The classic sprint schedule for the EC Opener has been changed to freestyle. All notes about warmup, arrival and preparation (as discussed in Adam’s Virtual Team Meeting ) remain the same, aside from the fact that this now allows athletes more time to focus on warmup without the hassle of finalizing kick wax.
Continue to stay up-to-date via NENSA.net
May the snow be with us.
ADAM’S EASTERN CUP #1 TEAM MEETING
Since it may be impossible to get everyone in one place prior to the start of the Eastern Cup, here is a “Virtual Team Meeting” that hopefully answers some questions and more!
– Fun Dryland Training & Crazy Hat Day- wear sneakers and bring classic poles and a crazy hat!
– Jack Rabbits- Fun Dryland Training- wear sneakers and bring classic poles
-BKL Race at Craftsbury, 1 PM. Registration 12-1 PM, $5 entry, Freestyle technique. Meet Coach Rosemary at 12:30 to preview the course.
The plan is to meet by the baseball dugout behind the school at 3:40. Last week we did some dryland, sharks and minnows, and a great game of soccer. Also, Eric Barker and Seth Friedman lead a walk through the woods to familiarize parents and kids with the trail network. We will do more of the same this Friday and will add in hot chocolate once it gets cold enough!
Pack for Ski Practice:
Ski Boots
Ski Gloves
Hat
Ski Socks
Base Layer Top & Bottom
Ski pants/tights
Fleece
Wind Jacket
Buff
Extra shirt (for after practice)
Water
Snack
MNC athletes and parents may have noticed the new rules mandating a USSA licence for racing in NENSA Eastern Cup Races. The official write-up can be seen here:
USSA Membership for Eastern Cups
For most MNC Juniors, the most reasonable option is the $15 “General” membership. This is all that is needed to race Eastern Cups all season. If an athlete qualifies for Junior Nationals, that $15 can count toward a $95 “Competitor” licence which is mandatory for that championship event.
When signing up, select the “Cross-Country General” option, not the U-16 Competitor option (even if the athlete in question is in the U-16 age group). This will ensure you are only charged $15. In the drop-down club menu, select “unaffiliated” for now (not Mount Mansfield Ski Club…that’s not us!).
Happy racing!
Congrats to all the Masters who competed in the inaugural MNC SkiErg 500m Challenge! Times are posted right next to the Ergs and remember…if you arrive early there’s no hard in putting in some double poling time!
Beer and ski ties…for an event as brutal as a SkiErg race you just need some extrinsic motivation!
World Cup-worthy podium shot!
Masters and Juniors training together at Dee PT: Karen and Sharon work on balance while Will and Eliza hit the SkiErg! It’s not too late to join us Wednesday nights!
Training this week
12/15 – Dynamic warmup followed by continuous bounding intervals, choice of shorter course or longer course! Ending with balance drills and group core exercises.
12/17 – Alternating group skiwalking/running with poles and group circuits. This week we will change up circuits and structure them so that each exercise is done together by the group at the same time! There will also hopefully be some music!
12/19-20 – NENSA Eastern Cup Openers! Racing Masters might want to get some racing in with this high-level event…a chance to go head-to-head with Junior, Collegiate and other Masters racers!
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