Hello Ski Fans,
It looks like we will be returning to formal competitions next weekend after 20 months off. What a great opportunity to join in the fun. I do not want to jinx anything. All events are on our Website Calendar. The page with the hotel group booking information on those Team Supported Race are at a link at the bottom of the Calendar Page or click here.
The Mission of the Telemark Competitive Program is to deliver a good experience for the members while providing a supportive encouraging and progressively structured training environment so that they may achieve their goals of sports excellence
Sovereign Lake Western Canada Cup Race December 4-5th 2021. We are encouraging all T2T skiers to attend Saturday of the skate race at Sovereign. Twelve and up should race the 5 km in the U16 category in a fun mass start, low expectation environment. This is a B-Tour trials event so all of the best U16 will be racing up in the U20 category for the sprint competition. Click here for CCBC B-Tour Trials Information. Get out there and have some fun! Event Details and the race notice can be found Here! Registration Deadline November 29th 2021.
Rossland Kootenay Cup and Western Canada Cup Race December 11-12th 2021. This event has all age categories. We are encouraging Track Attack, T2T and L2C skiers to attend this event. Details including the Race Notice can be Found Here!. The Registration is up on Zone4 Here. Accommodations: (2 nights)Best Western SureStay, Rossland(250)362-7364, call to book own room. Group name: Telemark Racers 12 X Deluxe Double, $127.49 + tax/night, no breakfast. The Release date has passed but they are currently honoring the price.
FIS Rules Update for Coaches or Athletes. Homework before you put a Bib on next weekend.
Performance Wax Training Opportunity
- HP Wax Clinic for Coaches and Parents
- We will be training up our wax support team 9:45 am December 4th at the Sovereign Lakes Race. Immediately after the Sprint Qualifier
- If you want to support the team this season please attend
- We will cover:
- Grip application; Binder, Klister and Hardwax
- glide application on the ski benches
- Testing Protocols
- Classic Grip Testing (nnn boots)
- Some Glide Testing (nnn boots)
Team Values: Adventure, Camaraderie, Integrity and Excellence
What to expect at a Team Supported Race Weekend
- Please Checkout Our Race Day Plan Here!
- We will be preparing glide for the skis for the Sovereign Lake Western Canada Cup on Saturday December 4th 2021; bring your classic race skis
- Bring Your Skis Clean to the Wax team; Absolutely no grip wax!
- Make Sure your skis are at the race site 1:30 to 2 hours before your Skate Start Time. Minimum 2 hours for Classic Skis
The First Week of December
Tuesday November 30th 2021 Telemark
- Track Attack 6-7:30 pm Skate
- T2T 6-7:30 pm Skate
- L2C 5-8 pm Classic
Wednesday December 1st 2021 Telemark
- Yes, Wednesday not Thursday on important race week
- T2T 6-7:30 pm Classic
- L2C 5-7 pm Skate
CCBC Officials Training Course December 11th 2021
Telemark will be hosting several races this season and needs volunteers to assist our primary organizers. These roles are vital for our club to be able at-home events for our skiers. The last race Telemark hosted was the last official CCBC race since before the Pandemic!
These races include:
- 2022 CCBC Track Attack Championships (Feb 26-27)
- 2022 Telemark Apple Loppet (Mar 12)
Please consider taking the CCBC Officials Course (via Zoom) on December 11th. Registration deadline is December 2nd.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
The OL1 training is a full-day course that provides an overview of what a cross country ski competition is all about. The focus is on the duties of minor officials for both ‘Olympic’ style (interval start, mass start, pursuit start, individual sprint, team sprint and relay) and ‘Loppet’ style (mass participation) competitions. The minimum age is 16 years as of the start of the course.
Being that this course is being done via Zoom, the cost has been reduced to $50 for CCBC members. Once registered, each attendee will receive an automated email receipt that they can then submit for reimbursement from Telemark.
Telemark Programs Covid Safety Plan
Current Track Attack Rules
- We are currently reverting to our previous winter rules for this group
- Before Every Group Training Session All individuals must complete a self-assessment of Health
- Physical Distancing is Required. “Snowflake!” Stay 2 meters apart at all times
- Maximum Youth Athlete Group size of 12
- Track Attack group require additional support from parents to help encourage our rules. We should try to avoid more than 1 parent for every 4 skiers
- No sharing of food or Water
- No equipment should be shared
- Carpooling is not recommended (Wear a Mask if you do)
Learn to Ski Faster!
If you missed the Program Information Meetings then you can find the information you missed in the 2021-22 Information Package. located under resources on our website.
Values: Adventure, Camaraderie, Integrity and Excellence
This should be a great week! Feel free to contact me by email with questions or concerns. Thank You,
Adam Elliot
The Mission of the Telemark Race Program is to deliver a good experience for the members while providing a supportive encouraging and progressively structured training environment so that they may achieve their goals of sports excellence
Here is a link to Ross’s Improving knee drive and ankle mobility to improve ski technique page; also under strength on athletes resource tab. Most should be doing these exercises Three times a week.
