Coach Adam

Hello Ski Fans,

A Big Thank You to the coaches and parents who made the Skate Event Saturday possible! We even trained a new Racesplitter timing crew who ran the Race Station. What a wonderful morning of skill development and Fun!

Tuesday December 8th has all programs Classic Skiing at Telemark. Hopefully we receive the snow in the forecast. Make sure that you have a solid binder wax on your grip zones. The Staggered Start Times are:

• 5-7:30 pm L2C Learn to Compete. Sprint Variety Pack, MAS workout. Timing Hut
• 5:50-7:30 pm T2T Train to Train. “Kar Hill”
• 6-7:30 pm Track Attack. “Elliot Hill”

Thursday December 10th Skate at Telemark.

• 5-7:30 pm L2C Learn to Compete. MAS workout. 2 Laps of the Sprint Variety Pack. Timing Hut
• 5:50-7:30 pm T2T Train to Train. Long Sprints. “Kar Hill”

Saturday December 12th The Ski League programs are starting Saturday so make sure that you are extra diligent at following our Safety Plan. The Staggered Start Times are:

• 8:30-11:30 am L2C Learn to Compete. Crystal Rim Ski. Timing Hut
• 9-11:30 am T2T Train to Train. Crystal Rim Ski. “Kar Hill”
• 10-12 am TA Track Attack. “Elliot Hill”

Feel free to contact me by email with questions or concerns. Thank You, 
Adam Elliot

Hello Ski Fans,

Classic Technique Session Postponed until the Province’s Covid Rules change in regard to Adult sport.

The Province Changed the sport rules yesterday. You can check this out here: December 3rd 2020 Update. The base of the rules is Phase 2 return to sport which we had already voluntarily reverted to on November 23rd. All of our Covid Plan is available here.

The main changes are:

• 3 Meters is the new spacing minimum for sport.
• Carpooling is not permitted
• 19 Plus Age Programs are Suspended; Sorry Masters Program. Targeted Athletes are exempt from this rule; Clair and Francis are allowed to continue to train with their groups

Here are the main Covid Safety Protocols: Telemark Group Training Rules; December 3rd 2020 Update

“Don’t be the Reason we ruin our Season”

Before you Arrive

• Once per season Athletes and Parents must fill out and sign the CCBC online Participant Agreement acknowledging their acceptance of the risks
• Before Every Training Session All individuals have completed the online self-assessment tool
• 19 Plus Age Programs are Temporarily Suspended (December 3rd 2020)

Arrival and Departure at Telemark

• Masks are to be worn from the car to the Group Rally Point and Vice-versa. A buff is not an acceptable mask substitute. Hand Sanitizer is also required to be carried by athletes
• No equipment is shared; skier should carry their own water
• The Telemark Programs have staggered start times to avoid large groups

Rally Points

• L2C at the Timing Hut; Boo’s Trail
• T2T at the Finish Sprint Hill; Krar Hill
• Track Attack at the Sprint Course Sign; Elliot Hill
• Map Below

Distance

• Program Participants need to maintain a minimum of 3 meters distance from each other unless masked. (Updated December 3rd)
• Physical Contact is to be avoided

Group Size

• Maximum Athletes in a Ski Program Group is 12
• Some groups require additional support from parents to help encourage our rules. We should try to avoid more than 1 parent for every 4 skiers
• A group list is below

Travel

• Carpooling is not permitted
• Van use and Car shuttling are not permitted
• Cross-Regional and Inter-Provincial Travel are not currently permitted

Coaching

• Coach ensures that athletes have been screened for Covid Symptoms
• A Record of Participants is Maintained
• Coach reminds athletes of the rules at the beginning of the session

If you get Sick

• Athletes are required to inform their head coach if they get sick immediately
• Positive Covid test results are required to be shared with the athlete’s head coach immediately

Feel free to contact me by email with questions or concerns. Thanks for your Cooperation! Adam Elliot

Saturday Skate Event Link. Details at the bottom of the last post. Track Attack will race the ~2.5 km loop “RED Roller Coaster.” All others will race on the 3 km loop “Baby Blue.”