Sunday, January 3, 2016

Pole Mountain Shuffle Information

1-4-16 to 1-9-16
Monday/Tuesday-  Classic Ski
Wednesday- Skate ski
Thursday- Skiers choice (Skate if you have them)
Friday- Ski prep day for all skiers.   Meet in the Equipment shed.  Pick up by 5PM

Saturday 10-9-16 Pole Mountain Shuffle  @ Happy Jack
Freestyle 2.5ish  -------Skier’s choice for skis
10AM  Load the bus at LJHS
12:00 -12:30PM Race Start (depending on the finish of the early morning events.)
Predicted time back to LJHS 2:30PM
This race is for all LJHS skiers no matter what team you ski on! It is considered a practice and all can participate no matter how many practices you might have.  This truly a fun event to start our race season!

Things to bring to a race:  Dress in team colors, (we will check out jerseys on Friday) warm jacket to wear before and after the race, water, snack, hat, gloves, skis, boots and poles.

Parents please come and watch or ski the morning race and stay to watch.  If you can we need your help, on the course or timing. Let Coach Hamann know if you can help.

The start of the race is about ½ mile from the parking lot.  Spectators you can hike or ski in.  Dress for the weather.  Parking ($5 or a season permit) is limited.  


January 16, 2105 Lander  -- Anybody with 10 practices may compete.  More info to come next week.

Saturday, December 19, 2015

December 19- Jan 9, 2016

Wow it has been 3 weeks of ski team! Even battling the crazy weather I feel we have gotten real work done.  Thank you Volunteer Coaches Doug Frick and Dan Lewis.  Your help has been huge!

We have spent the last 3 weeks learning how to ski again. We have been intentionally low key.  Our competition season starts after we get back from break.  Practices will still be geared toward learning and improving technique, they will also step up in intensity a bit.

Practices:
THERE ARE NO ORGANIZED PRACTICES THRU THE BREAK!  GO SKI WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! For those of you who need kick wax.. By Monday 12-20-15 there will be a kit of kick waxes in the warming hut at Happy Jack.  Please use what you need and leave the kit for others to use.  3 waxes and a cork.  Blue wax for cold dry snow, Red wax for if blue is not sticking and older snow, Yellow wax for warm temps.  It is on the tubes.

December 31, 2015
Coach Hamann Family and Friends Tradition
     7:30PM till we freeze out
     Moon light New Year's Eve Ski
     Join us at the Warming Hut at Happy Jack for a night ski, hot drinks and a last ski of 2015!
     All are welcome, family and friends.  This is not a required event!

January 4, 2016
      School/Practice starts again.  Mondays will  be classic ski days- Wednesday Skate.

If you do not have skate skis do not worry, you get to classic!

Friday, January 8, 2016
     Team wax night.  Done by 5PM  This is practice!

January 9, 2106  

   POLE MOUNTAIN SHUFFLE

This is a citizens fun race for anybody interested.  There will be a separate race for Junior High Racers starting at 12:30PM.  All  LJHS TEAM MEMBERS SHOULD PARTICIPATE!  (No registration fee for LJHS Skiers) Team Bus will load at 10:30 AM.

Parents and friends wanting to ski the information is in the link below.

   www.medicinebownordic.org/racing-information/pole-mountain-shuffle

Volunteers needed for this race in many areas. You can ski the adult race and stay for the JR High Event!  If you can help let Coach Hamann know.Timers, course marshals (out on the course to keep skiers on the course), registration, cookie bakers!

This meet is a really good way to get experience for our home meet in February!

More details as we get close to race day!


SKI TIGHTS AND SKIRTS
Because of a weird week the last week of practice.  The deadline to order will be Jan. 8,  Check the precious blog post for order forms.

   



Saturday, December 12, 2015

December 14-18, 2015

Last week before the break!
We have new snow and conditions are getting better all the time!

This next week we will ski every day. Buses are on time and running. For the rest of practices we ski unless we (The Coaching staff ) say different.


 Skiers at IPES and SRA please stay at school, the bus will pick you up there for practice.  Breath, go change into ski clothes and wait.  We do not leave LJHS until 3:20 at the earliest.  We will be there.  Your skis are being loaded on the bus for you.  We are getting into the routine.


This next week, Coach Hamann will be at LJHS on Tuesday and Thursday by 2:30PM.  If you have time and want to work on your skis to get them ready to ski with your parents over the break, this
would be the time.


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Below is the information to order either or both team shirts and tights.  Please do not feel obligated to to so.  They are only if you desire.  Both can be worn for meets and at practice.  They are meant to have a first layer of something  under them.   We have team jerseys to be checked out for those who do not want to buy!  Orders are due by Friday, December 18, 2105.  Money must be included, checks preferred made to LJHS.  You may email Coach Hamann with your desires but money must be turned in by due date.



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With the growth of the team and the knowledge that ski wax is used up....  We the team are in need of kick wax.  If you have a desire to give the team a Christmas Blessing, a  tube of kick wax, any color, would be a perfect gift.

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Week 2

December 7 thru 11, 2105

We head to Happy Jack!  Keep good thoughts that the buses run and all goes well.

We hope to leave LJHS as close to 3:30pm as possible.

IPES Students -----Wait at IPES for the bus we will come and get you on the way out of town.  You should have plenty of time to change into ski clothes at IPES. We should be there 3:35PM.  Get with Coach Hamann on Friday to figure out a way to get your skis to you!

LAB School skiers, please change at the LAB School and be ready to ski by the time you get to LJHS.  You will have to hurry but you can do it!


WARNING: REMEMBER YOUR HATS, GLOVES AND WARM JACKETS! It would be a bummer to have to sit on the bus and not ski because you did not have the right warm clothing!

We aim to be in the back parking lot at LJHS by the tennis court at 5:30pm.

Though we would love to jump into skating.  We will Classic ski these first 2 weeks.
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A note about the buses.. We are lucky to have buses that take us to the ski area every day.  That said the transportation garage is working out and fine tuning the schedule.  So things might change, these things are out of my or any coaches control. Please be patient this first week.

Today 12-2-15  we have 84 skiers on the roster (total from both teams)

Saturday, November 14, 2015

First week of practice


LJHS “Scout” Nordic
First Week of practice!

In order to get to know names and establish a bit of a routine, PRACTICES THE FIRST WEEK WILL BE IN TOWN!  Meeting at the equipment barn. (3:30PM) We will be done by 5PM.  Hopefully, the buses from other schools will be running. Let Coach Hamann know if you are at another school but LJHS, we don’t want to miss anybody.
  Please be a little patient as all parts of this dance have to be figured out!

Monday 11-30-15 or Tuesday 12- 1-2015
Dress to be outside.  Hats, Gloves, Jacket, Running shoes, and Ski Poles!  You may store your poles behind the stage in the cafeteria.
Parents please bring your skiers skis after practice, to be left in the Wax Barn.

Wednesday !2-2-15 and Thursday12-3-15
Dress to be outside.  Orientation to skis, intro waxing and making sure we have the right equipment. (Boots fit bindings, names everything, scraping skis of summer storage wax etc.).

Friday 12-4-15
Skier’s Choice of Yoga or weight room (This might change)

Starting week 2 (fingers crossed) we will be traveling to Happy Jack!  You must have all the proper paperwork and activity fee complete to get on the bus!

The team information packet is at LJHS or on a previous post here!



Think Snow!  See you in a few weeks!

P.S. There is always room for more skiers!  



Monday, November 2, 2015

Skier/Parent Information

Here is the information for the Nordic team.  You ca also find it on the LJHS website!

Fort Practice November 30 or December 1

Ski rentals:  Just go and rent. Remember to tell the staff at Cross Country Connection that you are on the team!  Also Northgate Ski has season rentals for Classic only but they do not have a deal on Ski team.

Laramie Junior High Nordic Team


Chris Hamann                                                            Heath Brown
Chamann63@gmail.com                                           hbrown@acsd1.org
(307)760-2797

Information/Practice Schedules etc.

Facebook: ScoutNordic                                                 www.ScoutNordic.blogspot.com      www.acsd1.org/ljhs                                                       Team Email list when created.



Practice Dates:
First  Practice: November 30 or December 1 ,2015
Team Orange) Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Team Black)  Tuesday/ Thursday optional Friday
3:30pm (bus departs for Happy Jack Trails) 5:3Opm( arrive back to school)
 In town- Practices   (3:30 to 5PM)


Requirements for team participation:
1. No previous experience necessary
2. A willingness to learn and improve on your own personal experience level
3. Sports Physical form (Both sides filled out)
4. Activity fee paid to LJHS
5. Code of Conduct
6. Info Snap online information current

Goals
1. To provide an opportunity in a team atmosphere for students to experience the sport of Nordic Skiing.
2. Knowing that all team members will start with varying abilities, to improve and grow in those abilities.
3. To participate and experience true Nordic racing in a meet.
4. All team members will learn to wax skis and take care of personal equipment.




Equipment requirements:
1. Nordic skis, boots and poles
    Team A)  Will train for both techniques in the Nordic world. Classic and Skate.  A pair of skis for each technique.  
     Team B) Will concentrate on Classic Skiing.  Only one pair of skis needed.

Highly Suggested!  Ski bag that holds all your skis, and poles.

   Check with local ski businesses for season long rentals if you do not own skis. All in town are good and can help you.  Bindings on skis are not universal fit. Make sure your boots are the right system for your skis. Try them in the store before getting them to the trails.

Put your name on all your equipment!

2.   Winter clothing
      A quick lesson in how to dress for success...
       - layers, layers, layers... Bottom layer of wicking (Under Armor, Columbia, Mountain Hardware, etc. ) long underwear, tops and bottoms. Ski tights or lightweight fleece pants, lightweight fleece top, wind pants and jacket.  Reserve the heavy jacket for the bus.  Hat and gloves. Cotton sweat pants and sweat shirts, jeans etc. soak up water and do not dry. They are not safe in cold conditions. Cotton kills.  Show up to practice in these and you will not be allowed off  the bus.

The coaches do not have a supply of extra hats and gloves. You must be be responsible for your own.  You will be asked to not ski if you do not have proper warm gear!

3. Water bottle and somehow to carry it.  Hydration packs with tubes freeze if not worn under a jacket.

4. The team will provide all waxing equipment required to maintain skis thru the season.










Skier Information

Name______________________________   Grade ___School__________________________________

Parents name______________________________________ Phone_____________________________                                         

Email you want info sent to:____________________________________________________________
(This address will be included in a team list)

Rate your ski ability:

  Team Black) Beginner (Never skied before)-------  Sort of Beginner   
                                                                                      ( Less than 5 times )                                                            

  Team Orange) Intermediate (More than 5 times) ------ Advanced 


Medical issues coaches need to know about. ( Diabetes, seizures,  anorexia, etc.)


Days of the week you will not make practice because of other commitments.



As a participant of the Laramie Junior High Nordic Team, I understand that I am expected to abide by the Athletic Code of Conduct included in the LJHS handbook.  I understand that at all times while on this team, I am representing LJHS, the Nordic Team and the Sport of Nordic Skiing.  I understand that my behaviour directly effects my performance.  If such behaviour becomes a chronic problem or there is no resolution thru ACSD1 policies, I can be asked to leave the team.

Skier Signature/Date

Parent-Guardian Signature/Date








Cross Country Connection Rental Info



Racer 1 Combi        $150  wood core junior race gear smallest gear down to 122cm           skis
               Single       $100
Racer 2  Combi       $200 RCS junior skis-air core-  mid size skis for juniors under 5'2" and under 115lbs
               single        $150
 
Racer 3  Combi       $350  adult sized skis,  adult Fischer Combi boots- skis from 172 on up
               Single       $200

****Combi Package – 2 pair of skis, Combi boots and poles
***Single Package- either skate or classic skis, boots, poles





Renter Info
Complete and take to rental night.

Skier name_______________________M/F__________
Parents Name_______________________________
Phone Number______________________________
Skier age__________Height___________Weight____________ 
 Shoe Size_______ 
Nordic Team Race Schedule

January 9,  2016  Happy Jack Challenge Ski (Inter Squad race)
January 16, 2016  Lander -  3.5km Freestyle
January 30, 2016  Happy Jack Mystery event.  More info later.
February 6, 2016  Casper-   3.5 km   Classic
February 13, 2016  Laramie -   Freestyle
February 20, 2016  Middle School Championships –Lander – 2 event day with the combined times of both determining the best all around skier!

All races will start no sooner and as close to noon as possible.  Travel schedules will be posted when they are worked out before the meets.





















Sunday, February 15, 2015

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!"



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