obtain such medical or dental care for my child as the coach or adult representative deems necessary. This authorization shall remain in effect during my child s participation of the 2015 Junior National races, travel to and from the competition, and all other activities incidental thereto. I agree to be responsible for the cost of such medical or dental care. The following information is needed by any hospital or practitioner not having access to my child s medical history: Allergies: Medications being taken: Date of last tetanus shot: Other pertinent facts to which the physician should be alterted: Medical insurance company: Group/policy number: Dental insurance company: Group/policynumber: Dated: Signature of parent or guardian Home number work number

9 ALASKA JUNIOR NATIONAL SKI TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT Guidelines for disciplinary action resulting from breach of the USSA Alaska Division Codes of Conduct for team members during the 2015 Junior Nationals. This should be considered a supplement to the existing Alaska Division Code of Conduct and the USSA Code of Conduct. Violation of these codes including but not limited to the possession or use of any drugs or illegal substances and the possession or consumption of any alcohol by an athlete under the legal drinking age will result in the following immediate disciplinary actions. Additional sanctions by the USSA and Cross-Country Alaska Committee will be determined at a later hearing. Any other actions that could be considered detrimental to Team Alaska and USSA skiing will follow the same procedures and policies. Process for Immediate Disciplinary Action: 1.1 Any athlete violating the Code of Conduct will be suspended for the remainder of the competition 1.2 Parent / guardian will be notified 1.3 Any athlete using or possessing alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substances AFTER the completion of the competition shall be subject to a hearing with the USSA Alaska Division Cross Country Competition Committee and will receive additional actions, such as, but not limited to the following: a. The skier may not compete for the Alaska Division for the following year. b. Additional sanctions from the USSA may be anticipated 1.4 No portion of the contingency fund will be returned to the athlete or parent/guardian of an athlete who violates the Codes of Conduct. Procedure for Coaches 1.5 Report all infractions to the Head Coach and Team Manager 1.6 Isolate athlete from other team members 1.7 Each coach witnessing the situation shall submit to the Head Coach written statement, which records his or her observations. 1.8 Notify parents of the athlete. Agreement: I agree to comply with the Code of Conduct and other reasonable requests of the coaching staff. Signature of Athlete: Date: I agree to accept full financial responsibility for any additional expense caused by violation of the Code of Conduct by son or daughter. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date:

10 2015 Junior National Team Uniform Order Form MUST COMPLETE BEFORE LEAVING FAIRBANKS Name: Phone number: This uniform was new in If you were part of Team Alaska last year, you do not need a new uniform (unless you need a new size). New this year is a women s cut option. Non-Optional Items: Men s Suit Top: XS S M L XL Women s Suit Top: XS S M L XL Men s Suit Bottom: XS S M L XL Women s Suit Bottom: XS S M L XL Men s Jacket: XS S M L XL Women s Jacket: XS S M L XL OPTIONAL ITEMS: (extra cost) Pants $95.00 XS S M L XL Vest $85.00 XS S M L XL Please add the additional to your total.