Thursday, JrH champs

Dismissed at 2:30
Olivia's mom will pick up at 2:45. Tennis court doors.

Varsity come out and cheer!! You will practice right after 4ish to 5.

Schedule on flyer tab.

The weather looks cold! Wear lots of layers!

Incredible last meet with the Team! Have a good life everyone!
If you want to ski or cheer your teammates on come on out any day.

Monday, Tuesday, Alex Meet

The last two days of official ski practice for all of our JV skiers.

Survive today! I'm assuming the worst for Riverside, hoping for the best.

Tuesday, Alex Meet
Dismissed at Noon. Bus leaves at 12:15.
South pick up at 12:20.

JH 3km, 2 loops
JV 4.5km 3 loops
Varsity 2.4km 1 loop each, Mixed relay 2 boys/2girls

JH Meet Thursday, Still waiting on details...

Into the Weekend, Sections update

Friday: Hamster wheel. Feels like spring. Bring the sunblock.

CLC was great. SO many successful races! Congrats to everyone. Tennessee is the new CLC skate champ. Matty T, Gabby and Wren all brought home bronze medals. Both Teams were 2nd overall!
Any JV skier that survived that Mass Start had a small victory as well!

Alex info on the flyers tab.

Saturday morning practice for Varsity, JV optional, but would love to see you out there. More info at practice today.

If you haven't already, dial it in. Diet, hydration, rest, sleep. Maybe at Snowball this weekend shut it down at midnight vs. 2am;-) small things to stay healthy.

Sections have been moved to Maplelag again this year.

Wednesday, Thursday

Thanks for being so adaptable today. Things just jammed up too much on the single hill.
Great practice and effort these last two days. These conditions are obviously poor, but this is what we have. Let's continue to make the most of it.
We'll look for a medium distance ski tomorrow with race prep drills for the CLC Championship.
I did hear Varsity will be wave start.

Dismissed at 10:40. Bus leaves at 11.
Return home: 6:30ish

Saturday practice. Varsity skiers leave your morning open for a practice. JV is more then welcome but Varsity is expected.

The remaining schedule:
CLC, Thursday (limited roster, no JH)
Alex, Tuesday the 30th (everyone:-)
Jr High Champs Thursday the 1st.
Sections the 6th. Location will be determined this Friday.

Monday

CLC Championship is in Brainerd this Thursday. Schedule on the flyer tab.
Roster will be posted at practice tomorrow.

These are the final two or three weeks of the ski season. Decide how you want to finish your season. You can make tomorrow just another practice or you can take that final step in becoming a better skier. With limited snow make a dedicated effort to change.
I hope everyone who raced in Bemidji came away motivated and with a clear idea of what improvements or gains you need to meet your goals.

See everyone tomorrow at Riverside.

Bemijdi and Jr. High Champs Update

Bemidji Pursuit

Varsity skiers we have a big race this weekend. Our only pursuit race of the season before Sections. Start your planning now! 5:30am bus departure from SOUTH. Get everything ready ahead of time. A breakfast for the bus. Healthy snacks for in between races in the morning and afternoon. Don't forget your water bottle. It's important that you find foods that work for you and a consistent warm up routine. Think about incorporating a pre-ski of the course as part of your warm up.
Varsity can plan on a short practice Thursday so you can get home and wax skis, skate and classic! The weather forecast is for warmth. Please put red/pink on skate skis and blue or pink on classic.
Should be fantastic skiing.


Overview:
5:30am departure from SOUTH.  Hockey MN is taking over Tech.
Check race flyer for times.
Home around 7ish.

Just received the updated info for the Jr. High Championships:

Junior High Championships
Date: Thursday Feb 1st 2018
Location: Riverside Park, St. Cloud, MN
(4) races total
3:20 pm Boys 7th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k
3:30 pm Boys 8th and 9th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k
3:40 pm Girls 7th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k
3:50 pm Girls 8th and 9th 3k freestyle (skate) / Mass start 2/3k

Tuesday, Wednesday

Tuesday practice at Riverside 3:30-5ish. Please try and attend.
Wednesday is Johnny Bread Spread @ practice. French Toast and grilled cheese. Check emails for items to bring.
Stay warm today. See everyone tomorrow:-)

11:30am UPDATE...RACE POSTPONED

Today's Race has been postponed till tomorrow, Friday the 12th.

We will have normal practice today.

Plan on the same schedule Friday...
Dismissed at 1. Bus will leave Tech at 1:15. Pick up at South 1:25. Parent pick up at Riverside after.

Bemidji Race this Saturday the 13th has been moved to next Saturday the 20th.

Little Falls Invite on Wednesday the 17th has been cancelled.

I promise the next post will a bit more positive! Adaptive and Flexible are the words of the week. We're learning great life skills;)  

Updates

Thursday: St Johns Race: JV, JH only. Location: RIVERSIDE
I will have line-ups available again at practice if you didn't see them yesterday.
Please try and wax skis tonight: Teal wax would be best.
Dismissed at 1. Bus will leave Tech at 1:15. Pick up at South 1:25.

SCHEDULE CHANGE
BEMIDJI PURSUIT
Saturday, January 13th. Varsity Pursuit Race
5:30am departure

Just a reminder that the Little Falls Invite was rescheduled for Wednesday the 17th.

PLEASE continue to check back for changes that may take place due to weather.

Monday...RACE SCHEDULE CHANGE

Yes, back to Riverside.

Tuesday: Team Photos. Bring your uniform
Thursday: St Johns Race JV, JH only. Location is still to be determined.

SCHEDULE CHANGE
BEMIDJI PURSUIT
Saturday, January 13th. Varsity Pursuit Race
6am departure

You guys always deliver at Maplelag! You're the best. We go up as a Team and come back a family. You really get to know someone when they're running on that frail edge of physical exhaustion and sleep deprivation;) Rest up.

Roll Out

Tech Door 6 @ 7:30am.
It will be cold again. Please, please dress appropriately. Layers and layers. You can always take off layers if you get warm. I want you comfortable and able to explore many trails and big distances with out worry or stopping. If you keep moving you will stay warm:-)

Everyone's goal is to come away from this weekend better skiers! We will have fun but I want you to challenge yourself as well. You can make what feels like 3 weeks gains in 3 days.
You can set the rest of your season up for success this weekend!

See you in the AM.

Photos changed to Tuesday the 9th

Due to the high temp of 0 and extreme wind chill today Team photos have been moved to Tuesday, January 9th.

Better odds of seeing a few smiles when it's above zero!

Photos Wednesday

Bring your uniforms again tomorrow! Team photos!!!
I forgot the order form today but you can grab tomorrow. You can fill out and send in whenever. Just have your student take the individual photo and you can order anytime.

I'm super happy with the race effort from everyone today!
Thanks to all the parents and friends who came out and cheered. Great atmosphere on the hill:-)

SKI TRIP MONEY TOMORROW!!!!!!!! I only received a few checks today:-(

Earlier e-mail had packing list and other info.