Friday, Long Weekend:-)

We're going to try out our RideShare system tomorrow and go trail running and roller skiing.
I want everyone minus Rocori to meet at our usual spot in Tech, roller skiers included grab your ride share mates and roll out. Let's be extra efficient in the locker rooms, please!  We'll be trailing running on the River Bluff and Plum Creek trails. Parents can pick students up at the Beaver Island Fed Ex Parking lot @ 5pm. It is located south on Clearwater Road where it meets CR 75. Parking is limited and a bit of weird intersection please be aware.

Absolutely loved today's practice! You guys rocked it. The power of the Team was amazing. So much easier to suffer while smiling;-)

Tech doesn't have school Monday but we will still have practice. We can discuss practice times tomorrow.

Bell Ringing Saturday 10-Noon. Coborn's on Cooper. The more the merrier!

Thursday

Temps look to cool tomorrow. Sunny but mid 30's by 4pm. Bring gloves please. We will be bounding with poles. If things go smooth we should be back and done by 5. 

Excellent work today. The work load was easy on paper but I believe challenged and stressed the body in more encompassing matter than traditional work outs. Thanks for keeping it positive out there. When we get snow skiing is the easy part. These are the challenging days as much physically as mentally. Keep your head in the game:-)

Salvation Army Bell Ringing 10am-Noon, Saturday @ Coborn's on Cooper. 

Parent Dessert Night December 5th. Check e-mails for info. 

Wednesday

Tomorrow's weather 45 degrees, sunny with wind. We'll start with a light run and finish with core and hopefully some yoga.Be prompt want to get things rolling ASAP. Regular start spot by the weight room.

Next roller ski session will be Friday for those with them.

All spruce pots have been sold!! Well done everyone:-)

Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Saturday 10-Noon. Coborn's on Cooper in St. Cloud. Time to give back after being the wonderful recipients of so much support.

UpdateTuesday 27th

Due to the CLC Dance competition taking place at Tech today I need everyone to meet at Room 176, across the hall from choir. Bring all items you would place in the locker room for storage. We won't have access to the building or lockers after 4:30. Plan on being outside all day again. Dress accordingly.  Roller skiers meet at Beaver Island Fedex trail head. Thanks Much. Pass the word on. Plan parent pick ups at Door 17. Down the hall from choir room (west wing).

Today was a smooth transition after break, nice work. Running in shorts a few days away from December wasn't in the game plan. Be patient it will snow. Meanwhile it looks like another week plus of dryland. We are laying down a solid foundation for when it does snow.

Tomorrow if you have roller skis bring them. For the majority who don't we'll start by doing a short run, followed by both groups coming back in for core, strength and yoga.

Parent Dessert Night Dec. 5th. Check e-mails.

See everyone tomorrow.

MONDAY

Back at it!
Unfortunately it's warm, but with the warmth we'll be doing dryland outside all day today.

Meet by the weight room like normal.

Wednesday the 21st

We'll have a 9:30 to 11ish practice tomorrow.

Meet at the Beaver Island Trail Parking lot by FedEx.

Roller skiing for everyone with equipment and trail running for everyone else. Temps in the 20's.

I understand transportation can be an issue but hope you can make it!

Don't give up the gains you've made over break. Stay active! In the previous post are some ideas on things to do. 

Clothing order needs to be in tonight 11/21 if you're interested.

Tuesday & what's ahead.

Tuesday: outside to start then back in. Bring clothes for both.

Fundraiser final push! If you know someone in the family is looking for that perfect winter interest piece remind them about the Spruce Pots and you'll be visiting this Thanksgiving:)

Parent Dessert Night: Tuesday, December 5th. Nusbaum's Home. Check e-mails for details.

Also, the Captains have Team Casual wear to order if you are interested.Last day to order is tomorrow.
Team Clothing

I forgot to get names for concession dates today. Be ready tomorrow with which day you'd prefer to work if you are using Team Equipment. Dates and times on previous days post.

Keep your dryland training rolling this long weekend! Go for a long run, do some core, snap out a few push ups, do the lunge and squat matrix. If you have roller skis get after it! Practice your technique all weekend while bumming around home. (Single leg balance and drive. Don't get caught in the middle.)

Monday

Short week! We'll be hard charging from the get go:)
The weather looks warm tomorrow. We'll be outside the entire practice.
Meet in the usual hallway down from door 6.

Keep moving those Spruce Pots! I haven't looked at the latest tallies but I think we're under 50 left. Please try and do your part.

Reminder if you're using Team Skis or Equipment please sign up for your concession date; November 28th, 5-9 (Dance) or December 12th, 5-9 (G. Basketball).

Ski Fit Friday

Everyone needing Skate Ski Equipment will be fit Friday.

We'll have practice like normal then fit. So dress to be outside like every other day:)

Also, the Captains have Team Casual wear to order if you are interested.
Team Clothing

Keep your dryland training rolling at least one day this weekend! Go for a long run, do some core, snap out a few push ups. If you have roller skis get after it! Practice your technique all weekend while bumming around home. (Single leg balance and drive. Don't get caught in the middle.)

Phenomenal first week.

Spruce Pot Fundraiser & more

Today we will be decorating and assembling the Spruce Pots.
Please remember your work represents the Tech Nordic Ski Team. Friends and family are investing their money in you and this Team. Each Spruce Pot has a tag with our name on it. Let's be detail oriented and produce a product that shows we care!

Reminders:
1. When handling the Spruce Pots make sure to grab and carry from the base, not the top lip. The pot will break otherwise.

2. Water, water, water during the warm days ahead. Once temps drop below freezing this won't be an issue. But when it's warm out remind buyers not to them them dry out.

3. Collect checks when making the sale.

4. Have a goal to sell 5+ Spruce Pots! Flyers are on the Tech Parent Facebook page to share with your circle of friends and family.

Ski Fitting:

If you need skis we will do a fitting this Friday. 

Thanks for all the positive energy these first few days of practice. Remember you are the judge of the effort that's being put forth. You know whether or not you are challenging yourself. What you put in is what you will get back. Push yourself physically, aim for quality in technique work. These little details will add up to a more efficient and positive skiing experience this season.

Thanks Everyone!

First Day

Season Starter Reminders:
1. Activity Fee
2. Activity Form if not in a fall sport
3. Practice Starts at 3:40 today. First practice we will meet by the weight room, door 7.
4. You can get an activity locker if you don't have a gym locker.
5. Fundraiser kick off. Flyers are out. Start taking orders.

Cross Country Skiing is Coming!

Parent information meeting Thursday, November 9th, 6:30pm Tech Cafeteria.

First Day of Practice Monday, November 13th.

Get your forms and fees in!! You can't practice until you do.
If you were in a fall sport you only need to turn in your activity fee.

Check out the Documents Tab where the Team Handbook is located and should be reviewed. The Parent handout is also there with many tips and ideas for parents of skiers from parents who've lived the life and made the mistakes and share their experiences with you.

The tentative schedule is also up. They are of course all snow dependent. I'll issue times of races the week leading up to the meet.