Program Duration:
October 1, 2008 – September 30, 2009

Program Fees:

C/K1 - $1,950
C2 - $2,925

Please mail cheques to: Althea Shaw, 403 Canyon Close, Canmore, AB  T1W 1H4

The CKC has a new pricing structure.  National and Development Team members will be paying $50 to CKC in 2008/09.  Please note that all athletes must be a paid member of the Alberta Whitewater Association.  Enrollment in the HP Program will include membership in ASCK.

HP participants are responsible for travel costs (ground or air) to/from camps + accommodation + ground transportation at the camp as needed. ASCK will always endeavor to keep costs down while meeting the needs of the group. When extra coaches are needed at camps or competitions for an appropriate coach/athlete ratio, there may be an extra fee to athletes to cover the costs of the extra coach. These cost will be introduced only if necessary.

NOTE: In 2008-2009 CKC requires athletes participating in National and Development Team Camps be members in good standing of their provincial programs. i.e. fees and all trip/camp costs are paid up.

ASCK understands that athletes’ coaching needs may change depending upon their results at National Team Trials. To allow athletes flexibility while retaining program viability, the following policies will apply:

• opt into the program at any time by paying for the remaining months in the program plus a premium of 20% (on the remaining months).

• opt out of the program at any time. Receive a refund for the unused months minus a premium of 20% of the fees for the remaining months of the program.

Cheques returned as NSF, will result in notification to the athlete (or family of athlete under 18). A notice shall be sent to the athlete allowing 10 days for payment to be rectified. Failure to comply shall result in suspension from the HP program and notification to CKC based on the reciprocal agreement.

Volunteer Commitments

In addition to the fees, each HP athlete is expected to fulfill the following commitments to be considered an ASCK member in good standing and to be an eligible participant in programs and events.

• Each HP participant or their designate (family member or other) is required to work two shifts at the ASCK casino. These occur every 18-24 months. There may be a cost assigned by the Board for participants who do not fulfill this condition. This cost will be determined by the Board before the next casino.

• Each HP athlete will give 16 “service” hours per year to ASCK. These must be approved by the Board in advance. Activities may include mentor coaching in another club, visiting a sponsor, etc.

• Volunteers are needed to support the coach at some camps as determined by the Board. This has always been done on a free will basis with the volunteer assuming the costs of travel and accommodation. It is hoped that this system can be sustained and that families will continue to volunteer on a rotating basis with all families doing their fair share.