July 22–28

Practices This Week, Aug 1 Race Registration Deadline, Volunteer Expectations, Cub Foods Bagging on July 27th, Share Your Photos

This week kicks off our third week of practices! 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, July 23: 6:00-8 PM
Sunfish Lake: Arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: Thank you to the Hawks and Conroy families for volunteering as lot parents! 7/25 volunteer assignments are filled.
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Thursday, July 25: 6:00-8 PM
Elm Creek, Champlin, MN: Arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: 1 volunteer is still needed. Thank you to the Lindholm family for volunteering as a lot of parent; 1 more volunteer is still needed. Sign up via TeamSnap: Click on “Schedule” > Tap into July 25 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up”
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For a full practice schedule, check TeamSnap > “Schedule”

Race Registration Deadline is Aug 1

Register for races: Deadline for SuperPass discount and race registration: Aug 1
https://ccnbikes.com/#!/series/minnesota-cycling-association-2024-race-season

Minnesota Cycling Association 2024 Race Season:
You must be a registered Minnesota Cycling Association member for the season to register for races. Riders are eligible to register for those races that are assigned to our team. To register, be sure to log in with the same email address associated with your athlete profile.

For questions or concerns, please email wbl.mtb@gmail.com

Register for Race Series

Volunteer Expectations for All Families

As we prepare for another great season of mountain biking, we want to underscore the essential commitments that ensure the success of our team and race weekends. 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) Lot Parent during Practices →

**Expectation:** 2 practices per season per family.
**Deadline:** Sign-up by July 23rd via TeamSnap.
**Volunteers needed next 3 weeks:**
– Thurs 7/25: 1 volunteer needed
– Tues 7/30: 2 volunteers needed
– Thurs 8/1: 2 volunteers needed
– Tues 8/6: 1 volunteer needed
– Thurs 8/8: 2 volunteers 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. This role is crucial for ensuring the safety and organization of our practices. We ask that all families sign-up for their lot duties by July 23rd to facilitate smooth coordination behind the scenes for the season. It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know the team and connect with other parents/guardians while supporting our student-athletes.
Pro-tip: Sign up early to secure the lot assignments during practices that work best for your schedule!

**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!

2) 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!

Race weekends are vibrant events where every task—from course setup to rider support—is carried out by dedicated volunteers from all teams. We ask each family to contribute a minimum of 4 hours per season to volunteer during these weekends. You can sign up in advance or on the day of races, choosing roles that match your interests and skills. Whether you prefer organizing, being active outdoors, or helping with logistics, there's a role for everyone. Volunteering not only strengthens our cycling community but also sets a positive example of service for our student-athletes.
Learn more about race day volunteer positions and sign up here.

Cub Bagging Fundraiser - July 27th

We have secured a morning slot for a Cub Foods Bagging fundraiser. This event is a valuable opportunity for our team to engage with our community and raise funds to benefit our team's activities. This counts towards the volunteer commitment for lettering. Please make sure to sign up in advance!

ACTION: Sign up for a shift using the link below.
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, sign up for a 60-minute slot
Dress code: Jersey or WBL shirt, long pants without holes, closed-toed shoes
Max: 10 baggers and 2 adults per shift

Sign Up for Cub Foods Bagging (60-minutes)