Race Season here we come! January 9, 2021 isour invite at Happy Jack. Parents we need your help! Please watch for the list of things you can help with. I sent out a Sign Up earlier.

Here are  some extra details.

All skiers  can participate in this meet.  (Passing COVID health Check in requirements)

Load the bus a 10AM  home around 2:30PM 

Start time is Noon

Spectators plan on parking at the Summit Rest Area and take the shuttle to the ski trails.  Masks required on the shuttle.

The start of the race is 1/2 mile from the trail head.  Walk or ski in is fine.  There will be no snowmobile shuttle service for Teams or Spectators.  Dress to be outside.  By state mandate masks or face coverings are required for  all who are not racing.  (Only when the racer is on the course may they take their mask off!)

Please watch your email and Remind for more details.

Be on the lookout for a zoom invite for Monday January 4, 2020 at 7 PM.  This will be our organizational meeting.

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Practice.

We start transporting skiers to Happy Jack for practice on January 4.  Notice the time change for picking u your skier,  5:30  at the tennis courts!

Friday, January 8, 2021  Practice is optional.  We wax skis on this day.  If you can do this at home please do so.  We can only allow a small group of skiers into the shed at any one time.  Pick up will be when your skis are done or at 5PM.

Think Snow.  

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.

                                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.  

 

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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Practice Schedule the weeks of  December 7-11, 2020

All practices will be in town. Dress to be outside in the cold.  If we have snow we will ski at Scout Park if dry conditions we will be running and doing drills.

Monday (12-7-20)/Tuesday (12-8-20) --  Bring ski equipment to school. Store in the shed before school.   Practice, meet in the Tennis Court.  Get to  know you day.  Rules, expectations, COVID check in routine.  Gear Storage, ski equipment look through,  lockers etc.  No need for changing into work out clothes.  Dress  to be outside in the cold.

Wednesday(12-9-20)/Thursday (12-10-20) -- Dress to workout outside. No snow? Bring running shoes!   Practice will be outside. 

Friday (12-11-20) -- Practice at Scout Park.  Come to practice ready to go.  No changing at school.  Practice times are the same times as normal even though school is out a 11AM.  (We teachers are required to work until 3PM.) 

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Other Import Info.

1. All practices in town are over at 5PM.  Parents please be punctual in picking up your skiers.  We have NO warm place to wait for you this year.  We have limited access to the school and  are not allowed to  have skiers wait in coaches cars.  

2. All ski equipment must be brought to school on the first day of the week for your skiers practice.  Stored in the equipment shed.  NO equipment shall be stored in the school.  NO equipment drop off will be allowed during the day at school.  And NO equipment means don't come to practice.  

3. We are working on a plan to be able to store school equipment, (Things used for the school day,) inside and safe while we are at practice.  We will not be taking large backpacks and computers on busses.  

4. School and classes come first.  Music Concert Season is now.  Please stay home from practice on concert night.  Go to your concert in the best form you can be in.  Concerts are graded and you must be passing your class to be eligible to be on ski team!

5. Parents please send Coach Hamann your email address. (chamann63@gmail.com)  We have a group mass email for very important messages.  We use remind for quick messages.  ( to sign into our group text @laramiems  to 81010).  Like our facebook page Scout Nordic.

That is enough for now.  See you on the 7th.