2011-12 Nordic Schedule

Here is the second version of the schedule. The first meet has been moved to the 7th of December rather than the 5th. Included on this version is the Fundraiser activities on November 17th and February 4th. The Section 5 meet has been moved to Wirth Park and will be held on Feb. 8th.

Start of the Season

It's time to get organized for the 2011-12 Nordic Ski season. Forms need to be turned in and equipment needs to be looked over. Do your boots still fit? The ski swap at Pioneer is coming up and our first practice will be November 14th at 2:45. Meet by the ski room, which is next to the weight room. Drew will be taking over as the assistant coach this season as Ben will be cutting back on his involvement due to his work obligations.

November 14th Schedule
Monday - first practice @ 2:45 (same time all season)
Tuesday - Parent meeting 6:30 Media Center
Thursday - Andover Night @ Pioneer Midwest 6:00

Booster Meeting Nov 2 at 7PM, AHS

The Nordic boosters will meet this Wednesday Nov 2 at 7PM at the HS, Room B109.

Andover Night @ Pioneer Midwest

Pioneer Midwest will be hosting Andover Thursday, November 17th. This is a good time to pick up the essentials, such as ski boots and kick wax. Things get started after practice at about 6:00 PM. There will be more information at the parents meeting Tuesday, November 15th.

Ski Swap - Pioneer Midwest

The ski season is rapidly approaching and with it the annual ski swap at Pioneer Midwest. If you are looking for a good deal on some skis or boots this could be a good opportunity. If you are interested in selling items the drop off is the two days prior to the swap.

Information

Saturday, November 12th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
415 County Road 81
Osseo, MN
763-420-8981

Roller Ski Pick-up

If you are planning to use the booster club roller skis for summer training, here are the specifics.

• Pick them up Sunday, June 12th after 7:00 PM.
• The roller skis will be at Coach Clark's house.
• The rental fee is $50 and the check should be made out to Andover Nordic Skiing.

Photos To Share

Here are a couple of links to photos from meets.

Pastry Relays - Thanks Charlie!
http://rebelsnordic.smugmug.com/CPHSNordic20010-2011Season/Pastry-Relays/15801080_4krJC#1184717539_dbExQ

Section Meet - Thanks Jeff and Others
https://picasaweb.google.com/AndvrCC/20110208?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGs7aH1l5uGRA&feat=directlink

http://www.skinnyski.com/racing/results/

Conference Meet
http://www.skinnyski.com/racing/results/

Michigan - Thanks Jeff!
https://picasaweb.google.com/AndvrCC/20101228?authkey=Gv1sRgCPje4-fB-5_gRA&feat=directlink

State Meet Week

This week will be a busy one. Make sure that you are getting your rest.

Tuesday
2:00 PM - Send off for team. all members should sit together on North bleacher.

Wednesday
8:00 AM bus leaves for Giants Ridge.
1:00 PM Girls Relay
2:00 PM Boys Relay
3:00 PM Awards

Thursday
10:00 AM Girls Freestyle
11:00 AM Boys Freestyle
1:30 PM Girls Classic Pursuit
2:00 PM Boys Classic Pursuit

Notes: Athletes will need a lunch on Wednesday to bring on the bus. We will need a meal planned for Wednesday evening, Thursday morning, and Thursday lunch. Equipment turn in is Wednesday, Feb. 23rd allow at least an hour and a half. Thursday, Feb. 24th is the team banquet.

State Meet Directions and Carpooling

If you are interested in attending the State Nordic Ski Meet at Giants Ridge you can find directions by visiting this link to Bing Maps. Or visit the Giants Ridge web site: http://www.giantsridge.com/about/getting-here.

Some of you may want to car pool and you can use this post to organize rides. Just add comments to this post if you are looking for, or can provide, transportation.

Section Meet Start Delay

The start of the meet will be delayed due to the wind chills for the morning. Here are the new start times.

11:30 boys classic
12:10 girls classic

Nordic Banquet Feb 24th!

Please see the attached flyer for the 2011 Nordic Ski Banquet. Captains will hand out hard copies or you may print and fill out the form. Thanks!

Directions to Camp Ripley - Section Meet

Follow Hwy 10 North to Little Falls. Once you get to Little Falls there should be signs to Camp Ripley which take you north on Hwy 371. From there follow signs to the Section Meet. (I called and verified with the Camp that there will be signs). Please drive with care and observe speed limits within the camp.

Add 30 min to your planned driving time. Camp Ripley advises 30 min drive through camp due to gravel roads, check point and 30mph speed limit. Picture ID needed to enter the grounds.

If you would like to explore in more detail, follow this link to Bing Maps.

Sections Meet - Camp Ripley

Currently the race schedule for the meet is below.

10:30 Boys Classic
11:15 Girls Classic

1:30 Boys Skate
2:30 Girls Skate

4:00 Awards

The present plan is to leave Andover HS at 6:15 AM. Return will be after awards. Bring warm clothes as the race temps are going to be cold with some wind.

Conference Meet - Wednesday

A little heads up on the plan for Wednesday.

Bus leaves at 7:30 AM for Baker.
We are responsible for two workers for each of the 4 races.

Race Schedule:
10:00 Girls Skate
11:00 Boys Skate

1:30 Girls Classic
2:30 Boys Classic

4:00 Awards

Practice Saturday 1/29 and Races Next Week

Saturday the varsity skiers, and those interested in going to Baker, will meet at the high school to carpool. Baker does not allow buses on the weekends so we will have to caravan down.

Monday is the JV Conference meet at Woodland Trails in Elk River. The meet schedule is listed below. The team will be leaving the high school at 1:50 with dismissal at 1:40. Each racer will select the race they would like to ski in, skate or classic. Varsity skiers will not be going to the meet in Elk River. Instead they will be going to the Skijoring park. There will not be a bus, so if carpooling is an issue, then the skier would need to travel with the team to Elk River.

Start times:
3:31 boys skate at 1:00 on the clock. One skier per school at a time every 20 sec.
3:45 girls skate at 15:00 on the clock
4:05 boys classic 35:00 on the clock
4:20 girls classic 50:00 on the clock

Wednesday the competing skiers will miss the entire day of school for the meet at Baker. JV skiers will have to ski on their own after school. Girls go first at 10:00 AM with the skate leg.

Meet January 20th Canceled

Wind chills are too cold to hold a meet today. As a result we will have a normal practice at 3:00 PM and go to the Skijoring trails in Bunker.

This Weekend

For those of you in town this weekend, I would encourage you to come and watch at least one of the race days at Theodore Wirth. This is a Supertour/Collegiate/JNQ race and it will have some of the best skiers from the cities, midwest, and nationally. I'm sure there will be at least 2 olympians racing (Garrott Kuzzy, Caitlin Compton) and this is a nice opportunity to see them perform.

http://www.mayorsxcchallenge.com/

Here's a video of last years start & some racing:

Keep in mind that it was slushy, rainy, and slow that day. This year it should be much faster since it will be cold & hard.

Coach Dubay will be at the race waxing for the Minneapolis Ski Club, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and Sisu Ski Club. Look for him under a Swix tent, possibly by the Gear West waxmobile.

Waxing Benches

I know a number of people were talking about wishing to have a wax bench of their own. Here's the most economical one out there: http://www.waxbenches.com/. You can get the stand with it if you're so inclined, but otherwise it is easily clamped to an old table or sawhorse.

Meet Schedule V2

Bumping this for easier retrieval!

ABC Relays Info

ABC Relays are held at Theodore Wirth Park located north of Hwy 55 between 100 and 94. From Hwy 55 follow Theo Wirth Pkwy north and you can't miss the ski area. As mentioned in the previous post, parking is VERY limited so plan accordingly.