Cross Country Saskatchewan

What is CCS?

Cross Country Saskatchewan (CCS) is a discipline of winter skiing governed by SASKI.CCS is a non-profit volunteer directed organization. Membership is club-based where skiers belong to CCS, SASKI, and Cross Country Canada.

Roles and responsibilities of the CCS Board of Directors.

CCS Vision
To have an active CCS Community in Saskatchewan

CCS Mission
The CCS Mission is:
• to develop and support competitive and recreational programs throughout the province

CCS Objectives

• to promote full service clubs
• to promote loppets and races as provincial events
• to host major national competitions
• to increase the of number recreational and competitive participants
• to strive towards competitive excellence
• to promote healthy physical & mental lifestyle
• to facilitate programs/activities (loppets and races)
• to represent cross country skiing at CCC Level, Sask Sport and Sask Ski

CCS Values

• fun is a natural aspect of the sport
• CCS will listen to the needs of the clubs and aid in direction
• the sport is a natural activity that promotes a healthy lifestyle for all people
• the volunteer system is the driving force behind all clubs
• it is all inclusive, inter-generational, and fair play based

Goals for CCS 2005-2010

1. Develop and Maintain Full Service Clubs
• Full service clubs are characterized by a range of facilities, and coaches, have officials for hosting competitions, youth, competitive, and disabled programs, recreational tours, loppets, lessons, and all season events,

2. Coaches and Officials
• Train Instructors to follow the CBET Model
• Maintain instruction for those coaches who wish to continue their NCCP
• Provide training camps to coaches and officials for those clubs wanting to move on to full service clubs

3. Competition
• Objective is to place an athlete in the top 10 at Nationals.
• Goal is to develop a High Performance program which consists of: developing coaches and officials; and update competitor handbook; a selection criteria on who are elite, developing and fun racers. Evalution of competitors will be a performance based ladder system.
• To provide assistance for racers to attend high performance events

4. Trails and Facilities
• Assist clubs to move to a full service model

5. Disabled
• To encourage participation of all skiers and provide assistance for disabled programs wherever possible
• Assist clubs to move to a full service model

6. Recreational
• Encourage participation of recreational skiers and revitalize the loppet series

7. Youth Programming
• To increase youth participation in Jack Rabbit programs, competitions and events;
• To broaden the School based/Ski Fit North Program to all parts of the province

8. Technical Director
• To hire a professional director to oversee competitive events, coaches, and athletes in the province

Roles and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors

Note: Positions are expected to attend all executive and annual meetings as called.

President
Call and chair executive and annual meetings Act as signing officer of CCS Represent CCS at SASKI and CCC Level Prepare a final report at year end with recommendations for the following season Speak on behalf of CCS	Provide guidance to board and staff in day to day administration of CCS Coordinate implementation of CCS Long Range Plan Coordinate budget preparation amongst Directors and staff Act as ex-officio member of all CCS committees
Funding and Finance Director
Act as a signing officer Keep full and accurate books of accounts Prepare financial reports to present at executive and annual meetings Prepare a final report at year end with recommendations for the following season Assist in the preparation of the annual budget	Provide to the executive an account of all transactions and the financial position of the Association Provide analysis of financial information as required Follow the long range plan with actions included and initiated under the Finance and Fundraising section.
Officials and Coaching Development Director
Prepare reports for executive and annual meetings Assist in the preparation of CCS annual budget with respect to Coaching and Officials programs Prepare agenda and chair program group meetings at AGM Prepare final report at year end with recommendations for the following season Sit on the Competition Committee and attend competition committee meetings Assist in the coordination of officials and coaching courses	Act as the CCS rep to the CCC Technical contact Publicize rules and technical changes with the competition committee Coordinate acquisition and allocation of CCS timing and official related equipment for events Update the Coaching and Officials Development section of the Long Range plan annually Follow the Long Range plan with actions included and initiated under Officials and Coaching development
Competition Director
Prepare reports for executive and annual meetings Assist in the preparation of CCS annual budget with respect to Competition Programs Prepare agenda for and chair program group meetings at the AGM Prepare a final year end report with recommendations for the following season Assist and encourage the development of certified club coaches	Call all competition meetings as required Chair Competition Committee meetings Formulate CCS positions on CCC competition issues Maintain provincial awards system for race series Update the Competition section of the Long Range Plan annually Follow the Long Range plan with actions included and initiated under the competition section
Youth Programs Director
Prepare reports for executive and annual meetings Assist in the preparation of CCS annual budget with respect to Youth Programs Prepare agenda for and chair program group meeting at AGM Prepare a final written report at year end with recommendations for the following season Maintain regular contact with board and staff	Coordinate CCS and CCC Youth Programs Promote the formation of Jackrabbit clubs Maintain regular contact with Jackrabbit clubs to encourage development of programs and ordering supplies Organize, judge and present awards for the National Ski Week Jackrabbit contest Update section of Long Range Plan annually Follow the Long Range Plan with actions included and initiated under the Youth Programs section
Portfolio: Facilities & Recreational Skiing
Prepare reports for executive and annual meetings Assist in the preparation of the CCS budget with respect to Facilities and Recreational skiing Prepare agenda for and chair program group meeting at AGM	Keep the Facilities and Recreational Skiing section of the CCS website current Prepare a final report at year end regarding duties assigned Maintain regular contact with Board and Staff
Portfolio: Public Relations
Prepare reports for executive and Annual Meetings Assist in the preparation of the CCS annual budget with respect to Newsletters and Web site Assist with the updates to the CCS web site.	Coordinate the development of the CCS newsletter Prepare a year end report with recommendations for the following season Any other PR duties as assigned or as per the Long Range Plan
Portfolio: Northern Division Representative
Prepare reports for executive and annual meetings Prepare a final year end report	Report to CCS the programs and initiatives in the north and with the Ski Fit North Program
Portfolio: Masters Skiing Representative
Available soon.

Cross Country Saskatchewan
1860 Lorne Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2L7
Phone: (306) 780-9240 � Fax: (306) 781-6021
Email: ccs@sasktel.net