Week of Sep 29
This week’s blog includes important announcements for the week ahead and beyond:
Thursday's practice is at Sunfish - 5:00pm EARLIER START TIME
Race weekend schedule for Pine Valley, Oct 4-5
View race results and photos
Action: RSVP for the upcoming team service project on Oct 14
Volunteer expectations and opportunities
Save the Date for Annual Team Banquet: Thursday, Oct 30th @ Dellwood Country Club
Practices: Sep 23 and Sep 25
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 30
Date: Thursday, Oct 2
Sunfish Lake: 5:00 – 6:30 pm (arrive by 4:45). Action Lot parents: 2 volunteers needed for Lot Parent. Click on “Schedule” > Tap into Oct 2 Practice > Tap into “My Assignments” > Select “Sign Up.” Each family is expected to volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts during the season.
Pine Valley Race Weekend | Oct 4-5
Race Weekend! Pine Valley—Cloquet, MN, Oct 4-5. For complete race weekend details, please visit the MCA website at https://minnesotacycling.org/pine-valley/
White Bear Lake Team Pre-Ride Schedule:
Pre-ride groups meet at the start line at the designated pre-ride start time. Please monitor TeamSnap for updates. Thank you to the Walleks for hauling up the trailer.
– Friday 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
– Saturday AM: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
– Saturday PM: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
– Sunday: 7:00am - 8am
Action: Make sure to mark your availability in TeamSnap for your pre-ride.
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.”
Race Results & Photos
Bookmark these links to view race results and photos:
Results:
https://minnesotacycling.org/results-archive/
Photos: https://minnesotamtb.smugmug.com/2025
Action: RSVP for the Oct 14 team service project in TeamSnap
10/14 from 7:15-8:45pm
A commitment to our community is a core value for the White Bear Lake Mountain Bike Team. This year the booster club is organizing a service project at Feed My Starving Children.
This will count towards your community service hours.
Please RSVP via TeamSnap if you are able to participate on Oct 14.
Team Banquet is Oct. 30
The annual MTB Banquet will be held on Thursday, October 30th in the evening. More details and official evite will be out soon!
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.
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