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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Let's Wax Skis!
What in the world is going on with MN weather? Let's make the best of it and enjoy the snow!
Jordan groomed the LF golf course tonight. It is ready for skiing! This is a unique opportunity for you to prepare for the season by working on technique and endurance, so you can enter the season more in shape and ready to improve. Of course, this is optional and not by any means mandatory.
With the start distance learning, we have an interesting situation. Tomorrow after school you are allowed to prep your personal skis in order to ski on your own. After tomorrow, once distance learning starts, out of season coaches are not allowed to contact athletes due to distance learning parameters. Because of this, waxing skis has to happen tomorrow. If you cannot wax your skis tomorrow, you could simply stop by and grab a scraper to take home and make due the best you can. With the short notice for everyone including coaches, we will not be handing out school skis. Sorry!
Zean will be opening the wax shed after school at 3:15. Please email him, so he knows you are coming and can plan accordingly. (zbaker@lfalls.k12.mn.us)
Thursday, September 17, 2020
2nd Annual Brewskis for New Skis
Our second annual Brewskis for New Skis is Saturday, September 26th, 2:00-10:00 pm at Starry Eyed Brewery.
This fundraising event is incredibly important to our program this year because we weren't able to work a parking lot at the Craft Fair this year. For over a decade we've been able to raise money parking cars and now we're without those essential dollars for bussing, food, and equipment.
Last year we made over $4000 at the Brewskis event. This money went directly into our program for our kids. We were able to buy 8 pairs of skis, a couple of pairs of boots and much needed new uniforms.
We're cued up for another great event and have a list of generous sponsors, the FAB food trailer, food donations, and gift basket donations. What we really need now is volunteers on the day of the event. Please consider signing up for a two hour block of time to work in the food trailer or sell tickets.
Here's the link to add your name to the list of awesome skiers and ski families >> SIGN ME UP!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
State Meet 2020 Results & Photos
Top 10 boys finishers. Jackson Grant, 10th place. Congratulations on a great season! |
Monday, February 10, 2020
State Nordic Meet Postponed to Friday
Where: Giants Ridge, Biwabik
The Meet scheduled for Thursday Feb 13 has been moved to Friday, Feb 14 due to very cold conditions that make it impossible for a safe ski meet. Start times are also delayed.
NEW SCHEDULE
9:45 Bib Pickup and Registration
10:30 Coaches meeting in the Lodge Basement
11:30 Girls 5km Freestyle/Skate race, 2 skiers every 15 seconds
12:10 Boys 5km Freestyle/Skate race, 2 skiers every 15 seconds
***New bibs issued for the Pursuit race***
2:30 Girls 5km Classical Pursuit Race
3:30 Boys 5km Classical Pursuit Race
Start Times
Star Tribune
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Section 8 Meet: Results & Photos
Skinnyski's summary of our Section event provided by Jay Richards: Maplelag Resort was host to Section 8 Nordic Ski Championships under a beautiful sunny day. Temperatures down to negative double digits set the deck up hard overnight making for fast conditions but warming up quickly and softening the snow as the day passed. In the girls race, Moorhead freshmen Abbie Ishaug who has come on in the Section the second half of the year, put a dominating performance in the skate race, building up a 30 second lead, and was able to hang on for the overall pursuit title over a chasing Gwendoline Youso from Bemidji, Kaisa Bosek from Alexandria and favorite Wren Scott-Lumbar from St. Cloud Tech. Ishaug's strong performance led the Moorhead girls team to it's first ever title in just five years of existence. Brainerd girls took the second spot by just one point over Alexandria. In the boys race, it was the Nemeth brothers from Sartell Cathedral stealing the show at the top as both brothers posted the same time in the skate race. The classic pursuit race saw little change in the top 10 as the Nemeth boys battled for the top spot with Zach taking the win over Will by 11 seconds after Will caught an edge on a corner near the end of the race. Jackson Grant of Little Falls took the third spot 20 seconds back from Will. Just like the girls, the racing was tight as the overall title went to defending Section and State Champs Sartell Cathedral. Second place saw a tie between Little Falls and Bemidji with Little Falls taking the win by just four seconds on the combined time of the top four skiers.
Brainerd Dispatch
Morrison County Record
Results
Skate Race Photos
Classic Race Photos
Awards Photos
Another highlight of the Section meet was Coach Jordan being named Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year! Congratulations Jordan and thank you for everything you do for the team!
Section 8 Assistant Coach of the Year |
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Section 8 Meet: Tues, Feb 4th
When: Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00am
Schedule:
6:00 Bus Loads
6:15 Bus Leaves
9:00 Coaches Meeting
10:00 Girls Varsity: Skate
11:00 Boys Varsity: Skate
1:30 Girls Varsity: Classic Pursuit
2:30 Boys Varsity: Classic Pursuit
4:00-4:15 Awards Ceremony
Procedure:
The Freestyle Race will be an Interval Start with one skier departing every 15 seconds out of 2 start lanes. Odd numbers starting in the Left Lane and Even Numbers starting in the Right Lane. Order of departure for the interval start race has been determined by a list randomizer for each of the starting positions. Any unused stating spots will be removed prior to the race day.
The Classical Race will be a Pursuit Start with 3 starting lanes. Each skier is responsible to know their departure time and start their race at the correct time. Gatekeepers will be at the starting line to ensure a skier does not leave early. Each starting lane will have a poster listing bib numbers and departure times. There will be a large display clock with the running race time.
**Additional rules for MSHSL Section Meets are linked in the right sidebar of the blog (If in mobile view, scroll to the bottom of the post and select "View Web Version".)
Food:
We will be bringing crackers, peanut butter, jelly, bread, Gatorade, Clif bars, and fruit. You will probably want to bring some food of your own as well. There is a chance we will stop for food on the way home if you want to bring money, but this is not for sure.
Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to attend the races. Spectators are not allowed to ski on the course during the race. Once the race has started, until the completion of the race, spectators are asked to remove their skis while they watch the race. Spectators are not allowed to walk on the groomed ski trails.
Lunch will be available for purchase for spectators.
Course maps:
Freestyle Race |
Classic Race |
Regional Jr High Championships: Results & Photos
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Jr High Championships: Feb 1
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
North Star Conference Results & Photos
The boys Varsity took first place and put 4 skiers in the top 10, including Jackson's 1st place finish. They brought home the wooden ski traveling trophy. The girls Varsity put 3 skiers in the top 10 and placed 3rd overall.
Overall, Flyer skiers had a great race day!
Sunday, January 26, 2020
Conference Meet: Jan 28
Where: Movil Maze Recreation Area
Who: Moorhead, Detroit Lakes, TrekNorth, Bemidji, Little Falls
MOLS: Out of school at 8:40; Leave at 9:00
Middle School: Out of school at 8:55; Leave at 9:15
High School: Out of school at 9:10; Leave at 9:30
Schedule:
Team Awards: The ‘traveling’ big ski award for the winning boys and girls team!
** According to the Beltrami County website: "This site is primitive, with an outdoor vault toilet as its only amenity."
Friday, January 24, 2020
LF Invite Results & Photos
Congrats to all of our skiers for the great races on a challenging course with challenging snow conditions. Girls Varsity placed 6th and Boys Varsity placed 2nd, just 3 point behind Bemidji. Top 10 finishers were:
- Varsity: Jackson, Mac, Ethan
- JV: Elliot, Gabe
- Jr High: Parker, Lily
Brainerd Dispatch
MC Record
Results
Photos
Happy birthday Coach Jordan!! :) |
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
LF Invite at Camp Ripley: Jan 23
They've also asked that everybody parks smart in the main lot, leaving room between rows of vehicles for an ambulance to get through if the need arises.
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Thursday, January 23
Camp Ripley Biathlon Course
* You can't get on base without state/government issued ID
* Plan for 30 minutes drive after the main gates
* Drive the speed limit or under. Even a mile over can get you pulled over.
* Stop at Range Control. If no one is outside on the road, you'll need to park and go inside.
* After Range Control, follow signs for F Range
Schedule:
7:45 | Bus Loads at High School*** |
8:00
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Bus Leaves |
10:00
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Varsity Boys (5k) |
10:45
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Varsity Girls (5k) |
11:30
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JV boys (5k) Wave start |
12:30
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JV girls (5k) Wave start |
1:00
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Jr. High Boys (3k) Mass Start |
1:15
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Jr. High Girls (3k) Mass Start |
1:45 | Varsity Boys Pursuit (5k) |
2:30 | Varsity Girls Pursuit (5k) |
3:15ish
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Awards |
***Middle School skiers should go directly to the High School and board the bus.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Alexandria Invite Results & Photos
Congratulations to top 10 finishers:
- Varsity Girls: Adrienne
- Varsity Boys: Jackson & Cormac
- JV Boys: Alex
- Jr. High Girls: Izzy & Ainsley
- Jr. High Boys: Elliot & Antonio
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Alexandria Meet: Jan.14
When: Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 2:30
MOLS out of class at 11:50; bus leaves 12:05
MS out of class at 12:00; bus leaves 12:15
HS out of class at 12:10; bus leaves 12:30
Schedule:
2:00 | Coach’s Meeting |
2:30 | Boys Junior High Classic (3K) |
3:00 | Girls Junior High Classic (3K) |
3:30 | Boys JV Classic (5K) |
4:00 | Girls JV Classic (5K) |
4:30 | Boys Varsity waves, followed by Girls Varsity waves |
**Classic (7K) – head lamps may be necessary | |
5:30 | Awards |
Starts: All races will be a wave start. Each school will have their own wave per race.
Friday, January 10, 2020
DL Invite Results & Photos
Skinnyski's summary:
Detroit Lakes Invite Results
January 10, 2020 Jay Richards reports: Maplelag Resort was host to the 26th Annual Detroit Lakes Invitational on Thursday which included most of the schools from Section 8. The unique 9km continuous pursuit featured separate classic and skate courses and provided an opportunity for racers to preview segments for the upcoming Sectional race. In Varsity boys race, Nick Youso took top honors over Jackson Grant of Little Falls followed by Jack Lee of Moorhead. Girls Varsity saw 9th grader Abbie Ishaug of Moorhead taking the win followed by Elle Juranek and Lililiana Schaeffer, both of Brainerd. Team titles went to the Little Falls boys and Brainerd girls.Brainerd Dispatch
Varsity & JV Results
Jr High Results
Photo Album
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Detroit Lakes Invite: Jan 9th
Maplelag Resort, Callaway
Schedule:
6:15 a.m. | Load Bus |
6:30 a.m. | Bus Leaves |
10:00 a.m. | Coaches meeting |
10:30 a.m. | Boys Varsity |
11:30 a.m. | Girls Varsity |
12:30 p.m. | Boys JV |
1:00 p.m. | Girls JV |
1:45 p.m. | Boys JH |
2:15 p.m. | Girls JH |
Click for Race Course Details
- Lunch
- Water and/or Gatorade
- Uniform & ski equipment
- Dry clothes/layers
- Homework..it's a long day
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Mesabi East Results
Girls Varsity: 25th Place
Boys Varsity: 7th Place
Girls JV: 21st Place
Boys JV: 17th Place
Full Results
Brainerd Dispatch
photo cred: Coach Jordan |
Friday, January 3, 2020
Mesabi East Meet
Flyer skiers and start times. |