Big Sky Ski Team

Reminder: Two Special Events on Saturday

Please join BSSEF parents, athletes, and coaches at two special events this Saturday, December 26th, at Big Sky Resort:

• At 9:30AM in the Mammoth Room on the second floor of the Mountain Mall, parents will have the opportunity to meet the team's coaches and BSSEF board members.
• At 3:15PM, the entire team, including Nordic, Freeride, Alpine, and Masters program athletes, coaches, and parents, will be gathering at Andiamo Italian Grille for an apres ski event to kick-off the season.

Please join us!

BSSEF Apres Ski Event on Saturday, 12/26/09

Join BSSEF coaches, parents, and kids from 3:30PM 3:15PM to 5:00PM at Andiamo Italian Grille in the Big Sky Mountain Village on Saturday, December 26th.

Program Sign-up Night at Ophir School Tommorow

Head Coach Jeremy Ueland, other program coaches, and board members will be available during the basketball game tomorrow (Thursday, 11/12/09) from 3:30PM to 5:30PM at Ophir School in Big Sky to answer your questions and accept enrollments in all BSSEF programs (Alpine, Freeride, and Nordic).  If you miss the sign-up event, download and complete an application form and submit it with your payment per the instructions on the form.

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Alpine Equipment Ordering Event This Saturday, 11/14/09

Scott Foster has generously offered to host an alpine equipment ordering event for BSSEF members this Saturday, 11/14/09, from noon to 3:00PM at Lone Mountain Sports in the Mountain Village of Big Sky Resort.

If you've scoured the ski swaps in Big Sky and Bozeman and still need equipment for the upcoming season--particularly Alpine or Freeride competition gear--this is your best chance to get exactly what you need at a reasonable price.

Per our previous post:

• Scott will make his manufacturers' catalogs available to make it easy to see all available options.
• Participating members will, of course, have access to Scott's professional advice.
• Scott will place orders at special team prices.
• Kids will be able to make boot-fitting appointments.

A number of you indicated that you would be interested in such an event.  We look forward to seeing you at Lone Mountain Sports this weekend!

Fundraising Dinner a Success!

As most of you know, attendance at last weekend's awards dinner was terrific.  The early report from the business office is that the event was a fundraising success, as well.  Thank you to the volunteers who made the event a success!

Annual Awards Dinner on 4/4/09 at Choppers

The annual BSSEF awards dinner, silent auction, and raffle will be held from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at Choppers Grub & Pub in Big Sky (map follows below).  View the calendar for additional details.

Freeride Team Fundraiser Sunday at Choppers

From Coach Kelli Rohrig:

Just wanted to let everyone know that the BSSEF Freeride team is holding a fundraising dinner at Choppers this Sunday (March 1) starting at 6pm. Burger or Chicken sandwich dinner for $9.95 plus a great raffle with lots of prizes.  Kelli will also be screening "The Fine Line" a Canadian ski/avalanche film with many honors and accolades.  Hope to see you there!

Need Volunteers for Annual Awards Dinner & Silent Auction

The BSSEF's annual awards dinner and silent auction has been tentatively scheduled for the evening of Saturday, 4/4/09.  If you are interested in being the chairman/woman for the event (or to volunteer in any other capacity), please contact James Bildahl.  Rachel Vaughn has already volunteered to take the lead on acquiring donated items for the silent auction.

Update on 3/1/09 Freeride Team Fundraiser

Choppers will be offering meal and beer deals during a special movie showing on 3/1/09.  Raffle tickets cost $5.00.  Proceeds go toward supporting avalanche education for the Freeride Team (other BSSEF members can participate in the trainng for a modest fee).  See the calendar for details.

Freeride Team Fundraiser on March 1

The BSSEF Freeride Team is hosting a fundraiser at Choppers Grub & Pub in Big Sky on Sunday, March 1st.  Buy a burger, fries, and drink to help raise fund to send the team to an avalanche training course to be held on 3/8/09.  (Other BSSEF members are welcome to attend the class for a modest fee.)  For more information, contact Kelli Rohrig.