Notes from Track Attack meeting:
-Updates for waxing and weather info should be posted on forum by 3 pm on ski days
-We ski down to -18 C, but if extremely windy can be cancelled even if above -18 C
-Ski pass for child not needed for skiing after 5pm, but will be needed for race days, or skiing during normal operation hours at CNC
-We will hold an equipment night prior to the week of Oct 23 rd to discuss what your child needs
-Good expertise and 10% off at Trail Sports (at CNC) for CNSC members
-Pre- Swap ski sale in Waxroom #2 the week of Oct 23-27- Chance to buy skis from other
club members prior to ski swap on the weekend.
-Try to have ski gear sorted out for skiing the first week of November
-For races, please enter on your own (deadline is usually the Weds prior to race)
-Most races on https://zone4.ca
-please indicate that you are attending a race on the club signup here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GagisLYTFC_ISMQjtWHwPmlTVc3bT0-
cCIrlfmIpYpE/edit?usp=sharing
-Waxing clinics hosted by CNSC-Dates coming soon
-Things to have for skiing this winter:
1) Headlamp with good batteries
2) 2 sets of gloves (One warm-mitten type for cold days, One warmer weather
glove)
3) Toque
4) Buff
5) Water bottle holder, or insulated drink belt
6) XC type ski pants like Swix-
http://www.swixsport.com/Products/Apparel/Pants/Star-XC- pants-Juniors2
Craft- https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5053-639/Warm- Pant
7) Combi boots, or Classic and Skate boots (please ensure they fit well!)
8) Skate poles
9) Classic poles
10) Good straps for poles like Swix- http://www.akers-
ski.com/product/27SPF2.html Example of how to wear:
https://nordicwalkingusa.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/sr2001.jpeg
11) Skate Skis
12) Classic skis
Track Attack Coaching
Andreas Comeau-Mon/Thurs
Sara Renner-Mon/Thurs
Aaron Bryant-Monday
Warren Wilson-Monday
Jesse Whittington/Anne Forshner-Monday
Denes Purnhauser-Monday
Ronna Schneberger-Monday
Michel Tessier-Monday
Maegan Carney-Mon(Fall)
Monica O'Gorman-Thurs
Shane Munro -Thurs
Nathalie Poulin -Thurs
Nic Lemyre-Thurs
Mike Edwards-TBD
*** See race schedule attached
X = Canmore Nordic Ski Club will have representation/coaching for that group