Update: Jan 3rd Race @ Riverside

Race at Riverside Park

South dismissed at 12:45 bus leaves at 1.
Tech dismissed at 1, bus leaves at 1:15. 
Please dress before getting on the bus. 

The bus is only a one-way trip. Parents pick-up at race location. Still waiting for details on where, I would guess Riverside.

Cathedral/Sartell Nordic Invite 2017

DATE:​Tuesday, January 3rd, 2016

TIME:​2:00pm Coaches Mtg. (2:30pm first race)

LOCATION:​Riverside Park, Kilian Blvd. SE, St. Cloud, MN

INVITED TEAMS: Alexandria, Apollo, Brainerd, Cathedral/Sartell, Little Falls, Mora, St.John’s

                               Tech, Willmar

RACES: Men /Women = *Varsity/JV/JH Skate- Mass start

                              Girls =*JH. grades 7-8 only Skate Mass Start (and 9th w/out experience)

                        Boys =*JH grades 7-8 only Skate Mass Start (and 9th w/out experience)

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NOTE:​“Guess- timation” of distances in Kilometers (K) isapproximate

SCHEDULE:​2:00pm Coaches Mtg. at the prison north loop area or in Riverside Park Shelter

​2:30pm Junior High Boys Skate - mass start, 1 loops, (2.5 K loops)

​2:31pm Junior High Girls Skate – mass start, 1 loops, (2.5K loops)

​2:50pm Girls JV Skate– mass start, 2--2.5 loops (5K )

​3:20pm Boys JV Skate - mass start 2--2.5 loops (5K)

​3:40pm Girls Varsity Skate – mass start  2--2.5 loops (5K)

​4:00pm Boys Varsity Skate - mass start 2--2.5 loops(5K)

​4:40 Awards in Riverside Park Shelter

SCORING: Jr High races

The place-card method will be used for the Jr High. Each skier will receive a finishing card

order/placing number on an index card at the finish line and will give the coach after their race. 

Coaches, please write your athlete's first/last name and your team name on the post-it/sticky pad 

colored paper (given to you at the coaches meeting). Stick the post-it/sticky note colored paper to the 

placing card your athlete gives you after their race. Turn in BOTH the placing card and the post- 

it/sticky note colored paper to the Shelter inside scoring area as soon as you are able after each race 

so scoring can be completed ASAP throughout the meet.​

SCORING: Varsity/JV Varsity 

Each school varsity teams will earn a team score for their top 4 fastest skiers.

We will determine the team scores by converting each varsity skiers finish time (minus their wave start time) into an overall race finish placement position. We will then add each schools (4) team member’s highest scores together.  Highest (4) accumulative score wins 1st place = 100 points, 2nd place = 99 points, 3rd place = 98 points, etc....

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Yes! So Good!

Such a great practice today everyone. Let's roll this momentum into the second half of the season. So many positives today during the Time Trial.

Energy levels were up even though the sun wasn't;) Warm up loops at dawn as the Powder Bump loomed over us. Big winds curled down and buffeted us at the base, but all that fresh corduroy warmed the soul.

I loved the commitment on the down hill step turn drills! Nothing like laughing at your teammates as their carcass rolls down the hill from a poorly executed step turn. You have to check your pride at the door and go for it.

  

I hope everyone feels better because you looked better. Can I dare say we looked like a ski team today;)

Thanks everyone! I'm still smirking and holding back laughs when I think of Mitchell's step turn run thing and all snow clad skiers picking themselves off the deck. You guys are awesome.

I'm checking out till Tuesday. Need to get my real snow fix! Peggy will be sending out e-mails regarding practices, maybe Friday and Monday. Make time to get out and ski at Riverside (man made loop) or the Northloop. Don't lose the gains you've made.

Happy New Year!

Brainerd Invite Canceled

Due to high amounts of rain the course is too icy and unsafe to race.

Please chech e-mail for Thursday Team Practice/Race details.

Bus leaves Tech at 8:00am Door 6. 

You are expected to be there by 7:50am.

Brainerd Invite

BRAINERD NORDIC INVITE
December 29th , 2016
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Brainerd Arboretum 14250 Conservation Dr., Baxter, MN 56425

Format:
Varsity – Continuous Pursuit : 2 laps skate + 2 laps classic
Wave start- up to 10 skiers/wave.
Maximum of 10 skiers per school in the Varsity races
JV – 2 laps skate 2 skiers/15 seconds
JH – 2 laps skate - shortened laps - 2 skiers/15 seconds

Schedule: 10:00 – Coaches meeting
10:30 – Varsity Girls continuous pursuit
11:15 – Varsity Boys continuous pursuit
12:00 – Junior Varsity Girls freestyle
12:30 – Junior Varsity Boys freestyle
1:00 – Junior High Girls freestyle
1:30 – Junior High Boys freestyle
2:00 – Awards
***Times may vary depending on entry numbers***

Scoring: Top 4 times will score for the team place.
Awards: 1 st -10 th medals for individual varsity
1 st -10 th ribbons for JV and JH

Friday

Morning ski 8-10am for anyone interested. The trail was scratched this evening as we wrapped up, sooo the trail should be in better shape. Bring water and a snack, plan on knocking out some K's.

Happy Holidays to everyone. Enjoy the time with family and friends.
To everyone taking a trip over break safe travels and don't forget to squeeze in some activity;)

Check back for updates on Brainerd Invite, waxing and other practices.

Brainerd Invite info previous post.

Brainerd Invite

BRAINERD NORDIC INVITE
December 29th , 2016
Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Brainerd Arboretum 14250 Conservation Dr., Baxter, MN 56425

Format:
Varsity – Continuous Pursuit : 2 laps skate + 2 laps classic
Wave start- up to 10 skiers/wave.
Maximum of 10 skiers per school in the Varsity races
JV – 2 laps skate 2 skiers/15 seconds
JH – 2 laps skate - shortened laps - 2 skiers/15 seconds

Schedule: 10:00 – Coaches meeting
10:30 – Varsity Girls continuous pursuit
11:15 – Varsity Boys continuous pursuit
12:00 – Junior Varsity Girls freestyle
12:30 – Junior Varsity Boys freestyle
1:00 – Junior High Girls freestyle
1:30 – Junior High Boys freestyle
2:00 – Awards
***Times may vary depending on entry numbers***

Scoring: Top 4 times will score for the team place.
Awards: 1 st -10 th medals for individual varsity
1 st -10 th ribbons for JV and JH

Thursday (Ski trip & Winter Break Notes)

Winter Solstice, Picture, Secret Santa, ski day. It sounded overwhelming but you guys knocked it out. They were small gifts but the thoughtful gestures to your teammates were huge. I think the Teams best gift was Tennessee shaving, I hope his Secret Santa put a little after shave in his goodie bag;) This weeks lesson: we all bring value to this Team. Thank you for being such great individuals. Your character is as important as physical skill.

The snow is slow and sloppy but don't let the negatives set in. Find the positives and enjoy tomorrow's ski!

I need to know who's going on the ski trip by tomorrow! You should have received an e-mail with some basic info. I need a yes or no as to whether you are going by tomorrow. 

Winter Break Notes: Brainerd race is scheduled for Thursday the 29th. I was thinking about having a ski wax pot luck Wednesday night. Race flyer will go up tomorrow. First day back from break we also have a race in St. Cloud.

Depending on our snow situation I was planning to set up some informal ski practices over break, if you can make you can make. Friday, Monday, Tuesday mornings. More details to come...

Picture Day

Wednesday Team photo day.
PLEASE BRING YOUR UNIFORM for the Team photo.

So many small and big victories today.

Hope everyone truly enjoyed the unique night ski racing experience we had today.

We'll talk about the race tomorrow.

Lastly, Secret Santa exchange tomorrow as well.

MONDAY

MORA INVITE Info previous post. Sprints and night racing, the one and only so enjoy.

Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who helped with the bell ringing. Hoping to hear some classic caroling songs on the trail Monday:)

Normally we wax before races but not this time. I just can't give up a great day on the trails to wax.
Conditions should be primo! Let's make the most of the day. I want everyone to go into the race confident they have the skills to compete or complete their race.

Reminder: Pics Wednesday, grab a photo pamphlet tomorrow if you're interested.

Mora Meet info

Mora Meet
Date December 20th, 2016
Location: Vasaloppet Nordic Center
400 N 9th St, Mora, MN

Race Schedule: All RACES FREESTYLE (Varsity will be Sprints-Guaranteed 2 Races)

Round 1 Varsity (1.2km)
Boys 4:00
Girls 4:15

4:35 Jr High Boys 2.5km (1 lap)
4:55 Jr High Girls

Round 2 (Semifinals and Consolation-Varsity)
5:15 Boys
5:30 Girls

6:00 Boys JV 5km (2 laps)
6:30 Girls JV

7:00 B finals-boys
7:10 B finals-girls
7:20 A finals-boys
7:30 A finals-girls

7:45 Awards


Dismissed from class at 1:20. Bus leaves 1:45.
South dismissed at 1:00 bus leaves 1:20, (tennis doors)

Apollo Relay

The key to success tomorrow will be staying warm. Make sure you layer under your uniform. Plenty of warm clothes to wear over your uniform during warm up as well. You don't want to go to the start line cold. 

This race is all about fun! It's a great way to go mix it up and get a feel for ski racing again or for the first time. 

Tech: Dismissed from class at 1:19. Bus leaves at 1:35.

South: Dismissed at 1. Bus big up Tennis doors 1:15.

All students with cars can drive there.

There will be no return bus. Parent pick-up at Riverside.

Apollo Nordic Relay Invite

Date: Thursday, December 15^th, 2016

Location: Riverside Park - Kilian Blvd SE St. Cloud, MN

Teams (Invited): Apollo, Tech, Cathedral/Sartell, St. John’s Prep, Little Falls, Mora, Willmar, Brainerd, Alexandria

Schedule/Races:

(Relays are Teams of 4)

2:00 – Coaches meeting in shelter.

2:30 – Rookie race, boys and girls combined, mass start, 1 lap (< 1K)

2:40 – Jr. High Boys, mass start, 2 laps.

2:50 – Jr. High Girls, mass start, 2 laps.

3:00 – Varsity Boys A Relay, 3 laps.

3:15 – Varsity Boys B Relay, 3 laps.

3:30 – Varsity Girls A Relay, 3 laps.

3:45 – Varsity Girls B Relay, 3 laps.

4:00 – JV Boys A Relay, 3 laps.

4:15 – JV Boys B Relay, 3 laps.

4:30 – JV Girls A Relay, 3 laps.

4:45 – JV Girls B Relay, 3 laps.

Awards to follow inside shelter.

Baby it's cold outside.

Meet at Tech waxing room.

Today we will be handing out uniforms and waxing skis. 

Classic ski fitting for some Varsity skiers, ski selection is quite thin.

Bring indoor workout clothes.

I hate to give up a snow day, but just one of those things.

Progress was visible yesterday:) I hope everyone's confidence is on the up and up!

Tuesday

Monday Lessons:
1. It's cold out.
2. Skiing is hard work.

The thin snow cover and cold temps make learning to ski very challenging. Thanks for all your patience during instruction and keeping a smile while practicing today.

When temps are this cold we can't stand around. If you ski you will stay warm. If your cheeks were stinging don't be afraid to put a little Vaseline on them:)

I did just receive 10 new Tech buffs/neck warmers. Let me know if you're interested they are $20.

Reminder try not to ski on or near any of the sidewalks or concrete walk ways. You could cause some major damage to your skis. Walk skis to the trail and clip in there. Try avoiding sticks and dirt spots as well.

I want everyone to think about the Goals they wrote down Friday. You need to be open to change and feeling uncomfortable to affect growth. Let's get out of those old ruts!

"As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives." Henry David Thoreau

-I'm expecting race details tomorrow. Will update as soon as possible. It does sound like a short race due to snow conditions.

-Parent Dessert Night tomorrow

-Belling Ringing Saturday 12-2, Coburn's on Cooper

Race Update

I was just informed by the Race Host we will be having a race this Thursday at Riverside Park.
Details still to come. There was uncertainty with the amount of snow and cold but things look like they will be a go.

Monday

Snow, a little thin but we'll take it.

There will be a bus leaving Tech at 3:45 tomorrow if you're not driving. (door 7 same as before.)
Please change before the ride to Riverside. This way when you get there we can immediately start skiing.
Please inform your parents they will have to pick you up  at Riverside.
Since the school pulled our ski room from us please find a friendly place to stash your skis for the day. You can put them in Andrea's room in the Activities Office as well.

Parent Social Tuesday, 6:30. Check e-mail for details.

Looking forward to tomorrow:)

Friday

Friday we will be a recovery day. Light run take shake out today's effort. "Bring warm clothing" will now be the norm. Back indoors for the remainder.

This has been one of the toughest starts to a winter I've seen in 6 years. No snow, then no snow with cold can be a deal breaker. Thank you all new skiers for keeping the faith. Skiing is and will be everything you were sold on! You will, we will all have those moments of great skiing. When we get those chances to ski let's appreciate them, not take them for granted. We've grown stronger physically but lets continue to be mentally strong as we prepare to ski and race.

There is s s s ssnow in the forecast, keep your fingers crossed and do a snow dance if you haven't! The many forecast also show bitter cold going into next, if you've been waiting to invest in windproof outer layers or a good base layer this may be the weekend to do that.

Meet outside room 41/boys locker room.

See everyone tomorrow. You guys rock!

Thursday

Split Team tomorrow.
We will have a roller ski group meeting at Beaver Island Fed Ex parking lot at 3:45.
The other group will be running from Tech. You will be outside the entire practice, dress warm. Please bring a hat and gloves. Meet by door 7 at 3:30pm. You will be back by 5. Remember all bags need to be left in the locker rooms.

-The race scheduled for Thursday has been CANCELLED.
-We will be bell ringing Saturday Dec. 17th 12-2 at Cooper Ave Coborn's.

Wednesday

Updates:
-The race scheduled for Thursday has been CANCELLED.
-We will be bell ringing Saturday Dec. 17th 12-2 at Cooper Ave Coborn's.
-The team will now meet in the hallway by room 41. (outside boys locker room)
-All backpacks and clothing need to be stored in the locker room. Bring a lock.

Great work today everyone. Today was a great example of training as a Team. Something that may seem miserable in harsh conditions becomes quite tolerable. We all push ourselves and limits individually, but together as a group. Together we each become stronger!
Today and tomorrow the weather is as bad as it can get. If we can train outside in this we're set for the winter:)

No roller skiing tomorrow! Everyone just bring running shoes, we'll start outside and finish back in.

Ian's black down puffy jacket went missing today. If you grabbed it by mistake please bring to practice tomorrow. Thanks Much.

Tuesday

UPDATE: Anyone rolling skiing should bring running shoes as well. If it does snow we may not be able to roller ski. Dress warm the winds a howl'n!

Tomorrow you'll get that first cold sting to the lungs:) Dress warm and shed layers as the intensity increases. We will return indoors for the second half of practice. If you have roller skis bring them, otherwise running shoes will do.

If you have an equipment form please have your  parents sign and return, I'm missing 10!

Thanks to everyone who made it out today. Nothing like a little slop for roller skiing and running. The poor weather only increases the appreciation for the effort when finished. Put newspaper in your shoes and ski boots. Mini Barkley for the running crew, so many little adventures are all around, you just need to be open to finding them!

Thanks Everyone! Looking forward to tomorrow.

Monday, 5th

We will be having practice Monday from 2-3:30pm. We will meet at the Beaver Island parking lot near FedEx on Clearwater Road. You can park on roads near the parking lot because of limited spots.
Anyone with roller skis bring them, even if you don't have poles!! All other students will be doing a trail run. Bring a compass;)

This next week will be the toughest week of the winter! Not necessarily because of workload but due to the conditions. The forecast calls for temps in the teens with bitter winds and no snow. Dressing properly will be important to your enjoyment outside later this week. We are all craving snow and time on skis but still need to maximize fitness these early weeks. This week will be similar to last as we mix outdoor and indoor fitness. The snow will come, or at least we can start making it in the cold:) Stay positive! We still have two months of skiing ahead of us.

Still need volunteers for concessions (3 students and a parent to supervise) Tuesday the 6th 6-9. Let me know if you can help!

See everyone tomorrow.

Friday

We'll mix indoor/outdoor work again. Pack the SPF, small chance of sun.

Concessions were a success tonight! One ski wax session covered! Need three more student volunteers next Tuesday. Let me know if you can lend a hand.
 

Thursday

Nice active recovery today everyone. Great feedback from the master yoga instructor. Peggy mentioned the boys wanted another session sooner then later, so good;)

Peggy and I both love the positive energy. Let's keep it up!

I had an Emerson essay reflection session today and came across an appropriate quote.

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with you own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

 -Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Tomorrow we will be outside the entire practice, bring gloves and a hat, not shorts! We will be done by 5 tomorrow.

Quick additional fundraiser for the Team!
I need 2-3 students and 1 parent to work concessions next Tuesday 6-9. Let me know if you can help.
 

Thanks everyone

Wednesday

Who wants to run intervals in 30 degrees and rain? us! Today are the days that make the difference. Remember everything we do has a purpose. Simple Nordic walking with poles creates muscle memory and helps create good habits and promote solid form. If we train all muscles in that motion we won't fade as fast late in a race, are core is strong so we don't compensate with shoulders and arms and burn out. We hold strong form and stay efficient!

Tomorrow will be chill but challenging. Outside for the first 20 minutes then back inside till the end. Bring the necessary clothes for both.

Enjoy the calm.

Tuesday

I think everyone needs to add an exercise ball to their Holiday gift list;) Nice work but I think we found some weaknesses. Today was solid but we need to continue to work on total body strength, awareness and engagement of the many stabilizing muscles needed for ski specific movements, did somebody say yoga! Remember water and a post workout snack to aid in recovery. Please try and find time to stretch each night. You can keep it simple, it will help keep you lose and well balanced and again help with recovery.

Plan on being back outside tomorrow. Bring gloves and a hat to keep you warm during transitions. We may cycle indoors for strength, but we will see what the weather is doing.

We're down to are final few Spruce Pots! If you know of anyone interested, send a reminder:)

Please bring your equipment form, signed by you and your parent! Thanks Everyone

Rain, Rain...

Monday, 28th
Hope everyone had a great Holiday Break, bodies and minds recharged! Time to hit high gear, our first race is under two weeks away! With temps running well above average again a return to the dryland life will greet us Monday.

Reminders: Let's finish up the Spruce Pot Fundraiser. Please try and do your part! We have a growing Team and equipment is stretched thin. Without your support these skiing opportunities won't be there.
Thanks again for your help in supporting Tech Nordic.
Concessions Fundraiser Thursday Dec. 1st. Need two or three students to make sales during a basketball game. I'll be looking for volunteers Monday.

Bring workout clothes for both indoor and outdoor practice. If the rain lets up we'll start with a run and finish up with an indoor workout. We have our base fitness in place, this week will be a good push:) Plan on an early Saturday practice this weekend along with a Monday practice the following week, a non-school day. We'll try and find some snow. These two days will be super important in gaining early season ON SNOW cardio, form and technique.

See everyone tomorrow.

Black Friday Dirty Snow

I hope everyone is enjoying their break and time with family.

It's sloppy out there. Not ideal skiing at all! Make sure you stick with the little things: core, strength and balance a couple time a day if possible. Don't be afraid to go for a run. We don't want to lose the gains you've made over the first seven days.

The forecast shows a hard freeze tonight; if you live by or know of a big mowed grassy field there is crust skiing possibility:) The key is you just have to get out early while the temps are still below freezing. Work on technique with no pole skiing. Mimic the poling motion and have fun.

Be creative, be resourceful, transition skiing 101.

Tuesday, Fundraiser Final Push!

Everyone will be skiing at Riverside tomorrow:) Bus leaves Tech at 3:45, door 7. Have your parents pick you up there.
The shelter is currently not open! Bring warm clothes(hat, gloves too!), especially if you are new. You may be making snow angels;)

We have 50 Spruce pots to go. Please try to meet your participation goal of 5. We have a growing Team and equipment is stretched thin. Without your support these skiing opportunities won't be there.
Thanks again for your help in supporting Tech Nordic. 

Monday 11/21

The Game Plan:

If you have skis go to Riverside. I was just informed there is a small patch of snow that will be groomed, bottom of the hill in the valley. We can stretch our legs and get a feel for the skis again. Be very observant of any rocks or other debris. I will have a bus running from Tech to Riverside, one-way only. Plan pick-ups accordingly.
 
All those needing skis we will do a fitting tomorrow in the ski room. I'm hopeful I'll have skis and poles for everyone but boots maybe the problem. You may rent boots from the local shops for the season. Bring clothes for an inside workout after fitting.

Only two days this week, let's make the most of it!

Saturday 11/19

All those interested, we will be waxing skis and doing a workout at 9:30-12:00ish today at Tech.
Park outside door 8, welding room.

SNOW DAY

Due to school closings we will not be fitting skiers.
I need to reschedule a fit time, to be determined.
For students with skis we may be able to wax and do a gym session Saturday.
Please check back here tonight for an update.

FIT Friday

Tomorrow we will fit skate skis.I'm hoping to find a match for everyone!
We will also be doing an indoor workout, bring shorts and  t-shirt.
Practice should wrap about 5ish.

Depending on the snow situation we'll talk about waxing Saturday.

Reminder, the link for team apparel is in the previous post. The store front closes Sunday.

Enjoy that snow globe out our windows tomorrow everyone:)

Thursday/Team Apparel

Today went so smooth! Thank you everyone for getting so hands on. We were even able to get a workout circuit in;) Special thanks as always to Maia and Brianna for making this such a successful fundraiser!
Remember the Captains have set up a casual Team Apparel link on facebook, I'll add the link to this page tomorrow. The store front closes Sunday so check it out if you are interested!

Team Apparel

Thursday we will be away from Tech for the entire practice. The temps are supposed to be a bit cooler, bring hats and gloves! You can always take them off.

Thanks for all the laughs and making practices so fun everyone! We may ride the pain train for a bit tomorrow, rest up.

Spruce Pot Decoration Wednesday!

Big changes in our schedule this week.

Due to the dumping of snow we're about to receive followed by a cold snap this weekend we've moved Spruce Pot decoration day to tomorrow!

We will meet at the Tech ski room and walk/run to Maia's house. (4 blocks from Tech, address will be in a e-mail tomorrow morning.) Parents or students will be able to pick-up Spruce Pots tomorrow after practice if you already have sales made. Just make sure you have the check!

We will be fitting students who need skis Friday.
IF (when) the snow falls we will have a Team Wax day Saturday to get the skis ready for Monday's practice.
I will have busing from Tech to Riverside for anyone not driving. More details to come...

All checks go to Tech Nordic Skiing.

Cross your fingers and do a snow dance! 

Day 1, Here We GO!

First Practice! Nov 14th

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 rip! 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 3:30. First practice we will meet by the weight room, door 7.
4. Fundraiser kick off. Flyers are out. Start taking orders. Decoration Day Saturday, November 19th.

Tech Nordic 2016/17

Official start date Monday November 14th.

Family e-mail will be sent out shortly with all the Team Information.

Student information meeting Tuesday Nov. 8th 3:30 in the Shack.

Banquet Update

Please don't bring your uniforms or equipment to the banquet.
Please return this week to me in room 128.
Thanks Much,

See you tonight.

Banquet Info

Hello everyone, 

Some banquet info below.

Monday, February 22nd 

6-8 pm

Tuscan Event Center Ballroom, Midtown Center (enter on the OCB side )

Taco Bar, lemonade/pop and Dessert all included!

$13 a person (skiers and coaches are free)

dressy casual

I need to get a total head count/payment ASAP.  Please send or drop off your payment for the banquet to me:

Brianna Inkster

1820 Danielle Drive

St. Cloud 56301

492-8418

Of course!

The season is over and we get two days of snow, of course! Anyway, I'm happy to leave the ski equipment with everyone until March. We may need to set up a waxing day mid-Feb if you ski.
The trails are in pretty good shape. The North Loop is solid, Riverside looked decent and St. John's has been getting some good reports as well. Everything on the race start side of the course is groomed along with the old entrance road. The trails on the other side of the road crossing have some logging taking place.

Quick shout out to the Section Team. You guys rocked it. Thanks for the great two days.
Parents thank you for making the long trek north, made it feel like a home meet, so many friendly faces:)
http://www.maplelag.com/posts/news/9616 copy and paste link. Some great pics of the classic race. The classic form looks solid! Nice Work;)

More to come...Section fees, (still waiting on billing) banquet info.

Keep checking back.

Saturday

Waxing 10am to noon for Section Racers only. Remember, both classic and skate skis!

See you in the a.m.

Friday

Let's ski! All are welcome. We'll be back at the North Loop. I can't have us going three days with out skiing pre-sections. The shuttle bus will be running like normal.We will refine technique and put a few km's in the legs and lungs.
Waxing Saturday. Time to be determined.
Jr Higher's, way to rock it today. Wren stamped a W on the end of her season. Thanks for all the cheering out there today everyone.
See you tomorrow.

Jr High Champs & Practice Update

The race has been moved to the NORTH LOOP. The trails are directly north of St. Ben's Center, one mile east of Riverside.
All team members not racing will practice here after we cheer on the Jr. High racers:)

Please pass the message along. Thanks!

Jr. High Champs Update

The winter theme rolls on...
The venue may change to the North Loop. Please check again tomorrow morning and afternoon for location change. High winds and unexpected temps near 40 have eroded high amounts of snow. With temps remaining above 32 this evening the snow pack may be thin.
Please check back tomorrow. Thanks

Sections

2016 Section 8 Nordic Ski Racing Meet

                            February 2, 2016

Location: Maplelag Ski Resort, Callaway, MN
(Venue change due to poor snow conditions in LF.)

Time Schedule:                       9:15                   Coaches Meeting

                                               10:00                  Girls Freestyle

                                               11:00                  Boys Freestyle

                                               Break

                                               1:30                    Girls Classical

                                               2:30                    Boys Classical

                                               Awards Ceremony

Check e-mails for details.

Jr. High Championship Schedule in previous post.

Jr High Championship

Bus pick up Tech: 1:45.

South 2:00.

Junior High Championships

Date: Thursday  January 28, 2016

Location: Riverside Park, 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,   grade skiers—but not open to your section team members

3:20 pm  Boys  7^th 2.5k freestyle (skate) / Mass start

3:30 pm  Boys 8^th and 9^th  2.5k freestyle (skate) / Mass start

3:40 pm   Girls  7^th 2.5 freestyle (skate) / Mass start

3:50 pm   Girls 8^th and 9^th 2.5k freestyle (skate) / Mass start

Awards ----After 4 pm   

Wednesday

Yes! What a day. So proud of everyone. So cheesy, but so many smiles. Thanks for making today great. Finally, a little winter wonderland!
Special thanks to all the parents for making the long drive north. Great to see you out on the track.

Jr. High Champs Thursday. I'll have times up tomorrow. I believe South pick up is 2pm and first race is 3:30.

I would like for everyone to continue skiing out the remainder of the week with us. We finally have a little snow and the trails should be solid! So please come out and enjoy.

We will be at Riverside tomorrow, I'm hoping for tracks, so bring those classics. We'll also talk Sections.

Monday

Waxing Monday.
All skiers will be doing a short run outside. Varsity will run before they wax.

CLC Championships Race schedule is posted two posts prior.
Dismissed from class at 9:45 Tuesday. Bus leaves at 10.

Friday

Back to the North Loop.  You guys rocked today! See you tomorrow.
Good Luck on all Finals.

Thursday

We will be going to the North Loop to ski tomorrow.
The North Loop is located just down from Riverside. Turn left(North) at the four-way stop across from St. Benedict Center. Big Field and woods with a sign.
Parents please be prompt with pick-up as we have no warming shelter.

We will all be skate skiing. Please wear your uniform under shell layers. We will be doing a Time Trial:)

Thanks everyone for being so great today. A little snow and temps in the teens felt like paradise!

See you tomorrow.

Wednesday & CLC Update

Same old tomorrow. Practice at Riverside. Shuttle leaving from Tech like always.
Bring your classics if you are Varsity.

2016 CLC CHAMPIONSHIP

NORDIC SKI MEET

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26th

HOST:     Brainerd

SITE:  Northland Arboretum 

SCHOOLS: ALEXANDRIA, BRAINERD, OTTERTAIL, 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 INTERVAL STARTS.  Timing by Emily Lanin.

COURSE:  5.5 km course.  Classic and skate routes are the same.

Tuesday

We will have practice at Riverside 3:30-5.
Bring your skate skis. We will be doing some fun interval work:)

The temp should be above 0, bring your beach blankets!

MLK, Monday

We will have an optional practice at St John's at 2:00. You can park up by the water tower. Go into St. John's, turn left at the four way stop and go to the top of the hill. The old entrance road goes left and has the ski trail on it. There are nice tracks laid for classic skiing. The skate deck is also decent. We will keep it to an hour with the cold. Please dress warm. If you have Classic ski bring them!

The Recap Post

Through the years Tech Nordic always headed North on the second weekend of January. This year the direction was similar but the destination was different. The reasons still applied, grow as individuals, skiers and a Team. The bonus this year was the inclusion of more team members. I usually jot down some thoughts and stories of the events and was requested to do so again. Enjoy

Maplelag Recap

Photo Friday

Photos tomorrow at Riverside. We will take photos first thing.
Please wear your uniform, team jacket or anything black.

We will ski immediately following photos. If you are a varsity skier you will be classic skiing.

Phenomenal job today at the PB&J race. Such enthusiasm post race. It was a gutsy course with conditions the way they were. Thanks again for all the smiles and stories.

See you tomorrow.

St. Johns Race

Times and dismissals are listed in previous posts.

The race course start is down in the sports field, from what I understand, across the road from the field house. Coming from the interstate you will turn left at the four way stop.

See everyone tomorrow!


Also Team Photos Friday. Grab an envelope at practice for ordering information.

Wear uniforms or an all black jacket for team photo!

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Wednesday

Varsity skiers will classic at Riverside. Stride and double pole work. Drop skate skis off in ski room.
JV and JH will be waxing at Tech.
Thursday dismissal times: South: class 12:10, bus 12:25. Tech: class 12:20 Bus: 12:35.
See you tomorrow.

St. Johns Race/Team Photos Friday

St. John’s Prep PBJ Ski Race

When:                    Thursday, January 14, 2016

Where:                  St. John’s Arboretum 

                              Camps in the Field House hallway.

                             Indoor bathrooms and concessions available.

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  5K

                              3:35  Junior Varsity girls freestyle – wave start 5K

                              3:55  Varsity boys freestyle – wave start 5K

                              4:15  Varsity girls freestyle – wave start 5K

Also Team Photos Friday. Grab an envelope at practice for ordering information.

Tuesday

We will be doing an indoor workout session tomorrow. Meet by the ski room.
Shoes, shorts and shirt should suffice.
See everyone tomorrow.

Monday

Sorry for the short post, but back to Riverside tomorrow. We can close our eyes and think of the Maplelag trails as we ski;)

See you tomorrow!

Quick Note: St. Johns Race is Thursday.

Friday

Be at Tech Door 6 at 0745.  Bus leaves at 0800. 

Double check your e-mail as a reminder of what to bring on this chilly trip (emphasis on bring warm clothes for skiing).

Let the adventure begin...

Thursday

If you want a sweatshirt tonight is the deadline for ordering. Kendra send out an e-mail with the link. Check it out!

I NEED CHECKS for the SKI TRIP. (If I don't have your check you can't attend!!) Check e-mails for additional info.

Here's the dealio for tomorrow.

JV and JH skiers to Riverside to ski:)
Varsity skiers will stay at Tech to work on waxing classic skis, both glide and kick. We will also do classic technique work.

Mora Race Update & Changes

We have a couple major changes with the schedule tomorrow. The race organizer said they lost too much snow from the high temps over the weekend. The winter of no snow or at least not enough has struck again.

The major change is Varsity will be competing in Sprint Races throughout the length of the event.

Varsity will be doing 1km sprint races with the top 2 or 3 skiers advancing to the next round and heat.

No major changes to JV and Junior high- JV will race 4 laps, mass start, JH will race 3 laps mass start.

H.S. Dismissed at 1:15. Bus leaves at 1:30.
J.H. Dismissed at 1:30. Bus leaves at 1:40.
Arrive home 9ish.

Round 1- 10 heats	415
Jr High Boys	4:45
Jr High Girls	5:05
Round 2- 12 heats	525
JV- Boys	6:00
JV- Girls	6:30
Round 3B- 4 heats	7:00
B Final- Boys and Girls	7:15
A final- Boys and Girls	7:25

Sorry if you had plans to chase up and watch your son or daughter. Just playing with the cards we have been dealt this year.