Mora Race, Jan. 5th

Date: January 5, 2015

Location: Vasaloppet Nordic Center

400 N 9th St, Mora, MN 55051

Race Schedule: ALL RACES FREESTYLE

4:00 Fast Tracker (younger than 7th grade) Race (~1k)

4:15 JH Boys with JH girls starting 5 minutes after (2.5k)

4:45 JV Boys Mass Start Skate (5k)

5:30 JV Girls- Mass Start Skate (5k)

6:15pm - Citizen race- Mass Start Skate (5k)

6:45pm Varsity Boys Wave start Skate (5k)

7:15 Varsity Girls- wave start Skate (5k)

Go get some!

If you haven't been out in the fresh snow, go get some!
The trails at Riverside are solid. Just a few thin sections; the little climb along the wall has some rocks showing through. Take your time and pick a good line and you shouldn't damage your skis.
The flats through the oak trees are excellent. Solid edging allows for great control and technique work. Don't be afraid of doing some no poling. I've heard a few too many comments about sore arms, which means you're forgetting to use those big leg muscles!

The North Loop is pretty rough, if you have Team skis I'd prefer if you stayed off it. The risk of damaging the skis are pretty high.

More snow in the forecast for Monday evening into Tuesday. Grooming should take place Tuesday evening so skiing Wednesday should be primo at most trail networks.

This is what we've been waiting for! Enjoy the Holiday Gift from Ma Nature:)

Reminder: Please check e-mail and respond to trip message.

Break

Please check back occasionally for updates.

The ski trip is the Friday we return to school, January 8! I will send out an e-mail soon with fees and time lines.
Don't be afraid to go and find snow to ski on over break;) If you're in the metro, Elm Creek and Hyland are great options. Push-ups, dips and core work are your friends and a run never hurts in place of skiing.

Enjoy the break, and check back for some skiing opportunities that may come available next week for us.

Monday

MONDAY:
Waxing and Holiday party. I think that explains it all;)
Please check your e-mails and bring an item of choice.

Tuesday we will head to Powder Ridge for a mock race, technique and skills day.
Plan on skiing, skiing and more skiing. Pack a lunch, snacks and water.

Please check with teachers and try to take tests early Tuesday before school if possible!

Dismissed from class 11:30 depart 11:45. South dismissed 11:40, 11:50 pick up.
We will finish up 2:45 and make it back for busing, or parent pick-up at 3:30.

Friday

I need to commend everyone who had the gumption to get out early and charge that icy luge track and bounce up after some hard slams!The Nordic Life can be rough, especially low snow years! Those starter conditions were tough, no, terrible! With the groomer out the transformation was in progress throughout practice. The icy abyss transformed into an almost malleable ski trail. I think I complained more then anyone. Thanks again for making the most of the day!

Hit the repeat button.

See everyone tomorrow.

Thursday

We will keep fighting the good fight! Riverside bumper skiing round 2 tomorrow.
Sorry to all those who were delayed again by another late bus.

Brainerd's Race Monday the 21st has been cancelled.
All hope for Tuesday isn't lost yet.

Reminder: Dine to Donate December 17th and 22nd at Granite City Food & Brew. Mention to your friends and family. If they mention Tech Nordic or Cross Country we get 10% of the tab.

Wednesday

Bring those skis! I'm banking on snow tonight so we'll be back at Riverside!

Great races all around. The massive amount of climbing in such a short circuit pushed everyone to their limits. It appeared with race brain in full effect many subtle techniques we worked on went out the window. The plus is that most of you seemed conscious of this, we need to change these habits. I think everyone has an idea what their weaknesses are, but number one for me is cardio. We need to keep moving on the L shaped track at Riverside. We just can't stop and talk, keep skiing, it's in your hands. Talk while you ski.

Special props to Beka, Alexis, Shane, Carter and Ulises for going from rookie race to the Monster JV course today. You survived and are better for it, I think;)

Bus leaving from Tech as always tomorrow for Riverside. See you all there.

Reminder: Dine to Donate December 17th and 22nd at Granite City Food & Brew. Mention to your friends and family. If they mention Tech Nordic or Cross Country we get 10% of the tab.

Powder Ridge #2

Sorry for the delay just making sure everything was still a go!

Cathedral Sartell Race

12:30 GV 4 laps (wave start)

12:50 GJV 3 laps (wave start)

1:10 BV 4 laps (wave start)

1:30 BJV 3 laps (wave start)

2:00 Junior High Boys & 2:02 Girls

2:30 Rookie Race Boys & 2:31 Girls

Tech: 10:30 class dismissal, 10:45 bus departure. South: 10:45 dismissal, 11 departure. 

Monday

Bring shoes and clothes to run outside and skis to wax.

Wake Up Call

In-cred-i-ble!
adjective 1.impossible to believe.

What a morning session. I saw more gains in two hours then the previous two weeks. Everyone was open to critique and improving themselves as skiers. Many of the dryland puzzle pieces were fit into the active skate technique. Everything in the dryland world had a place and a reason built towards developing all around ski fitness and technique. The puzzle is coming together my friends. We shed our inhibitions and were open to crashing in the name of progress. Scary fun!

I hope everyone got down on the delectable egg bake action from Peggy. It had that Yooper pasty flare I crave . I also sampled an amazing banana muffin that melted in my mouth;-) Life Lesson: Just say yes when someone hands you a muffin.

Again, thanks to everyone who passed on the warmth of Tech Nordic Holiday cheer on our final day of Salvation Army bell ringing!

Will post Tuesday Race Schedule tomorrow night/Monday morning. Times will be similar just the order of races flipped a bit. GV, GJV, BV, BJV, JH, Rookie. Just waiting for confirmation.

In Defense of Winter

Today I had been searching for inspiration to drive me and you forward during this eternal winter warm spell that is so deficient of snow. I glance out my rain streaked window at work, watching puddles form and see passing cars with windshield wipers waving goodbye to our snow. I know not everyone will hear my pleas or see my joy as encouragement to stick with skiing. I find pleasure in exercise, and rejuvenation in exercise that leads me to the outdoors, especially silent sports. I know not everyone does. You joined the ski team to ski, race and compete, but if you haven’t noticed already, this sport, this team, is about so much more. Yesterday there were so many smiles, laughs, grass tumbling wrecks and general havoc that I can’t help but appreciate your spirit. Seeing Muftah tip to the back of his skis streaking through the grass just missing trees was just too good! This lack of snow sucks, but you guys continue to astound me making the most of it.  While listening to a podcast today, my thoughts muddled, these serendipitous words lifted me up. So I thought I’d put these wonderful expressions out here for you to read. I hope they can maybe do the same for you in your own way.

Paraphrasing from my chicken scratch notes:

I never regret exercising, I always feel better, I always feel calmer when I do. Pay attention to the quiet things, because joy is often quiet. Inconsequential things have to make noise or we wouldn’t pay attention. Moving can turn down the volume. When you truly listen, the quiet things have the most to say.     -Fitz Cahall-

Even if we are not skiing but doing things revolving around the sport we can find those blissful moments. I hope we have a chance to find them on snow, gliding on skinny skis. Remember, even in the madness of racing there is quiet. Please remain open and stay encouraged. It is a tough lesson, but great skiing is never guaranteed and when we have that chance it always makes it special.

Thanks everyone, see you tomorrow.

Thursday Update:11am

Everyone will practice at Tech today! Meet outside the ski room.
Please pass the word along.
Thanks Much.

Thursday

Race Updates:
Next Thursdays race has been temporarily moved to Tuesday based on current snow conditions.
Pretty much the same schedule as this Tuesday. So let's make contact with our teachers ahead of time and square up assignments, notes and tests.

Reminder that the Brainerd race on the 21st is an all day affair. With the Holiday break starting Wednesday I'm sure there will be a few tests to take ahead of time, make arrangements.

Tomorrow we will be breaking down into two groups:
1. All JV, Varsity and JH racers meet at Tech for a run and weight session. The cardio needs just aren't being met on the Riverside slope.

2 All Rookie racers (including Karl) to Riverside Park to ski. The more time on skis the better. They groomed the trail as we left tonight so conditions should be better then today. Let's continue to refine all the technique work we did today and build confidence on our descending  skills.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Saturday;11-1 Coborn's on Copper. Please sign up for a single hour or the entire time.
The community helped us through our fundraiser so let's return the favor to the greater St. Cloud Community and lend a hand with this volunteer opportunity!

See everyone tomorrow.

In The Books

Race 1 is in the books.
Let's capture this racing excitement and let it drive us through this eternal snow drought!!
I hope everyone was as proud of their races today as Peggy and I were of you. So many smiles, soooo many great crash stories. Sorry about the tight race quarters, little snow equals little race track. I think it was still a positive race experience. Think about your weaknesses and let's make them a strength; did somebody say, cough, cough umm, humm, downhill tuck and step turns. Maybe bring a helmet tomorrow because we're going downhill;-)

Tomorrow we'll be back at Riverside trying to tap into any snowy remnants that remain.

You guys rock! See you tomorrow.

Race #1

Minor Departure time change. Dismissed from class 10:50. Bus leaves at 11. South pick up 11:10. South student please dress prior to getting on bus. The bus will be making a return trip to Tech after the race.
For race times view earlier e-mail.

Race Day Prep and Checklist:
1. Skis, Boots, Poles.
2. Uniform, base layers, hat, gloves, etc...
3. Food for before and after race. Snack and lunch.
4. Try to eat a large breakfast and just a light lunch. We really don't want to consume much food in the 3hrs leading up to the race.
5. Fluids: keep hydrated throughout the day and up to the race.
6. Dry clothes for before and after your race. Winter jacket.
7. If your parents are picking you up I need to see them prior to you leaving.

Remember this is non-typical race format. A great way to start the season in a relaxed racing manor.
Let's have fun, race fast and cheer each other on to a successful first race.

Don't forget we are student athletes. With this we choose to take on a larger responsibility in our school. This includes time, class and homework management. Sometimes we need to make arrangements in our regular schedule to meet all of these demands. Let's be proactive and meet all the demands of a student athlete.

Monday

Wax day. Bring your running shoes as well. I'd like everyone to get a short run in. We'll break into two groups and make a switch. Ease congestion in the wax room and get our body and mind ready for our first race of the year.

Race schedule and departure times on previous post.

Reminder:
Talk with Teachers tomorrow!!

Bell ringing again next Saturday. Corborn's on Cooper 11-1. You can sign up for just an hour shift.

Shout out to all the ladies from this Saturday's ringing session. All expectations were shattered with the array of Holiday cheer that was bestowed upon all Coborn's shoppers from the Tech Nordic choral session. I think I underwhelmed with my inadequate repertoire of Holiday songs; we all have room to grow;-) Thanks Again everyone!

See you tomorrow.

Race Tuesday December 8th

Confirmation that next Thursday's race has been moved to Tuesday at Powder Ridge.

With this change all events are moved earlier into the day. The owner needs us off the hill by 3pm. To accommodate the races have to start early.

This is pretty much a practice race. The format is non-typical, the organizer is just trying to give us an opportunity to race.
With the additional time away from school everyone needs to make sure to let their teachers know you will not be in class Tuesday. If you have concerns with missing class please talk with me Monday.
Please check back Sunday night for Monday practice details and location.

You will be dismissed from class 11am.
Depart Tech 11:15.
South Pick-up 11:20. (Dress prior to leaving)

Powder Ridge Race Tuesday Dec. 8th
12:30 JH Boys Skate, Mass Start (1.5k)
12:35 JH Girls Skate, Mass Start (1.5)
1:00 Girls Varsity/JV skate (1 minute waves) 3 laps, 4.5k
2:10 Boys Varsity/JV skate (1minuteswaves) 3 laps, 4.5k
2:40 Boys Rookie Race
2:41 Girls Rookie Race
3:30 Awards

Friday

So many smiles today! Way to make the most of shredded ice conditions. Once we found that sugar cord everyone seemed to find their inner skier. What an unexpected day of gains. You guys rock. Let's see if we can sneak out another great day on the skinny's tomorrow.

Race Cancelled

Due to the warm temps and thinning snow the race has been cancelled for tomorrow.
We will have regular practice instead.
The conditions won't allow for a race but we should still be able to squeeze out another day on the skis! Pick ups at Riverside.

See everyone tomorrow.

Wednesday

In the words of my world traveling comrade Cjell "the stoke is high my friends." I hope everyone had an amazing first day on snow. I can't wait to get back at it tomorrow. Please feel free to extend your time at practice tomorrow. We may only have a day or two left on snow for a bit so let's maximize it. Just remember, it does get easier! You will be surprised how much more comfortable you will be even tomorrow. Try to embrace your dryland skill set and find those balance points. If you weren't falling you can push yourself a little more;-)

See everyone tomorrow.

Ski Day 1?

Well, the snow is falling but the big question is, will it be enough?
If we get 6 inches we will be skiing tomorrow. I want everyone to plan on skiing. Be prepared.
Busing: there will be a bus departing Tech from door 6 at 3:45. Tech students change prior to busing to maximize time on snow. South students just do your best to make the transfer on time and change at Riverside. If you are riding with a friend make sure and let your parents know who you will be carpooling with.
Parents can pick up their students at Riverside Shelter tomorrow at 5:30.

O.K. we have snow and if we're skiing it will be thin! A lot of you have team skis or have recently purchased new skis and we don't want to ruin them day one! Any damage to the base of the ski reduces performance and wrecks the life of the ski.
PLEASE SKI SMART! Don't clip in until you're next to the trail.
AVOID, SIDEWALKS, ROCKS, DIRT and other debris you see coming up through the snow.
Let's protect your and our team investment.

Lastly, how can you not love snow? It's so gorgeous outside, enjoy, and we'll see everyone tomorrow.

PLEASE check blog tomorrow during the day for updates or changes.

Parent dessert night tomorrow:-)

Nov 30th

Welcome Back!
I hope everyone's break recharged their battery. We have a big push the next 3 1/2 weeks. With four races on the schedule the learning curve is going to be sharp. Let's make the most of each practice so we're confident going into these races.
Speaking of races the first is this Thursday. The race organizer said it will be dependent on this upcoming snow, so it's snow storm or bust on this first one.
Tomorrow I want everyone to bring their ski boots. If the snow hasn't started falling yet we will be roller skiing. That means more importantly everyone with roller skis bring them tomorrow!!

Meet at the ski room.

Reminders:

-Parent dessert night Tuesday. Check e-mails for details.

-I think we're down to our final 5-10 spruce pots!

Tuesday

Quick reminder, if you have your own ski boots bring them tomorrow. We will meet at door 6 at Tech. Practice will be 9:30-11.

See you in the morning!

Thanks again to everyone who made it out this morning:-)

Thanksgiving Week

Pancakes, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns with a side of waxing. You guys rock. Not sure you want your parents to know you have that skill set;-) Thanks for the all hands in effort by everyone.

Remember, let's not give up these two weeks of gains we've made! Stay active, you know the drills, pick the ones you like least and keep after them.

Monday: practice at Riverside 9:30-11am.

Tuesday: 9:30am-11 at Tech.

Reminders:

1. Fundraiser:keep plugging along.

2. Parent Dessert Night: Tuesday, December 1st. check e-mails tonight for more info.

Ski Waxing 101

Would you like some pancakes with that wax?
Saturday 9am Tech!

See you in the morning.

Rain,rain...

Way to make the most of these back to back indoor days!
Thanks to everyone who turned in their goals. If you haven't, please turn in tomorrow.

FUNDRAISER: let's try and make sure we have these spruce pots knocked out before Thanksgiving.
If everyone does their part this should not be a problem Thanks Again to everyone who has sold their quota +!

Tomorrow I'm hoping we can make a move to Riverside park.

Saturday: we have lots of dry and new skis that are hungry for wax. Let's think about feeding the need. More tomorrow.

Tuesday

GOALS!

Throw shorts in the bag for an indoor session. Looks like another rainy day.

Monday

Thanks again to everyone who helped make the bedazzling such a success. Almost a quarter of the Spruce Planters were sold by the time we closed shop today!
Extra special shout out to Maia and her mad bow tying skills and cookies. I should have been taking notes.

Tomorrow plan on running but with a little flare;-)

Reminders:

Goals-hand them to me in the new ski room before we start practice.

Check out the store front, shop closes tomorrow night.

See everyone tomorrow!

Store Front for Hats and Buffs/Cozy

If you are interested in either or both you need to have your order in by Nov. 16th at midnight. The two are an amazing combination into true Nordic and winter comfort. I live in mine most of the winter, skiing, biking, running, shoveling the driveway, etc.
Sorry for the short turn around, but this date allows for a mid December ship date. Anything later and we may have slipped into January product run.

https://www.podiumwear.com/team-storefront/tech-hs-hat-cozy/

Password: tech

Friday!

Way to make the most of today Team. It was just one of those days where any normal person bags their outdoor activity. The winds were 15 mph, gusts to 30, temps in the 30's, clouds heavy with a kaleidoscope of gray. Top this sundae off with a touch of rain and sleet, thank you! You guys nailed it. Hardly a complaint and lots of smiles. I was sipping my tea this morning and my tea bag tab of wisdom proclaimed "joy is the essence of success." Let's continue to have fun and grow.

Reminders:

Goals: please hand in tomorrow.

Spruce Pot Bedazzlers, let me know if you're open to help. 

Team Store Front will open tomorrow. Check blog for link. Hat and Buff/Cozy will be available. 

It will close Monday I believe. Sorry for the quick turn around but we should get them mid-December this way.

South students we will meet you at the track, but practice will finish at Tech for pick-ups.

See you tomorrow.

Thursday

Thanks everyone for your patience today as we fitted students with skis. Next step boots, but we'll save that for another day.
Thursday looks brisk, winds may finally have a little chill behind them. Please remember hats, gloves, pants and a jacket. Meet in the hallway outside the weight room.

Reminders:

Goals-reference post from earlier this week and put some thoughts on paper for us by Friday.

Spruce Pots-should be ready to distribute Monday:-)

Volunteers for Decorating-please talk with Miriam.

Wednesday rain?

Wonderful work today. I do have to say I am quite jealous to have missed out on the amazing yoga session lead by coach Peggy! I'll seek the divine tutelage she bestowed in her students until I can experience it first hand. I do hope you found better body awareness, leading to better balance, strength and flexibility through your session today.
With rain, ;-( not snow looking fairly certain tomorrow I will be looking to fit skis to skiers during practice. Everyone will be working out, just those of you with skis a bit longer. We will be doing indoor workouts. Maybe stuff a light jacket and pants in the gear bag just in case we should catch a break in the gales of November.

Spruce Pot flyers were e-mailed out today. If you didn't receive one e-mail me so I can send to you.

See everyone tomorrow.

Meet in Room 41 Lecture Hall.

Goals

Thanks for making the first day of practice great everyone! Remember to think about your goals for the season. I would like something in the direction of long term vision and short term motivation to give focus and drive you throughout the season. Below are some ideas and direction to help you make your goal as purposeful as possible.  See everyone tomorrow.

Setting Goals

The ski season spans about three months, and you will be amazed how quickly that will pass. Make something out of this time: and to do this, set goals. And make them "SMART" goals:

Specific
"I want to get better at skiing" is not specific. "I want to finish in the top half at a race" is specific.

Measurable
"I want to finish in the top half at a race" is measurable.How can you decide if you've met your goal if you can't measure it?

Attainable"I want to ski for the U.S. Olympic team" is not attainable. What's attainable will be different for everyone, but you will surprise yourself at what you can achieve if you commit to it. You can take a lofty goal and make it happen by breaking it down into bite-sized attainable pieces.

Relevant
"I want to write the next great American novel", while admirable, isn't relevant to skiing. There are things besides skiing fast that could be relevant. "I want to cheer my teammates on for their entire race when I'm not skiing" is an example.

Time-bound
Set deadlines: "I want to finish in the top half at a race by the end of December". This is an element that's really easy to forget or procrastinate, which makes it especially important to focus on.

I'll be hoping to talk with you about your goals for this season, so spend a little time thinking about what you want to get out of it.

First Practice! Nov 9th

I hope everyone is rejuvenated after a short break from their fall sports and ready to kick off an exciting new season as part of the Tech Nordic Ski Team. The unusually warm fall looks to continue for a bit so we will have a few weeks of dryland training ahead of us. I personally enjoy dryland and the opportunity it gives us to focus on all aspects of skiing. We work on specific skills one at time slowly fine tuning our bodies and mind so when the snow flies we'll be ready to shred;-) I hope everyone is as stoked as I am for this upcoming season and adventure ahead of us! I'm looking forward to the many new faces and those of our returning skiers. See everyone Monday.

Season Starter Reminders:
1. Activity Fee
2. Activity Form if not in a fall sport
3. Practice Starts at 3:45. First practice we will meet in RM 41/Lecture Hall. Down the hall from boys locker room.
4. Fundraiser kick off. Flyers will come out later this week. Start taking orders.

Season Wrap Up

I need to thank all the parents for their great support throughout the year. You guys hold the team together. You are our biggest fans at races, cheering on our team along with your son or daughters, and supplying the team with endless snacks and meals during the race season. I thank you all again.

It was such a successful season on so many levels. I wish everyone could have been apart of Sections and State success. These guys were knocking on the door of winning all year but were just short. The ski community had already handed the Section title to Brainerd but these guys poured their heart into that Section race. Having the chance to take a team to State is such a gift and to do 3 years in a row is as special as it gets.

For our first year skiers; it’s always exciting to step into something new. You give yourself a chance to grow in so many different directions. Thanks for taking the first step!

We have such a great senior class. I was fortunate to work with them for four years.  They will be leaving a big void for us to fill. 

The commitment these kids gave me was so overwhelming. All you want is the best for them! I didn't want to fail them. They put all of themselves into this team and sport.

I hope those who were new were able to learn and gain experience through the seniors guidance.

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The ski community is special, everyone becomes a great friend.  Families spend time outside during a extraordinary time of the year and you develop a bond with those that you share this awesome activity with. I know it’s tough to see that now as High School skiers but you have all developed a skill to last a life time and you will appreciate some day. I know that!

I just have to say again and especially to the seniors…

I’m so proud that I was able to be part of what I hope is just the beginning of your ski careers.

I was no different than anyone here and when I started skiing and to look at all the great things skiing has brought to my life I don’t know where I’d be or what I would have done without. It has shaped my life and even brought me my family!

You still have a lifetime of trails to explore and friends to make so just always keep those skis around.

Till our next great season, thanks everyone!

Banquet

Please bring ski equipment and washed uniforms on this night, unless we've discussed another date.

From Karen:
Just a quick reminder...please send in your payment for the banquet by this Saturday(I have to pay for the food on Tuesday morning). Thanks to those who have mailed in their checks already.

Date: Tuesday February 24

Time: 6-8pm

Where: Tech HS cafeteria

Cost: $13 per adult(skiers and siblings free) Please send payment (checks made out to Karen Rouw) to 2708 Edward Dr, St. Cloud, MN 56301.

Karen Rouw

320-266-5907

STATE

Tuesday the State skiers will be marching in the State Team Parade during Homeroom.

It is expected that you dress-up for the occasion.

We will be waxing on Tuesday here at Tech. 

There will also be a pasta dinner hosted by the Rouw's again Tuesday evening at 6pm. 

State Schedule:

Depart Wednesday at 8:30am.

Arrive at GR 12:00.

Girls Relay 1pm.

PreSki between 2-4.

Race Times posted below for Thursday. 

Please check back for more updates!

2015 MSHSL State Boys and Girls Nordic Ski Meet

Giants Ridge, Biwabik

February 12, 2015

Time Schedule

	Time
Boys’ 5K Freestyle	10:00 a.m.
Girls’ 5K Freestyle	11:15 a.m.
Boys’ 5K Classical	2:00 p.m.
Girls’ 5K Classical	3:00 p.m.

2/5 Update Banquet and State

The Team Banquet is Scheduled for February 24th at 6pm in the Tech Cafeteria.
There is a $13 per adult fee. (siblings are free)
Please bring ski equipment and washed uniforms on this night, unless we've discussed another date.

Section Update:

The Team had an absolutely fabulous day at the Section 8 meet!
The boys team showed the success of a season long build for the most important race of the year. They skied amazing and pulled off the upset over favored Brainerd team for Section title and the first team win of the season. This was the third straight Section title!! Way to rock it boys.
We also had two ladies claim State Qualifying results. Katie took 3rd place and Kaethe took 8th!
The many new skiers on the Section meet team all performed well above expectations and were putting in extra hours in anticipation of their first pursuit race. So proud of everyone stepping up and performing so well on such a big stage.

The State Meet will be next Thursday the 12th. If you see any of the Section skiers in the halls wish them luck!

Pre-Sections, Sections

It's crunch time! Let's make sure we're doing all the small things for the next week, sleep, hydration and diet. Dial them all in.

We will be mandatory Section Team ski practice Friday and Saturday.
There will also be a  pasta dinner hosted by the Rouw's and team waxing. Talk with captains for details.

We depart Tech at 11:30am Monday 2/2/15. You will be dismissed at 11:15 from class.
We will be lodging at the Maplelag Resort.
Two meals are included. (Dinner/pasta, Breakfast/pancakes, and Lunch/$5 bring food to snack on during the bus ride or meals you are comfortable with race day.)
You need to bring a sleeping bag or linens and a pillow.
We should arrive at 3pm. Plan on a 30 minute pre-ski after we get off the bus to shake the legs out after the long ride and get race ready.
You will be given room assignments and dinner will be served at 6:30.

2015 Section 8 Nordic Ski Meet
Maplelag Resort, Callaway, MN

Tuesday 2/3/15

Schedule of Events:
Girls Varsity: Freestyle 10am
Boys Varsity : Freestyle 11am

Girls Varsity: Classical 1:30pm
Boys Varsity: Classical  2:30pm

Awards Ceremony: Approximately 4pm

Starting Procedure: Interval start with one skier departing every 15 seconds out of 2 start lanes.
Classical Race is pursuit start with 3 starting lanes.

Depart Maplelag: 5 and arrive home 8-9ish

Jr High Champs, Race on!

We have a little NASCAR Nordic action for the Jr High Championship tomorrow. Lots of laps on a oval. Let's enjoy the last race of season and have some fun.

2pm dismissal

2:15 bus pick-up

Tech out 3:15.

Junior High Championships

Date: Thursday January 29, 2013

Location: Riverside Park, St. Cloud, MN

3pm: Coaches meeting

(4) races total

3:20 pm  Boys 6^th and 7^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:30 pm  Boys 8^th and 9^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:40 pm   Girls 6^th and 7^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:50 pm   Girls 8^th and 9^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

CLC recap :)

What a day full of some crazy triumphant moments!

Something unique to cross country skiing is that each competitor not only competes against their opponents but also against the elements of nature in the race course and in ever varying snow conditions. Today was one of those days the elements posed extra challenges. The snow was icy, the kick wax was hit or miss for classic, the corners were fast, and the climbs were long. Regardless of all that, each skier got out there and worked their hardest which resulted in some great finishes across the board!

Way to represent Tech well skiers! It was incredible watching each of you get out there and ski with passion and determination. It was also incredible seeing you all out there cheering for each other and celebrating at the finish. Those are the memories that will last a lifetime!

All Conference award winners: Katie Williams, Kaethe Schroder, Cory Rouw, Zeb Osgood, and Isaac Weiber
Honorable Mention award winner: Carter Scheele 

Although we didn't get the conference title for the boys this year and the lack of snow has been a challenge, I am reminded of the lyrics from The Rolling Stones: "You can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, you just might find that you get what you need!" Regardless of the tricky elements and Brainard skiing very well, we still had fun and got some good work in before sections!

TOMORROW: Meet at Riverside for a good ski! Also, see the schedule below for the Jr.High Championship race on Thursday. It would be GREAT to have the whole team out there cheering after school that day! Plan to be there!

Jr. High Champs

I'm hoping this happens but with two more days in the 40's who knows. Keep your fingers crossed for cloudy days!! I'll update location tomorrow night.

Junior High Championships

Date: Thursday January 29, 2013

Location: Riverside Park or the Prison North Loop, St. Cloud, MN

Schools Invited: Alexandria, Apollo,  Cathedral/Sartell, Little Falls, Mora, St. Johns Prep, Willmar, Tech

Open to all 9^th , 8^th,7^th,   6^th  grade skiers—but not open to skiers on your section teams

3pm: Coaches meeting

(4) races total

3:20 pm  Boys 6^th and 7^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:30 pm  Boys 8^th and 9^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:40 pm   Girls 6^th and 7^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

3:50 pm   Girls 8^th and 9^th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

Awards ----After 4 pm   

CLC Championship

Race Schedule one post prior.
South Dismissed at 9:30
Bus pick-up 9:45
Tech Dismissal 9:45
Bus pick-up 10:00.

Let's make it a great one!

Monday the 26th and CLC Sched for the 27th

Wax day Monday.
Bring clothes to run outside before or after waxing.
Everyone should plan on being there until 5:45.

Last race of the year for many of you!! Let's make it count!!

2014-2015 CLC CHAMPIONSHIP
NORDIC SKI MEET

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27TH


HOST: WILLMAR WITH HELP FROM ALEXANDRIA
SITE: ANDES TOWER IN ALEXANDRIA

SCHOOLS - ALEXANDRIA, BRAINERD, FERGUS FALLS, APOLLO, TECH, AND WILLMAR

SCHEDULE:
12:15 – COACHES MEETING
1:00 – GIRLS VARSITY CLASSIC
1:30 – BOYS VARSITY CLASSIC
2:00 – BOYS JV CLASSIC
2:30 – GIRLS JV CLASSIC
3:00 – GIRLS VARSITY SKATE
3:30 – BOYS VARSITY SKATE
4:00 – BOYS JV SKATE
4:30 – GIRLS JV SKATE
5:15 - AWARDS
ALL RACES WILL BE MASS STARTS

Picture Day:-) tomorrow the 22nd @ Riverside

Ordering packets will be available today at practice.

You can always order on-line anytime after.

PLEASE remember to bring team gear or dress in black for the Team Photo.

Wednesday 21st

We will be back at Riverside today. Classic or Skate your choice.

CLC will be at Andes in Alexandria more info to come...

Sections has been moved to Mapelag.

Tuesday Happenings

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and Monday off of school! Props to those who got out and skied Monday and over the weekend.

Tuesday we will have an open practice from 2:30-4:30 at the North Loop for those who can make it. If you can't make it at that time get out and ski at Riverside, North Loop or Elm Creek during the day. More info on the rest of the week is to come!

Hope to see you on the trail.

Friday & Mesabi Recap

Click on the link below to read the 2015 Mesabi trials and triumphs:
Mesabi Recap

We'll be at the North Loop again tomorrow. Get off the hamster wheel for a bit.

Great race today! I hope everyone enjoys their Johnny Bread and brownies. I'm so jealous!!

Thursday Race @ North Loop

Tech dismissed at 1:15

Bus Departs Tech at 1:30.

South dismissed at 1:30

Bus pick up at South 1:40.

Get dressed for racing at school prior to bus pick-up.

The bus will be our warming shelter during the race.

Parents pick up students at North Loop.

St. John’s Prep PBJ Ski Race

When:                    Thursday, January 15, 2015

Where:                  The North Loop, part of the Graystone trail network. Located                                  across from the St. Benedicts Center in St. Cloud.  Buses will be                                team camps. 

Schedule:              2:00 pm  Coaches Meeting

                              2:30 pm  Junior High boys freestyle – mass start 3K

                              2:45  Junior High girls freestyle – mass start 3K

                              3:15  Junior Varsity boys freestyle – wave start  5.5 K

                              3:35  Junior Varsity girls freestyle – wave start 5.5 K        
                              3:55  Varsity boys freestyle – wave start 5.5 K
                              4:15 Varsity girls freestyle - wave start 5.5K

Wax Day Wednesday

See everyone at Tech.
Bring workout clothes as well.

Update: Race Thursday!

This just in: We will be racing on Thursday!!

St. John’s Prep PBJ Ski Race

When:                    Thursday, January 15, 2015

Where:                  The North Loop, part of the Graystone trail network. Located                                  across from the St. Benedicts Center in St. Cloud.  Buses will be                                team camps. 

Schedule:              2:00 pm  Coaches Meeting

                              2:30 pm  Junior High boys freestyle – mass start 3K

                              2:45  Junior High girls freestyle – mass start 3K

                              3:15  Junior Varsity boys freestyle – wave start  5.5 K

                              3:35  Junior Varsity girls freestyle – wave start 5.5 K        

                              3:55  Varsity boys freestyle – wave start 5.5 K
                              4:15 Varsity girls freestyle - wave start 5.5K

Tech students dismissed at 1:15.
Bus departs at 1:30.
South dismissed at 1:30.
Bus departs at 1:40.

Monday 1-11-15

What a weekend! So proud of all our skiers. It was fantastic to see the support each one of you showed for every skier on our Team.
More to come on Mesabi later...

Tomorrow:
We will be back at Riverside Park. The temps show a high of 1 degree so dress warm.

See everyone tomorrow.

Mesabi and Release Form

Please view the attached form, print and sign then have your student bring to school tomorrow.
Copies will also be available in the Activities Office tomorrow morning.
Otherwise I will try and make other arrangements. Thanks So Much. They decided to spring this new hoop to jump through this year and sent out a late e-mail. Ugh! Thanks Again.

Please click below to print and sign form!
Link to Release From

Link to start times:
http://my1.raceresult.com/details/index.php?page=3&eventid=33824&lang=en
Add one hour to the times. They have been delayed due to cold morning temps.

Basic Mesabi info:

The fee will be around $50.

Dismissed from class at 9:30.

Bus departs at 9:45.

Pre-ski 2-4 

Dinner at 5

Hotel check in 6:30

We are staying at the Coates Plaza Hotel in Virginia, MN

6:30-10 R&R

Saturday Race Day:

Remember breakfast foods for race morning at the hotel.

(Times have been delayed due to cold)

Official start list come out Thursday

Classic racers start at 11am

Skate racers start at 2pm

Depart for home 6ish arrive home around 10.

Bring money for Dinner! Read handbook for other suggestions on what to bring on the overnight stay.

Mora Results

http://www.skinnyski.com/racing/highschool/2015/jan06mora.pdf

No School No Practice & Mesabi Info

With no school we are not allowed to have practice.

For everyone skiing Mesabi make the most of today and catch up or get ahead in your studies!

If you have a treadmill or the likes don't be afraid of it today;-) Remember your core/strength circuits.

See everyone tomorrow. All Mesabi skiers will be waxing. Everyone else we be doing an indoor workout at Tech.

Basic Mesabi info:

The fee will be around $50.

Depart Friday 10am on Coach Bus

Pre-ski 2-4 

Dinner at 5

Hotel check in 6:30

We are staying at the Coates Plaza Hotel in Virginia, MN

6:30-10 R&R

Saturday Race Day:

(Times maybe delayed due to cold)

Official start list come out Thursday

Classic racers start at 10am

Skate racers start at 1pm

Depart for home 6ish arrive home around 10.

Bring money for Dinner! Read handbook for other suggestions on what to bring on the overnight stay.

Read and Pass on Please!

11:15 ski drop off at Tech is back on.

Please bring your skis down to door 6 at by 11:20.
Leave class at 11:15, drop skis off at 11:20 door 6.

Thanks Much!

Mora Race Day

The race is on! Details and times in previous post.
DRESS WARM
If you have Vaseline bring it for you cheeks and nose.
Junior High Skiers please dress before leaving school as you are first to race.
Remember to pack a lunch and post race snack.
We should arrive home around 6:30.
It sounds like we'll be housed in the Mora High School cafeteria or there abouts before and after races for changing and other sorts.
The race headquarters is the Mora Library next to school. This is where the start finish should be.

Bus departure is still up in the air:-( Still having trailer issues that will hopefully be resolved by morning. Please listen to announcements! Don't worry about the 11:15 ski drop off as of now. Go by the Activities office and ask for departure times if you missed it during announcements.

Tentatively plan on a 12:00 departure with a 11:45 dismissal.

Monday 5th

Read previous post about race details.

For tomorrow we will be waxing at Tech.

Please bring your running shoes and a change of clothes.

See everyone tomorrow.
Hope everyone asked for snow over the Holidays.

Mora Invite Tuesday 6th

Hello all! I'm on a poor wireless network out of town. Just a quick update: Wax day Monday,  race Tuesday! Mesabi Invite this Saturday! You will be missing most of the day Friday plan ahead. Will talk more details moday.

Mora High School Nordic Invite
January 6 2015Location:
Mora Lake- right behind Mora High SchoolParking: Near Library Park (SW Corner of Mora Lake)The lower level of the Public Library will be the warming house/race headquarters.
Schedule:
1:30PM Coaches Meeting/Bib Pickup in Lower Level of Public Library
2:00PM Jr High Boys Race - I lap ~4k Mass Start
2:05PM Jr High Girls Race - 1 lap ~4k Mass Start
2:30PM Junior Varsity Boys Race 2 laps ~8k Mass Start
3:00PM Junior Varsity Girls Race 2 laps ~8k Mass Start
3:30PM Varsity Girls Race 2 laps ~8k Wave Start
4:00PM Varsity Boys Race 2 laps ~8k Wave Start
4:45 Awards in lower level of Library- Cookies for top 10 finishers in each race.Team Scoring:4 Varsity Skiers will score. 100 pts for 1st place, 99 for 2nd, etc.