Race #2 Schedule

Apollo Nordic Invitational

Thursday December 11th

Location:   Riverside Park, 1725 Killian Blvd SE, St.  Cloud

Invited Schools: Alexandria, Tech, Brainerd, Cathedral/ Sartell, Fergus Falls, Little Falls, Mora, St. John’s Prep, Willmar

Rookie Race- 2 laps flat on top

Junior High – 1 loop regular course

Varsity/ JV- 2 loops

Schedule:

1:30 Coaches meeting in Riverside warming house

1:45 Rookie Race- 1 loop Mass start

2:00 Junior High Race 1 loop, Girls Mass Start, then Boys

2:30 Girls Varsity, Wave start, 1 skier per school per wave. Maximum of 7 skiers per school

2:45 Boys Varsity, Wave start, 1 skier per school per wave. Maximum of 7 skiers per school

3:15 Girls JV, Wave start, 1 skier per school per wave.

3:30 Boys JV, Wave start, 1 skier per school per wave.

4:10  Awards

Monday Dec 8th

We will be at Riverside Park Monday.

Same bus for South students and ride shares for Tech students.

I hope everyone was able to get out this weekend and enjoy the amazing skiing that was available to us! Saturday trails were truly primo! Both Brainerd and Little Falls made the drive to get out and ski on the trails we have just miles away. Things might be getting a little thin and icy in the weeks to come. Let's make the most of the remaining snow and come to practice with the mindset of getting as much time in on snow as possible.

I want to give a special thanks to Brianna Inkster for her amazing work with the spruce pot fundraiser. It was an phenomenal success. Thanks again for all the leg work on this and the constant drop-ins for pick ups as things have wrapped up! 

Also, we have two more home meets! If you are planning on having a chance to watch your son or daughter compete before we hit the road for the remainder of the season, make arrangements to come on over to Riverside park and cheer on your skier and the rest of the Tiger Ski Team!

We do still have a few remaining neck cozies/buffs left for sale along with a few Medium fit ladies T-shirts. Contact a coach for purchase. $15 each.

See everyone Monday.

Friday the 5th Post Race

Thanks everyone for making today's race such a success! Everyone was out cheering for one another at some point throughout the day. I hope everyone fed off of the support and energy from your teammates. Seeing all the smiles and hearing all the post race recaps I couldn't be prouder of each of you. Everyone looked at the positives and learned from new experiences.
This opens a new chapter in the ski season for many. You now have a better understanding of racing and can set goals that you didn't know were attainable before. Lets maximize our time at practice and make improvements with each upcoming race! Remember that the only person who can accomplish your goals is you. We can support you along the way, but the hard work and determination have to be your own.

See everyone back at Riverside tomorrow.

"It’s always so great to see someone on the team have a good day, and that’s the strength of a team – even if your race doesn't go well, someone’s probably did, and you can rally around them and celebrate their success, as they will for you when it’s your day!" 

Some great words for thought from Jessie Diggins after this past weekends World Cup race. She crashed during qualifying Saturday and missed out on racing rounds.

Thursday Dec 4th: Race Day

Race schedule is posted three entries earlier.

I hope everyone is as excited as I am for your first race! Conditions are fast and we have been on snow for 3 weeks! New skiers: use all the skills we have practiced to get a great baseline and feel for racing. Veteran skiers: set your sights on the skiers in front of you and go get them!
Remember, this is the first race.  We are peaking for races down the road-go out, ski fast and have a blast!

All students South and Tech Dismissed at 1pm.

South students catch the bus at the same place as normal practice.
Tech students meet up with your ride share.

See everyone tomorrow!

Wednesday Dec 3rd

Thanks for being so independent day and putting good time in on the skis while we sorted and assigned uniforms.
These are yours for the season, take care of them and store away from gloves and other velcro clothing items during travel!
Wednesday we're back to Riverside for a little pre-race tune up.

On Thursday you will be dismissed at 1pm from school. Please make sure to check in tomorrow with teachers and get missed assignments/notes ahead of time.

Time to make sure we're doing the little things right throughout the day. Bring a water bottle to school and make sure you're staying hydrated. Snack throughout the day, try and eat an early lunch.

Please remember your money for shirts and buffs.

It was great seeing so many smiles on the trail and in the shelter today:-) See you tomorrow!

Tuesday Dec 2nd

Back to Riverside tomorrow.

South students catch your bus same as always and Tech students find your ride share.

We will be handing out race uniforms for the season as well.

Remember your money for buffs/cozies and T-Shirts, $15 each.

Thanks for making the most of a wax day! I appreciate all those who stayed and help clean up, thanks much. 

Race Schedule for 12/04/14

Nordic Invite  #1   2014

DATE:            Thursday, December 4, 2014

TIME:             2 p.m.

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

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

SCHEDULE:  2:00pm Coaches Mtg. in Riverside Park Shelter

                        2:10pm Girls and Boys rookie races (on top of hill)

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

                        2:45pm Junior High Girls Skate – mass start, 1 loops, (2.5K loops)

                        3:00pm Boys JV Skate– mass start, 1.5 loops, (4K loops)

                        3:20pm Girls JV Skate - mass start 1.5 loops, (4K loops)

                        3:40pm Boys Varsity Skate – mass start 2 loops, (5K loops)

                        4:00pm Girls Varsity Skate - mass start 2 loops, (5K loops)

                        4:40 Awards in Riverside Park Shelter,

                        Clean your areas in the park and in the shelter.

                        Travel home safe!