Aug 19–25
Practices This Week, 2024 Captains, Race One Information, Volunteer Expectations, Team Photos Available to Download!
A few friendly reminders:
FOR ALL PRACTICES:
Indicate your availability on TeamSnap at least 24 hours before practice.
Show up at least 15 minutes early and be ready to ride at practice start!
Ensure your bike is ready to ride. Contact coach Tren or Andy before practice if you need help with a problem.
Check-in and check-out with a parking lot attendant.
PRACTICES THIS WEEK:
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Tuesday, Aug 20: 6:00-8 PM
Sunfish Lake: Arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: 1 volunteer Lot Parent still needed. Thank you Dietz family for volunteering for one of the positions.
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Thursday, Aug 22: 6:00-8 PM
Lebanon Hills, Eagan, MN Plan for extra drive time, arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: 2 volunteers are needed for lot parent duties. Ideal for families who are driving their rider to practice and staying for duration. Sign up via TeamSnap: Click on “Schedule” > Tap into Aug 22 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up”
Congrats 2024 Captains!
Last week, after team photos, Coach Tren announced the selection of our team captains for the 2024 season: Gretchen Blankenship, Isaac Lindholm, Sawyer Engen, and Grace Conroy. These student-athletes were chosen for their exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to our team’s values. They have consistently demonstrated their ability to inspire and support their teammates, lead by example, and embody the spirit of sportsmanship. Congrats!
Race One – Let’s Gooooo!
Date: Sat. Aug. 24 – Sun. Aug. 25, 2024
Location: Lake Brophy County Park
1900 Brophy Park Rd NW
Alexandria, MN 56308
Raceplates:
Riders and coaches are responsible for having their own raceplates. We hope to give out raceplates to riders/parents Thurs at practice, otherwise they will be handed out at the first race and should stay with the riders.
Parking:
Parking is allowed on either side of Brophy Landing NW; you must follow the parking rules and be fully outside the white shoulder lines and off the roadway. Parking is also allowed on the side of the park roads, with the same caveat to park off the roadway, and is allowed in the lots in the park.
The grass lot closest to the race infield will be limited to team permit parking and accessible parking with some roadway parking allowed. This area will have volunteers monitoring and helping park.
White Bear Lake Team Pre-Ride Schedule:
Pre-ride groups meet at the start line at the designated pre-ride time:
– Friday 4:30 - sunset
– Saturday AM: 7:30am - 11am
– Saturday PM: after race to sunset
– Sunday: 7:00am - 8am
Race Schedule:
Bring Your Reusable Water Bottle!
To be more environmentally friendly, we will not be providing disposable water bottles during race weekends. The team has purchased two 5-gallon water fill stations that can be used to refill your reusable water bottles. Please remember to bring your favorite water bottle with you to race weekends!
Volunteer Expectations for All Families
Volunteers are the cornerstone of our operations, guaranteeing smooth and safe experiences for our student-athletes. With 53 riders and over 20 coaches, it takes a collective effort from all families to support our team and maintain our high standards of organization and safety. Please take note of the following expectations we have set for each family to support our team this season. There will be other volunteer opportunities that will be communicated, but these two are the most pressing:
1) Race Weekend Volunteers Needed
As we prepare for our first race this weekend, we ask for volunteers to help set-up, teardown, pre-ride, etc. If your child will be racing, please sign up for at least one volunteer assignment on either Saturday or Sunday.
Volunteer assignments have been added to TeamSnap. You can sign up in TeamSnap > Select the Race Day > Click on “My Assignments.” Assignments will be added to the app soon, so please check back. This is the same process as Lot Parent assignments outlined below. Open assignments include:
Saturday:
- 8am Tent Set-Up
– Race photographer
– 12:30 Mechanic
Sunday
– 8:30am Mechanic
– Race photographer
– Ten take down at 4pm
2) Lot Parent during Practices →
Expectation: 2 practices per season per family.
Volunteers needed next 3 weeks:
– Tues 8/20: 1 volunteer needed
– Thurs 8/22: 2 volunteers needed
– Tues 8/27: filled
– Thurs 8/29: 1 volunteer needed
– Tues 9/3: 1 volunteer needed
– Thurs 9/5: 1 volunteer needed
An essential volunteer role is that of the Lot Parent during practices. We ask each family to commit to serving as Lot Parent for 2 practices per season. It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know the team and connect with other parents/guardians while supporting our student-athletes.
To sign up for Lot Parent:
Login to TeamSnap
Select “Schedule”
Tap into the desired practice date
Select “My Assignments”
If available, select “Attendance Sign Up” then select “Unassigned”
Select your name
Save!
3) Race Weekend League Volunteer →
Expectation: 4 volunteer hours per season per family with a student racing. This is new to the WBL team but a standard for others in the league.
Deadline: You can sign up in advance or on the day of each race. Note, if the volunteer assignments are not yet posted, please check back!
Learn more about race day volunteer positions and sign up here.
Download 2024 Team Photos!
email: wbl.mtb@gmail.com
website: https://www.wblmtb.org/
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