Week 7

Can you believe it? This is our last week of  ski season.

We travel to Lander (South Pass) for our last meet of the year this Saturday 2-12-22

Predict a 6:45AM Bus load with getting on the road by 7:00AM and a later time home.

As far as we know the start time for the race is 1:00PM

We will not be taking or entering any Novice skiers.  This is a long bus ride, a long day and worthy of the long race.  If you go be prepared for a very technical long 3.5km course.  It is a Freestyle race.

We had a bunch of snacks left over from our trip to Casper, we will use them up going to Lander. 

Look for more information by mid week.

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If you are not going to the meet.  Make sure to get all of your gear out of the shed on the last day you ski.  Friday after waxing we will pick up and put away our mess from the season.  

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Practice this week is regular practice.  Hopefully we have busses and the weather cooperates.  Friday is a wax day for those going to the meet.  It really does your skis good to get your skis ready to race.  

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We had some great trails, fast snow and great racers on Saturday in Casper.  As I have told the team the Casper trails were originally designed and built by my (Coach Hamann) father.  I could feel him smiling at all the skiers on Saturday.  

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Weekly Awards

The Freeze your Fingers So Your Friend has Warm Hands Award: Jumana Ahmed

The Rapido Flocko No Taco Award: Flinn Arnold

The Family of Four Award:  Julep Gray

The Mary Poppins Backpack Award: Makayla Studyvin

The organize the wax day:  The 8th graders all who are our Captains for the year.

 

News Flash! Pole Mountain Shuffle was invaded by costume wearing Middle School Nordic skiers.

The 2022 Pole Mountain Shuffle will go down in history as the most fun, best attended and fastest Medicine Bow Nordic Association 's fun race in a very long time.  Personally, from my coaches eyes I love the fun energy this event brought our kiddos.  They proved they can ski hard as well as get a little goofy!

I had an amazing encounter with a Citizen participant of this race. A mature man (mature like Coach Hamann).  He made a point to stop me looking for this teams coach. (What? I did not look like a coach in my Tigger pajamas?) He wanted to make sure the coach knew how much he enjoyed our team! He called us really good young skiers.  He then told me how polite and courteous and encouraging we were on the trail.  Parents, skiers, LMS you should be proud of all your little crazy dressed up critters!

On to this week:  Saturday, February 5, 2022 we travel to Casper!  Be warned this is an early bus load and departure.  (6:45 load, bus leaves at 7AM)  Watch for more information through the emails and Remind.  Requirements to travel with the team. 1) 9 Practices,  2) Passing your classes,  3) Physically healthy,  4) By Transportation requirements, we will have to wear a mask while on the bus.  This is a Freestyle Race-  meaning any ski technique is allowed.  There will be a 3KM and a Novice event.  If you get on the bus you will ski in the race.  

Practices this week!  Cross your fingers that we have enough bus drivers  to get us to Happy Jack.  Other than that we ski as usual, Monday - Thursday.  Friday will be a travel team meeting, and wax day.

A huge thank you note:  One of our team parents Matt Burkhart has been using his snow machine and borrowed equipment and packing the  LMS practice field  on the days we have needed to be in town. It has been a huge blessing to work technique and have quality practices close to home.  Please thank him if you see him.

Awards for this week:

10K Glutton For Punishment Award:  Jackson Craine

Team Leadership Award:  Entire 8th Grade 

Heart Award: Jumanna Ahmed 

Most Improved Technique: Audrey Olson

Sportsmanship Award:  The entire Team on Saturday!

 We have a very busy next 3 weeks.  3 Saturdays, 3 meets.  Hold on here we go!

January 29, 2022  Pole Mountain Shuffle

         5KM only, skiers may choose skate or classic.  It would be great if all skiers decided to ski this event.  You don't have to be fast, it is a huge accomplishment to ski a longer race.  COSTUMES are highly encouraged. (footy pajamas, capes, tutus.. ) Lets make this a fun day!  The rest of the season gets sort of serious. 

There is a google doc shared to the ScoutNordic  email, please take a look and decide on what technique your skier will be doing for this race.  If Your name is not on the list please add it.  

Also since this race is a MBNA race we need to have waivers for racers signed. Watch for this.  Signed waivers must be in a coaches hand to be able to ski this race,  There is no entry fee. Thx

Parents we need a few helpers.  This is a race for anybody to ski.  Parents, this might be a time for some friendly competition with your child.    Registration for non ski team members is on the MBNA website.

February 5, 2022  Casper 

February 12, 2022  Lander

These are long travel days but worth it!  Watch for race info.  

Starting this week we shift to skate skis for those who have them.  Keep coming if you have only classic skis.  The next 2 middle school races are what we call Freestyle (All ski techniques allowed.)

We are being very firm about following the School districts policy on wearing masks on longer rides in the bus. If your skier has a problem wearing a mask to our local ski trails he or she may want to think hard about traveling to Casper and Lander.  Parent transportation is very tricky and not encouraged.  To many variables in getting to the race course and finding our team. 

Practice days for the next three weeks.  Please stick to your assigned days.  If you need to change days or make up days you need to contact a coach before practice.  (Not 10 minutes before.) Unexpected kiddos will not be allowed on the bus.  We have to know who is traveling to practice.  Unexpected skiers take up bus space for those expected. 

Week 4

WOW! We had some great fun at our home meet. Thank you parents who helped out. We cannot do this type of an event without you! Our Scout Nordic Team did a great job on the trails! Some skied really fast, some finished a race for the first time. All did their team proud!

 As I observed over the past week I need to mention a few standout skiers: 

 The TRUE GRIT AWARD goes to Alex Specht. He skied the race placing in the top 10 and has only been on skis 3 days ever! 

The BEST DRESSED AWARD goes to Flynn Arnold. The fancy flag shorts he had on over his race tights helped him ski very fast!

 The HEART AWARD goes to James Specht for fighting through a very tough week and still skiing like a Champ. 

The LEADERSHIP AWARD goes to Alex Burkhart for taking the lead during practice and helping out his group. 

The WAX LIKE A CHAMP AWARD goes Sawyer Layson.

 We have had a bunch of others really step up and create team unity. A huge shout out to those 8th graders who organized Friday night waxing.

 Now to this week. 

  Monday - No School-No Practice 

 Tuesday- Thursday Practice at Happy Jack Home by 5:30PM

 Friday- No Waxing but we will ski in the park, Done by 5PM 

 This week will be a Classic Ski week. Next week we shall shift to Skating for those of you wanting to skate. 

 Parents, if you took pictures of your skiers racing, we would love a few for the yearbook. Send them to Coach Hamann or message them to the Scout Nordic Facebook page.

 There are a few pair of race tights left. They are 35$.. Contact Coach Hamann

 January 29, 2022  Pole Mountain Shuffle

 start time 10AM 

 This is a skiers choice for technique and a chance to ski a longer distance if you choose. 

 This race is a  race organized by the Medicine Bow Nordic Association. Parents, siblings, Whoever wants, can ski in it.

 Here is the link for more information: https://www.medicinebownordic.org/pole-mountain-shuffle.html 

 Middle School Skiers will be entered you do not need to do that part yourself.

 Week 3

Monday   Classic ski at Happy Jack    Shed open before school

Tuesday   Classic Ski at Happy Jack Shed open before school

Wednesday   Classic Ski at Happy Jack   Ski the racecourse

Thursday   Classic Ski at Happy Jack   Ski the racecourse

Friday   Ski prep day at LMS   All racers are required to be here.  Leave when skis are done

Saturday   Laramie Invite  Classic  Happy Jack   Start 12noon

 

Here is to one week on snow and some good practices.  Who would have predicted this crazy weather ad closed roads and all. 

We have a busy week ahead of us.  Practices and our first meet, The Laramie Invite.  Please watch for info specific to the Invite in another mailing. 

I have had some interesting conversations with some of our ski team members this past week.  Some say they do not want to race this race because it is a Classic (Non-Skating event).  I understand having a preference in techniques etc.  If your skier has a desire to Nordic Ski in high school, there is no choice.  A high school meet has both skating and classic involved and skiers have to be able to do both.  It is the Middle School season where we learn both skills. With that said I hope all skiers will decide to give this race a try. There are distances for both experienced and novice skiers.  Skiers with only skate skis will be waxed for classic skiing.  And expected to use the classic technique.  Skating in a Classic Race is disqualification.

Parents- we still have space for you to help with our meet.  

A note from Transportation- starting this Monday -masks or face coverings will be required while riding an activity  or sport bus. All skiers will need a mask while on the bus to and from practice.  Please plan according and put a mask in with your ski gear. 

Attached is an order blank for scout Nordic T-shirts and beanies, the date on the order blank says due the  10th but we are extending this to next Friday the 14th.  These shirts run large.  

 

There are a select pairs of LMS Lightning tights left.  They are 35$  sizes Adult Sm and Adult Med. 

First come first serve. Checks to Fancy Pant. Let Coach Hamann know if you want a pair.

 

 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)

 

Stay Connected:

---Facebook Page: Scout Nordic                

 --- Blog:  www.ScoutNordicNews.blogspot.com

---Remind: Scout Nordic 21 (https://www.remind.com/join/scoutnor    or  text 81010 text this message @scoutnor)

                                           

 

 

Parent Information

 

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Phone Numbers_________________________________________

 

Emails (Included in Mass mailing list)

 

 Middle School Championships Here We Come!

WOW!  The Lander trip was the day that never ended!  Your skiers did very well in those very trying times!  They skied very well as well!  

This Saturday, February 13,  is the last race of the season.  Casper Mountain here we come! I don't see any major weather events to get in our way of getting there and back in good time. Watch for more info but we should expect to load at 7Am and be on the road by 7:30AM .  Race info has our start at NOON.  We will stop and let your kiddos get fast food in Casper before heading home.  We can expect to be home before 6PM! (Pray all goes as planned and we don't have to drive across the state to get home!)   Please prepare yourselves for the longer race if you do race! All on our team are welcome to go and compete.  We will not be signing up for the short race.  You all can ski the longer race easily. 

Practice this week!  With early release of students on Friday.  Our practice schedule for our last week will be modified!

Monday/Tuesday:  Same thing as usual.  Bring your skis you plan on racing on.

Wednesday:  Practice for all.  We have 2 busses.  We will stop and get you if you usually practice on Thursday.   Take your equipment home if you are not going to the race.  

Thursday:  Ski prep for those going to Casper.  At the shed.  Done by 5.  You are free to go home when you are done.  

This has been a great, crazy, low snow ski season.  Please continue to ski.  See you next year either as a Scout or when you are skiing as a Plainsman!

 Week of February 6, 2021

We had a great home meet.  Thank you parents  for your help and skiers for your effort on the trails.

Now on to this week. Practices will be the same as usual.  Skiers choice for technique.

Friday we prep skis in town.  Again this is encouraged that you come.  Those that worked on skis had better performing equipment this past meet.

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February 6, 2021  Beaver Creek (Lander)

This is a very long day.  Load the bus at 7:00AM and  home around 8:00PM.  Ski at Beaver Creek Nordic Area on South Pass.  

Because it is such a long day, it is encouraged that all traveling to compete should ski the long race.  The Novice race is only a very short course easy course and should be only considered for a few on our team. 

All skiers on the team are welcome to travel.

Parents please talk with  your skiers.  Are they willing to spend a day on a bus in order to race?  Are they willing to spend the entire time in mask.  We as coaches have had many conversations with skiers about masks.  We need to know that they will be worn as ACSD1 protocol says. 

If you are planning on transporting your skier personally you need to contact Mrs. Burkhart (kburkhart@acsd1.org) She has paperwork for you to sign. 

Please be watching for more in for this meet later in the week.  

 January 25-30, 2021

LARAMIE MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE

JANUARY 30, 2021

START TIME: 12 NOON

HAPPY JACK SKI TRAILS

ALL LMS SKIERS CAN AND SHOULD PARTICIPATE!

PARENTS AND SPECTATORS : MASKS REQUIRED, PARKING WILL BE CRAZY. 

TEAM BUS LEAVES LMS AT 10:00AM. IF YOU ARE RACING YOU MUST RIDE THE BUS TO THE RACE. PARENTS CAN TAKE THEIR KIDS HOME!

This is Freestyle race.  Skating is allowed. Please use the technique you are most comfortable skiing. 

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PRACTICES THIS WEEK ARE ON SKATE SKIS IF YOU HAVE THEM OR WANT TO LEARN THEM. IF YOU HAVE ONLY ONE PAIR PLEASE STILL COME.

 NORMAL SKI TIMES AND DAYS FOR SKIING

FRIDAY PRACTICE WILL BE AT THE SHED. SKI PREP  FOR THE RACE.  IF YOU PLAN ON RACING YOU ARE REQUIRED TO BE AT THIS PRACTICE.  WHEN YOUR SKIS ARE PREPPED YOU CAN GO HOME.  WE WILL BE DONE BY 5PM AT THE LATEST.

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January 30. 2021- Laramie Invite

February 6, 2021-  Lander Ski (Beaver Creek Ski Area on South Pass)

February 13, 2021- Casper

Please sign  up to go to meets on this link.  It is for ski team purposes only.  Coach Hamann needs to enter skiers in the right race for each meet as well as confirm team numbers to reserve transportation to meets.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kIkJBCV9WNF0ij1RklPZCrSd2y_BkoU0UDp9rijTcO0/edit?usp=sharing

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OPPORTUNITY FOR 8TH GRADERS

January 29, 2021

Special Olympics needs your help

12noon -3pm

We will be helping host a Special Olympic Winter Games.  Middle School Skiers will be setting up the course, timing and handing our awards.  

Please talk to Coach Hamann if you think you might be able to help.  As of now this will be at a Park in Town.  We may have to move the venue to the ski trails.

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A Note From Coach Hamann

With only 3 weeks of skiing to go and many kilometers of trails under our belts, our skiers are growing in their ability to Nordic Ski.  With this experience comes the joy of favorite trails and the ug of not so favorite trails.

It is our job as a coaching staff to push you a s skiers. To help you grow, to make you faster.  Sometimes this means drills and short intervals, sometimes it means going longer and pushing to be at the bus on time. sometimes it means trying a scary downhill or getting up that ugly up hill.  This is what Nordic Skiing is about.

Team members you are given 4 choices every day as to how and who you want to ski with.  We coaches understand  you have different energy levels every day.  Once you  have made your ski group choice for the day we expect you to ski with that group. The coach at that time has ultimate say so over what is going to be done  for that day. Remember is is our job to help you become a better skier. Your job is to be a team member. 

With this said.  We expect skiers to behave like  LMS Scouts.. You represent yourself, your family and this sport at all times while on the trails, either at home or at away venues. Those that choose to throw fits, argue with other skiers and even argue with coaches will not be asked to travel.  

The hidden part of being on any team is learning how to deal with life when it does not go your way.  

January 18-22, 2021

 We got good work done last week.  Some of us experienced skate skis for the first time, others got some really good distance under our belts!

This week is a short week for skiing.  

Monday/Tuesday (18 &19) No school/No Practice

Wednesday/Thursday (20 &21) Classic skis please.  Be prepared to work hard.

Friday (22) Practice is optional but we are going to the ski trails!  I want to make sure we all have an opportunity to ski at least 2 times this week.  Home at 5:30.  We have 2 busses so the entire team is invited.  Skate if you want. We will check in skiers at the normal place and time. (3PMish)

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Our next attempt at a home meet will be January 30, 2021.  With snow conditions as they are I am hopeful we can get trails groomed and tracked.  Hopefully other teams will join us!  Please watch for a sign up for helping out!

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Order forms for t-shirts were sent out via email last week.  If you did not get one and want to order please contact Coach Hamann. This order will be sent to the company Thursday after practice. 

Team Tights are available thru Coach Hamann.  

LMS or Coaches do not make money on these purchases.  

Calling all 8th Graders! Friday, January 29, 2021 (Noon to 2:30) We have been asked to help with the Laramie Community Special Olympics.  We will be putting the course together, timing the events, cheering local Special Athletes and maybe jumping into relays if needed.  This is not an official LMS event but it is a way to give a little to our community.  Please see Coach Hamann if you are interested. 

(If no  snow in town we will move this event to the Happy Jack Trails)

You will be done in time to wax your skis and get ready for the race on Saturday!

 We finally got to Happy Jack and skied last week.  Snow conditions are still minimal at best even with this new snow recently.  It makes my heart happy to see kids learning to ski, having fun and becoming racers!

This week January 11-15 looks like this:

Monday/Tuesday: CLASSIC SKI come ready to work hard.  

Tuesday/Thursday:  SKATE DAY You saw that right! Time to break out the skate skis! If you have only one pair of skis or are still unsteady on skis, stay with your classic skis! This will be an easier technique day.

Friday: Practice is in town.  At Scout Field.  If snow we ski if not we run.  Come dressed out to work out.  Done at 5PM.  

Thanks to all of you who skied in out time trial.  For results look herehttps://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=230741&live=1

Our next meet will he in Laramie on January 30, 2021.  We will need help and snow!

Remember to bring your skis to school the first day you practice.  If you plan on skating  this week pack those as well.  Remember to pack hats, gloves and snacks for practices.

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.

Post 9- Lander

Week of February 10-15

This is it the last week of practice for this season.  so many great things have happened.  We are skiers all of us!

Monday -Wednesday Practice like normal.  All skiers welcome.  We will squish in tot he bus.  Skiers choice for skis.  Use what you will race on in Lander.

Thursday:  Wax skis at school, Clean the shed, put wax gear away.  If you are not going to the race on Saturday take your skis home!

Friday: 1/2 day of school.  No Practice.

Saturday: Middle School Championships -Freestyle- Beaver Creek Ski Trails on South Pass
South on Wyoming Highway 28 to mile post 51.5 where Beaver Creek crosses the highway.  You will see a parking lot on the right. Follow the hiking path under the highway and up the hill to the ski trails. Dress for the weather.  Concessions will be available at the start/finish. Race Start 1PM.


****This week we will be collecting a cash donation to buy thank you gifts for our team volunteers. (Trail groomers, race organizers, coaches.) If you would like to contribute please do so by Saturday.  Please do not feel obligated. 

******Please watch for an announcement about a team and family end of season banquet. 

Post 8 Week of February 3-7, 2020

Toni and me 2019.  Please send me new pictures!

Casper was a great success.  The flu kept a few skiers home.  We are hoping all are well and ready for Lander in 2 weeks. 

I am super proud of the entire team.  Some skied very fast, some stretched themselves and skied the longer race, some skated a race for the first time!

Here is our plan for this week;

MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY we ski at Happy Jack.  Skate skis if you have them, if you don't come anyway.

FRIDAY NO PRACTICE.  No meet on Saturday to wax for.  There is no gym space for indoor practice.  We all could use a day to get grades up etc.

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As we have only a handful of practices left this season.  Please come to as many as you can.  With kids struggling in classes and the flu we have had lower numbers of skiers on the bus than usual.  Again if you can come, we invite you to ski every day we have practice these last two weeks.
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Lander February 15, 2020
As soon as I get info I will get it to you.


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Watch for the date of our end of season celebration. 
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As our season ends we need to thank our volunteers.  There has been some REMIND discussion of how to do this.  It was decided a collection of money would be great.  Then gift cards would be bought with that money.    This project is a free will project.  Parents please do not feel obligated.

Is there a parent willing to take this project on? Coaches are not to handle money.

POST 7 Week of  January 27- February 1

First off thank you parents, Laramie High School Nordic, Medicine Bow Nordic Association, Medicine Bow Ski Patrol and all who helped with our race.  All I heard was how smooth things were going and how nice it was of a day for our kids.  Laramie Middle School skied very well!  You all did a great job! Parents if you have pictures you might want to share, I would be glad to have a few.  So would the Yearbook class for LMS.

Monday 1-27-20 Skate or race technique

Tuesday 1-28-20 Ski the trails Skate if you want

Wednesday 1-29-20 Distance skate Or ski the trails

Thursday1-30-20 Ski the trails or game day

Friday 1-31-20 Special Olympics (See Info below) Wax for Casper

Saturday 2-1-20 Van Jacobsen Memorial Freestyle Casper Start time 1PM

As you can see, we are now into our skate portion of the season.  You can still come if you do not have skate skis or if you just do not want to skate.  The next two races are FREESTYLE meaning you can choose your technique.  Skating is usually faster.  You will not get disqualified if you choose to classic a race.

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Friday, January 31, 2020

Laramie Area Special Olympics

11AM to 3PM

7^th and 8^th grade skiers are invited to help with the Laramie Area Special Olympics.  You will be timing, setting up the course, skiing or snowshoeing on relays and helping with athletes. 

This is not a school sponsored event.  You must have a prearranged absence on file by Thursday, January 30, 2020.

If you are wanting to volunteer, please tell Coach Hamann. 

We do have bus transportation and lunch will be provided by Special Olympics. 

Coach Hamann will open the wax shed for after we get down to work on skis for the race.

Dress very warm.  Bring extra warm clothes.  

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Van Jacobsen Memorial

3km Freestyle

Casper Mountain Nordic Center

This is open to all LMS skiers.  All you need in your 9 practices.  You can decide what technique is best for you.   

Bus Loads at 8:30 from LMS.

Expected time home 6:30-7:00PM

Watch for more info this week.

Watch for a sign up for snacks.

PARENT/SKIER NOTE

Start of the new semester and all.  The coaches received a rather long list of skiers not eligible to ski unless they get their grades up.  There is a form that must be signed and turned in to the coaches before we can allow your skier to travel.  No paperwork, no getting on the bus!  Please check powerschool.  Please take the days you are not skiing this week to get schoolwork done.

Post 6 Laramie Invite Week

Week ending in 1-25-20 Laramie Invite Week!

1-20-20 NO SCHOOL NO PRACTICE

1-21-20 Skate and learn to skate day!

1-22-20 Skate and learn to skate day

1-23-20 Classic Day Ski the racecourse

1-24-20 Ski Prep for Invite All Skiing must attend this practice! Done at 5Pm

1-25-20 Laramie Invite See write up in Blog

1-25-20 Laramie Invite

This is a classic race. Open to any LMS SKIER who has 9 practices.

Start Time Noon

Interval Start: 1 Skier at a time every 15 seconds.

Happy Jack Ski Trails – Same start area as the Mind Bender. Please dress to be out in the weather.

Bus for skiers will leave at 9:30 from LMS giving us plenty of time to get skis waxed and skiers warmed up.

PARKING FOR SPECTATORS:  You will be directed to park at the Summit Rest Area. A bus shuttle will take you to the ski trails.  It will be making loops from 10AM until 2PM. Parking at Tie City will be reserved for race officials, busses and team vans.

Special Olympics will have a concession table. Hot drinks and snacks. They are asking for a free will donation.

Parents, Adults, High School Skiers we have open spaces for volunteering.  We need your help to host the best race possible.

1-31-20

Special Olympics

Open to 7^th and 8^th Grade skiers

We will be officiating, setting up and helping special athletes with their competition.

Leave LMS at 11AM back at 3PM

Special Olympics will provide lunch (Sub sandwiches cookies, water)

This is not a school sponsored event.  You must have a prearranged absence to do this.

Please tell a Coach if you are interested in helping.

2-1-2020

Casper Invite-Skate 3.5Km

As We get info, we will share it!

Post 5 January 13-18, 2020

LMS Skier in Lander 2019

Well done at the Mid Bender!  I think all had fun. Got a race under their belt and did well! Parents if you took pictures, can you share them with Coach Hamann.  They might go on Facebook or in the blog so no names please.  Results for this event can be found at www.wedscorer.com  look for the Mindbender

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We have had come confusion about splitting the teams for practice.  This on because we have only one bus to transport us.  No other reason.  Monday/ Wednesday/Friday Race focused – come prepared to work hard.    Tuesday/ Thursday/ Friday casual paced learn how to ski or just ski focused. 

We are asking all Skiers right now to pick their days and stick with them.  

We have a busy week ahead of us.

Monday 1-13-2020 Practice- Race specific team.   Drills and conditioning day

Tuesday 1-14-2020 Ski the trails day Casual Team day 5:45PM (Right after Practice) Parent or interested person, planning meeting for our home meet.  LMS Cafeteria

Wednesday  1-15-2020 Race specific Day Technique day

Thursday 1-16-2020 Casual Thursday Ski the trails

Friday 1-17-2020 For those going to Antelope Butte Ski prep day.  Be ready to spend some quality time waxing! Done by 5PM

Saturday 1-18-2020 Antelope Butte Classic There will be specific info to the travel team by Wednesday.

Travel team for Sheridan was posted.  Here it is again.  (This is the only time we limit racers. Every other race open for any interested Scout Skier!)

When deciding this team, we took in consideration 4 important things. 1) Time Trial participation and times, 2) Amount of practices participated in. 3) Attitude at practice and 4) bus behavior just from town to the hill and back.  This is a long trip on a crowded bus. A venue we have never skied at before and a large field of skiers.

For this week only!  This list of skiers is encouraged to ski at least 3 days this week and Friday wax day is Mandatory!

Here is our team:

Girls:

1.       Caroline Bredhoft

2.       Rowan Taff

3.       Nadia Field

4.       Alexa Nashgold

5.       Maddie Schneider

6.       Laura Brand

7.       Eliza Fay

8.       Zeren Homer

9.       Colleen Somerfeld

10.   Maggie Miller

Boys:

1.       Darin Binnning

2.       Eli Jones

3.       Giddeon Moore

4.       T.J. Nunnaly

5.       Jack Voos

6.       Colby Blumel

7.       Sawyer Conklin

8.       Ryan Dennis

9.       Matthew Pikal

10.   Asa Smith

11.   Nathan Soule

12.   Ezra Visser

13.   Fischer Frude

14.   Jed Duncan

15.   Carson Krueger

16.   James Specht

Alternate (If someone cannot go, he will be asked to fill their spot) 

Carson Polson

Watch for more details for this trip to come very soon. 

Up and coming events:

January 25, 2020

Laramie Invite – 3.75 KM classic event

WE need skiers to ski and parents to help this is the big serious race for the year.  Planning meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at 5:45 or right after practice.

Friday, January 31, 2020

Laramie Area Special Olympics 11AM to 3:30 PM

Open to all 7^th and 8^th grade skiers who have a desire to be timers, course makers, relay partners, helpers when needed etc.   This is not a school or team sponsored event. Meaning you must have parent permission at the attendance office to do this.  Please let Coach Hamann if you are interested.  More info to come.

February 1, 2020 Casper Invite 3.5km Skate

February 15, 2020 Lander 3.5KM skate