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Masters Training Start-Up

By on 28 December, 2020 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized
Given the latest guidance from the State of Vermont we are planning to start MNC Masters programming Jan. 5th with multiple changes in order to keep our members safe and also comply with State and local venue requirements.

 

Please read below to get an overview of Masters training this season.

 

Training Groups

There will be six evening Sleepy Hollow (S1 thru S6) groups and two afternoon Bolton (B1 & B2) groups based on skier input collected at registration.  Each group will be targeted to have fewer than 10 Masters and will be provided with recommended works outs as well as designated meet up times and locations for each session.

 

Training Sessions

Each training session will consist a 15 min warm up, 15 min group instruction period followed by a 45 min – 1hr individual workout.  MNC coaches will be available for 1:1 guidance and questions during the individual workout time.

 

Training Plans 

Training plans will have a common theme and focus across groups, but will provide four training level options. These options allow MNC coaches and athletes to adjust workouts based on an individual athlete’s focus, fitness level and experience.

Black / Blue workouts are designed for our more performance oriented and/or experienced athletes. Black being the most challenging option in terms of intensity and duration.

White / Green workouts are designed for athletes looking to focus more on building ski specific fitness, skills and experience. The White plan will be the more challenging of these two options.

Meet Up Times and Locations

Due to COVID restrictions, it is important that athletes and coaches plan to abide by the outlined schedules and locations.  All skiers should plan to be ready and on snow by session start times of 4:00PM and 6:00PM.   After a 15 minute warm-up Odd numbered training groups (e.g. S1, S3, S5 & B1) should assemble at their designated start locations to meet with their coaches while Even numbered groups continue to ski and warm-up.

 

At 4:30 PM and 6:30PM, the Odd groups will begin their individual workouts while the Even groups will meet with their coaches at their designated start locations.

 

COVID Protocols

Pre-Session: Prior to attending each session Masters will be required to fill out the Health Screening forms.  In addition, Sleepy Hollow will requires contact tracing information which can be done on line or in person. 

Training Sessions:

  • Please try to follow an “arrive, participate, and leave” mentality; do not gather at trailheads, access areas or other outdoor facilities before or after recreation and fitness activities.
  • Anyone participating in outdoor recreation and fitness activities must wear a cloth face covering. We understand that skiing at a harder pace requires heavy breathing and it may be more difficult to maintain a face covering: please be respectful of fellow skiers, and if you must pull your mask down to breathe please move as far away as reasonably possible from others.
  • All participants are expected to consistently maintain at least six feet of physical distance from anyone outside their immediate household.
  • Masters program protocols have been informed by the VT State Work Safe Section 4.1 (Outdoor Activities) and Section 8.1 (Close Contact Businesses).

What is next?

Prior to January 5th, each registered Master will receive an email designating their training group along with finalized Meeting Times and Locations.  We will also begin publishing a weekly Masters Blast with important information and links to detailed training plans.

BKL Program Start-up: 1/07/2020

By on 28 December, 2020 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Uncategorized

Good News! With the recent changes in VT COVID restrictions, we are able to start up our BKL programs at Bolton, as long as we have enough snow there to spread ourselves out.

Jack Rabbits, Arctic Foxes & Racers will start on 1/07/20, 4- 5:30, Bolton Valley Nordic

Penguins will start the following Tuesday, 1/12/2020, 4- 5:30, Bolton Valley Nordic

Parent ZOOM meeting on 1/05/2020 at 7:30 for all groups.  Info and Zoom link HERE.

Update 1/04/2020: FIND YOUR CHILD’s SUBGROUP

Meeting Places:  

Penguins:  By the Sports Center Main Entrance

Jack Rabbits 1 & 2: By the Swing Set

Arctic Foxes 1, 2 & 3: By the Row of Fruit Trees in front of the Sports Center

Racers 1, 2, & 3: By the Woods between Parking lot and entrance to Picnic Loop.

We will be operating a little differently this year, so please attend the meeting to get all the details.

The Basics:

  1. You will need to fill out a health screening form for each child before you come to each practice. Bookmark this link:  MNC Health Screen Form.
  2. Ski from your car. Kids should change and put boots on in your car and use it as a base.
  3. There will be a meeting place set-up for each small group to meet their coach.
  4. We will wear masks in the parking lot and while skiing. The only time we will take them off is when we are going really hard and we are 6 ft. or more apart.
  5. Don’t congregate in the parking lot when picking up or dropping off kids and remember that there is no place to wait inside (i.e. be on-time for pick-up).

 

 

MNC Pugcast #3

By on 24 December, 2020 in Uncategorized

Craig Pepin joins the gang again for a discussion of the Dresden World Cup weekend! Some talk about race tactics and relay leg selection, a few hot-takes on National Team criteria and FIS races, and exciting tangents like Peltonen skis. Below the video you will find links to some of the topics mentioned for additional browsing!

Additional topics referenced:

  • Nordic Cross in FIS and USSA Adam can’t find it online, but the physical copy of the US Ski and Snowboard Competition Guide DOES contain a section with rules and standards for XCX (Cross Country Cross) events.
  • Peltonen Skis as Mike referenced there doesn’t seem to be a current Peltonen importer to the US, but you can check out the main website here.

 

MNC and Out-of-State Racing

By on 14 December, 2020 in Uncategorized

Race season is fast approaching, and events have begun to appear on the calendar across our region.

Every state has different guidelines and requirements related to COVID-19. In Vermont, our restrictions are quite hefty, and MNC is committed to abiding by these guidelines.

To that end, our club does not condone or support attending ski races outside of Vermont at this time (12/14/2020). While we’re hopeful that conditions with COVID-19 may improve with time and our ability to travel and compete will improve too, we need to remain diligent.

Leaving Vermont is reserved for “essential travel” and also requires quarantine upon re-entry, not to mention suggested quarantining prior to leaving Vermont as a precaution against bringing the virus to other places.

Furthermore, with the still-standing postponement of organized recreational activity we feel that we cannot effectively commit to the common race-day team support such as van transport, group wax support, and general gathering as a team.

Any racing done outside of Vermont is undertaken at the risk and decision of individuals.

We hope that we can return to more group training, competition, and interaction soon! Thank you for staying safe and healthy.

 

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