Winter Camp

Good Morning,

Here are a couple of items as we get ready for camp in a couple of days.  Please read through all of this!! Also, please remember to look at the schedule (and other camp info) posted earlier to be aware of some of the work we will be doing and time, especially that we want everyone at the school on Wednesday at 6:30 to help get everything packed and to make sure we and they have everything.  We are wanting to leave right at 7:00 and SKI BOOTS NEED TO BE ON THE BUS!

While packing, please be aware of what the weather is going to be like up in Hayward.  It's not going to be super cold, but high temps look to be in the mid teens and lows around 0.  

-Extra hats, buffs/gators and mittens will be important to have with. 

-With that, please remember to bring extra layers to wear as well as to put on after workouts.  It is highly recommended to have an extra layer or two for after the first workout on Wednesday.  We are not wanting anyone to sit around in wet clothes or to go back out for a second workout with wet clothes as well.  This also includes hats, buffs/gators and gloves/mittens.  

-To also help protect from the cold weather, some sort of eye protection should be brought as well, ie, sunglasses and ski glasses.  We will have things of Vaseline to put on the face, but glasses/googles of some sort will be very helpful.  

-Even though it is colder, water is just as important.  A water pack of some sort to have while we ski will be important to stay hydrated!

-Don't forget the warm, dry jacket for after workouts as well!!

One other thing to consider and remember, if you are not feeling well, please stay home.  We know that camp is a big thing and can be a lot of good training as well as fun, but your health, and the health of the rest of the team, are more important.  We have all been around a lot of other people in the past few days, so illnesses can happen, and we don't want to spread them if we can.  Even with the influx in Covid cases in the area, be aware of this and if you feel you need to take a test before camp, please do. We would rather have you and the rest of the team healthy and skiing the rest of the season and not sitting at home while you could be racing!  

-Masks are still required by the School District to be worn on the bus at all times.  

-I checked with the hotel and they currently do not have a mask or any other mandates, but if someone feels more comfortable wearing a mask they can.

Lastly, for those that are bringing food or other items that will be sent up to camp, please make sure that you are marking what is in the food for those on the team that have allergies; mark all items you want returned with your name; and make sure they are travel ready.  The parents that go up and help set things up at the hotel put a lot of time into it, more than expected, so if there is any way you can help to make it easier for them, that is always appreciated.

Camp is always a fun time and a lot of work is put into making it work, but please note that with our current situation in the world, more has to be done to make sure everyone is feeling comfortable.  There will always be questions that everyone has, but I will keep doing what I can to make sure everything is taken care of and everyone is comfortable.  If we have to make sacrifices or changes to keep everyone safe, last minute or ahead of time, we will. Anything you can do before hand to be prepared for these changes and things that may not be what you are used to is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Denny