2-16-15 thru 2-21-15 Scout Nordic Season Comes to an End

LJHS NORDIC

COWBOY CHASE

This is the crew.  3 plus month of  training and skiing together.  It all comes down to this weekend, the Season Finale in Lander. It won"t hit till Monday 2-23-15 that I no longer have a standing ski date with 55 of my favorite Junior High Students. 

This is a busy week so pay attention:

Monday, 2-16-15
     Ski at Happy Jack  Normal time.  Yes I know it is 1/2 day of school.  Teachers and staff have to work a full day.  You would have no coaches.  Bus loads at 3:15 by the tennis courts.  Only one pick up spot.  I understand if you cannot make it.

Disclaimer:  We may experience winter conditions and the road might be closed. Be prepared to ski at the park or work out in the gym.  Watch for updates on Facebook and thru the email list.

Wednesday, 2-18-15
     Yoga at Blossom Yoga.  Bus will run a normal pick up route stopping at all schools.  Back to LJHS at 5PM.  Bring your mats and dress to move and stretch.  (No we cannot switch Monday and Wednesday, the bus garage gets confused.) Come ready to listen to our guest instructor and participate fully.

Thursday, 2-19-15
     Wax barn open from 3PM to 5PM
     You will be waxing both pairs of skis for Lander.  Come willing to spend a little time.

Friday, 2-20-15
     Wax barn open 3PM-5PM
     You will be waxing both pair of skis for Lander.  Come willing to spend a little time.
      If you waxed on Thursday go home to study.

5:30PM   END OF SEASON BANQUET/AWARDS DINNER

                 LJHS CAFETERIA

                 POT LUCK

8TH GRADE SKIERS- BRING A MAIN DISH

7TH GRADE SKIERS- SIDE OR SALAD

6TH GRADE SKIERS- DESSERT

 

COACHES WILL PROVIDE PLATES, PLASTIC AND DRINKS

 

COME TO CELEBRATE A GREAT SEASON AND A GREAT TEAM!



    

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Saturday, 2-21-15  Season Finale at Beaver Creek Nordic Trails, Lander, WY

 

                ALL LJHS NORDIC TEAM MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AND EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE!

 

     6AM Load the bus.  Come dressed in your colors ready to ski.   Awards will be created for the best Pajama pants and slippers. for the ride home.  Bring a warm jacket to wear between events.
 Mr. Stender is buying us an early dinner or late lunch after the meet.  You might want to pack a lunch to have at the race.  If you borrowed a Scout Nordic Team Jersey, bring a shirt to wear home as you will be returning  that one after the race. We will be at the race site a long time come prepared for the weather, if you are skiing only one event bring warm clothes to wait out the other event in.

Estimated time home 9PM or before Sunday. 

Race format: (I Sent this out in an e-mail earlier )
12 NOON  3.5KM Freestyle  interval start boys then girls no break.
2PM 3.5 KM Classic  Mass start Boys then Girls.

Awards will be given to the top 10 Male and Female skiers combining both races. If you ski only one race you are not eligible for an award.  

I am expecting all to ski both races. But you have the option to pick one or the other if you feel that 2 races is too much. We the Coaching staff reserve the right to help you decide.
  ENTRY DEADLINE: Wednesday 9AM There will be no late entries.  Tell Coach Hamann before then your desires or you will ski both races!
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Thank you to so many people for making this season so successful!

With Pride and a little sadness I say, "That's all folks!"

Cowboy Chase Week

LJHS Special Olympic 4x1km Unified Relay Team.

Gold Medal Winners!

We are down to the last 2 weeks of this season.  After a log break of no meets we go back to back weekends.  It is going to go fast and crazy.  Please read carefully so you are not left out.

Week of February 8-14,  2015

Monday 2/9/15
      Ski at Happy Jack 
       Your Choice of skis.  These will be the skis you ski the race on Saturday with.
Wednesday 2-11/15
      Yoga at Blossom Yoga Studio   3:30 to 5:00 at LJHS
Thursday 2-12-15
     Wax barn open 3:00-4:30
     wax the pair you will race on.
Friday 2-13-15
     Wax Barn open 3:00 to 4:30
     Cowboy Chase Race weekend starts today. 
     JR High skiers are welcome to ski in High  School  JV 5KM Free style! 
     You must let Coach Hamann know if you want to do this by Monday 2-9-15.
Saturday 2-14-15
     Cowboy Chase Weekend continues
     JR HIGH RACE  3.5 KM Freestyle (Noon Start)
      All the Laramie Team will be entered.  If you cannot make it let me  know.  You can all ski this distance we have done it many times!



A little about the Cowboy Chase weekend:
     Friday 2-13-15 the bus will leave from LJHS at 11AMfor those skiers racing the 5KM. Bring a lunch to eat before or after the race. The rest of you stay in school and wax after school.  Race starts at 1PM in the Meadow.

Friday 2-13-14 evening 7:00PM  Banquet Dinner at Spring Creek Elementary School. $10/person
     The money earned will help support UW Nordic Skiers and  High Plains Skiers going to Junior Nationals.  LJHS is assigned to donate bread.  Let me know if you can help with this. Get there early, when the food id gone it is gone.

Saturday 2-14-15
    Bus loads at 10AM from LJHS.  All team expected to be there!   3.5KM Freestyle Start time 12Noon,  Start location: Meadow. Spectators plan on skiing, snowshoeing or hiking about 1KM into the start. There is no warming hut so dress for the weather.  

There will be a concession stand with hot soup, chili and baked goods.  Again we are asking for donations of individually wrapped baked goods,  soup or chili.  There is a stove to warm things up.  The LJHS portion of the sales will go toward paying race officials.  Let Coach Hamann know if you can donate or just bring it up to the race.  I can take things up on Friday.

Parent Volunteers for the race are always appreciated:  Let me know which day. I will pass on your info to the race organizers. 

For those parents who want to race, there is a citizens option both Saturday and Sunday all info is at www.medicinebownordic.org  choose the racing information icon.

This is all I have for this week.  I will send out a separate blog for our last week and the Lander Ski Race.

Jan.26- Jan. 30. 2015

LJHS Special Olympic Team

Practice this week is on Skate Skis!

I counted: We have 10 practices, 2 wax days and 2 meets left in or season!  We are on the road to the end of the season!  I am feeling rushed for time.

We have had an epidemic of forgetfulness the past week.  My patience on this is wearing just a little this.  Skiers please remember when packing your gear for the school day to check and make sure you have ALL your needs for skiing.  Please plan on it being colder that you expect at Happy Jack.  It is frustrating to call a practice short for anybody because they are not dressed for skiing.  You need hats and gloves and a jacket.  Please don't rely on the coaching staff to loan out extra. If you forget your ski boots at home and cannot ski, please go home to study.

Also on the forgetful note:  My Car is full of lost and found items. 

Feb. 14, 2015 Cowboy Chase  3-4km Freestyle for JR High. (This might be a classic race for HS)
Feb. 21, 2105 Lander -Season Championships  (Don't know all the details yet.)

1-19-15 thru 1-24-15




Beaver Creek Nordic trails. 1-17-15 The ski trails were infested with the flames of the LJHS NORDIC team.  We did very well as a team.  It was a good day of skiing.  All should be proud of their efforts!


Practices for this week.  Put your Classic Skis away.  It is time to bring out the skate skis.
We are all looking forward to a change.


 Monday 1-19-15
 Practice is optional.
We understand that you might have other plans or  need a day off.   The bus will be at LJHS at the normal time. (3:15 ish)    No other school pick up.

  Wednesday 1-21-15  And Friday 1-23-14
  Practice as normal.  Skate skis if you have them.

Saturday 1-24-15
LJHS NORDIC is sending 4 skiers and 2 Student coaches  to Special Olympic Area Games in Casper.  Wish them luck!


Our Next meet is Feb. 14. 2015.   The Cowboy Chase (Our Home Meet)  We will with the race organizers to allow for some JR HIGH opportunities that we have not had so far. More choices of race distances and such.  Parents this is also a citizens race, an opportunity for you to race.  We will need volunteers of many kinds.  Be sure to come cheer!

Important stuff leading to the Lander Invite on 1-17-15

Rest of this week:
     Wednesday 1-14-15  Classic Skis , technique and slow distance day
      Thursday 1-15-15   Wax Barn open after school till 4:00PM
      Friday  1-16-15     Wax Barn open after school till 5:00
                                     For those of you who waxed on Thursday--- Yoga with Coach Brown.
                                      Meet in the cafeteria, bring a mat and wear appropriate clothes.



1-17-15  Lander Invite (Not 1-16-15 as it stated on the calendar)
4:45AM (UGH) Buses in the parking lot ready to load. Lets load.
5AM   Buses roll 
5AM finish our beauty rest by sleeping on the bus till our first restroom break.  (Around Rawlins)
10:30 Ish  Parking lot at Beaver Creek Nordic Trails, hike in to start
11:00 Wax and warm up
11:45 Race starts Girls
12 Noon Boys start
awards after the race.  Pack up for the bus, to Lander for lunch paid for by Mr. Stender!  Probably Pizza at Pizza Hut.
Home after pizza.  We will text or call when we get close to home.  Probably around 8PM

Things to remember:  Come dressed to ski.  The weather looks good. Lets sport our flames!  Bring healthy snacks and drinks, No Soda before the meet.  Bring your classic gear, hats gloves, warm jacket. Pillow and blanket and things to do on the bus. Comfy clothes for the ride home.  We will have the possibility to stop and get a snack like before. 5$ max for snacks if you want.   Buses will be divided boys and girls.


Beaver Creek Nordic Ski Area is located South of Lander on Highway 28 at mile post 51.5. Where the highway crosses Beaver Creek.  22 miles from the town of Lander. Look for a bunch of school buses!

Parents and fans: the start of the race is about 1/2 mile hike/ski/snowshoe from the parking lot.   If you are planning on attending this race come prepared to hike it in.  Snow boots, winter clothes etc. It is interesting to get in but worth it.

 Food for the trip.
We will take 2 buses and eat breakfast on the bus.  
So far this is what is being donated: Bagels for one bus, fruit for one bus, Yogurt sticks enough for one bus.  A huge box of cliff bars!

We could use: bagels and cream cheese for 30, Cream cheese for 30,  fruit for 30, juice or drinks (no soda) for all.

Remember if you plan n driving your child to or from the meet I need a special form signed.  They are in the team notebook that I usually leave on the bus! 

Go Scouts!

PS We have a new coach.  Introducing Coach Carlson.  He is a teacher at LJHS and now spends his afternoons hanging with the coolest team at LJHS.

Really this is all I have for  now!

Team Practices for the next few weeks.

TEAM PRACTICES 1-5-15 TO 1-16-15

As we enter month 2 of our season our focus will shift from teaching to refining technique, building endurance and speed.  We will still have fun and many snow ball fights. That is a promise!

Monday 1-5-15 (Skate Skis) Technique and distance

Wednesday 1-7-15 (Skiers Choice) Go Hard day. 

Friday 1-9-15 (Classic) Technique/game day

Monday 1-12-15 (Skate) Go hard day. 

Wednesday 1-14-15 (Skate) Easy distance/technique

Thursday 1-15-15 Weight room or wax

Friday 1-16-15 Weight room or wax  

Saturday 1-17-15 - Lander Invite – 3k Freestyle 

More on the meet as I get the info.  Lander has 2 potential locations for this meet the golf course in town or Beaver Creek Trails on South Pass. 

 

 

I have had questions about the championship meet in Lander on February 21, 2015.  Here is what I know.

1.       It is the same format for us.  Travel up and back in one day.

2.       2 Event day (This may also change) For instance  first race will be a 3km skate, rest  then a 1.5 km classic. I don’t have a clear picture what this looks like.  I will let you know when I get info.

3.       I don’t know how results will be calculated.

4.       Yes we will stop for pizza after the race to celebrate our season.

5.       Pajama Party on the bus and PJ judging at Pizza Hut.

 

IMPORTANT DATES TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR

1-17-15 Lander Invite (Not 1-16-15)

It was warmer under the snow for some of last week's practices.

2-14-15 Cowboy Chase (Our home meet combined with College and High School.)

2-21-15 Junior High Championships (Lander)

               

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