Week of September 1
This week’s blog includes important announcements for the week ahead and beyond:
Tuesday's practice change: option 1: maintenance opportunity; option 2) Go out and ride on your own
Thursday's practice is at Sunfish - EARLIER START TIME
Team Picture Day – Wednesday, September 3
Race weekend schedule for Lake Rebecca, September 6 & 7
Volunteer expectations and opportunities
Call for local business sponsors! Share our Sponsorship Proposal.
Practices: Sep 2 and Sep 4
FOR ALL PRACTICES:
Indicate your availability on TeamSnap at least 24 hours before practice by checking “Going,” or “No”
Show up at least 15 minutes early, and be ready to ride at practice start!
Check in and check out with a parking lot attendant.
*Special note: It’s important that all athletes have proper nutrition and hydration on practice days.
Date: Tuesday, Sep 2
* Practice update - with rain looking very likely this evening, we are going to make a couple changes. There will be two options. One will be a maintenance opportunity, the other for those who don't need any bike help before our first race is to go out and ride. It's unclear what trails will be open, but take advantage of the time to ride if you can.
Maintenance night will be at my house starting at 5:30pm.
2493 4th St, White Bear Township
Date: Thursday, Sep 4
Sunfish Lake
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm (arrive by 5:15, plan extra drive time)
Action Lot parents: 2 volunteers needed for Lot Parent. Click on “Schedule” > Tap into Sep 4 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up.” Each family is expected to volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts during the season.
Race Weekend Schedule | Sep 6 & 7
2 Weeks Until Race Weekend! Our first race weekend is this weekend, September 6 & 7 at Lake Rebecca—Rockford, MN. Call-ups for riders having their first race are based on previous year race results. Category adjustments were included, where appropriate (Example: JV3 racer advanced to Varsity, adjustment made to first race value). New racers are placed behind racers with race history. New racers were randomized among new racers.
For complete race weekend details, please visit the MCA website at https://minnesotacycling.org/lake-rebecca-rockford-mn/
Action: Similar to last year, we will need volunteers to help with everything from pre-rides to tear downs. Assignments are now in TeamSnap, please click into the race date and choose “My Assignments.”
Team Picture Day – Wednesday, September 3
It’s time for our annual team photos! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 3rd, and join us for a fun evening capturing our 2025 team.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, September 3
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Lakewood Hills Park (behind YMCA), 2110 Orchard Ln, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
What to Wear:
Team jersey (your new jersey will arrive the week before)
Riding shorts/pants and riding shoes
Seniors: Please bring your bike for your individual senior photo
Coaches: plan to also be in the group team photo. Wear WBL gear, black or grey.
Important Notes:
We’ll be taking group shots of the team, group photos by grade, and individual senior portraits.
Please mark your availability in TeamSnap to confirm you can attend.
Each athlete will receive an 8x10” team print at the banquet. The full photo album will be shared with the team, so if you'd like additional prints, you’ll have the option to order them.
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Volunteer Expectations for All Families
Volunteers are the cornerstone of our operations, helping to create a smooth and safe experiences for our student-athletes. With 50+ 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.” This is the same process as Lot Parent assignments outlined below. Assignments include:
- Tent Set-Up
– Race photographer
– Coach warm-ups / pre-ride
– Coach mechanic
– Drive trailer to race
2) Lot Parent
Expectation: 2 practices per season per family.
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) MCA League Volunteering
Expectation: 4 volunteer hours per season per family with a student racing. This is the second year that the WBL MTB team will be actively volunteering for the league, but this is a standard for other teams 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.
Call for local business sponsors!
We’re looking for local business team sponsors for the 2025 season. Sponsorships help cover important team needs, like meals on race weekends, banners, signage and other support that keeps our riders going strong.
As a thank-you, sponsors will have their logo displayed on our team trailer and receive other benefits that highlight their support of our athletes.
If you know of a business that might be interested, please share this Sponsor Proposal with them. Every connection helps us build a stronger team experience for our riders!
Booster Meeting Notes, Aug 21
The 2025 Booster Club officers met on August 21st. Click here to read the meeting minutes.