Cathedral/Sartell Nordic Invite #1, 2014

The bus will pick up Mary of Lourdes skiers at 12 noon, Middle School at 12:15, and then proceed to the HS to get skis. We'll leave the High School at 12:30.  Plan lunch accordingly.  

Riverside Park is across the river from Halenbeck Hall.  CLICK for map.  The bus will be home by 6:15.

DATE:            Thursday, December 4, 2014

TIME:             First race starts at 2:30 (Rookie race at 2:10)

LOCATION:  Riverside Park, Kilian Blvd. SE, St. Cloud, MN

TEAMS:         Alexandria, Apollo, Brainerd, Cathedral/Sartell, Little Falls, Mora, St. John’s Prep, Tech, Willmar 

                               

NOTE:            Distances in Kilometers (K) is approximate

SCHEDULE:  2:00 Coaches Mtg. in Riverside Park Shelter

                        2:10 Girls and Boys rookie races (on top of hill)

                        2:30 Jr High* Boys Skate - mass start, 1 loop (2.5 K)

                        2:45 Jr High* Girls Skate – mass start, 1 loop (2.5K)

                        3:00 Boys JV Skate– mass start, 1.5 loops (4K)

                        3:20 Girls JV Skate - mass start 1.5 loops (4K)

                        3:40 Boys Varsity Skate – mass start 2 loops (5K)

                        4:00 Girls Varsity Skate - mass start 2 loops (5K)

                        4:40 Awards in Riverside Park Shelter

            *Jr. Hi. =  grades 7-8 and 9^th graders w/out experience

TIMING:       No timing -----but times will be called out at the finish line for coaches to record skiers times for all races except the rookies race.

AWARDS:     Varsity Boys and Girls Team Awards

                        Varsity/JV Boys and Girls Individual Top 15 Ribbons

                        Junior High Boys and Girls Individual Top 15 Ribbons

                        Rookie Race Boys and Girls Individual Top 15 Ribbons

NOTES:        *Parking: On Kilian Blvd. or an adjacent side street.

                       *Restrooms and water fountain available in Riverside Park Shelter.  

                       *Bring your own Snacks.  

                       *Please clean up after yourselves.

                       *Don’t walk on ski trail please.

                       *Label your winter gear and ski equipment.

Parent Meeting, Ski Pictures, & Apparel

Reminder that the Parent Meeting for all skiers in grades 6-12 will be tomorrow (Thursday 11/20) at 5:00 -- most likely in the High School Auditorium but might get bumped to the High School Commons.

Spectrum's apparel order is also due Thursday, so you can turn in your order at the meeting.  Some samples will be available to help with sizing.  If you prefer, you can bring the order directly to Spectrum's office or contact Amber at arausch@spectrummrks.com.

Ski Pictures:  Team and individual pictures will be NEXT TUESDAY, November 25th.  Skiers should wear their team warm-ups.  Local photographer, Christina Johnson, will be doing the pictures this year and her package/pricing options are below.  There will be copies of this form available at the Parent Meeting.

How to Sign Up for Text Notifications

This is a one-way text messaging system. All personal information remains completely confidential and I won't be able to see your phone number when you register.

Ski Swaps and Parent Info Meeting

There will be an informational meeting for parents of all skiers, grades 6 through 12 on Thursday, November 20th after practice.  Here's what you can expect:

• Info from coaches on the season
• Info regarding team meals on waxing nights
• Spectrum clothing order samples to try on
• Sign up to help at our home meets
• Misc info

There will also be a SKI SWAP!  If you have outgrown equipment or clothing/equipment that are not being used, please price it and bring it to the parent meeting.  There are lots of new skiers this year who will probably be interested in taking a look at your stuff.

OTHER SKI SWAPS where you might be able to pick up some good used equipment:

1. Brainerd High School on Saturday the 15th from 9 to noon
2. SCSU Hallenbeck hall on Sunday from 1 to 3

Another opportunity is at Revolution Cycle in St. Cloud on Saturday the 15th.  It's Team Day with "special deals" and 20% off on all clothes and accessories. 

High School Info Meeting

Meet in the HS Commons on Wednesday morning (tomorrow!) during advisory if you'll be skiing this year or if you're someone who is considering joining the team.

Nordic Ski Apparel Order

Here's a sneak peek at the Nordic apparel order form that you'll be seeing soon!  Spectrum was able to get the same jackets that were ordered last year and will embroider to match.  The Parent Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13th; paper copies of the order form will be available there too.  The due date is Nov. 20th with a delivery date of Dec. 8th.

Middle School Info Meeting

There will be an informational meeting for all Middle School skiers before school on Thursday. Meet Joe in the MS Commons at 7:45.  First day of practice is next Tuesday, November 11th and there are snow flurries forecasted for this week!