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MNC @ The Range 12/21 and 12/23

MNC Members,

We will be having training (BKL, Juniors, Masters) at the Range this week.

Note that there is NO BKL PRACTICE ON THURSDAY 12/23

Upon getting to the gate at the Range…

please specify that you are on the USBA LIST…

…and not the MNC list. All currently-registered MNC members have been added to the USBA list, which is what will be used for access through the end of 2021. Please have a valid drivers license, as your ID will be checked.

Please do not drive above the posted speed limit of either 20 or 25 mph.

Training notes can be found on the Junior Training Doc, the Masters Training Doc, and the BKL Blog

Biathlon volunteers needed Jan 15/16

By Adam Terko on 15 December, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

From EABC’s John Madigan:

Hello Folks!

We are looking forward to racing at the range in Jericho again this winter and excited to host the US Biathlon East Regional Cup #2 on Saturday January 15th and Sunday the 16th, 2022. January is coming upon us quickly. With the Canadian border now open, we can expect a large competitive field of racers. Saturday will be a Sprint race and Sunday will be a Mass Start! Always one of the most exciting races to watch.

In order to make these races happen we need your help. Many of you have been very generous with your time. Weekends can be very busy for everyone, but if you are able to spare one or two mornings that weekend it would be a tremendous help. As always training will be provided to all volunteers on whatever your assignment may be.

Let us know if you are interested in helping and please invite your friends to help out as well. For those of you that continue to come back year after year, it is your enthusiasm, sense of fun, and great attitudes that make events at our range some of the best in the country. Thanks for all the help in the past and in the future. Feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions.

Best,
John Madigan
Ethan Allen Biathlon Club
802 373 5777

jpmad2013@yahoo.com

Virtual Team Meeting/Wax Tip: Rodrigues/Kendall Weekend

By Adam Terko on 10 December, 2021 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

The first races of the season are approaching this weekend. We’ve got a rainy, warm day in the works for Saturday’s Rodrigues Sprints, and a cool night for plenty of ice leading into the Kendall Classic.

For ski prep:

Iron a layer of blue or green paraffin into skate and classic skis. Scrape and brush. Hard wax adds durability and is a great way to start every wax job.
Skate skis: Apply a layer of yellow/warm paraffin wax of your choosing (Toko Yellow, CH10, etc). Scrape and brush.
Classic skis: Apply a layer of medium/warm paraffin wax of your choosing (Toko Red, CH8, etc). Scrape and brush.
Clean and mark all kick zones on classic skis. Choose white base/warm skate skis and stiffer/klister skis if you have an option.

The MNC trailer will be located in the lower parking lot. It is a black trailer that’s currently unmarked, but MNC flags and paraphernalia will be located around the vicinity. Stop by for final coats of race wax or structure if you have not already provided skis to Adam.

Virtual team meeting notes: Saturday

Please plan to arrive at least one hour before race start (start is 9AM). Check-in at the trailer, and plan on skis being ready 10-15 minutes before the qualifier start. Skis outside the trailer in the wooden racks are ready to race.
A good warmup is key! For sprints we like to do a lot of intensity…some L3 followed by 2-3 minutes at L4 pace is recommended. You want to go to the start line breathing pretty heavy and fully ready to give it your all.
Please note the very busy schedule. You will finish your qualifier race and shortly thereafter a list of heats will be created. 6 skiers per heat, with heats going off continuously.
MNC will try to bring a tent near the start/finish area to keep bags dry: it would be best to keep a bag with lots of dry clothes/hats/gloves safely in this spot so that you can always have access to warmth even if you cannot go all the way back-and-forth to the trailer.
After the conclusion of all your heats, bring skis to the trailer for a quick clean and travel wax layer!

Virtual team meeting notes: Sunday

Plan to arrive at least one hour before your start: 90 minutes is ideal. Note that this race is individual start now, with age groups going off at separate times. If you are a Junior that has not provided skis to Adam yet, please make sure to arrive with plenty of time to get that taken care of.
The goal is to have skis ready to test 25-30 minutes before your race start. Pick skis up at trailer, and give them a test before reporting back for changes or touch-up. A great way to structure this is to plan a warmup that is set up to have you doing some intensity while you test race skis, so that you get a feel for the skis at race pace.
At the conclusion of your race, bring skis back to the trailer for a cleaning and travel wax layer.

Masters Coaching Groups ’21/’22

By Kort Longenbach on 6 December, 2021 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized

Welcome to Masters ‘21/’22! Based on skier inputs and prior season experience we have placed all registered athletes into one of five coaching groups (Onyx, Black, Blue, White and Green).

We will use the initial sessions to refine these groups, but once groups are established, we request athletes refrain from dropping down groups as that can alter the coaching balance and experience of other athletes. During the season, if an athlete has concerns with their group or given workout, we encourage our athletes to work with coaches to provide feedback and discuss options.

Masters Groups ’21/’22

Typical Session Structure

4/6:00 – 4/6:15 PM Athletes on skis warming up. If a classic evening this is a good time to check and adjust your wax.

4/6:15 – 4/6:30 PM Groups assemble at their colored flags. Coach does introductions and reviews the lesson plan.

4/6:30 – 5/7:15 PM Athletes & coaches do the workout / drill of the day.

5/7:15 – 5/7:30 PM Post-workout re-cap, questions and cool down.

Weekly Training Plans

As a reminder, weekly technique and training plans will be published in our training doc and don’t forget to check our Range Snow Report on days those conditions may be marginal or rapidly changing.

Masters Training cancelled 12/7 (and likely 12/9)

By Adam Terko on 6 December, 2021 in Masters Blog

Conditions at the Range have been described this morning (Monday) as a few hundred meters of icy snow to ski out-and-back on. Given the rain and warmth throughout the day, those conditions have only worsened. This doesn’t allow us the ability to host group training in a safe or functional manner, and so we will need to continue postponing our first official Masters training and skiing until either:

a) More natural snow or

b) More cold days/nights to continue snowmaking operations

While we wait for snow in one form or another, you can check out a few updates on ski-related content and engagement on this blog post below.

Masters: Snowless Content

A few other reminders about Masters programming:

You can find the Masters Training Doc at this link. This is the hub for technique and session details.
You can find the Range Snow Report on Twitter here, or on the upper right of the MNC homepage
Registering for MNC programs can be done at this link.

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