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Alpine Ability Updates – December 11, 2019

Alpine Ability Updates – Dec. 11, 2019

This message is being sent to all athletes and their parents who are registered for U16 or FIS Academy or Part-Time Programs.

Dear U16 and FIS Athletes and Parents:
All included events have deadlines today. Please check the red notes below of who has not responded completely to the travel planning form. If there is anything we can do to more efficiently communicate upcoming events or if you need assistance in understanding TSC travel policies or how to complete the travel planning forms, please do not hesitate to let me know. I am glad to take the time to assist you.
 
PLEASE TAKE RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE YOUR TRAVEL PLANS ACCURATELY AND COMPLETELY IN A TIMELY FASHION. IT IS UNNECESSARY STRESS AND AN UNNECESSARY WASTE OF YOUR COACHES' TIME REMINDING YOU OF DEADLINES AND TO TAKE CARE OF TRAVEL PLANNING, ENTRIES & WAIVERS.
 
In This Update:
– Loveland Sync GS/SL December 14-15
– Vail NJR GSx2 December 19-20
– Winter Park U16 NPS December 21-22
– Steamboat NJR/FIS SLx3 December 21-23
Paul Cuthbertson Foundation Scholarship
Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic Scholarship
 
Loveland Sync GS/SL December 14-15 – Deadline TODAY December 11, 2019
Complete response not yet received from Riccardi, Salem
All U16 are asked to respond on the TSC planning form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oCDYY_8Up4i0d0aZc6Q-y8aBoanwUo45eR8igJP9vPw/edit?usp=sharing
Entry information and waiver links are on the form.
 
Vail NJR GSx2 December 19-20 – Deadline  TODAY December 11, 2019
Complete responses not yet received from Marusarz, McMurtry, Schierholz, Smith P
All FIS athletes are asked to respond on the TSC planning form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-QAwBOIGUDCZQBp7RGaPcWHgavF_o10H1SY6lJYDDxA/edit?usp=sharing
Entry information and waiver links are on the form.
 
Winter Park U16 NPS December 21-22 – Deadline TODAY December 11, 2019
Complete responses not yet received from Marzin, Riccardi, Cheek, Gillett, Hodge, Hupcey, Salem
All U16 are asked to respond on the TSC planning form: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BGT8VwQz6p9xsUYHBiaak-qnOUPvkJZlx2wv-u6rOqI/edit?usp=sharing
Entry information and waiver links are on the form.
*Parent volunteers are requested to assist with team meals if there is interest in saving restaurant expenses for athletes.
 
Steamboat NJR/FIS SLx3 December 21-23 – Deadline TODAY December 11, 2019
Complete responses not yet received from Taylor, McMurtry, Marusarz, Smith P
All FIS athletes are asked to respond on the TSC planning form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bwMru4KODrFxkAEjjD06-BdathJ4C7TiKAbyM7PEY64/edit?usp=sharing
Entry information and waiver links are on the form.
 
Paul Cuthbertson Foundation Scholarship
Any young person in pursuit of life goals is encouraged to apply no later than December 23

The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural Live for Those Who Cannot Scholarship, which will be awarded periodically to mountain youth who have a passion for life and dedication to achieving excellence in their pursuits.
 
The purpose of The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation is to invest in the next generation of young men and women by providing merit-based scholarships or grants that help them pursue their dreams and goals in life with a focus on competitive skiing, outdoor recreation, education, music, and the arts.

The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation is accepting scholarship applications now through December 23. Any young person up to 25 years of age in pursuit of life goals — whether it be competitive snowsports, outdoor recreation, education, music, or the arts — is encouraged to apply no later than December 23. Scholarships are merit-based and applicants will be evaluated based on need, passion, drive, dedication to achieving excellence, work ethic, community involvement, and recommendations from a teacher, coach, or a community leader.

The scholarship is established in honor of Paul Allen Cuthbertson, who passed away on May 19, 2019, after suffering injuries while skiing and hiking on New York Mountain in Eagle County. Cuthbertson was remembered as a mountain-sports athlete with a zeal for life who internalized the phrase “live for those who cannot” after losing friends and family of his own before their time. Paul was also a former SSCV athlete, son of longtime SSCV staff member Betsy Cuthbertson, and member of the SSCV family. 

In the days after Cuthbertson’s passing, his family established The Paul Cuthbertson Foundation to support goal-oriented youth who have a passion for life. The foundation has now amassed sufficient funds to allow for the first round of scholarships, which will be awarded in early 2020.
 
Applicants will be asked what they hope to achieve through the award, why they need financial assistance, and how the financial assistance will help them achieve their goals.

“Live for Those Who Cannot” is a philosophy that Cuthbertson created, lived by, and had tattooed on his forearm. In memory of Cuthbertson and this approach to life, the foundation is pleased to award the Live for Those Who Cannot Scholarship. Donations are also currently being accepted.

To Apply: https://www.thepaulcuthbertsonfoundation.org
 
Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic Scholarship
The $1,000 Murphy Roberts Holiday Classic scholarship is available to any FIS racer from Colorado who races in the Holiday Classic. This will be the third year of the scholarship. The application is simple and online here: https://forms.gle/oTXFd5b2JaAADwgg9.  It must be submitted by Thursday, December 19 at 10:00 am and will be awarded following the Sunday night race.
 
The scholarship is awarded to a racer who exhibits the following characteristics that we all remember of Murphy Roberts:
A work ethic demonstrated repeatedly over the years
An enthusiastic, supportive approach to teammates and the sport
An athlete who, through hard work and perseverance, is making the most of his or her talent with spirit and positivity
An athlete who represents alpine racing in a positive manner
A skier who exemplifies the fun, passion and the spirit of Murphy
 
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