[Alain Parent]

Sorry if this post is not as fancy or detailed as the last October overview, unfortunately our website was ‘reset’ recently and we lost some information off the Forums.

It’s time to check out your ski gear and start measuring your poles and testing the flex of your skis. All skis should be tested before the pre-swap week 24th – 27th October. When leaving your skis for testing they need to be completely scraped and brushed with all sticky stuff removed from the bottom and side walls. The skis should also be labeled with the name and weight, in kg’s, of the skier.

Pole height
FIS has just introduced a new equipment rule so we are going to try to abide by it within the Club. Classic poles should be no more than 83% of a skiers height, measured from the ground with ski boots on, to the top of the pole strap. For skating we recommend poles to be 14cm less than the height of the skier, without ski boots on.

Nordic Centre seasons passes are on sale! Get in now for the Early Bird price!!
https://eservices.alberta.ca/parks-and-recreation/canmore-xcountry-individual-season.html

Saturday 8th – 10th – NO TEAM TRAINING
Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoy some family time and get outside with friends or family for a fun workout or two to work off some turkey 😆

Wednesday 12th: @ Nordic Centre
Uphill Monitoring run. 2 – 3 parent volunteers needed.

Saturday 15th – NO Team Training
Due to relays the following day.

Sunday 16th: Confederation Park Relays, Calgary.
3 x 4km relay around the park. Meet in parking lot at 10:30am.

Monday 17th: @ Bill Warren Training Centre
Recovery run and foam roller workshop. Parents welcome.

Wednesday 19th: location TBD
Run & circuit strength. Guest coaches Maya M-J and Dahria B from National XC ski team. 😛

Saturday 22nd: @ Bow River Camp Ground.
Skate rollerski time trial with Foothills Nordic

Frozen Thunder ski passes need to be purchased for Saturday morning workouts that involve skiing on FT, before November 14th when regular seasons passes take effect.

Monday 24th: @ Nordic Centre
Ski striding

Pre-swap begins in CNSC Teamroom, until Thurs 27th.
Only quality race gear to be brought to the team room. Items should be clearly labeled with a contact phone number and asking price. Skis labeled with basic information on who the ski is suited for e.g TT racer who weighs 50kg.

Wednesday 26th: @ Nordic Centre
Potential ski on Frozen Thunder.

Saturday 29th: @ Nordic Centre
2pm Fun activities for the Frozen Thunder festival. Meet and ski with national team members.
3:30pm Presentation and bbq.

Ski Swap Consignment 9 – 12noon
Only 100 early bird tickets for the ski swap are available and these are only sold at the pre-swap so get in early!!

Sunday 30th @ BWTC
Ski swap 9am – 12noon.

Monday 31st: @ Nordic Centre
Dress up for Halloween with classic skills and fun relays on skis!

Please have a look over the race calendar and start talking about which races you would like to attend with your skier/parent.
Race Licences
Any T2 considering racing at Nationals will need a race licence. Please follow the link and buy a Development Licence for $15. Important details are: Club official is Jim Hendry and Alain Parent coach # is 148789, level 4
http://www.cccski.com/Events/License-Applications/2016-CCC-Racing-Licenses-Now-Available!.aspx

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