If you take photos at the races, please consider posting them to Picasa (it is free and simple to download). That way you can keep adding photos to your account any time! We will then post a link to your "photo album" here.
Thanks to the Truskowski's for hosting the Spaghetti Dinner after Friday's Classic race @ Regions.
Thanks to the Hammond's and Plagge's for the great snacks (did we catch everyone?)! Thanks to all that come to the races and cheer on our team. We appreciate YOU!!
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 labeled Email All Coaches above to email all coaches your note. If you want to send individual coaches a personal note, feel free to use the links above. (listed alpha)
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. We take attendance daily. We love to hear from you!
Families that ski...
We encourage all families to become members of the NSAA - this helps pay for trail grooming and maintenance.
Athletes develop Nordic Skiing as a life long sport while improving their skills and developing a sense of accomplishment. Healthy body healthy mind. Simple.
Welcome to the Service High School Cross Country Ski Team.
2012-13 Team Video - thank you Thea!
If you would like a copy of the 2012-13 video, contact coach JanH.
UNIFORMS: Please submit your CLEAN uniform to Erin in her counselors office at Service. Thanks.
SENIORS: Click on photo above then right click and save as to your computer. It is a print quality photo.
We will miss you!
WHAT A PARTY - HARLEM SHAKE COMES TO SERVICE XC SKI TEAM
New to racing on the team? Please read the tips about racing below:
Eat a healthy breakfast and drink plenty of fluids. Bring extra snacks (healthy bars, fruit, etc.) to have handy too. Some races you will have to wait a few hours before your start.
Hats and ear coverings are required to go out the gate - neck gaitors if it is real cold
Typically you will wear long underwear under your racing suit top and bottom - NO COTTON ANYWHERE!
Piercings? Remove metal jewelry - you can get frostbite
Men, wind briefs - need we say more?
When you arrive at race venue coaches will be handing out your bib. DO NOT LEAVE, stick around until you get yours, then you can go warm up before your race start. No bib, no race.
You MUST have your bib on the outside of your racing uniform, it can not be covered
Remember to warm up 15-20 minutes before your race time, run with high knees for 5 - 10 minutes then warm up on skis, you want your muscles to be warm before you leave the gate!
Watch your start time - listen to the announcer to call your wave. (Hint: Watch for bib numbers ahead of you, typically the smaller the numbers the sooner they start)
Can you get out of your skis quickly? Practice this in case you run into a moose on the trail!
Thank the NSAA Green Grunt Volunteers that are out there running the race - for you :-)
Don't be nervous. About 1/4 of all skiers in our High Schools are new at racing so you aren't alone!
Cleaning our your garage? If you have equipment (skis, poles or boots) that you would like to donate to the team, we could use them! We use this equipment for our foreign exchange students. Contact us
NOTICE ABOUT EQUIPMENT IN LOCKERS OR IN SKI ROOM:
Skiers you must either get a gym locker (see your PE or Ski coach) 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 Gaiters, Long underwear, Forehead - EVERYTHING! You will be glad you did.
PLEASE REMEMBER, DO NOT WEAR ANY COTTON (sweatshirts, pants, socks, etc.) otherwise, you will not be able to attend practice. Hypothermia is real andfor the skiers own safety, we have to enforce this. Thanks everyone.
Parent's Emails Needed - PLEASE send us your emails if you haven't already, so we can keep you up to date on the latest from the coaches. We want to stay in touch.
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SKI FASTER, EASIER, LOOK GOOD? Check out the Ski Team Tips at left.
Everyone must wear a team jacket. If you were not able to purchase one, we do have a few jackets we can loan out for the season. Contact one of the coaches.
Skiers and Parents - Please remember all skiers are required to pay a small team fee - $40. (see below about what you get when you pay your team fee). This covers the spaghetti dinners, snacks, banquet, etc. Use the Team Order Form above and then submit your $$ to a coach at practice. Thank you. Still have not received Contracts from a few of you. Thanks.
We are looking for a few special volunteers to be chair of a few activities. They are: a spaghetti feed shopper(shop and plan for the spaghetti feeds occurring before or after each race), a clothing organizer(order and organize clothing for the season), a photographer for the ski races (who will hopefully also be willing to make a power point presentation for the end of year party). WE WELCOME ALL NEW PARENTS! Check out our list of fun volunteer opportunities.
Become a Booster Club member (required team fee of $40) and you will get a warm and cozy fleece neck buff ... an important accessory while either watching your skier race or skiing on the trails yourself! (Thanks to Chris Zafren) Check out the Booster Club to make your payment.
What you need to get started
HOW TO REGISTER?
Please READ TEAM HANDOUT!!
FIRST go to school office to pick up the below forms or download them from the links below. A parent or guardian 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.
Return the following to the Service Activities Office:
Bring $ and Team Order Form - jackets, pants, hats, etc. - give to a coach or booster club member - ORDERS DUE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1st.
Don’t forget to pay your mandatory Booster Club Membership/Team Fee of $40 (this is separate from you activities fee paid when you registered). The membership and team fee form is attached HERE and is also where you purchase your gear. Your Booster fee covers any activities and equipment or items that the ASD or the SHS team budget is not able to cover like our spaghetti feeds we host on race weekends, race day supplies like sports drink/hot chocolate and snacks, supplies for the team tent (propane and any repairs), tables and coolers, Regions BBQ, end of the season team awards banquet, senior gifts, coaches gifts and much more!! We couldn't supply ANY of this without the Booster Club Member/Team Fee. Please write checks out to Service XC Ski Booster Club THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
Make sure you have glide wax on your skis on your first day of skiing! This is very important otherwise you will go nowhere and who wants to go nowhere?
YOU MUST HAVE ALL YOUR EQUIPMENT IN NOW (skis, poles, boots and NO cotton)
We want to be ready to SKI! Required Equipment and Clothing
Any questions about purchasing equipment, feel free to contact any coach.
Ski room will be open from 7-7:20 on Mondays. PLEASE REMEMBER, DO NOT WEAR ANY COTTON (sweatshirts, pants, socks, etc.)
otherwise, you will not be able to attend practice. Hypothermia is real and
for the skiers own safety, we have to enforce this. Thanks everyone.
Remember, do not buy skis or poles without making sure they fit your height and weight. Very important otherwise you can be throwing your money away. Download Size Chart
Web updates Jan Hazen and sponsored by Homestead Graphics
SKIERS - Do you have any concerns, comments, anything? Let your captains know - they are there for YOU!
Daily Practice Routine
1. Be dressed out and ready for practice BEFORE our daily meeting at 2:20 2. Check
the white board outside the ski room for daily workout 3. 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 (unless you ski with another coach for just that day and that coach confirms it is okay. Keep in touch for your safety. 4. New to the hillside trails? Print
out a map and take it with you during
practices. 5. Enjoy the ride!
Skiers - you are responsible for waxing your own skis however, the whole team waxes the day before each race. Don't forget, we have a wax clinic on November 20th that is mandatory - this is a great place to learn to wax your skis!
Become a Booster Club member (required team fee of $40) and you will get a warm and cozy fleece neck buff ... an important accessory while either watching your skier race or skiing on the trails yourself! (Thanks to Chris Zafren) Check out the 
