On our way Home

Letting you all know that we are just now leaving the Hayward area and heading for home to end our Winter Camp adventure. We should be back a little after 4:00.
Thanks
Denny

Winter Camp Changes

Found out from the AD that Superintendent will not allow us to travel north tomorrow due to the weather, but we are able to travel to Mpls if we want, so we are going to make some changes for camp. Here is the plan:
We are going to meet at the high school on Friday at 11:45 and head to Theo Wirth to ski for the day. We will be there until dark, (5:00) so please bring lunch food plus classic and skate equipment, as well as your trail passes.
Then, we will leave at 7:00am on Saturday and head up to Hayward to ski Saturday and Sunday. We will want everyone to the school by 6:30 so we can pack the trailer and make sure we are ready to go by 7:00. At this moment, once we get to Hayward, the rest of camp will be the same as planned.
It’s not perfect but we will find the safest way to make sure we still get our work in. Any questions, let me know, but please note that I am about to board an airplane to head that way, so I will not get back to you right away.
Thanks,
Denny

Winter Camp Update

I just got off the phone with our Activities Director and he has been in touch with the Superintendent due to the weather possibilities over the next couple of days and we may get cancelled.  The Superintendent mentioned that he would let us know by about noon tomorrow, Thursday.  There has already been a few sports and teams that have been cancelled from traveling the next few days due to the weather and since the current track of this weather is staying more to the west of us, we are currently still able to go, but this might change within the next 24 hours.  I will let everyone know as soon as I hear and any last minute details as we get ready for the weekend.

Thanks and I'll talk to you soon!

Denny

Mora Invite Results

The meet results for this weekends Mora Invite are posted. Sorry they took so long, but the Saturday JH race results were not a part of them and was waiting to see if they would be, but still nothing yet. So, sorry to those skiers at this moment. Once they get added I will update the link as well as get our individual results out. If there are any other omissions, please let me know.

Congrats to all the skiers for putting solid efforts. Big congrats go to Aaron Casey for winning his first race, Friday's Junior High race; Abby Ellenbecker for winning the Friday night sprints, with Olivia Ellenbecker finishing in 4th; Amelia Blomberg finished in 2nd in the Girls JV also on Friday; Ricky Petroff racing to a 3rd overall finish in the Saturday Pursuit and Jared Heida gaining 7th in the same race! Great job everyone! Thanks to all the parents that were for their support and to Coach Nelson and Coach Jerlie for all they did and support of the skiers! Makes it easy if I miss time knowing that they have it all covered and then some!

Have a great Holiday and we will see everyone on Friday for camp! Make sure to go back a few posts to read through the information again as you get ready.

Thanks,
Denny

NWSC Skate Results

Our individual results are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Once the overall meet results are in I'll get them out as well.

But an overall positive, big step forward for the whole team tonight.  Conditions were upwards to 25 degrees warmer than the last time that we raced at Elm Creek two weeks ago, thus slower conditions, but all showed much improvement and many were actually faster tonight.  The depth and endurance of the team is growing and we are getting to the point of being ready for a good solid camp, if there is enough snow!!

Thanks to all of those that came out and watched and supported tonight.  The one nice thing about the warmer weather is that it is much more comfortable to watch!! Haha!  Next up with Mora on Friday and Saturday.  Please make sure to check the previous post about who is skiing when and the time schedule.

Thanks,
Denny

Race Info for the Week

Here is the information for the two races this week, with the Mora Invite being a two day event, but our skiers will only be on one day or the other. The list of who is skiing what day and in which event is at the bottom.  Any questions, please let me know.

Wednesday, NWSC Skate at Elm Creek
3:30 - Boys 5K
3:55 - Girls 5K
4:25 - Boys 2.5K
4:30 - Girls 2.5K
Our First Year skiers will decide tomorrow which race they will be doing.

Friday & Saturday, Mora Invite at Vasaloppet Center
Here is a link to all of the information: Mora Invite

Mora Invite Line Up		All Races Skate, Except for Pursuit
Josh	Thoen	Boys	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Myles	Gilyard	Boys	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Peyton	Martinek	Boys	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
John	Przybilla	Boys	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Abby	Ellenbecker	Girls	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Oliva	Ellenbecker	Girls	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Lilah	Gilyard	Girls	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Izzy	Haberman	Girls	Varsity	Sprints	Friday
Jennings	Jurmu	Boys	JV	5K	Friday
Jacob	Casey	Boys	JV	5K	Friday
Sarah	Eichstadt	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Amelia	Blomberg	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Katie	Emmans	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Josie	Ingvaldson	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Summer	Nietz	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Addie	Hoseck	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Rebekah	Weimholt	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Bella	Nortrom	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Anna	Samit	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Tara	Treml	Girls	JV	5K	Friday
Aaron	Casey	Boys	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Eli	Christiansen	Boys	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Tommy	Samit	Boys	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Julia	Waite	Girls	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Akala	Lowe	Girls	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Kiwi	Le	Girls	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Tori	Horner	Girls	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Jerzi	Herberg	Girls	JH	? 2.5K	Friday
Jared	Heida	Boys	Varsity	Pursuit	Saturday
Ricky	Petroff	Boys	Varsity	Pursuit	Saturday
Noah	Christiansen	Boys	Varsity	Pursuit	Saturday
Caleb	Chesser	Boys	Varsity	Pursuit	Saturday
Jaxon	Lahner	Boys	Varsity	Pursuit	Saturday
Joe	Moline	Boys	JV	5K	Saturday
Michael	Smith	Boys	JV	5K	Saturday
Ryan	Powley	Boys	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Justin	Goetz	Boys	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Nico	Cocchiarella	Boys	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Sam	Collin	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Halle	Lenz	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Jordyn	Campbell	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Eliana	Cocchiarella	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Olivia	Nojd	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Kathryn	Carda	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Paola	Arellano	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Sheryl	Black	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday
Marijke	Buter	Girls	JH	?2.5K	Saturday

Winter Camp

2018 Nordic Skiing Winter Camp

Each year we offer skiers a chance to improve their skiing and get some time in on some great snow trails up north.  It also gives the team a chance to relax, have fun, and get better acquainted.

We will leave for Winter Camp at 7:00am on Friday, December 28 and will return about 6:00pm on Sunday, December 30.  An approximate itinerary is given on the back of this sheet (some of the locations and workouts may change depending on the snow conditions).  We will be spending most of our evening time at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Hayward, WI, where cell range is sometimes limited, so if you need to get a hold of your child, your best option could be to call the Hotel, 715-634-0700. 

Students should bring their own healthy breakfasts and lunches and snacks in a cooler that stays in the equipment trailer on the trip up or bring money to buy stuff at the store or restaurants at the hotel.  Minimal spending money is needed unless they want to buy things.  There is a continental breakfast available by the hotel, but bringing their own is still something to consider.

Students are expected to pack the following items: Plenty of warm clothing (layers are best) and personal items for three days (don’t forget that toothbrush & deodorant, please!!), a warm winter coat, winter boots (to be worn on your feet on the bus), PJ’s, water bottle/sports drink, Skis, Wax, Poles, and Ski Boots, cooler.  Remember that most everything will go into the equipment trailer.  You may want to take homework, a camera, a healthy snack for the bus ride, headphones.  Consider marking the items you want back!  Be sure to bring a positive attitude, and your CRHS pride and manners. (Videos for the evenings should be pre-approved by the coaches.)

On the return trip we will stop at Forest Lake for a quick rest stop and phone calls home to parents.  Please be sure to meet your students at CRHS about 20 minutes after they call!  (We’re all tired and anxious to get home by then.)  It helps if you park in the stalls rather than along the curb while you wait.  All students are expected to stay and help until ALL equipment is unloaded and properly put away.  We’re a team and teammates stick together (Yes, parents can helps!!)

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Tentative Winter Camp Schedule

Friday, Dec. 28                   6:30am           Get skis from ski room.  Load bus &

Trailer, check for boots

                                            7:00am           Leave for Hayward

                                            10:00am         Arrive at “00” or Birkie Trailhead

                                             10:15pm        Classic: Warm up Drills then Classic

12:30              Lunch            

                                            2:00                Put on Skate Ski’s, Drills, ski until 5:00

                                            6:00pm           Dinner (Provided by Parents: soup,

                                                                        Sandwiches)

                                            10:00pm        Lights Out

Saturday, Dec. 29                7:00am           Wake Up and eat

                                             8:00am           Head out to Birke Trailhead

(Skate Skiing, Varsity, some JV Start at Cable, head to Hayward; First Years, some JV, start at ‘00’ and head to Hayward)

                                              12:00pm        Lunch Break at Fish Hatchery Cabin

                                              1:00pm           First Years/JV Go Classic Skiing
                                              2:00pm           Varsity/JV Go Classic Skiing

                                              4:00pm           Ski’s Off

                                              6:00pm           Dinner (Provided by Booster Club)

                                              10:00pm        Lights Out

Sunday, Dec. 30                   7:00am           Wake up and eat, then pack things up

                                                                        And bring to trailer

                                              8:30am           Head to Timberland Trails

                                                                        Classic Drills then hill repeats

                                              12:30am         Meet for lunch

                                              1:30pm           Meet on trails

                                                                        Skate (Will decide depending on how

                                                                        Everyone feels and has been

                                                                        working!)

                                                                        Then on your own

                                              3:30pm           Ski’s off, get ready for trip home

                                              4:00pm           Head home

                                              5:45pm           Call ahead from Forest Lake for rides

                                              6:00pm           Arrive at CRHS, unload bus & trailer