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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Sartell/Cathedral Meet Results & Photos

Congratulations to all of the Flyer skiers for a great first meet in Sartell! We'll be back at the old Sartell high school again next week. More info coming soon.

Brainerd Dispatch Coverage
Results on Skinnyski
Photo Album

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Sartell/Cathedral Meet: December 5th

Sartell/Cathedral MeetThursday, Dec 5 -- starting at 2pm

Departure times:
MOLS out of class at 12:20, bus leaves 12:35
MS out of class at 12:30, bus leaves 12:45
HS out of class at 12:35, bus leaves 12:50

Location: Old Sartell High School; 748 7th Street North, Sartell MN 56377
Teams: Alexandria, Apollo, Brainerd, Fergus Fall, Little Falls, Mora, St. John’s Prep, Moorhead Sartell/Cathedral, Tech, Willmar

Schedule:
2:00 Coaches Meeting
2:10 Girls and Boys rookie races
2:30 Junior High Boys Skate - grades 7-8 only mass start (9th gr w/out experience)
        1 loop, (1.5 K loops)
2:45 Junior High Girls Skate - grades 7-8 only mass start (9th gr w/out experience)
        1 loop, (1.5 K loops)
3:00 Girls JV Skate - mass start 2 loops, (1.5K loops)
3:20 Boys JV Skate - mass start 2 loops, (1.5K loops)
3:40 Girls Varsity Skate – mass start 3 loops, (1.5K loops)
4:00 Boys Varsity Skate - mass start 3 loops, (1.5K loops)
4:40 Awards in Riverside Park Shelter

What you need to bring: 
Uniform and warms-up
Lots of layers and extra pairs of warm clothes--Change of socks and gloves. You want to be able to put on dry clothes after you race. You cannot bring too many warm clothes.
Winter boots or shoes that are not your ski boots
Ski gear: Skis, poles, boots
Healthy Lunch/snacks
Water and/or Gatorade

Awards:
Varsity Boys and Girls Team Awards
Varsity/JV Boys and Girls Individual Top 10 Ribbons
Junior High Boys and Girls Individual Top 10 Ribbons
Rookies Race Boys and Girls Individual Top 10 Ribbons

Amenities: Bus will be our base camp. Restrooms/porta potties available

*Don’t walk on ski trail please.
*Label your winter gear and ski equipment.--

Monday, November 25, 2019

Nordic Ski Apparel Order Due Dates

Just a reminder that the due dates for ordering Flyer Nordic apparel are approaching.

The Podiumwear orders for Flyer hats, headbands, uniforms, warm-ups need to be turned in to the coaches by the end of practice on Tuesday. If you need an order form, please scroll to the previous post where you can download the form.

The Spectrum order was set to close on Friday the 29th, but due to the holiday will remain open until 8 am on Monday, December 2nd. Please submit your orders online or call Spectrum at 888-632-8844.

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Flyer Nordic Ski Apparel

Our ski apparel storefront will be open until November 28, with items to be delivered on December 19. To place your online order, click HERE. If you prefer paying with cash or check, please contact Amber at Range Printing/Spectrum Marketing at 888-632-8844.

The order form for hats and headbands can be downloaded below. Please fill out and return to the ski coaches by November 26.
CLICK IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD

If you missed the Parent Meeting, there's other info that the coaches will need to get to you as well. Please contact Head Coach Mattia as soon as possible.



Saturday, November 2, 2019

Nordic Season Starting

We're only a little over a week away from the start of the Nordic Ski season!

Remember that a current physical must be on file in order to practice. Physicals are good for 3 years. If you're not sure if your skier's physical is up to date, call the Activities Office at 320-616-2206.

You also need to register for Nordic Ski! If you registered for a fall sport and did not add Nordic Ski at that time, do not complete another registration. Just call the Activities Office to add your winter sport.

Some dates to be tracking:

Sat / Nov. 9: Brainerd Nordic Ski Club Ski Swap @Forestview MS -- 9:00 - Noon
Mon / Nov. 11: First day of practice for High School
Wed / Nov. 13: First day of practice for Middle School
Thurs / Nov. 14: Parent Meeting in High School Commons**
Sat / Nov. 16: MyXChange Swap & Expo @Fort Snelling -- 9:00 - 1:30

**Parent Meeting on Nov. 14:
  • There's a lot of new info for parents and skiers so please plan to attend. 
  • Dave from Touright Bike Shop will be a the parent meeting again with info, gear, and clothing (including lobster mitts). Cash or checks preferred.
  • The Nordic Ski apparel storefront will be open and we'll have samples for you to look at/try on
  • Info on team meals, equipment, uniforms, and much more

One final thing.....Every year there are skis, poles, roller skis, and uniforms that don't get turned in at the end of the season. Please do a quick search of closets and garages for anything that should be coming back to the school. Thank you!