Hello U12!

Race weekend is finally here! Please ensure you complete the participation agreement mentioned below. Please have a thorough read through below as there’s a lot to cover!

Registration for Janyk Cup & Skills Event
If you are attending this weekend you must register for+ both+ the Janyk Cup and Skills Event. It seems many parents missed the deadline. Blanca has reopened the link; it will close tomorrow at 5pm.
https://www.wmsc.info/clubs/6388/pages/178018

Things of note:
Race Suits: No race suits for Saturday’s skills event. We will allow race suits for the Janyk Cup if you have them. With temperatures expected to drop this weekend I encourage kids to layer up with thermals. If the temperature drops to low, we may give kids the option to race with a layer on top of their speed suit for Sunday. We will have a clothing bag left at the finish line for extra layers after their race runs so, please have all kids bring an extra layer for Sunday. Kids do not need chin guards for either race days.

Janyk Cup: This will be 1 GS race with 2 runs. Both run times will be combined to make their final time. Awards will be on hill after the race finishes.
Participation Agreement for Janyk cup and skills event:
https://alpinepoints.ca/eventWaiver/4716/

Start Lists and Race Schedule: I will send out race schedules and start lists the evening before the events after our Team Captains Meetings on WhatsApp. Skills Event is planned to run from 9:30-13:45. Kids are allowed as many runs as they would like through the stations.

Start Area: We kindly ask that parents stay out of the start area during the event.

Tuning: Please wax with Cold Wax for the weekend unless forecast changes. I advise waxes with a range between -8 to -15. If you are using general / training wax (nano), that will also be adequate. There is a firm layer in the snow so please ensure skis are sharp. Coaches can then dull the tip and tails if the snow is too dry and gripey.

Video: Last weekends GS video is now uploaded and labeled on Sprongo.

Parents race run access: We invite you to enter the DMNTC (Ptarmigan) at the third entrance to Old Crow, NOT where the start and skate is NOR the speed trap. There will be a net closing this run to the public – but an opening with a sign designating “Race Training in Progress”. This is a closed run but there will be a skier’s path to access the DMNTC. Once on the course – please stay back of the race courses and be aware of your surroundings. If you are not a very confident blue skier – there is an excellent viewing area at the bottom of Ptarmigan that you can access from the green run – “It happens”. Please see attached pdf for Ptarmigan entrance point.

Label Gear!: Please label all gear. This includes skis, poles, backpack, gloves and ski clothing. It is very easy for clothing to be misplaced or go missing when kids strip down to race suits.

Sasquatch Cup Registration Link: This link will close tomorrow. https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/178018

Meeting Locations and Times
Friday, 27/01/2023 – Giant Slalom Training
Meeting: 09:00am Chicpea Hut
Equipment: Giant Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 Chicpea Hut

Saturday, 28/01/2023 – Skills Event
Meeting: 09:00am Garbo Hut
Equipment: Slalom Ski’s
Finish: 14:00 at Garbo (could be earlier, I will update on WhatsApp if needed)
Apres Social: 15:30 to 17:30 at WMSC Cabin. Parents and kids welcome

Sunday, 29/01/2023 –Janyk Cup Race – Giant Slalom
Meeting: 09:00am Garbo Hut
Equipment: Giant Slalom Ski’s
Finish: After race finishes
If any plans change last minute, I will update on WhatsApp

Extra Training Days(For Core Program)
Please see the link below for information and booking extra training days.
https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/181905

Key Dates and Events
Skills Event and Janyk Cup – Jan 28-29, Registration Extended, closing tomorrow at 5pm.
Skills Event Social- Jan 28 at WMSC, 15:30-17:30
Sasquatch Cup – Feb 04, https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/178018
Tyee Cup – Feb 24-25, Registration not yet open
Nancy Greene Skills Event- Mar 24-25, Registration not yet open
All registrations for races may be found on https://teampages.com/clubs/6388/pages/178018

Team Video
We use Sprongo as part of our video review for kids. To Join Sprongo:
Go to www.sprongo.com
Create an account
Join: “whistler mountain ski club wmsc” Please only one account per family join as we have a limit on accounts with the team.
You will then find videos from during the season in playlists starting with U12. We have 1 playlist so far.

Marking your Attendance
Please mark your attendance on Team Pages for the following races if your child is planning on attending. These helps greatly in best preparing for upcoming events. Find events on the Team Pages U12 Calendar.
• Sasquatch Cup – February 4th
• Tyee Cup, Grouse – February 25th-26th
• Nancy Greene Festival – March 24th-25th

WhatsApp Groups
U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp Group
We will have a U12 Coach Updates WhatsApp group for this season. This group is for coaches to communicate to parents with updates and last-minute information. Only coaches will be able to message on this group. If you need a coach, direct message or call.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/KC68nVVTKSjJ9xScajUcCn

U12 Parent WhatsApp Group
If you haven’t done so already, please click on the link below to join our U12 Parent Communication WhatsApp group. This group will be for U12 parents to communicate with one another. Coaches are not active on this group.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FH5oEXfaQD0K1ldJETJoyn

Equipment Checklist
Please label all equipment and ensure bindings and boots are fitted correctly. If you are unsure on bindings let the coach know and we can check them on hill.

U12 Equipment Checklist
• Correct Ski’s, Boots and Poles
• Lift Pass
• Pack Lunch and lots of snacks!
• Hard eared helmet
• Backpack
• Back protection (recommended)
• Gloves (warm, dry, and possibly padded is a good option) Spare gloves are always a good idea
• Ski socks (extras on a cold day)
• Facemask
• Water bottle and/or thermos
• Snacks
• Warm thermal layers and face covering
• Warm, water resistant outerwear
• Inner layers like soft shell or puffy jacket

Thanks for reading!
Jack Evans
WMSC U12 & Masters – Lead Coach
Jack@wmsc.info
+1 (604) 203-4429