July 29–Aug 4

Practices This Week, Aug 1 Race Registration Deadline, Volunteer Expectations, Team Snap Chat vs. Post, Share Your Photos

This week kicks off our fourth 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 30: 6:00-8 PM
Sunfish Lake: Arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: 2 volunteers are still needed. Sign up via TeamSnap: Click on “Schedule” > Tap into July 30 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up”
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Thursday, Aug 1: 6:00-8 PM
White Tail Ridge, River Falls, WI: Plan for extra drive time, arrive by 5:45 pm.
Lot parents: 1 volunteer is still needed. Thank you to the Harding family for volunteering as a lot of parent; 1 more volunteer is still needed. Sign up via TeamSnap: Click on “Schedule” > Tap into Aug 1 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up”
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Save The Date - Team Photos
Wednesday, August 14th
6pm at Lakewood Hills (behind YMCA). Check TeamSnap schedule for details.

For a full practice schedule, check TeamSnap > “Schedule”

Race Registration Deadline is Aug 1 – This Thursday!

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.
**Volunteers needed next 3 weeks:**
– Tues 7/30: 2 volunteers needed
– Thurs 8/1: 1 volunteer needed
– Tues 8/6: 1 volunteer needed
– Thurs 8/8: 1 volunteer needed
– Tues 8/13: positions filled!
– Thurs 8/15: 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.

Great Job Team - Cub Foods Fundraiser Update

Thank you to everyone who attended our Cub Foods Fundraiser on Saturday! 33 team members participated and proudly represented the mountain bike team. Your efforts paid off, and you all raised $964.15, a new record for the team!!

Team Snap: Chat vs. Posts

If you are looking to sell a bike or equipment, or need bike recommendations, consider using the Post option in TeamSnap instead of the Chat. The Chat feature is designed for real-time messaging and team updates and is not searchable, which can make it difficult to find specific information about bike equipment or recommendations. The Post feature, on the other hand, is categorized by post topic, making it easier to find and manage communications that are relevant to your specific needs.