Spring Break in Chilliwack. Is there a more slalom Albertan thing to do? Since at least 1994, Alberta athletes have been making the pilgrimage to Chilliwack at Spring Break to get a head-start on the season. Waters levels are fairly consistent and the weather can range from highs of low teens to 25 degrees. March 22nd is the Annual Rich Weiss Cup with athletes from BC, the USA and Alberta competing.
For 2015 there are three week-long options. The first week is guaranteed already, the other two need people to sign up. The total cost of the camp ranges from $500 to $725 depending on your current level of program.
Camp Dates:
First Week Option – March 21th -29th (Calgary/Canmore/Jasper Spring Break)
Second Week Option – March 28th – April 6th (Canmore/Jasper/Edmonton Spring Break)
Third Week Option – April 3rd – 12th (Pincher/Red Deer/)
Time line:
February 28th – Submission of interest
March 7th – Deposit Due (returnable in the event of cancellation by ASCK or Athlete illness/injury with Doctor verification)
Deposit Due March 7/15:
$250. Remainder due on return. Please make this payable to ASCK and deliver it Mike Holroyd 85 Valley Meadow Close, NW, Calgary, T2M0V2
Athletes Confirmed:
Week 1: Haley, Jessica, AJ, Nick, Pelly, Kylie
Week 2: Need minimum of 3 athletes to make it happen
Week 3: Gemma (Need minimum of 3 athletes to make it happen)
Coach(es):
Week 1 - Mike Holroyd – AB Head Coach
Week 2 – TBD
Week 3 – TBD
Transportation: $200 driving - $325 Drive + fly
Transport will depend on numbers. We will use the ASCK van and personal cars. Possibly some athletes will fly one way and drive in the van the other. Cost may drop if the van is full.
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ASCK Van - $200/person round trip
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ASCK Van – $125/person one way + shuttle
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One way flight - ~$200
Accommodation:
Rental cabins at Cultus Lake - $200/week
Food:
We will cook and eat together with host families, or as a group if we don’t homestay. ~$100/wk
Facilities:
15$ for gyms and pools
Coaching fee:
HP/HPlite Program athletes – included Winter Training Program athletes - $125/wk Other athletes - $175/wk
Total costs: $550-725/week
Training sites: Tamahi Rapid
Leisure Center (pools)Cultus Lake
The Highway gates (flatwater)
Training Plan: This will be a technical camp, aimed at improving stroke placement and efficiency. We will do lots of WW work and focus on the course. Training locations will be water level and weather dependent.
More Detailed Training Plan to Follow
Levels: HP and Development level athletes are welcome. If you went to ASG last year, this is perfect for you. Having a roll is necessary to you having fun trip.
Homework: Time will be set aside each day for everyone to do homework.
Forms: If you haven’t already filled out the forms attached, in 2015, please do prior to the camp start date and submit to Mike Holroyd 85 Valley Meadow Close NW, Calgary AB T3B 5M1. Please note that failure to provide these forms will result in not being able to attend the camp. You must be a current member of an AWA Club to attend. Thank you
Equipment List
Boat + small repair kit. (duct tape) Paddle X 1 or 2(spare)
Lifejacket
Helmet
Paddling top and spray deck
Under layers (preferably polypropylene or fleece)
Neoprene pants
Poggies
Booties
Big warm jacket - to go over paddling gear while on shore between runs
Water proof jacket
Sleeping bag
Toiletries
Medication
Watch
Water bottle
Running shoes
Indoor clothes for gym
Outdoor clothes for running
Swim gear
Street clothes
Homework
Enthusiasm
Forms: Please fill out the forms and e-mail to Mike H. and bring hard copies with you. http://www.albertawhitewater.ca/slalom/forms
