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T The 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 and Snowboard 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: www.fwsa. org. Last year’s program helped fifteen young athletes from Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada. All but four finished last season in the top ten in their year group in one or more disciplines. Most notable of these was 16 year old Lila Lipanja from Incline Village, NV, who scored a second place in Slalom at the J-2 Nationals, and after a creditable performance at the U.S. National Championships, was invited to join the U.S. Ski Team’s Development Team. This year, 45 eligible athletes applied for scholarships. These include 25 junior women and 20 junior men from seven western states. Nine are former scholarship recipients. Ninety-six percent have a 3.5 or better grade point average (GPA) with 19 having 4.0s. The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program Benefits Junior Racers Richard Shawkey Athletic Scholarship Program Chairman, FWSA Over 80 percent rank top twenty in their year group for one or more ski racing disciplines. We anticipate that the number of scholarships for the 2011 – 2012 season will be maintained at 15; approximately 33 percent of the applicants. 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 scholar-athletes. Donations to the program through the tax exempt Far West Ski Foundation are welcomed. One of the program’s greatest achievements in 2011 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 resi- dence. 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. Last year, we were pleased to welcome the Mountain High Snowsports Club of Portland, OR, the Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs, and the San Diego Council of Ski Clubs as new partners. The FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program has greatly benefited from the generosity of its sponsors: Whitefish Mountain Resort (www.skiwhitefish.com), a year around family fun destination; Grouse Mountain Lodge (www.grousemountainlodge.com), the premier choice in mountain resorts; Schure Sports Inc. (www.karbonmail.com), maker of the Karbon brand of snowsports apparel; and the Far West Racing Association (www.fwra.org), America’s top recreational ski and snowboard racing venue. We extend our sincere thanks to these sponsors for ▲ their continued support. ▲ LEFT: Sixteen year old Lila Lipanja from Incline Village, NV , scored a second place in Slalom at the J-2 Nationals, and after a creditable performance at the U.S. National Championships, was invited to join the U.S. Ski Team’s Development Team. RIGHT: Linnea Baysinger, age 16, from North Bend, W A, finished the 2011 competition season ranked nationally 9th in Downhill and 13th in Giant Slalom for her age group. photos provided by Dick Shawkey 24 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 http://www.fwsa.org http://www.skiwhitefish.com http://www.grousemountainlodge.com http://www.karbonmail.com http://www.fwra.org http://www.fwsa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Far West Skier's Guide 2011-2012

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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