Updated: 2/25/10
Parents/Skiers - check this site after 9 PM Daily!

Catch the latest from the coaches!


Thanks to the Hall's for the spaghetti dinner - thanks to ALL the parents that helped with the BBQ, especially Jill Hess for organizing it! Thank you!

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Temperatures:

• Trail Grooming Update
• Current Temperatures
• Glen Alps Conditions
• Kincaid 248-UWAX

SERVICE TEMPS

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Derek Hazen groovin' with the tunes! 1st mascot on skis!
YOUR COACHES:

PARENTS NOTE: If you need to let us know your child is missing practice, have questions, or want to let us all know about an issue, please use the link button above to send all coaches your note. If you want to send individual coaches a personal note, feel free to use the link below.

Jan Buron
Erin Hamilton
Tom Coolidge
Louise Lane
David Nees
Jan Hazen
Please check the handbook for requirements to receive participation.
Parents, if you would like to know where you kids are participation wise, just email their coach throughout the season.

Have you bought your Trail Pin yet?
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What a great season! We hope you you improved, we hope you exceeded your own expectations, we hope you have learned that the hard work at practices pays off tremendously and before you knew it, you were at the top of the hills wondering how you got there so fast!

Athletes, keep it up...go out and ski on your own, grab a friend, take a family member... it is very important to keep heading outdoors. Stay in shape all year, find another sport you love and pursue that with passion. Remember, healthy body...healthy mind.

Thanks for all the parents who contributed this year. You are very appreciated by the coaches and skiers!

~ Your Service Coaches

(this site will migrate over to the xc running page in late July)
UPDATED NOTES TO SKIERS and PARENTS

Last day to pick up your ski equipment is Monday, March 8th. Doors will be open at 2:10 and close at 2:20.

Tour of Anchorage Ski, Sunday March 7th | Website
Service Skiers - if you want a fun race, sign up for the Tour of Anchorage. Thousands of people, many of them friends of yours are all doing it. 25k and 40k (50k for 18 and older) - YOU CAN ALL DO THIS ONE!

Racing Uniforms: Please turn in your CLEANED uniforms to Coach Erin in her office during lunch. You are able to race them at the Tour of Anchorage but please return them to Coach Erin the week after the Tour. Thanks.

GPS points needed! We are creating a distance map of the trails - all the way from Service to Kincaid including Spencer, Hillside Trails, Coastal Trail, Tour .. all! Can you help? Just send any GPS point to point kilometers or miles of any trails you have been on while using your GSP. Send information to JanH. Thanks! extraski@gmail.com


Pajama Day!

  • Skiers and Parents - Join Service's twitter.com/servicexc and stay informed with any cool and interesting postings from all the coaches! Want text updates?
OTHER IMPORTANT SKI TEAM NEWS

NOTICE ABOUT EQUIPMENT IN LOCKERS OR IN SKI ROOM:
Skiers you must either get a gym locker or put your bag in the ski room during practice.  Some skiers had things stolen during the first workout.  DO NOT leave bags out in the locker rooms during practice. WRITE YOUR NAME ON EVERYTHING -- Socks, Boots, Skis, Poles, Bags, Hats, Neck Gators, Long underwear, Forehead - EVERYTHING!

SKIERS: Everything MUST be in a ski bag. Bring ALL equipment...skis, poles, boots, indoor and outdoor clothing to practice daily.

Did you volunteer already: Check out the updated list!

 
OUR TEAM


(there are more skiers that didn't make the photo shoot - team placement moves - names addded!)

 
HOW TO REGISTER?
Please READ TEAM HANDOUT!!

FIRST go to school office or download here (a parent must sign the front and back of forms too). ALL necessary paperwork MUST to be turned into the Activities Office BEFORE you are able to attend practice and/or get practice credit. Give the yellow copy to the coaches.

THE BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED/READ:
1. Physical Exam Form
2. Sport/Athletic Participation Form
3. Activities Fee paid to Service Activities Office $160
4. Submit Team Contract
5. Read Team Handbook
6. Read and Print Out Handout
(Sports Fee Waiver Form available)
For more information click HERE.

Download and print out the Quick Reference Team Information sheet to get you started. Click below.

DOWNLOAD 09-10 TEAM HANDOUT
Volunteers Needed:

The ski team is a family. The coaches and skiers depend on parent volunteers to create a very positive experience for the athletes.

To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact Pam Mamrol at mamrol@gci.net or 346-1035.

PLEASE VOLUNTEER TODAY

Parents - we need folks to video tape and take photos of the races and practices for the Service Team DVD. Thank you!
ODDS & ENDS

New to the trails - take a copy of the maps with you at practice
Hillside Large Area | Hillside Small Area
COACHES TEAM GOAL: Athletes develop Nordic Skiing as a life long sport - while improving their skills and developing a sense of accomplishment. Healthy body healthy mind. Simple.
Parents & Friends :
Have you bought your Trail Pin yet? The tax deductible purchase of a trail pin (membership) provides funds for the grooming of trails. We encourage all Service High XC Ski families to make that small donation. Click HERE to join. Thank you.


Enough said...

Web updates Jan Hazen Site sponsored by Homestead Graphics
BOOSTER CLUB

List of Volunteers
Snacks? Banquet?

Toko - Alaska Race Waxtips
Swix Wax Wizard
Swix Ski School

BE A TEAM CAPTAIN
Do you want to be one?

2009-10 Captains
Ali Ross
Rebecca Mamrol
Mackenzie Kanady
Chloe Miller
Chance Wilcox
Peter Mamrol
Silas Talbot
Eric Ryan

Do you have any concerns, comments, anything - let your captains know.
Pole & Ski Information
Temp Conversion
Waxing Info
Team Jackets, Hats
LOST & FOUND:

1/30/10
Found at Bartlett HS school (race) where skiers were hanging out inside - colored knit hat with flaps. Contact Coach (JanH)

...also check here for any lost and found items at any of the races. posted by the NSAA club.Lost & Found
Email us and we will post it on this site too.
DAILY ROUTINE:
1. Check the white board outside the ski room for daily workout
2. Meet with your coach in the area they specify. IF YOU DO NOT SKI WITH YOUR COACH, YOU DO NOT GET CREDIT FOR THAT DAY, EVEN IF YOU SKI WITH ANOTHER GROUP. Keep in touch.
3. New to the hillside trails? Print out a map and take it with you during practices.
4. Enjoy the ride!
MAPS:

Hillside Large Area
Hillside Small Area

Other Anchorage Maps
SORE IS GOOD!
Find out why...
Stay in shape, breathe in the fresh air... HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND... you can't lose!

BESH CUP RACES
If you are missing ANY PRACTICES or need to leave practice early - PARENTS, PLEASE EMAIL OR GIVE A NOTE TO THE COACHES. The email link is at left. Thanks!