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.
