Hello U16/U18,
The cold snap is coming to a close and we will get back to regular training. Lots of exciting things coming your way with 3 AB Cup race weekends in a row, then the world cup.
World Cup Forerunner Opportunity: If you are keen to be a forerunner for the World Cup, be sure to fill out the expression of interest form. Alberta Athletes selected based on AB Cup points. Form here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34310
BVRS #2 will be Friday, Jan 19. Bring your toonie for bib pick up. Register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=34316
AB Cup 3/4: If you had registered for Westerns, your registration will be automatically carried over. If you did not register, go to the Foothills Event page for instructions: https://foothillsnordic.ca/2023-ab-cup-34/
AB Cup 5/6: Trip doc shared by Caitlin, Registration on zone4: https://zone4.ca/event/2024/ABCup5_6/
Training this week (pending warm weather, but looking good):
Monday(15)
Primo/TTS-Dev
4:45-6:45 Strength and Classic ski. U16 ski first, U18 in the gym first.
Wednesday(17)
Multi/Primo/TTS-Dev
4:45-6:15 Classic race prep. Meet in the XC Stadium.
Friday(19)
Multi/Primo/TTS-Dev
6:00-8:00 Bow Valley Race Series #2- Kings court sprints. An opportunity to get out and work on your heat skiing. 3 rounds on a short course to really play with tactics. It will not be overly taxing, so as long as your energy is average or better, this is a great opportunity. More details on the event notice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LbFT7jSXfr0VYLK-rgGyj-P2f_2wiH8oYxRcKQJVNqE/edit
Saturday(20): AB Cup 3 Mass Start Classic- Details will be posted on the forum after the TCM
Sunday(21): AB Cup 4 Mass Start Skate- Details will be posted on the forum after the TCM