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▼▼▼▼▼ ■ Helmet use increased to 60% of all skiers and riders (up 4 points from 56% in prior season) according to National Ski Areas Association National Demographic Study 2010/11 preliminary results released May 2011. In comparison, in the 2002/03 season, only 25% of all skiers and riders wore helmets and only 18% of young adults 1824 wore helmets. Helmet usage by age group with point change vs. year ago: 91% (+5 points) of children under 10, 77% (+2 points) children 10-14, 74% (+3 points) adults +65, 48% (+5 points) young adults 18-24. www.nsaa.org/nsaa/ press/1011/helmet-usage.pdf ■ Uvex Funride ski helmets were recalled in July 2011 due to insufficient shock absorption and resistance to penetration. The interior label on affected helmets has the code “S-58B” or “S58C”. For more info, contact Uvex at Swix Sport USA at (800) 343-8335 or visit www.uvexsports.de/en/recall. ■ New Jersey became the first state in April 2011 to require helmets for children at ski resorts starting with the 2011-2012 season. Parents or supervising adults can be fined $25 for the first offense and up to $100 for subsequent offenses if the child under the age of 18 is not wearing a securely fitted protective helmet. The police are responsible for enforcement; not ski resort operators who are also protected from liability in connection with this new law. Geraldine Link (Director of Public Policy for the National Ski Areas Association) said “It is the individual’s responsibility to improve core safety. Go ahead and wear a helmet, but don’t ski and ride differently. Act as if you’re not wearing a helmet." ■ CA Senate Bill 880 which requires helmets for children under 18, resorts to post informational signage, and fines up to $25 on parents was approved by CA Senate in June 2010 and moved to CA State Assembly. CA Assembly Bill 1652 which requires helmets for children under 18, enforcement of the law by ski resorts, filing of annual safety plans and monthly reports about injuries and deaths was approved by CA State Assembly in June 2010 and moved to CA Senate. California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, vetoed CA Assembly Bill 1652 and signed CA Senate Bill 880 in September 2010 which effectively killed the helmet initiative. ■ FIS approved major changes for alpine ski specifications (turn radius m / ski length cm) in July 2011 for the 2012/2013 season with men’s world cup GS turn radius jumping from 27m to 40m and GS ski length (185 to 195cm) and women’s world cup GS (23 to 35m / 180 to Safety Update 188cm). Men’s SG (33 to 45m / 205 to 210cm) and women’s SG (33 to 40m / 200 to 205cm). Men’s DH (45 to 50m / 215 to 218cm) and women’s DH (45 to 50m / 210 to 215cm). No change for SL. www.fis-ski.com/data/document/ specifications-ski-length-radius-profile-widthstanding-height-final.pdf ■ Two Canadian snowboarders (25 year old Kyle William Veith of Banff, Alberta and Colin Mathew Mansell of London, Ontario) were fined C$297 each by the RCMP for crossing a closure rope into Sunshine Village’s Wild West area where they triggered an avalanche in 2/11. ■ FIS signed a memorandum of understanding in January 2011 with body protection manufacturer Dianese to investigate the potential of air bag technology for skiing. ■ FIS safety research project managed by University of Salzburg in Austria focuses on three of five main injury risk factors for alpine ski racing - snow conditions, course setting/speed, and equipment (combination of ski, binding, plate and boot) as part of FIS Injury Surveillance System (launched in 2006). Forerunners at ten world cup events as of February 2011 were equipped with GPS devices and sensors to evaluate impact of course setting and snow conditions. Also a FIS equipment safety project is developing special ski prototypes with testing underway of downhill and giant slalom skis. show up in these databases and the databases are not always comprehensive. www.irs.ustreas.gov/charities/index.html Transportation Update Consult Checked Baggage Policy sections of airline websites for further details and Airline Baggage Rules article in Travel Section of the www.fwsa.org website. ■ American Eagle Airlines added daily, nonstop seasonal service to Aspen, CO from both Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA during the ski season 12/15/11-4/2/12; and summer season 6/148/20/12. In the fall of 2010, United Airlines announced a second daily nonstop flight from San Francisco, CA. ■ Continental Airlines added new winter service to Gunnison-Crested Butte, CO from Houston, TX for the 2010-2011 season. History Update Taxation/Insurance/Risk Management Update ■ All tax exempt organizations are required to file an annual return 990; or for those that qualify, an electronic notice 990-N, to avoid the automatic revocation of tax exempt status for organizations that fail to file for three consecutive years. May 17, 2010 deadline imposed by Pension Protection Act of 2006 which effectively required filing by almost all tax exempt organizations through the elimination of the old minimum annual revenue requirement for filing of $25,000. IRS Commissioner, Doug Shulman, said that the IRS will be providing additional guidance on how it will help these organizations maintain their important tax-exempt status — even if they missed the May 17 deadline. IRS Commissioner Shulman urged these organizations to go ahead and file — even though the May 17 deadline has passed. Check with your club treasurer about club’s filing status or look up your club in the form 990 online databases such as guidestar.org or http://nccsdataweb.urban.org/PubApps/990sea rch.php/990search.php. Please note that it may take many months or longer for the 990 forms to ■ The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Class of 2010 inductees named in November 2010 with induction ceremony held in April 2011 at Sun Valley, ID. Daron Rahlves (world champion ski racer with nine downhill victories, the most decorated U.S. downhiller), Glen Plake (skiing legend with three World Hot Dog Ski Championships), Shane McConkey (Big Mountain freeskier, inventor of Spatula and Pontoon skis), Muffy Davis (paralympic medalist and world champion), Bobby Cochran (Olympian from Vermont, 1st male U.S. skier to win a World Cup GS), and Earl Holding (resort builder – Sun Valley, ID and Snowbasin, UT). ■ The 150th Anniversary of the first organized ski races and ski club in America (Plumas Ski Club) was celebrated in March 2011 with the Historic Longboard Revival Series races held at Eureka Bowl at Plumas Eureka State Park in Johnsville, CA. Video at www.youtube. com/watch?v=TIxCtv7igz4. Photos at www.plumasskiclub.org. ■ The 8th Annual Vermont Antique Ski Race benefit was held at Suicide Six Resort in Woodstock,VT on 2/13/11. It’s a benefit for the Vermont Ski Museum where past celebrities have included over 35 Olympians and U.S. Ski Team members competing with the general public in Strictly Vintage, Woodies, and Metal/Fiberglass divisions. All skis were from 1975 or before. http://rutlandherald.mycapture.com/my capture/folder.asp?event=1173022& CategoryID=45374 http://retro-skiing.com/2011/02/8th-annual▲ antique-ski-race/ ▲ 52 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O11 - 2O12 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org. http://www.fwsa.org

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Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012
Contents
The Premiere Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide Well Received
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers Many Benefits, Trips & Activities
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
National Ski Council Federation Serves Councils & Clubs Nationwide
Far West Members Prepare for Winter, 2012
Council Information
Communications: The Key to Success!
Building Your Snowsports Program
FWSA Individual Membership Form
Order Form / Far West Skier’s Guide
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA Program
FWRA Silent Auction Donors
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRA Race Schedule
Race Trophies
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Objectives
FWSA 2011 Convention
FWSA 2011 Convention Sponsors
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2011
Travel Expo/Silent Auction Milestones
Convention Door Prize Donors
2011 Councils’ Man & Woman of the Year
FWSA Service Award Winners
FWSA Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Club and Council History Recognition
FWSA Snowsports Builder Awards
Charities & Our Communities
2012 FWSA Convention - Ogden, Utah
FWSA Plans Future Conventions
Public Affairs - 2011 Update
Bernd Ritschel & The Bavarian Alps
Lodging Guide
FWSA Council & Club Information
Clubs, Councils & Families Come Together
Regional Ski Shows

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