From the Coaches

Hello Ski Fans,

I know that it was a long time ago that you ordered these packages… way back in March. So I will remind you of what you ordered.

Doug, Todd, Alistair and Brent ordered the Glide 3 LF and Grip 2 Packages

Colton and Tim ordered the Glide 3 LF Package

Paul and Ross ordered the Glide 1 HF Package

So head down to Kelowna Cycle and pick these up ASAP.

Thank You,

Adam Elliot

Ps. Plus +++

The testing we did on this week showed that the Combination of Toko Red and Blue was the fastest at Sovereign. Midget Category is using Low Flouro Only!

Please thinly base binder grip zones; Hard Wax is most likely the ticket Saturday.

What the Athletes and Parents need to know

Arrival Times

Skis need to be delivered to the Wax Tent 1:30 before the race start even on Skate Days because structure is likely required. Athletes are also required to be at the race site 1:30 before their race start. Actual Start times for individuals will be available on Zone4.ca the night before the race.

11am = 9:30am or 10 am = 8:30am

The Warm-up starts 45? minutes before the race category start time. We will have coaches/parents to help warm-up the skiers.

Sample Warm-up Plan:

Start	Start	11:00
Stay Warm; Run, Ski or Dynamic Movements
Be at Start	0:10	10:50
Easy to Start area	0:03	10:47
Race Pace not Sprint	0:02	10:45
Easy Skiing	0:02	10:43
Race Pace not Sprint	0:02	10:41
Easy Skiing	0:02	10:39
Tempo, AnT or Threshold	0:03	10:36
Easy Skiing	0:15	10:15

Sample Post Race Plan:

Get Dry Clothes, Food and Recovery Drink			Race Finish
Begin Warm Down Skiing as soon as possible			0:15	After Race
Easy Skiing at AeT			0:15
Get Equipment Organized
Get all of your belongings organized

 

What the Parents need to know

Waxing is done by volunteer parents and coaches. We have six spots at our Telemark wax tables for waxing. At a typical race there is a lot of equipment which needs to be set up and taken down every day. If you are available please help out.

 

December 6th we will be at Telemark. We will hold a parent beginner wax information session and demonstration during regular Tuesday practice time (6-7:30pm) in the chalet while the kids are skiing. Learn about what equipment and waxes to buy, ski prep, glide waxing, grip waxing, hard wax, klister and more. Get your waxing questions answered in a friendly, supportive atmosphere. If you don’t know what half of those terms mean…this is the session for you. If you know what the are but want to learn more about how to use them…come join us. If you know what all of those things are, how to use them, what different colours of waxes mean and have strong opinions about them…then you should be attending an advanced session or teaching this one.

On Dec 13th there will be an advanced waxing clinic for coaches and parents wanting to assist with waxing at races.  Emphasis on waxing in a uniform and timely manner.  All coaches and those in our ‘waxing pool’ need to attend and will be contacted.  6-7:30pm.  The older skiers will be put to the ultimate test…coaching the JR / TJR and TR1 groups.