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The CXC Masters Team is a vehicle for you to enjoy elite level training and race service while supporting the development of the sport we love.
If You Give, You Get ! The Gold, Silver and Bronze packages offer tiered benefits to Master Skiers who contribute and join the Team, starting with valuable support at the Birkie and with CXC Masters Team uniforms.
What our members are saying...
“I had a great time in Yellowstone and appreciate all of the help you and the CXC Team Vertical Limit gave me.” - CXC Master Skier
“Best to say THANKS for all of your help and support this year. Big improvements in technique lead to faster times. The skis were phenomenal! I surpassed this year’s time goal by three minutes and lopped off a whopping eleven minutes from last year's time”. - CXC Master Skier
"I believe in what CXC is doing and happy to support you guys. And as a bonus I get access to some of the best coaching available!" - CXC Master Skier
“I am blown away by the amount of value CXC is providing through their CXC Masters Team memberships or a subscription to the CXC Online Academy (buy it separately if you want, but it is included with the Masters Team Membership). I am excited about the future of skiing for me and for all of the skiers and ski organizations that are fortunate to have an interaction with the CXC Team.” - CXC Master Skier
PROGRAM FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
Technique Training and Sports Testing
CXC uses the latest sports science research to demonstrate the enhancement of training and technique. The CXC coaching staff along with the CXC Team Vertical Limit coach Bryan Fish will analyze and critique your technique. A technique group session will review advanced technique for both classic and skate.
CXC Masters Team consists of several different Chapters. Chapters are found throughout the Midwest, and have a CXC coach assigned to each. These coaches provide consistent technique training year-round on a pre-determined schedule unique to a specific Chapter.
An individual session will allow you to focus on details by getting instant visual feedback through video analysis using state-of-the-art Dartfish Software. Individual sessions can be scheduled with your Chapter’s coach around group sessions or during CXC Masters Team Camps.
Silver and Gold Level Members will go through sports testing and evaluation on in-house VO2 and Blood Lactate Testing Equipment. Scientific sports performance testing will provide essential information for successful training and racing including accurate threshold levels, individual training intensity levels, and oxygen utilization efficiency. Gold Level Members receive weekly video analysis via email throughout the year. This invaluable service will help reinforce technique progression between Camp and Chapter visits.
Training Plans:
There is no better way to excel in training and racing than by having a structure plan and easy to follow detailed guidelines for workouts. Every CXC Masters Team member will receive a complimentary CXC Academy Annual Membership. The CXC Academy provides a unique opportunity to create and follow a training program designed by professional coaches.
The CXC Academy will provide you with yearly and monthly training overviews, objectives, and goals to give you a better understanding of the foundations necessary to create a training plan. CXC coaches will guide your planning of training hours for the entire year. Each month the program will provide a sample week of daily workouts and instructions for implementation.
Training Camps:
CXC Masters Team Training Camps will mimic the successful training structure employed by CXC Team Vertical Limit. These camps will be spread throughout the year to provide flexibility for participation.
June 4-6, 2010 – Testing and Technique Camp
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI
July 30-August 1, 2010 – Technique and Training Camp
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI
August 13-15, 2010 – Women’s Technique and Training Camp
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI
October 22-24, 2010 – Testing and Technique Camp
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI
November 20-24, 2010 – Early Season On-Snow Technique and Training Camp
West Yellowstone, MT
December 31-January 2, 2010/2011 – New Year’s On-Snow Technique Camp
Telemark Resort, Cable, WI
Team Apparel and Discount Program
As part of CXC Masters Team, you will receive the official CXC Team Vertical Limit apparel. These custom-made uniforms will identify you as a member and supporter of CXC on the trails.
You will be given discounts on CXC official suppliers’ equipment (benefits increase with commitment level) through CXC Super Fit Stores (to view list of stores visit: www.cxcskiing.org/SuperFit)
Birkie Race Support and VIP Dinner
CXC Team Vertical Limit wax technicians will offer you on-site race waxing services. They will prepare your skis for any race condition, just like they do at the World Cup events. Bring your skis in and we’ll get them ready to go!
Enjoy great post-Birkie atmosphere with CXC staff, sponsors and supporters, CXC Team Vertical Limit athletes and coaches during the Birkie VIP Dinner at Telemark Resort. You will meet the winners of the Birkie!
CURRENT MASTERS TEAM CHAPTERS:
Milwaukee/Dousman (WI) Chapter
You are welcome to come to any of the sessions to learn more about the program and try out our technique session. In this chapter members can attend any of the sessions in Milwaukee and Dousman.
Chapter Coach:
Justin Easter - justin.easter@cxcskiing.org
Sessions Locations:
Dousman – meeting at the Bike Doc
Milwaukee – location is getting finalized (north part of Milwaukee)
Schedule:
9am, Saturday, May 22 - Dousman
9am, Saturday, June 19 – Milwaukee
9am, Saturday, July 17 - Dousman
9am, Saturday, August 7– Milwaukee
9am, Saturday, September 11 - Dousman
9am, Saturday, October 9– Milwaukee
9am, Saturday, November 27 - Dousman
9am, Saturday, December 11– Lapham Peak Park
9am, Saturday, January 8 – Lapham Peak Park
9am, Saturday, February 12 – Lapham Peak Park
Madison (WI) Chapter
You are welcome to come to any of the sessions to learn more about the program and try out our technique session.
Chapter Coach:
Yuriy Gusev - yuriy.gusev@cxcskiing.org
Sessions Locations:
Badger Prairie Park from 5:30pm to 7:00pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Schedule:
Monday – Technique Training/Agility/Balance
Tuesday – Short Intervals (MaxVO2)
Wednesday – Specific Strength/General Strength
Thursday – Long Intervals (AT)
Hayward (WI) Chapter
You are welcome to come to any of the sessions to learn more about the program and try out our technique session.
Chapter Coach:
Igor Badamshin - igor@cxcskiing.org
Session Locations and Times:
Regular session duration: 5:30pm to 7pm
Meet at Mooselips parking lot, Seeley, WI
Schedule:
June 28th, 29th
July 28th, 29th
August 4th and 5th
September 20th, 21st
October 18th, 19th
November 15th, 16th
December 20th, 21
January TBD
February TBD
Masters Open Camp
July 30th - August 1st, 2010
Telemark Resort
CXC now offers a summer camp for master skiers of all abilities and levels. This camp is filled with technique group instructions, individual lessons, presentations, moderate training, evening seminars, and a lake side evening barbecue with the CXC Team Vertical Limit.
Masters Woman's Camp
August 13 to August 15th, 2010
Telemark Resort
CXC is pleased to introduce a summer ski clinic just for women. This clinic will be designed for women of all ages and abilities, and will focus on making gains in the summer months for cross country skiing.
3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Nina Gavrylyuk will lead the coaching staff for this event, and promises to be an inspiration to all who participate.
"Joining CXC has been a dream comes true for me. I started xc skiing in
1977 and did my first Birkie in 1978. After a long sabbatical from skiing, I learned how to skate ski 4-5 years ago. I joined the CXC Masters Team late season 2008 and got some early coaching from Oyvind and Yuriy which made major improvements to both my technique and comfort level skating. Then in Thanksgiving I had the opportunity to go to the Yellowstone Ski Festival with CXC. The coaching by Yuriy, Bryan Fish and several of the CXC Elite Team members significantly improved my skiing. Some subtle changes had major impact. The CXC video analysis has been especially helpful along with the CXC Academy. Thus I highly recommend the CXC Masters Team to anyone who loves the sport as much as I and hopes to improve both their technique and results."
Jim Michler
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
"We gained a lot of new knowledge in the field of cross country ski technique in last two years with our CXC Ski Team and by working closely with the US Ski Team coaches. We also understand that personal attention and feedback are critical components in technique development. This camp is the best opportunity for athletes at every level to improve their technique. Small groups separated by ability level will be a very effective tool and method to improve technical skills.”
Yuriy Gusev
CXC Executive Director
