Winter Camp - Parents

Hey Parents! If you are interested in going to Winter Camp with the team this year, Dec. 28-30th, please let me know as soon as you can.  We currently have 4 parents and 4 coaches going, but can always use a few extra hands, especially if the weather is cold.  Let me know if you have interest, and do not worry if you have never skied before, we can help you on that!!
Thanks
Denny

Videos

I have created another Page on the right side of the Blog, "You Tube Videos" in which I will be putting links to videos for the World Cup and Olympic races that are going to happen during the season. This is a test for me with this blog, so please let me know if you notice any issues with this.  But, this is a great way to see what the best skiers in the world are doing and an opportunity to analyze their technique, which is one way to improve, watching how others ski.
Thanks,
Denny

Trail Passes for Wirth

The school district is paying for the skiers to have trail passes at both Three Rivers Parks and Minneapolis Parks, which includes Theodore Wirth Park.  The skiers need  to go to this link, Sign Up through the public pass sales page and use the promotion code below to receive the discounted price. The group line items with the discounts are at the end of the list.  It is the second to the last option.  Just select the number of passes you will need.  We are limited though on the number of passes, so we cannot get a pass for more than the number of skiers we have on the team.

Code for Coon Rapids is: incoonsnow

It will say that it costs $75, but once you enter the code at the top of the page, when you click on Continue and move onto the next page, the cost will go to $0.  It will seem a little confusing at first, but is quite simple once you get going.  

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Schedule Changes

There have been a few changes to the schedule for this season.  I have changed them on the Meet Schedule as well as the Calendar, but have them posted below as well.  Two of these were made by the Conference, and the ABC Relay's was decided on by the ABC Coaches, due to the fact that Wirth is under construction still on their new building and there is a wedding in the main chalet the day that we are to have the Relay's, thus, no indoor facility for the skiers and buses will be parked nearly a mile away from the start/finish area.
Any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Saturday, Jan 13, ABC Relay's, location changed to the Mora Vasaloppet Center just north of downtown Mora.  This is a location that makes their own snow, plus two to three buildings on site and parking.

The races on Wednesday, Jan 24 and Thursday, Jan 25 have been changed to the following dates and locations:
Tuesday, Jan. 23, Elm Creek, Classic
Wednesday, Jan. 24, Baker Park, Skate

Pasta Party Schedule

The preliminary schedule/dates for Pasta Parties is now posted on the right side of the blog.  If you are interested in any of these, please let me know.
Thanks
Denny

Elm Creek - Saturday

A lot closer than Troll, and open longer! Get out on the snow if you can!

https://www.facebook.com/matt.liebsch.7/posts/10159625864985253

We are still going to Battle Creek tomorrow morning for we will be able to get a much better overall workout then skiing at Elm.

Weekend Equipment Sales

Black Friday and Cyber Monday don't just happen with the more well known stores and companies. Ski shops are becoming more and more involved and there are some sales that you might want to look at if you are looking for any equipment.

Check out these sales:
http://www.pioneermidwest.com/holiday-sale/

http://gearwest.com/blackfridaysale


Also, a reminder that Trollhaugen will be open for Nordic Skiing Friday morning from 7-9, and we will be going to Battle Creek on Saturday morning, bus leaving at 8:00am.
Thanks,
Denny

Skiing at Trollhaugen on Friday Morning

For those that can, Trollhaugen will have some early morning skiing for Nordic.  Check out the link below,
Thanks
Denny

Trollhaugen Early Morning Nordic Skiing

Thanksgiving Week Practices

Here is what our plan for practices for Wednesday through Saturday are going to be.  One thing to note though, family comes first, and if you have plans for the week, please do not feel you have to have your skier at practice. We would like as many of the skiers to be at these practices, but if they are not able to be there, then it is not a problem.
Wednesday: Bus leaves at 8:00am for Elk River (be to the school by 7:45 to get equipment).  We will be on wheels, working on hill climbing for skate.  The hope is to leave ER by 10:30, so expect the skiers to be back by 11:00
Thursday: Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Friday: No Practice
Saturday: Bus leaves at 8:00am We will be going to Battle Creek in St Paul to pole run/hike and do some other classic climbing drills. Poles will be needed. (Building will be locked, so have your running shoes and poles with you before you leave on Wednesday)

If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks
Denny

Parent Meeting

A reminder that our parent Meeting is tomorrow, Monday, at 6:00pm in room 004 at the high school.  To get to 004, when you enter the front doors, go right and then veer left. Then take a right down the stairs and at the bottom of the stairs, take another right.
If there are any questions, please let me know,
Thanks,
Denny

Welcome

Welcome to the Coon Rapids Nordic Ski blog page! We will do what we can to make sure you all get the information that you need to have a successful and fun Nordic season!
Any questions, let me know,
Thanks
Denny