Section Week

Below is information for the week, including lots of information on the Section 5 Meet on Wednesday at Theodore Wirth.  Please make sure you go through all of the information if you are intending to be at the races.
Thanks,
Denny

Monday - Classic or Skate at Bunker Dog Park
Tuesday - Skate at Bunker Campground
Wednesday - Section 5 Meet at Theo Wirth, Bus Leaves at 7:30, First race at 10:00 (schedule below)
Thursday - Team Voting, School Survey, classic ski in the pit
Friday - Skate at Bunker Campground
Saturday - Lakeville Jr High/JV, Bus Leaves at 7:30 (more details later in the week)

For the Section 5 Meet at Theo Wirth, here is the schedule, who will be skiing in which events as well as the basic information for the day.  One thing that will be important to note and remember is that teams will not be able to camp inside of the Trailhead or the Main Chalet and that buses will need to park off site, which means our tents are going to be where the kids will be.  They can go into the Trailhead, they just cannot camp inside.  To go with that, there will be no crock pots allowed inside of the building.

Another part that we touched on last week at the Conference Meet and that we want to reemphasize for the Section Meet is to make sure parents and spectators are giving the skiers the room that they need, both before and after their races, especially if they are in multiple races.  We want to make sure they are preparing the way they need but also to be able to decompress after they are done and get ready for their next race if they have another one.  We know pictures are a fun way to remember the day, but please give them their space.

Here are those that will be skiing in the Pursuit races: Boys - Aaron, Josh, Ryan, Peyton and Eli; Girls - Lilah, Stella, Ruby, Elizabeth, and Anna.
Those that will be in the 2 person Sprint Relay: Boys - Abli and Lachlan; Girls - Ava and Megan

Alternates will be cleared to go if they are able to and JV skiers are able to go along to help and support, however, a parent will need to call into school to have them excused for the day

The time schedule is as follows:

SECTION 5 Race schedule
Theodore Wirth Park
10:00          Boys 5km classic
10:30          Girls 5km classic
11:15          Boys Sprint Relay  Heat 1
11:40          Boys Sprint Relay   Heat 2
12:05          Girls Sprint Relay    Heat 1
12:30          Girls Sprint Relay    Heat 2
                   Break
1:15            Boys Sprint Relay Final
1:45            Girls Sprint Relay  Final
2:15            Boys 5km pursuit (skate)
3:00            Girls 5km pursuit (skate)
4:00+          Awards

Here is a link to some more information that is always helpful to know:

Meet Reminders

Trails used for the courses 

5K Classic and 5K Skate: Map (Please note that this map is missing the North Finger Loop, but it is a part of the course.

Stadium to Green Meadow-skip the inner loop-will be blocked--Twin Lakes back to Green Meadow, up Ridgeline—, North Finger—back up to LaSquadra-up to Ridgeline and back to the stadium.

Skate Sprint Relay: Map

Stadium to round about, up and down Ridgeline and back to the stadium

Information for ONLY the Classic races: Classic Technique zone—has been talked about for a number of years and will be implemented this year.

At Wirth I will use a section of the Ridgeline between the round  about and coaches corner.

The technique zone is for CLASSIC only and the skier must use diagonal stride or herringbone.  NO DOUBLE POLing allowed.

Failure for the skier to comply may result in a time penalty.  Please educate your section skiers.

I will use signs to mark the zone rather than symbols—which the state meet with use—standard FIS markings.

This is information from Theodore Wirth and the Loppet Foundation:

As we prepare, we would like to reiterate some expectations and guidelines for using The Trailhead and its surrounding spaces. We greatly appreciate your partnership in conveying these expectations to your team's coaches, athletes and parents in order to offer the best possible experience for everyone utilizing the park and facility during your race day.

Ski Meet Expectations for Theo Wirth/The Trailhead, February 7-10:

General Trailhead Use:

• MASKS ARE REQUIRED to be worn by all inside The Trailhead, per City of Minneapolis & Park Board mandates
• Skiers SHOULD NOT STORE BAGS OR EQUIPMENT inside The Trailhead. Athletes can come in to warm up and use bathrooms. All gear and equipment must go out with athletes and can be stored in team areas in the Lower Stadium.

Buses:

• Pre-Meet Dropoff - Buses may drop off teams in the one-way circle in front of The Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy)
• During the Meet - Buses must park off-site (away from The Trailhead and Wirth Chalet) until Post-Meet Pickup
• Post-Meet Pickup - Buses must pick up teams in the Wirth Chalet parking lot (1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy) at the end of the meet. 5 minute walk from Trailhead

Food: 

• CROCKPOTS/SMALL APPLIANCES MAY NOT be plugged in or served from inside The Trailhead
• Sack lunches and snacks can be stored in team areas in the Lower Stadium then eaten inside while racers warm up. This is the option we recommend to ensure your athletes are well fueled for their races.
• Food from outside restaurants must be delivered, stored and consumed outside
• Mill Valley, our concessionaire at The Trailhead, will be open during race days but will be limited in their capacity to feed all athletes and spectators during the short breaks during the day. 

Parking Lot Tent Use:

• Additional team space will be available in the Loppet tent in The Trailhead's North Parking Lot

Please reach out directly if you have any questions regarding the expectations outlined below. We look forward to hosting you and your team next week!!