Practices & Snow?

Practices have been going well so far. Nearly all the skiers have had a chance to try out the roller skis. So far so good, few falls and only blisters to worry about. To prevent blisters on the hands gloves tend to be a good first line of defense. Next week is suppose to be our first week of competition. I think it safe to assume that the Dec. 3rd race is off. Hopefully Elm Creek will be able to produce some snow soon. We will begin the process of fitting skiers with skis on Monday. It will take a couple of days to get through all of them. Once the new skis arrive some will have to go through the fitting process again.

Wheels & Practices

We would like to be getting all athletes on wheels in the next two weeks. In order for that to happen each skier will need roller skis (remember your boots) or in-line skates and a helmet. The helmet is not an option, you must have one to practice on wheels regardless of experience. We plan on getting new skiers on roller skis too, but first we will need to do some instruction with in-line skates. Long pants and gloves would be nice options to consider.

Pioneer Midwest - Tuesday Night

Andover Night @ Pioneer Midwest
Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 PM

Pioneer Midwest
415 County Rd 81 Osseo, MN

Schedule 2009-10 Version 1

Date
11/9 First day of season
12/3 Conference Age Group Freestyle Race @ Elm Creek 3:30
12/10 Conference Age Group Classic Race @ Elm Creek 3:30
12/17 7.5k - Skate @ Elm Creek 3:30 (Andover hosts)
12/26 Leave for Ironwood, Michigan - Winter Camp (Optional)
12/29 Winter Camp ends, return from Michigan
1/5 Classic Sprints with Anoka & Osseo @ Eagle Lake 3:30
1/9 Mesabi Invitational @ Giants Ridge (Optional)
1/10 Return from Giants Ridge and Mesabi Invitational (Optional)
1/14 Skate with Champlin Park & Anoka @ Elm Creek 3:30
1/16 ABC Relays @ Wirth
1/19 Pursuit - Classic Leg with Elk River & Champlin Park @ Woodland 3:30
1/21 Pursuit - Skate Leg with Elk River & Champlin Park @ Woodland 3:30
1/27 Conference Championship @ Baker Park 10:00 AM Boys Classic
2/2 Section Meet @ Camp Ripley
2/8 JV Conference
2/10 Coaches Relay @ Giants Ridge
2/11 State Meet @ Giants Ridge

Note: Minnesota State High School League guidelines state that a meet is to be canceled if the temperature is -4º F, or lower, or the wind-chill is -15º F, or lower. Usually cancellations occur at the last minute and are not based on weather predictions. These temperatures do not pertain to practices.

2009 - 2010 Season Begins

Welcome to the 2009 - 10 Nordic Season!

11/9 First practice at 3:30
11/9 Booster Club Meeting 7:00 PM @ Andover HS
11/11 Parent meeting at Andover HS 6:00 PM in the cafeteria - pizza provided!
11/17 Andover night at Pioneer Midwest