Post 1 of the 2021-22 Ski season
Here is the info handed out at the parent/skier meeting. If you are reading this for the first time it is full of good stuff. Most important email Coach Hamann with contact info you want added to the Scout Nordic email list. This will keep you in the know for all things Scout Nordic! Join our Remind Team APP. This is what will be used for quick team communications like stuck busses or cancelled practices.
We start Practice on December 13, 2021
We will meet in the LMS Cafeteria. No equipment needed, do dress out to practice in Scout Field. (Running Shoes, Workout clothes, hat and gloves)
Tuesday and Wednesday of this first week we will need ski poles only. NO SKIS (Unless there is 6 inches of snow to ski in the park) Please dress out to run in the park
Thursday the 16th. Bring Skis, boots, poles to school as well as running gear. We will be labeling equipment and learning how to wax, etc.
Friday the 17th NO PRACTICE
Watch for a few come if you can practice days through out the Winter break. These are very casual and fun but very beneficial of you are just learning how to ski. Plus they are in the daylight!
See you on the 13th! Think Snow!!!
Laramie Middle
School Nordic Team 2021-22
Chris Hamann: 307-760-2797 (text please),
Chamann63@gmail.com
Michelle Petty: mpetty@acsd1.org
Evan Townsend: etownsend@acsd1.org
Goals for the season:
Understanding that every
skier starts the season at their own unique ability level, every skier will: 1)
Grow in ski techniques, 2) obtain a working knowledge of training and racing,
3) maintain their own equipment, 4) be a contributing member of the Scout
Nordic Team.
Equipment needs:
Nordic skis, boots, poles
Must have classic skis, may
have both classic and skate skis
Clothing Needs:
Just like for any other
sport, dressing out for skiing is expected.
Be ready for the bus with ski clothes on. Wind or snow pants, warm
shirt, jacket, hat, gloves, wool or warmer socks in boots.) Jeans will NOT be
allowed. They do not allow for movement and are cold.
ACSD 1 Requirements
These forms must be on file
before your skiers first practice:
1)
Sports Physical
(Need only one a year)
2)
Code of Conduct
3)
Complete online
registration for ACSD
4)
Home School
Athletes please check with athletic secretary. You may need something else.
Practices:
The more time on snow the better!
We understand that Middle School is a busy
time and some days a week you might have other commitments. We
require a skier commitment of practice two (2) days and Fridays out of the
week.
Practices Times:
Monday-
Thursday practice times: 3:20 -5:30PM
(Transport
to Happy Jack Ski Trails)
Be dressed and ready to load at
modular classrooms by 3:20PM. This means clothes changed, skis in hand. Home to the same place at 5:30PM.
Friday: 3:20 to 5PM (Scout Field, conditioning,
stretching, ski wax day)
First
week of practice will be held at LJHS at Scout Park. (Meet in at the tennis
courts, 3:20 PM to 5:PM) Dress to be outside.
Music students: You may have conflicts
with practice and concerts. GO TO YOUR
CONCERT! Stay home from practice that day.
Choir, Band, Orchestra are graded classes, sports of any kind are
optional.
Races:
1)
Optional. We do not require you
race. If you travel to a race you must
participate!
Long days but fun. So worth the training and work.
2)
Must have 9 practices
3)
Must be passing all your classes!
Race Schedule:
January
15, 2022 --- Laramie (3.5km Classic)
January
29, 2022—Pole Mountain Shuffle, Laramie
February
5, 2022—Casper (3.5KM Freestyle)
February
12, 2022— Lander, Middle School Championships (3.5KM Freestyle)
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