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Masters Training Start-Up
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 Registration is Open
We are looking toward the start of the season (December 1st) and are excited to be opening BKL registration. Because it is in the club’s interest to have a safe and fun season, there will be a few changes to our registration process.
Most importantly, we will be limiting sign-ups for each group with program caps. If a program is full, please contact Coach Rosemary (sheacobb19@gmail.com) to be put on the waiting list! Our registration forms close automatically when the program fills up.
Secondly, Bolton Valley has agreed to provide discounted season pass rates for our members in recognition of the work MNC members have done to enable early season skiing and trail lighting. MNC will be collecting the ski pass fees through our program sign up forms in order to take advantage of the rates below:
- Weekday Only (ages 7 & up)* $85 + taxes & fees
- Full Week (ages 7 & up) $149 + taxes & fees
* Recommend pass for BKL program skiers and coaches.
Not sure you are an Arctic Fox or Racer click here, but don’t wait, sign-up now!
Penguins Register Here (Limit 20)
Arctic Foxes Register Here (Limit 20)
Jackrabbits Register Here (Limit 24)
Racers Register Here (Limit 20)
Coach / Adult Bolton Pass Purchase
Juniors Registration is Open
Bolton Valley Pass Update
We are looking toward the start of the season (December 1st) and are excited to be opening Junior registration. This season our Juniors will train at both Bolton and Sleepy Hollow. Tues/Thurs training will be at Bolton unless snow conditions dictate otherwise. Training on Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun will depend on conditions, races, individual schedules, and more. Flexibility is key.
Recognizing that MNC has been central to enabling early season skiing and lighted trails, Bolton Valley has agreed to provide discounted season pass rates for our program participants. To take advantage of these rates, MNC will be collecting the ski pass fees through our program sign up forms.
- Weekday Only $85 + taxes & fees (recommended for Juniors)
- Full Week $149 + taxes & fees
Passes for Sleepy Hollow should be purchased directly through them. Juniors training and racing with a high school team that practices at Sleepy Hollow may already purchase a season pass through that program. A pass at Sleepy Hollow is $75 for athletes under 21.
Registration
Registration is open! Click the link below to sign-up.
Juniors Register Here
Masters Registration and “Training Pods”
Introducing Training Pods
Looking toward the start of the season (December 1st), it is in the club’s interest to have a safe, fun, and fast season! To accomplish these goals, the Masters program will adopt a new “Training Pod” coaching structure.
Training Pods will consist of groups of skiers with similar training goals. If you are a returning skier and know skiers you would like to train with, please reach out to fellow skiers to start forming a pod.
What happens if I am a new skier or don’t know who I would like to train with?
Do not worry! Just show up on December 1st, and our coaches will begin to assess and help direct you to a training pod that is in line with your training goals.
As we approach the start of the season, we will ask each Training Pod to designate a Pod Leader. The coaches will publish a training plan each week that will be available on the MNC website. Coaches will be available for questions and support. Early in the season, we anticipate our coaching resources will be most directed to assist those newer and the less experienced Pods.
The Pod Leader’s responsibility is to gather your pod, execute the training plan, and be an ambassador for those new to MNC and/or the sport of Nordic skiing. We expect skiers to arrive by 4PM/6PM for a warm-up and then find their Pod members to begin the days training by 4:15PM/6:15PM.
We hope the new Training Pod structure will minimize interaction yet still provide an opportunity to train, socialize, and have fun this season!
Registration
Registration is open! Click the link below to sign-up.
Register Here (opens 11/1)
Bolton Pass Update
For the Early Session option, MNC will be collecting Bolton Valley pass fees as parts of our registration process. Recognizing that MNC has been central to enabling early season skiing and lighted trails, Bolton Valley has agreed to provide discounted season pass rates for our members.
- Weekday Only $85 + taxes & fees
- Full Week $149 + taxes & fees
