[Matt DeCarufel]

Hello Team,

Winter has arrived, at least our switch to the Winter Team Training Schedule.  It was noted on the forum a few weeks back, but we will now have team training Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday so that you are available to coach the Jackrabbit Program!  As usual, it will shift and change based on the events of the weekend. We will usually cancel a Thursday before a race weekend as we will have race prep on Friday, then we will cancel Monday so you have a day to recover after racing all weekend.  Updates will come each week.

Jackrabbit leader and tail gunner meeting will be on Monday(8) right after training from 6:45-7:15. We will cover the season plan, and some tools to help manage your jackrabbits.

AWG Qualifier (for athletes born 2014-2011) will be on Sunday, Dec 14 at Confederation Park.  If you want attend Alberta Winter Games, you must do the qualifier. Free Registration here:
https://zone4.ca/event/2025/aBO3AB/

Flex Testing We noticed a handful of classic skis in Sovereign that missed getting flex tested.  If we don’t have accurate lines on your classic skis, the wax team just makes their best guess as to where to wax, it slows down the process, and likely gives you too slippery or sticky skis.  We have had to vacate our teamroom for the Para XC and BIA world cups, but we will move back in on Dec 15. Please bring your skis (with your name and weight taped to the skis) to get tested early the week of the 15th so they are good to go for our AB Cup.

AB Cup 1 & 2 Registration is now open. Conditions look good so no need to delay your sign up and risk paying late fees.  Link here: https://zone4.ca/event/2025/1x8XQB/

Training this week:

Monday(8)
Rundle/Cascade
4:45-6:45 Strength in the Gym and Skate Skiing Agility. U16 Gym First, U18 Ski First.
ZIZU Club night right after training in the BWTC. 35% off glasses!

Wednesday(10)
Grotto/Rundle/Cascade
4:45-6:15 Classic intensity- Z5/6 Warm up OYO and meet at 5pm at the Start of Frozen Thunder/ End of the flags.

Thursday(11)
Grotto/Rundle/Cascade
4:45-6:45 Classic distance AND “Anything but a… current kit day (aka retro ski day)” Bust out that neon flashy gear and get funky with goodies out of the tickle trunk.  Warm up OYO and meet at 5pm at the Start of Frozen Thunder.

Saturday(12)
Grotto/Rundle/Cascade
9:00-12:00 Athletes born 2010+ Skate distance at CNC. Bring your warm up skis. We will venture out onto the natural snow trails today for a change of scenery! Coverage is ok, but there might be a rock or stick hiding out there. Meet in the XC parking lot.

Sunday(13)
If you are born in 2011- AB Qualifier in Confederation Park. Plan to arrive by 9am for a 10am category start. The race was moved to Sunday due to the cold weather forecasted for Saturday. 

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