Emergency

There are still a few that have not filled out the Emergency Form for Camp.  Please fill this out before we leave on Wednesday.  We want to make sure we have some information in case someone is to need medical attention and we cannot get in touch with  parent, which can happen in iffy cell coverage.

Winter Camp Medical Information Form

Thanks
Denny

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

 

Winter Camp and Break

Below is the Tentative Schedule for Winter Camp.  This could easily change depending on weather and snow conditions.  Also, If anyone is looking for ideas to do for workouts over the next week, please look here: Winter Break Workout Ideas

Tentative Winter Camp Schedule

 

Wednesday, Dec. 29          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

 

Thursday, Dec. 30                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

 

Friday, Dec. 31                   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

Wednesday Results

Overall Meet and our Individual results from yesterday's meet at Hyland are posted on the right side of the blog.

The Boys team finished in 2nd out of 6 teams while the Girls took 4th.  2 Boys finished in the top 8 with a total 4 in the top 16, while on the Girls side they placed 6 in the top 30.

It was a fun day to watch some ski races though.  Hard to believe that the temps were almost the same as they were a week ago, but it was so much nicer not having the big winds!  A more challenging course and doing classical skiing in which we haven't had as much time to work on so far this season with the lack of snow.  But the skiers have been working hard, trying to learn so they can improve, and adjust to the ever changing conditions and weather that we have had so far.  It is something that we need to get accepting it for what it is and do the best we can when we get the good chances.  With this group, we as coaches are in a position where we see potential but also desire, and this is making it so much easier to deal with the adverse conditions.  

The hope is that the snow conditions in Hayward for camp, which are currently pretty good, hold out over the next couple of days of weather and we can go up and really make the improvements that we would like to do for the skiers, because they have earned it and deserve it as well.

Thanks to all who came out and watched, including some alumni!!

Have a Great Holiday Season!!
Denny

Apparel Order Form

If anyone is looking to purchase the apparel and have not seen the order form yet (given to the skiers last week), here is a google form that you can fill out.  Any questions, please let Ava know,
Apparel Order Form

Thanks,
Denny

Week Ahead

Here are the basics for the week ahead, Dec. 20:

Monday and Tuesday we will be classic skiing.  We are going to try and get out to Greenhaven but if we cannot then we will be using the CR fields or Riverview Park.  We will also lift weights on Monday after school.

Wednesday is a classic race at Hyland Park in Bloomington (west end of the park, not by the downhill area). Bus will leave at 2:00, Boys race at 3:30, Girls 4:00.  

There will not be any organized practices the rest of the week.  I will give the skiers some workout ideas for the time between Wednesday and camp.

Thanks!!
Denny

Thursday Overall Results

Overall Results from Thursdays meet are now posted on the right side of the blog.  Both the Boys and Girls teams finished in 4th out of the 6 teams that were there in some pretty tight team races. 

There was much improvement shown from both teams, and some of the technique work we have been putting in is starting to show.  It is still very early in the season and we are hoping to be fine tuning more over the next few days of practice so we are ready for when we head to our Winter Camp, where we will be able to get in a lot of time on skis!!  But, for the amount of time we have had on snow and the work we have been able to get in, we are in a good spot and there is definitely signs of growth and potential.  Plus, with the wind making things more challenging, not only physically, but mentally, it was a good day of racing.

The First Years also had a positive first race, whether it was one lap or two.  There is a lot of work for them to do, and being able to learn all of the technique work as well as trying to be competitive is not an easy task, and they are doing what they can to make sure they reach their goals.

Next race will be next Wednesday.  Once all of the details are sent to us I will get it out.  Also, reminder that Saturday is cancelled.

Thanks for all of those that braved the weather last night to watch and support the skiers!!
Denny