Casper Invite  1-3-15

Here is the scoop:

3.5KM  Classic Race 
Start time: Noon
Casper Mountain Nordic Trails

Time Line for us:
7AM  Load the bus
7:15 leave for Casper
10:30  Arrive at trails
Warm up/ wax/ restrooms etc.

12 Noon Girls Mass Start
  Boys start 10 minutes after last girl finishes

2PM Pack Up head for home

5PM (Approximate guess) home.  




Load the bus ready to ski, wear your colors, we have team shirts for those who need them.  Tights are here but don't depend on them.  Come dressed to ski.  You can change if we find time.  The weather is predicted to be colder than the last time we were there.  Sweats or warm ups over your tights for before and after the race will be needed.  Warm jackets!

Other items to bring:
Water Bottle
Hat, gloves
Lunch
Few $$ for a quick stop at a snack store on the way out of Casper.
Back Pack to carry to start of the race with your water and extra clothes in.
Comfy clothes to ride home
Things to keep you busy in the bus, Ipad, cards, music etc.

Because of our smaller travel team...we have only one bus.  Please consider this when packing

WInter Break Ski Schedule

Skiers need to take all ski belongings home for the break!  We will not be able to get into the school to get them!

Most of the Team after the race in Casper!

PRACTICE
     12-29-14   Classic Skis
          Load the bus at 11:00am at LJHS  home 1:30pm

     12-31-14
           Load the bus at 11:00am home 1:30pm
    
     1-2-15 Skate Skis

       9AM-11AM
         Hot wax party for those who are going to the race.  Meet at the wax barn.
    

These are not required, but if you need something to do... Skiing is always a good thing!


2nd ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S EVE SKI
   12-31-14
      7:30PM-   meet at Happy Warming Hut.
Coach Hamann will provide hot chocolate and glow sticks.
Families and friends invited. you need your own equipment. Costumes optional and fun!
We will ski till we get tired!


 CASPER INVITE (yep back to Casper)
     1-3-15
     You MUST tell Coach Hamann you will be going to this race!  Deadline 12-29-14.  No exceptions. This means call, text, email, verbal.  (Why? Because we are still in Winter Break and many of you will still be out of town etc.  We have to tell the bus garage and registration for the race is due.)

Same Schedule as before.  Be on the bus by 7:00AM  Dressed to ski.  In team colors Under big jacket and warm up pants. . Race starts at noon at the Casper Mountain Nordic Trails.   Home around 5:30PM.  Bring a lunch, a little  spending money, water bottle, backpack to put your gear in at the race. Bring Comfy clothes for the ride home.  Expect colder temperatures and a different race course.

If you want to donate HEALTHY snacks and drinks please call Nancy Reidel at 760-0082




Christmas Fun LJHS NOCRDIC way!

 



       

Practice December 14-19, 2014

Congratulations to all who raced in Casper. Conditions were tough. We were tougher. It was a great first effort for all.  Now go and tell those who did not make the trip to get their practices in so they can come to the next meet!

Those who I waxed your skis. I will help you get it off now that it is snowing. Your skis will not work in fresh snow.


Practice this week:
Back to normal ( if you call it that) M/W/F
We will ski all days. Bring both pair of skis.  The snow conditions will dictate which we use.


Looking forward:
Practice during the break will be on Dec. 29 and 31, 2014   11:00 am. To 1:30 pm the bus will pick us up at the tennis courts.  These are not required practices. Still come if you can.

December 31, 2014
 7:30 pm till we come home.  Second Annual New Years Eve  ski.
Meet at the happy Jack Warming Hut.   Costumes optional. Family and friends welcome.

Jan. 3, 2015 ski meet in Casper.


Christmad suggestions for your skiers:
Water bottle and pack to carry it in
Ski straps to keep skis together
Ski bag
Kick waxes, cork, plastic scraper
Wipe on base wax ( swim f4, fast wax etc)

December 8-13,2014 Practice and Casper meet.

Look careful this week is different!

Monday , December 8, 2014
     Practice as usual. Ski at Happy Jack -- Classic skis
      We were promised 2 busses this should make travel times faster and hopefully more on time.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014
     Practice at Happy Jack -- Classic skis

Thursday, December 11, 2014
     Right after school till 4:15. Ski wax and prep. This is for those who need an extra practice! Meet in the Shed behind the football field with your Classic skis.

Friday, December 12, 2014
     Ski prep day for those who did not get them done on Thursday. Meet in the shed behind the football field. Bring Classic skis.  Done by 5

Weight room for those who waxed on Thursday.  ( this is your make up practice). Meet in the cafeteria.  Done by 4


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13.    RACE DAY
Meet on Casper Mountain Trails.  On top of Casper Mountain.

7am load the bus at LJHS by the tennis courts
    Bring with you:  Classic skis and poles, ski boots. Lunch, water, something to do on the bus.
           Come dressed to ski.  Wear your LJHS colors if you have them.   Bring comfy clothes to           change into for the ride home.    Maybe a blanket or pillow.   No Soda or Candy before the meet!

12 Noon
    Predicted start time for Middle School Race  2.5 km Classic

Load the bus after awards.



Stop at a Gas Station  for snacks. Bring no more than  $5  for spending money.


5:30 pm predicted return time.


We will stop and have a snack at the rest area  before Casper in the morning before the race.  Donations of food for this snack would be appreciated.   Fruit, juice or Gatorade, Chocolate milk, bagels and cream cheese, yogurt sticks, breakfast burritos or things like this. We have 50 skiers and 6 adults.

Is there a patent volunteer that would be willing to organize the snacks?


PLEASE LET COACH HAMANN KNOW IF YOU ARE NOT PLANNING ON GOING TO THIS MEET.

December 1-5 Practice Schedule

We are off to a great start for the season!  3 good practice days and though not super hard, we accomplished a bunch of good stuff!





Some questions by the team I tried to answer on Friday.
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1. Why Yoga?
Yoga does so many things at once for all athletes.  Increases flexibility, works on core strength, connects our body and mind.  Though it is not aerobic in nature, I bet we had some sore muscles the day after.




2. If there is a basketball game at the same time as Yoga, can we go to the game instead. 
UH NO!  A practice is a practice and you have to trust the coaching team to make good decisions for the season.  Every practice has a reason, every practice is important.

3. If I am sick do I have to come to practice? Please don't.  Parents give  Coach Hamann a quick text or email to confirm.  Or it is an unexcused absence.  It is not that I don't trust all these kids.  As coaches as an employees of ACSD1, we are responsible for your children. If you expect them to be at practice they need to be there!

Being hungry is not sick or an excuse to not be at practice.  Bring a snack to eat while on the bus. (no candy, no soda)

4. Will there be chances to get 10 practices in before the first meet if I miss on?.  The coaching staff is mapping out the weeks to our first meet.   We will have a ski wax night that will count as a practice. It will be announced. I am always willing to work on individual cases, but in the end it is the school policy of 10 practices that we have to go by.  Seriously, the best way to get to go to the meet is to make the practices.

One other last important thing. Parents plan on picking your child in the parking lot by the tennis courts. All other doors to the school are locked after 4:30.  Also make a plan with your child for pick up. We have had a couple kiddos decide to walk home and then in comes worried parents looking for them.

December 1-5 Practices
We are traveling to Happy Jack from now on. The bus will pick you up. Be ready to go. LAB, IPES, SRA, be ready to go.. Change into ski clothes after school at your school or in the cold  outhouse at the trails.

 I think this is the dance:  Bus picks up LAB @3:15 on to IPES stopping at LJHS @3:25.  On the way out of town we stop at SRA  @3:35.  If you miss it at your stop before LJHS  it is up to you to make it to SRA by 3:35.  This is the biggest reason I need to know from parents before school is out if skiers are not going to be at practice.  We cannot spend practice time looking for your  kids. (Disclaimer...  We are at the mercy of the School Bus and drivers, please be patient and as helpful as you can! They appreciate it.)


December 1,3,5 2014

Classic skiing.  Drills and time getting on the snow.
All practices need Classic Skis and poles.  These are the skis with the fish scales or a place for wax under the foot.  Classic poles are the shorter poles.

Back to the tennis court parking lot @5:30.  (or very close to 5:30)

Scout Nordic ski team orders

In case  miss the hard copies. Here is the info on how to order Scout Nordic shirt and tights.
These are only if you want to or you are looking for Christmas presents.  Please do to feel obligated to buy.

The shirt is made of a sport tech material.  Wicking and quick dry.  It is a great first layer or many choose to race in them instead of the tops we have for the team.  The tights are black and orange flames, some skiers have them already.  They are Nylon Spandex.  Not the warmest but really fast in a race situation.

Make all checks to LJHS.  I know this is confusing but I need separate checks for shirts and tights.  They are ordered from different companies.  And this time money with the order.

Again please do not feel obligated to buy.

November Practices.

Monday November 17, 2014   3:20PM  to 4:45PM
     First day if the season

You must have on file by 3:00PM today  your Sports Physical Form filled out on both sides and your $15 participation fee.

Equipment needed:  Outdoor workout clothes.  Hat, gloves etc.  SKI POLES

Practice:  Outside at Scout Field.  Run with ski poles. 
                

Wednesday, November 19, 2014  3:20PM0-4:45PM

Equipment needed:  Classic Skis, boots, poles if you have them.  If not indoor weight room clothes.

Practice: Ski on grass and snow at Scout field.  Introduction to equipment
                Those without skis will be in the weight room.

If the snow melts, we all will be in the weight room.


Friday, November 21. 2014   3:20-4;30PM
Equipment needed: Yoga mat if you have one.  Indoor Yoga clothes.

Practice: Yoga 

Monday, November 24, 2014      3:20-4:45PM
Equipment needed:  Classic ski gear (if snow is still OK at Scout Park), No snow- ski poles and running shoes for outside run.

Practice: Ski on the grass or run with poles

NO PRACTICE THRU THANKSGIVING BREAK.  -You can still workout and fill in entries in your journal! 

All practices will meet in the LJHS Cafeteria and then move to workout areas.

We will start going to Happy Jack, December 1, 2014

Here is the  info passed out at the start up meeting for LJHS Nordics.  Please pass it on to anyone who might be interested.

Remember to get your sports physicals and activity fees turned in to the main office at LJHS before our first practice on NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Bring your poles and running shoes to practice.  Dress for outdoor workouts!

See you soon!

Coach Hamann

Laramie Junior High Nordic Team

 

 Chris Hamann                                                           Heath Brown

Chamann63@gmail.com                                           hbrown@acsd1.org

(307)760-2797

 

Information/Practice Schedules etc.

Facebook: ScoutNordic                   www.ScoutNordic.blogspot.com        www.acsd1.org/ljhs

 

 

Practice Dates:

First Practice November 17, 2014

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

3:30pm (bus departs for Happy Jack Trails) 5:3Opm( arrive back to school)

No Snow- Practices will start and end at Scout Park

 

 

Requirements for team participation:

1. No previous experience necessary

2. A willingness to learn and improve on your own personal experience level

3. Sports Physical form (Both sides filled out) turned in to main office

4. Activity fee paid to LJHS--  turned in to Main Office

 

Goals

1. To provide an opportunity in a team atmosphere for students to experience the sport of Nordic Skiing.

2. Knowing that all team members will start with varying abilities, to improve and grow in those abilities.

3. To participate and experience true Nordic racing in a meet.

4. All team members will learn to wax skis and take care of personal equipment.

 

 

Equipment requirements:

1. Nordic skis, boots and poles

     We will train for both techniques in the Nordic world. Classic and Skate.  It is possible to find one pair of skis that will do both.  (good for the beginner) and one pair of boots that is good for both. Option 2. A pair of skis for each technique.    Check with local ski businesses for season long rentals if you do not own skis. All in town are good and can help you.  Bindings on skis are not universal fit. Make sure your boots are the right system for your skis. Try them in the store before getting them to the trails.

 

2.   Winter clothing

      A quick lesson in how to dress for success...

       - layers, layers, layers... Bottom layer of wicking (Under Armor, Columbia, Mountain Hardware, etc. ) long underwear, tops and bottoms. Ski tights or lightweight fleece pants, lightweight fleece top, wind pants and jacket.  Reserve the heavy jacket for the bus.  Hat and gloves. Cotton sweat pants and sweat shirts, jeans etc. soak up water and do not dry. They are not safe in cold conditions. Cotton kills.  Show up to practice in these and you will not be allowed off  the bus.

 

3. Water bottle and somehow to carry it.  Hydration packs with tubes freeze if not worn under a jacket.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skier Information

 

Name______________________________   Grade ___School__________________________________

 

Parents name______________________________________ Phone_____________________________                                         

 

Email you want info sent to:____________________________________________________________

(This address will be included in a team list)

 

Rate your ski ability:

Beginner (Never skied before)-------  Sort of Beginner (Less than 5 times)  Intermediate (More than 5 times) ------ Advanced 

 

Medical issues coaches need to know about. ( Diabetes, seizures,  anorexia, etc.)

 

 

Days of the week you will not make practice because of other commitments.

 

 

 

As a participant of the Laramie Junior High Nordic Team, I understand that I am expected to abide by the Athletic Code of Conduct included in the LJHS handbook.  I understand that at all times while on this team, I am representing LJHS, the Nordic Team and the Sport of Nordic Skiing.  I understand that my behaviour directly effects my performance.  If such behaviour becomes a chronic problem or there is no resolution thru ACSD1 policies, I can be asked to leave the team.

 

Skier Signature/Date

 

Parent-Guardian Signature/Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cross Country Connection Rental Night

 

November 6, 2014 (Monday)

6PM-8PM

 

 

Racer 1 Combi        $150  wood core junior race gear smallest gear down to 122cm           skis

               Single       $100

Racer 2  Combi       $200 RCS junior skis-aircore  mid size skis for juniors under 5'2" and under 115lbs

               single        $150
 

Racer 3  Combi       $350 crs adult sized skis  adult Fischer Combi boots skis from 172 on up

               Single       $200

 

****Combi Package – 2 pair of skis, Combi boots and poles

***Single Package- either skate or classic skis, boots, poles

 

 

 

 

 

Renter Info

Complete and take to rental night.

 

Skier name_______________________M/F__________

Parents Name_______________________________

Phone Number______________________________

Skier age__________Height___________Weight____________ 

 Shoe Size_______ 

 Experience Level  (Beginner –Advanced)________________

Rental package desired________________________________

TEAM TIGHTS!

Beginning of the school year is here! 

The Cross Country (Running) team is in action. There is still time to join in on the fun there.  It will only help you in your skiing later! Come join in on the team, running and sweating.  Coach Hilton is a really great fun guy and like I said it can only help you with your aerobic fitness for skiing later!

If you did not hear... I will be back in the lead for the 2014-15 LJHS Nordic team.  I hope you are as excited as I am.  More on the Ski Season later!

Attached is an order form for team tights. These are optional.  Please do not feel obligated to buy them. We will encourage those who have them to wear these awesome tights at meets and where we need to look like a team. We will also be putting together a team shirt the first of the season. Parents you are welcome to buy a pair of tights for yourself!

Orders are due Sept.5, 2014.  Payment will be due on delivery.  I will let all know when I have them and will have a pick up party at school.  PLEASE do not give orders to the secretaries at school.  Email them back to Coach Hamann (chamann63@gmail.com) or text (760-2797) with your info and desires.  

You may ask why we are purchasing our own and not having the school buy them.  They are too cool to not own them to wear all the time.  Actually we will be spending our budget on waxes and equipment. 

Why are we ordering now? These tights are being made just for us! 

Well that is all I have for now.  I hope you are out moving your bodies and getting ready to ski!

Coach Hamann

This week practice, Pot Luck and Lander Race

75% of the team 

Feb. 10 thru 15, 2014

With sadness and pride this will be the last weekly update of the 2014 LJHS Nordic season.

There is a bunch here so please read carefully:

Monday, 2-10-14

Practice after school as usual ---Skate Skis

Tuesday, 2-11-14

No Practice

Wednesday 2-12-14

Starlight Streak Race (Rescheduled from last week)--   4KM Classic in the dark.

Bus will pick up team at 4:15 from LJHS parking lot.  Start time for race is 5:30PM   Hopeful time home 7PM.  Parents and family are welcome to race.  Sign up before the race at the warming hut at Happy Jack.  Entry Fee is a donation to the MBNA.   This is our practice. All teammates are expected to participate.  Let a coach know if you need to miss out! Bring a headlamp if you have one.

Thursday 2-13-14

TNT -  Last wax party of the season, location Coach Brown’s classroom, prepping our skate skis only. (or the pair you will use for the race on Saturday.)  Should be done by 5PM       NO BUS –NOT REQUIRED

Friday 2-14-14

Yoga at Blossom Yoga.  Bus leaves at normal time. Wear clothes you can move in. Bring a Yoga mat if you have one.

5:30 PM , End of the Year Pot Luck. To Celebrate this amazing season of great skiers and good skiing we will have a family Pot Luck.  Location: LJHS Cafeteria

Coach Hamann will provide baked potatoes for all. 

8^th Grade Ski families please bring a main dish type topping for potatoes (chili, cooked veggies, taco meat and cheese, warm nacho Cheese, sour cream, etc.)

7^th Grade Ski families please bring a salad or side dish.

6^th Grade Ski families please bring a dessert.

Bring your own drinks, plates and utensils.

Saturday 2-15-14

4.25KM Freestyle Race at Beaver Creek Nordic Center  (25 miles South of Lander) This is our last meet as a team, last day of the season.  All teammates are welcome and encouraged to travel and ski with us. 

5:15 AM  Load the Bus(Ugh!) Dressed to ski or have ski clothes with you to change on the bus.

11:00 Start  ( 10AM  warm up) Interval start Ladies first. Let’s show Wyoming that Laramie can ski!

After the race and awards-  Team Photo, change into pajamas to ride home. The bus driver will be the judge for the best and most awesome PJs, slippers  welcome.  Around 2PM, pizza at Pizza Hut in Lander (thank you Mr. Stender!)  

We will be collecting team ”uniform “ shirts before you get off the bus.

Prediction time back?  Before Sunday.

Please bring with you:  Skis, Boots, Poles, Ski Clothes, PJs , pillow or small blanket, water or liquid ( no soda before the race) , snacks,  no more than $10, shoes besides slippers.  (Pizza Hut might not allow slippers, PJs have been oked), and something to do while traveling. (sleeping is always an option)

Leftover snacks from previous races will be on the bus for all. Again it would be nice to have a breakfast organized for the trip.  ( I have enough bagels for all, and 18 yogurt sticks, need cream cheese, fruit and drinks.) Anyone willing to take this on would be appreciated.  

Personally I want to say thank you for a great season!   We accomplished way more than we thought possible.  If you rented skis you have them till the snow melts!  Use them the trails will be there!

Keep an eye on emails and Face Book this summer.  There are rumors of TNT game nights being organized.

Your LJHS” Scout” Nordic Coaching Staff,

Normal Chaos

Coach Hamann, Coach Brown, and Coach EB

February 3-7, 2014 Please read it is different than normal!

February 3 thru 7, 2014 -- Practice Schedule

Read carefully as this week is going to be a little different! 

Monday, February 3, 2014

Practice and Bus pickups as usual! 

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

 Ski wax day 3:30PM to 4:30PM  in Coach Brown’s classroom at LJHS-- Monday at practice, Skiers must tell Coach Brown or Coach Hamann  if they intend to wax. Not required.  No bus to this.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Starlight Streak Race. (Classic)   Bus leaves from the JR High at 4:30 PM.  Race starts at 5:30.  Home around 7PM    Bring your headlamp if you have one.  Parents are encouraged to sign up and race as well.   Info on the MBNA web page:  www.mbna.pbworks.com      Entry fee is a donation.   This is our practice and I would like to see all ski it.    Please let a coach know if you will not be there!

Thursday, February 6, 2014 

Post race Yoga.  There will be a bus from LJHS leaving at 3:15 for Blossom Yoga.  Back to school by 5.     Not a required work out but highly encouraged to make this.  We will be prompt and the bus will leave on time!  LAB, IPES students you might want to make arrangements to meet us at Blossom Yoga.  Wear clothes meant for moving and stretching in.  Please no jeans.  Sign up on Wednesday when you get on the bus for the race.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Practice as usual.    

Please read! This is important!

As of Monday, February 3, 2014 we have only 6 days on snow left in this season.   These are important days to be a part of this team.  If you need to miss any of these practices please let a coach know.  Pack your bag the night before.  Make sure you have all your gear. 

As a Coach entrusted with the safety of this team, I am responsible for all athletes during our practice times.   Please contact any coaching staff member or LJHS and get a message to me when you plan to miss a practice.  I will call all parents of unexcused absent skiers and confirm reasons to miss practice.  I know there are many reasons to miss a practice, school, church, illness, etc.  It is not my intention to override any of these things.  I need to know that all on my team are where they are expected to be.  All in their right place.   This is so important that missed unauthorized practice will result in not traveling to our last race in Lander.  MY phone # 307-760-2797 email  chamann63@gmail.com   both go to my phone. I have my phone on me all the time.

January 27-31, 2014 Road Map

Here is a link to the results for the meet in Casper:  https://www.dropbox.com/s/3o52avru33vq557/caspermsrace2.xls

I hope this works.  It does off of the Face Book page.


I do need to apologize to the few (you know who you are) and to the team as a hole.  I have been rather grumpy lately and some of you might have got a dose of stuff that was really not your fault.  I cant elaborate, just know that I will work hard on keeping my personal stuff out of the ski team as much as possible.  Please though, when rules are laid down, they are for a reason and should really be followed.  Your safety is truly my main concern.

Now that all that is out of the way.  We have only 3 weeks left of ski team. That's 9 ski practices and 1 meet. I am getting sort of sad.  But excited to see how you will do in Lander on February 14, 2014.  ( More on that later)

This week:
Monday, 1-27-14
Skate Ski at Happy Jack

Tuesday 1-28-14
TNT (Actually on Tuesday)
Conditioning in the weight room at LJHS
Done by 5pm
No bus to this practice

Wednesday 1-29-14
Skate Skis  at Happy Jack

Thursday 1-30-14
NO PRACTICE

Friday 1-31-14
Classic Day at Happy Jack
Dress is LJHS race wear and smiles.
I am bringing my camera to get a team picture.  ( I don't know if there is a formal one scheduled or not)
Hoping to get candid individual shots as well.
It will also be a game day of sorts.

This weekend
Go ski with your family.  Rest or get your homework done.


Put these dates on your calendar:
February 5, 2014  Starlight Streak  Night race.  We will participate. (Classic)
February 15, 2015  Middle School State meet.  Lander, WY  5k Freestyle (as of info this past weekend),                                   Start  time 11AM . This is the end date of our season all should try to participate!                                         Pajama party on the bus to travel home! Start getting your school appropriate PJs                                         ready!

Saturday, 1-25-14 Casper Mountain Meet

January 25, 2014

Casper Mountain Meet

Departure: From  LJHS Parking lot, by the tennis courts at 6:00 AM.  Home sometime early evening.

Location: Casper Mountain Trails. 

Parking and JR High Race will be past the lodge, toward Beartrap  Meadow.  About  ½ mile  down the road and around the corner, big parking lot on the left of the road.  Over flow parking at Beartrap Meadow,  1/2 mile walk back to race start.

Start Time: 11:30AM  Boys first, Girls 5 minutes after boys

Format:   3KM Free Style with a Mass Start.

We will warm up on a designated warm up course and ski on a race course.  The start and finish are close together but not at the same spot.  Please stay on the trails we have been designated as JH race trails.  Do not decide to go watch the High School races.  The Casper officials have been very direct in asking us to stay off the Sprint courses designated High School.  Your safety and my sanity are at stake here.

What to bring:

1.       Load the bus dressed to ski.  You can take warm clothes off in the bus if you need to.  Have ski boots in a bag or something to bring on the bus .

2.       Skis and poles that you are using for the race. Bag them if you can.  They will ride under the bus.

3.       Lunch.  We will have no access to the lodge for lunch.  Bring one!  Breakfast type snacks will be provided.

4.       NO MORE THAN $10 if you must bring money.  We will try to stop at a snack place (gas station) and let you get a snack for the ride home. This depends on time.

5.       Comfy clothes to ride home in.  Sweat pants, jeans etc.  No slippers, you must have shoes of some sort. You can always stay in ski clothes if you want.

6.       Suggested things:  Something to do on the bus.  Kindle, book, ear phones, video games, I pad, etc.  Remember that Coaches and LJHS are not responsible for broken or lost things.   Also a pillow or a small blanket for resting if you want. With all that said, we have 36 people to get on the bus and not a lot of room.  Pack according to this.

SPORTSMANSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP: Remember that all athletes are there to do their best just like you.  Be sure to congratulate other skiers on their effort.  If you need to, apologize for mishaps out on the course.  Cheer for all especially our team.  Thank the officials, and other adults helping run this meet.  They have volunteered their Saturday to be with us.    Be the best you can be on the race track as well as off.   

Jan 20-25, 2014

I am again so proud of this team!  This past meet all I heard was complements on how well we ski, how nice and respectful our kids are to other teams and officials.  Way to go!  Yes, we had finishers in the top 10 both days, boys and girls, more important I saw some really brave skiers, skiing hard and having fun!

Here is a link to the results:  www.Racessplitter.com

Monday, Jan.20, 2014
No School but we we shall have practice like normal.  The bus will be in the parking lot at LJHS at 3:25PM.  We will be home around 5:45PM.  Skate Skis

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2104
No School, NO TNT

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014
Practice, Classic Skis

Thursdsay, Jan, 23, 2104
TNT  Wax Party.  Bring the one pair of skis you want to use for the race in Casper.

Friday Jan, 24, 2014
Practice with the pair of skis you did not wax on Thursday.

Saturday, Jan 25, 2014
Meet in Casper.  I do not know details.  I will let you know as soon as I get them.  I do know the race will be held on the Casper Mountain Trails on Casper Mountain. (about 30 minutes outside of town)

Be prepared to leave very early (6AM)  Bring your own lunch or pay high prices for ski area type food.  Coaches are not responsible to hold on to any money.

Parents it might be nice to provide our skiers with a breakfast type snack while on the bus.  (Burritos, bagels,yogurt sticks, juice, etc.) Would there be any interest in helping make this possible? Let me know.

That is all for now. I promise to keep you informed as I know more.

January 13-18, 2014

Hold on this is going to get busy!

Monday, January 13, 2014
Skate Day
Slow ski the race course
Back to LJHS 5:45PM

Tuesday, January 14, 2014
TNT#1
1/2 team will wax SKATE Skis  in Cafeteria
1/2 team will be in the weight room
There is no bus transportation for this practice.  Please find  your own way to LJHS
Done around 5PM

Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Classic Day
Ski Course, Answer questions about the meet. 
Back to LJHS 5:45PM

Thursday, January 16, 2014
TNT #2
1/2 team wax skis
1/2 Weight room
SOOO if you waxed on Tuesday you are in the weight room, and the other way around. 
No bus transportation to this. Please find your own way to LJHS.


We will assign days to wax and days to workout.  Work out days need workout clothes and running shoes..

We are splitting the team up this way so that we can spend some quality time with our skis and still get a workout in. Both skis and workouts are important.  Plan to come to both if you can! Both will count as team workouts!

Friday, January 17, 2014
Race Day 3K Skate
See previous blog
The bus will pick you up at your schools, you will be dismised with time to get ready. Exact times will be posted  on Monday.  Please dress to ski and be ready to race when you get on the bus. Did I miss a school? I will repeat all this info many times through the week!

Saturday, January 18, 2014
Race Day 5K Classic or 3K Classic (Coaches get to decide your race!)
See Previous blog for info.

The Bus will load from LJHS at 7:45AM 


Entries for the race are being sent in Friday after practice.  If you know you cannot make one or both races tell a coach, email Coach Hamann, text her FB her.  

Home Meet Fun

Laramie Team Nordic Meet
This is info for the JR High team.  High School Info may be a bit different. 

Friday, Jan. 17,2014
3KM Skate race for all JR High Skiers
Meet starts with High School skiers at 11:30AM
Predicted Start for JR High 12:30 PM

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014
5KM Classic for all JR High Skiers (High School 10KM)
Interval start (2 people every 30 seconds) start at 9:30AM, no break between High School and Jr High skiers.  

We will have a bus to take the team to the race,  Friday it will pick up at your child's school.  Saturday we will all meet at JR High parking lot.  Exact  pick up times will be announced next week. All Nordic Team members must ride the bus to the meet. 

Parking- Only team buses and race officials will be allowed in the parking lot at Tie City.  All other vehicles will park at the Headquarters Rest Area.  Catch the shuttle bus from there to the area.

The race start is staged 1/2 mile up the trails.  You have to make your own way in from the parking lot.  Skiing is the preference but you may walk or snowshoe as well.  Please stay off the set classic tracks.  Your footprints hurt your child's chance of a great race.  Dress for the weather.

You are welcome out on the course to cheer. Move with traffic.  Be always on the look out for racers. Yield to them at all times.  Stay out of set tracks. Stay on the side of the trails.  Yell your heads off for your kids. 

Volunteers needed in many ways!
Thank you to those who have all ready contacted me.  We still need help in many areas.
Simple things like collecting numbers after the race to staffing concessions to sweeping the trails for stragglers.  Team Snacks or sliced oranges for the end of the race are always needed.  Also Gatorade and chocolate milk.  Please let me know if you can help out.  Your name and contact info.

Concessions:
We will be combining efforts and resources with the High School Nordic Team to provide home baked goodies and hot chili at the meet.  Money generated from this will help the skiers participating in Nationals pay their way.  LJHS is officially sending  at least one Skier this year. ALBERT STEINER Lets help him represent LJHS while he is in Vermont. 

We are asking for donations of baked goods. Individually wrapped  ready to be sold.  Also we need 2-3 people to make large kettles of Chili that can be sold by the cup full.  There will be a way to keep it hot up there.  You can bring these with you or put them on the team bus to get them to the concession area. Chili can be dropped off  Thursday LJHS Cafeteria during wax party.  Specs of wax party to be announced later.

Happy New Year!

Hope all had a great break.  It was great to see many of you out skiing with families.

With all the new snow the trails are in really good shape.  Classic tracks are being set and Nordic Skiing could not get much better.  (OK the wind and snowbanks in the parking lot are a little challenging!)

We will start right off on Jan.6, 2014 after school.  If you filled out training logs or skied with  parents or adults please have them sign off on those times. By state mandate you need 10 practices to participate in meets.  We could possibly use some of these parent skis as practices.  If you joined the team after we started these will be important.

Orders for team shirts are due Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.  These are only if you want to.  We will provide a team uniform shirt for meets. Different in style than these you can order. (Skiers provide their own pants, or tights for races.)

Here is this weeks plan.  As always plans have a way of changing so keep that in mind.

I would like to lengthen our daily workouts by 15 minutes.  This would get us home around 5:45PM .

Monday, Jan. 6, 2014
Classic Ski Technique Day

Tuesday, Jan.7, 2014
TNT at  Scout Park
Classic Skis WE WILL BE SKIING IF ENOUGH SNOW
Dress to be outside
Done by 5PM

Wednesday Jan. 8, 2014
Tshirt orders due
Skate Ski Day

Friday Jan.10, 2014
Skiers Choice for skis
3k time trial


Our first race is a 2 day event, January 17 &18. ( Friday and Saturday)
I do not have specifics yet.   When I get them I will post.

I do know that volunteers are always needed.  We will partner with the High School families as this is a combined meet.  See list below.

Every day we will need:
Timers
Spotters
Medical Support (EMT or Ski Patrol)
Team Snacks (Oranges, cookies, Gatoraid etc.)
Help waxing LJHS team members
And so many more places that I cannot think of right now.


Please let me know if you can help, what day(s) and if you want to be out on the course skiing or in a non ski position.  Names and phone numbers would be helpful so I can pass it in the the race organizers.  (LHS Coaches)

Also parents please feel free to cheer, ring cow bells and blow horns just as loud as you can for your skiers.