This is a volume week. As of tomorrow we will be living in the least slowest early winter since 1899 and the beginnings of weather records in Ottawa. I am not really that excited about living during this record but it is what it is. Reminders:
Stone Grinding: After the architecture (flex partern) of the ski the base structure is the most important component to making a ski fast. How the base of the ski interacts with the snow helps us over some certain forces. Read the document in the filling cabinet on ski testing and grinding. Wayne also has some good info on his Gatineau Nordique Sport web site. So if you have older skies that are scratched up you will want to get them stone ground. If you bought new Rossignal skis you will want to get them stone ground as the factory grind is for wet European Snow and they will be slow in cold conditions that we have around ottawa. Those that bought other brands you can bring them to practice and I will look at them to see if they need to be ground. The answer is likely yes as most of the factory grinds are too aggressive for cold ottawa winters, Europe generally has warmer wetter snow. You need to purchase your CCC race license follow this link http://cccski.com/Events/License-Applications.aspx to purchase it online. Get this done early each year there are athletes that get caught at the first races without their license and have to scramble to get their licenses at the last minute. Those racing in the US this year and want to score points from these races will need to purchase their FIS License as well. For those going to Craftsbury and want to score points during those races you will need to purchase your FIS license. It is $45. Follow this ink to the aplication, it is a mail in application so you will need to get on this ASAP if you want it before Craftsbury. Points are how you re ranked in Canada and the World. So if you are wanting to make Quebec Team or Development Team, National Talent Squad or use these USA races for points to improve your ranking then you need your FIS license. You will need this information to get your CCC license Club Official Maurice Samm Coach Maurice Samm Coach # 1217212 Level Competition Development Here is the list of people that have already got their license the rest still need to get this done. In order to register for Craftsbury those going will need their CCC license updated.
Tuesday Dec 8th Activity: Ski Specific Strength, Classic roller skis, Bring Running shoes in case it is frosty, icy or snowy. Location: P6 Time: 6:30 to 8pm Thursday Dec 10 Activity: Zone 1 Ski Skate ski, We will ski to the parliament buildings and enjoy the lights, we will save intervals for the week end. Bring Running shoes in case it is frosty, icy or snowy. Location:Jacques Cartier Park Time: 6:30- 8:00pm Saturday Dec 12th Activity: Classic 4 x 30 sec juveniles 4 x 45sec zone 5 juniors 4 x 1min zone 5 open intervals 4 mins+ rest (2 sets) on the up hills while skiing the loop. While skiing the loop. Bring Running shoes in case it is frosty, icy or snowy. Location:P6 Time:9-11:30am Sunday Dec 13th Activity: Long Distance skate 21km+ for Juveniles 26km+ for Juniors and 31km+ for Open. Bring Running shoes in case it is frosty, icy or snowy. Location: P8 Time: 9am - 11:30am |
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