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1/28/12 - Thanks to the the Prince's for the latest spaghetti dinner. Thanks to Diane Prince and Chris Zafren for the warm drinks! Thanks to Bobbie Hammond, Julie Truskowski, Lauri Bassett, Diana Parke for the treats! As usual, thanks to Mike Price for setting up the tent and heaters! And thanks to Cathy Zavier and Denise Deal for the great photos posted on the web! So sorry if we missed anyone! You are appreciated. (please let us know if you helped and we didn't mention you) |
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| Your Service Coaches |
Jan Buron - Head Coach, c 360-2510
Tom Coolidge - B
Erin Hamilton - C
Jan Hazen - D, c 230-3111
Mike Besh - E
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)
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| Parents... |
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!
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| Families that ski... |
 We encourage all families to become members of the NSAA - this helps pay for trail grooming and maintenance.
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| 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.
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The green bordered box below is updated by Head Coach JanB often. Please check it daily.
CHECK OUT THE SKIATHLON PHOTOS AT LEFT (Thanks Denise Deal and Cathy Xavier)
CHECK OUT YOUR TECHNIQUE ON VIDEO. How do you think you did?
BESH CUP SKIERS - GOOD LUCK!
Check out the Temps and Webcam
ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE 75% of Practices and 50% of Races to get a Participation Certificate?
Ask your coach if you aren't sure.
REMINDERS:
Also, you should be at at least two practices the week of a race in order to be on the start list. The coaches ask this so that they know you will be able to handle the races without injury.
The coaches need a note ANY TIME you will be missing practice or a race. Thanks. You should
be to at least two practices to attend the Spaghetti Dinners. It's easy!
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WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK |
THIS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5th at KINCAID
LADIES - This is a BLAST! Grab a friend, come solo, dress up in costume, don't, race it - ANYTHING! Proceeds go to help stop the cycle of domestic abuse.
GO to website
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RACE TIPS and RULES |
- New skiers? 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.
- If you hands tend to get cold easily, do not wear finger gloves - wear claw gloves or mittens.
- 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!
- Trail Etiquette when racing or on a leisurely ski
- Download this list
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NOTICES TO SKIERS and PARENTS |
Can you help Ski 4 Kids? They are looking for kids to help make sandwiches Friday evening Feb 10th and at registration at REI on Thursday Feb 9th 12-7 pm. Ski 4 Kids is on Saturday, Feb 11th. Contact a.knapp.a@gmail.com if you can help.
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
Skiers - please read these weight room rules
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
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 Gators, Long underwear, Forehead - EVERYTHING!
SKIERS: Everything MUST be in a ski bag in ski rooms. ALL equipment...skis, poles, boots, indoor and outdoor clothing should be at practice every day.
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OTHER Important items |
- Your 2011-12 Captains - Forest Tarbath, Max Romey, John Glen, Anna Price, Jordan Pruszenski, Alex Okeson - Congrats to everyone and thanks to ALL that wanted to be captains. You were all great choices.
- 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.
- Check out the Team Photos at right. If we goofed in the spelling of your name or if you don't see your mug up there, PLEASE EMAIL US. Also, please send us a head shot so we can add you.
- DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO SKI FASTER, EASIER, LOOK GOOD? Check out our video links at left.
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Other news |
 NEW SERVICE HATS $25 - Black with gold cougar and "Service" on front. ($30 for non members)
 NEW SERVICE NECK GAITORS! Get yours - $20 for Booster Club Members and $25 for non-members. What a deal - they are great -- LOOK --> (What is a neck gater? It is that thing you put around your neck to keep warm)
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Web updates Jan Hazen and sponsored by Homestead Graphics
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Want to see something cool?
Fly-over Earth From NSAA ISS
Polar Bear Live Cam |
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| Lost and Found |
IF YOU LOSE OR HAVE FOUND SOMETHING AT PRACTICE OR RACES - EMAIL US AND WE WILL POST IT HERE.
MISSING GREY TENNIS SHOES: Size 8 Mens Nike Grey shoes - left in ski area after practice. Contact Gilly.
LOST 11/30/11 - Black Toko ski pants with Robin Ruckhaus' name on the tag. Please check the tag of your pants and see if they may be hers? See coaches if found. Thanks.
ALSO check here for any lost and found items at any of the races. posted by the NSAA club.
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| Your 2011-12 Captains |
BOYS
Forest Tarbath
Max Romey
John Glen
GIRLS
Anna Price
Jordan Pruszenski
Alex Okeson
Read what it takes to be a captain and application
SKIERS - Do you have any concerns, comments, anything? Let your captains know - they are there for YOU!
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| 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!
STRENGTH WORKOUT SHEET YOU CAN DO AT HOME
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HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND |
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