Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011 - (Page 24)
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he Far West Ski Association founded its Athletic Scholarship program in 2004 to provide financial assistance to deserving young ski racers. Applicants must be junior alpine ski racers licensed by the United States Ski Association (USSA) and participate in racing programs in the states represented by the councils of the FWSA. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic performance, competitive achievement and community service. Additional information is available at the FWSA website - www.fwsa.org. Last year’s program helped 13 young athletes from Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. All but two finished last season in the top ten in their year group in one or more disciplines. Most notable of these was Kenny Wilson from the Squaw Valley Race Team who finished in the top ten for all four disciplines. Lila Lipanja from Diamond Peak and Nicolo Monforte from Squaw Valley had three top ten finishes. Continuing her winning ways, Jordan Schweitzer, from the Mt. Bachelor Race Team, not only was first in her year group in downhill, but also won the J-2 National Women’s Championship. This year, 34 athletes applied for scholarships. These include 19 junior women and 15 junior men from four western states. Seven are former scholarship recipients. Ninety percent have a 3.5 or better grade point average (GPA) with 12 having
Lila Lapanja is from the Diamond Peak Race team. She is a J-2 racer and lives in Incline Village, NV .
The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
by Richard Shawkey
Athletic Scholarship Program Chair, FWSA
4.0s. Over 67 percent rank top twenty in one or more ski racing disciplines. We anticipate that the number of scholarships for the 2010 – 2011 season will increase to 15. Approximately 44 percent of the applicants will receive scholarships. Beginning with two recipients in 2004, the scholarship program has experienced consistent growth. Members of the Far West Ski Association take pride in the scholarship program and its contribution to junior ski racing. The FWSA looks forward to the day when it is able to support all the deserving scholarathletes. One of the program’s greatest achievements in 2010 is the growth of the partnership program. Scholarship program partners are clubs, councils or commercial enterprises that pledge to contribute a minimum of $500 per year for at least three years to support an athlete. The partners set the criteria, usually based on the athlete’s residence. For example, Skiyente Ski Club of Portland, OR, our first partner, has specified that the award shall go to the top female racer in the Pacific Northwest. This year we are pleased to welcome the Mt. High Snowsports Club of Portland, OR, and the Los Angeles Council as new partners. We also are negotiating with two additional organizations who have expressed their intent to join as partners.
The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program has greatly benefited from the generosity of its sponsors: • Canadian Mountain Holidays heli-skiing and heli-hiking at its best • Whitefish Mountain Resort a year around family fun destination • Grouse Mountain Lodge the premier choice in mountain resorts • Schure Sports Inc. maker of the Karbon brand of snowsports apparel • Far West Racing Association America’s top recreational ski and snowboard racing venue. We extend our sincere thanks to these sponsors for their continued support. L L
Nicolo Monforte is beginning as a first year J-2 this season. From Olympic Valley, CA, he is a member of the Squaw Valley Race Team. 24 Far West Skier’s Guide 2O1O - 2O11 / See the Digital Edition of the Far West Skier’s Guide at www.fwsa.org.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
Contents
Board of Directors, Trustees
President’s Message: FWSA Offers Many Benefits, Activities & Travel
FWSA Committee Chairmen and Other Representatives
Far West Benefits from National Ski Council Federation
2011: A Season to Remember
Council Information
Communications: The Key to Success
FWSA 2010 Newsletter & Website Winners
Get the Most of Your Snowsports Program
FWSA Individual Membership Form
Order Form / FWSG
FWSA Travel Program
FWRA Board of Directors
FWRA Program
FWRA League Race Chairs
FWRA Race Schedule
FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program
Far West Ski Foundation Announces Partnership Program
FWSA 2010 Convention
FWSA Convention Industry Programs
FWSA 2010 Man & Woman of the Year
FWSA 2010 Convention Sponsors
Silent Auction & Travel Expo Participants - 2010
FWSA Recognizes Clubs with Over 50 Years of Service
FWSA Club History Recognition - 2010
FWSA 2010 Safety Person of the Year
FWSA Western Ski Heritage Award
FWSA Snowsports Builder Award
Snowsports Leadership Academy
FWSA 2011 Convention
Public Affairs - 2010 Update
Club Charity Involvement
But, Where Are The Other 9O%?
Common Snowsport Injuries
Far Off The Beaten Path
FWSA Plans Future Conventions
Facebook!? MeetUp? LinkedIn!? Tweeter?
Lodging Guide
FWSA Council & Club Information
Regional Ski Shows
Far West Skier's Guide 2010-2011
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