Thursday, December 31, 2020
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
2020 Casper Mountain Meet |
Post 3: Christmas Break
We had two great weeks of getting to know our skis, learning to ski and getting some good distance under our belts.
Through the break please do not quit. Take advantage of the days and go skiing if you can. Do something every day. Something that keeps you moving for at least 60 minutes.
There will be no practices during the break.
Starting January 4, 2021 we will be holding practice at Happy Jack. The bus will leave LMS as soon as all health checks are complete. We will aim to be back to school at 5:30. Pick up by the tennis courts.
SOME IMPORTANT NEWS!
The Race Schedule has changed from the original. Please take note. Covid and working with the High School schedule is the big reason for this change.
Here is the official Race Schedule.
January 9, 2021 - Laramie (3.5km Classic) We will need parent help for this. Watch for a Zoom invite for a planning meeting!
January 30, 2021- Laramie- Mindbender- Classic/ Freestyle combo, inter squad meet. WE will need a bit of help from parents.
February 6, 2021- Lander -3.5km freestyle
February 13, 2021- Casper - Middle School Championships -3.5 km freestyle
See you all on January 4.
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Week 2 (12-14-20 to 12-18-20)
Yea for a bit of snow and colder temperatures!
Practices this week will be held at Scout Park. We will be finished every day by 5PM.
Our on trail practices will start after the break.
Dress for cold! The park can be windy. We have no shelter!
School district too cold to practice limit is below at 0 degrees. This includes windchill. If we have to cancel practice it will be announced at noon on that day.
Monday/Tuesday
Bring skis to school . The shed will be open before school. Put your ski boots in your locker in the school.
Ski at the park. Getting to know my skis, learning basic technique. Putting a little distance on our legs.
Wednesday/Thursday
Ski if there is snow. Be prepared to run if the snow is worn out. Bring your running shoes for just in case.
Friday
We understand if you cannot make it to practice. Please come if you can. We will be working out not waxing . Ski or run depending on the amount of snow etc. Plan for this!
Things we are dealing with this year.
1. Masks must be worn during practice. With the cold air etc. they get wet. You might want to consider bringing a spare mask.
2. For those of us with glasses... masks are a big pain in the fogged up face. Does anybody have a solution to glasses fogging? Also, like me the skiers have been taking off their glasses and putting them in a pocket. This is not a good solution. In 2 days of practice we have lost 2 pair of glasses. Parents please talk to your skier find a solution that works for you as to what to do with glasses.
3. Skiers are discovering that skiing is thirsty work. Please bring a water bottle to practice.
4. Snacks are important. Bring a snack that can be easily eaten during that time of check in and getting your equipment.
5. Ski practice days are pretty much not changeable. Why? Starting after the break we will be riding the bus to Happy Jack. There is only space for a finite amount of skiers and coaches on the bus. (Transportation/COVID policies). Parents cannot drive their skiers to the trails because ACSD 1 requires a health check in before getting on the bus.
6. For skiers looking for more ski days. There is a club ski team in town. WHAT (Wyoming High Altitude Training) It is race focused and as with all other clubs there is a fee. (Contact: Dan@WHATTEAM.org)
7. Parents, if you have not done so.. Send in your Coach Hamann (chamann63@gmail.com) your email address to get on the main email chain. We have a remind group as well. Like the Scout Nordic facebook .
8. We will have no formal required practices during the break.
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Coach Hamann |
Welcome to the 20-21 Season of the Scout Nordic Ski Team!
This Blog Space is a place to find vital information about practices, meets and the general going on of the ski team. Since COVID and all we will try to use this more and paper notices less.
Important info:
1. You must complete the online sign up before we can allow you to practice.
2. You must have all your "paperwork" turned in before you can practice with us.
3. If you have not figured out your equipment (Skis, boots, poles), you might be out of luck. Equipment is very limited in town at Basecamp.
Practice Dates and Times:
Skiers are expected to practice on the days they actually attend school. (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday ) All skiers are welcome to Friday practices. Homeschool, Online, Lab School, SRA, any other type of school I missed, you will practice on Tuesday/Thursday.
All skiers practicing that day will check in at LMS. All are required to have a temperature check and go through the COVID questions asked of them before they came to school that day. (Administered by a coach not at home.) Kids with high temps and not feeling well will be asked to go home and not practice.
Because of COVID protocols and how we have to check in skiers this year, there will be no skiers allowed to meet us at practice or jump into a practice at Happy Jack.
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