Extra Races During Winter Break

Here are some Great extra races to do this week. the Ahvo Classic on New Years Day in the afternoon at Wirth.
Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/a/umn.edu/ahvo-klassic-2015/.

The Peter Westra sprints on Sunday at Elm Creek.

Here is the link: http://www.enduranceunited.org/events/peter-westra-memorial-sprints/.

 

Coach Kevin

Fun Afternoon At ABR Trails

The Team arrived at ABR Trails today. The ski conditions are FABULOUS!  Lots of snow!  We will ski the same trail system tomorrow.

Some pictures have been uploaded to our SmugMug account.

 

 

2014-12-16 Race Results and Photos

December 16, 2014 race results have been posted on the team's website HERE.

Photos from the race have been uploaded to our SmugMug account HERE.

Other photos from the race are on skinnyski.com:
BOYS
GIRLS

Pasta Dinner And Silent Auction - A Celebration!

The Booster Club's Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction is not only our main fundraiser, but it is also a wonderful celebration of our school's Nordic program.  Please plan to attend and celebrate with the Champlin Nordic Community. Here are the details:

When: Sunday, December 14th
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Servant of Christ Lutheran Church, 740 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin
Price: $8 per person (you can pay at the door)
Pasta and sauce will be provided by Buona Sera.

Volunteers Still Needed For Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Sunday, December 14th

We still need parent and skier volunteers for our MAIN fundraiser, the Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 14th.  Our current list of volunteers can be found HERE, please verify you are signed-up if you've already committed to volunteer.

We have two shifts available; 3:30pm - 6:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:30pm.  Please let us know by Thursday, December 12th if you can help...contact Kelly Mus (her contact information is on the list HERE).

As a reminder, a link to the Pasta Dinner volunteer list (Pasta Dinner Sign-Up Status) is always on our blog site. It will be updated as the volunteer status changes.

Also, as a reminder:
High School Skiers - please bring one dessert and a bag of salad.
Middle School Skiers - please bring one dessert and a fruit or vegetable (ready to serve)
All - homemade desserts are preferred!

Thank you to all who are volunteering, donating items and food for this event!

2014-12-08 Race Results and Photos

December 8, 2014 race results have been posted on the team website HERE.

Photos from the race have also been uploaded to the Booster Club's SmugMug account HERE.

As a reminder, links to these websites are always on the Booster Club's blog site.

2014-12-03 Race Results and Photos

December 3, 2014 race results have been posted on the team website HERE.

Craig Crandall has uploaded his photos from the race to our SmugMug account which you can access HERE.  There is also a permanent link to this account on our blog site.

First Race, Wednesday December 3rd

The team's first race of the season is this Wednesday, December 3rd at Elm Creek Park Reserve.  This is a "Skate Age Group Race".

Limited parking is available at the chalet so it is suggested to arrive no less than 40 minutes before the race to allow time for taking the shuttle bus from the swim beach parking area to the chalet (Winter Recreation Area), and finding a spot to cheer on your skier (the best spot is near the start and finish line which is the "practice area"...just follow the crowd). Dress warm and wear snow boots!

Here is the race schedule and format:

At 20 second intervals a skier will start and do two laps on the man-made snow loop.

3:30        Senior Boys

3:33        Junior Boys

3:36        Sophomore Boys

3:39        Freshman Boys and Returning Middle School Boys

4:00        Senior Girls

4:03        Junior Girls

4:06        Sophomore Girls

4:09        Freshman Girls and Returning Middle School Girls

At 20 second intervals a skier will start and do one lap on the man-made snow loop.

4:30        “Newbie” Boys

4:35        “Newbie” Girls

 

Per Coach Charlie...Parents must check out skier with a Coach before leaving the race if the skier will not ride the bus back to the school.

 

Elm Creek Park Reserve:

12400 James Deane Parkway
Maple Grove, MN 55369
For Google Maps click HERE.

For directions click HERE.

For the park's website and a link to a park map, click HERE.

 

As a reminder, we are always accepting food donations and volunteers for meet snacks for the skiers.  The snacks will be at the chalet after the races are finished, so check it out to learn how you can support the team in the future (contact Suzy Scheller to help).

Booster Meeting, Monday December 1st

Please join us for our next CPHS Nordic Booster meeting on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm in Room D151.  A Draft of an Agenda is below:

 

·         Treasurer’s Report – Ski passes; Shirt distribution; New jacket and hat orders

·         Pasta Dinner – Sunday, December 14, 2014, 5-7 pm, at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church

o   Silent Auction Baskets - Forrest and Colleen Sparke

o   Volunteer shifts – Kelly Mus

o   Food from families

·         Cub Bagging recap

o   Thanks to all of the skiers who volunteered to make Cub Bagging a success! 

·         Coach Communication

o   Meet Schedule

o   Equipment

o   Maple Lag update

·         Volunteers for Meets

o   Food for meets

o   Pasta Parties

Volunteers Needed For Cub Bagging In Champlin on Wednesday, November 26th

Students - we need volunteers to bag groceries for tips on Wednesday, November 26th.  This is a very important fund raising event and it must be a success so the Booster Club can pay for the Maplelag Ski Trip Bus.

Parents - we also need volunteers to chaperone the Cub Bagging event.

Volunteer time slots are posted on the blog site HERE.

Please contact Kate Crandall (crandall10537@msn.com) with your availability.  We need twelve or more students per shift and at least one parent per shift.  This is a fun event and the time goes fast!

Shift 1 is 11 am - 3 pm
Shift 2 is 3 pm - 7 pm

Unfortunately middle school students are not allowed to bag groceries.

The Champlin Cub is located near the intersection of 169 and 114th Avenue:
8600 N 114th Ave
Champlin, MN55316

Apparel Orders Due Wednesday, November 12th

All apparel orders are due Wednesday, November 12th.

Current purchase history and orders are posted on the blog site HERE.

Prices (all sizes are adult sizes):

$85  Team Jacket
$13  Performance long sleeve T-shirt (sizes greater than XL, add $3)
$6    Performance short sleeve T-shirt (sizes greater than XL, add $3)
$17  Race hats and headbands (limited supply)

Please use the Apparel and Other Order Form Worksheet to submit your order.  Also include your ski pass fee.  The form is on the blog site Apparel and Other Order Form Worksheet.

Place your order and provide your check payable to CPHS Nordic with Craig Crandall.  Craig will be around after practice Tuesday and Wednesday to collect checks and orders.  If you are unable to deliver your check and order, please email Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com).

Sorry for the rush, we need to order this week to guarantee delivery before the ski trip.

No Practice Today 11/10/2014

No practice today. All after school activities have been cancelled.

First Days of Practice

The school's websites are down due to a virus, so the coaching staff ask us to post the following:

With predicted snow be prepared for an indoor AND outdoor workout. Bring snow boots for the outdoor workout (snowshoeing to prep our outdoor ski area!)

Repeat...dress for the weather ...indoor AND outdoor workouts.

Students That Have School Equipment - please return all rollerskis, poles, and boots on Monday.  We need to evaluate our inventory and then reissue the equipment effectively...we hope to be skiing on Wednesday.

Experienced Skiers - we need volunteers to stay after practice on Monday and Tuesday to prep skis so we can have everyone skiing on Wednesday.

Performance T-Shirt Orders - Get your T-shirt orders to Craig Crandall by Tuesday. Long sleeve T-shirts are $13, short sleeve T-shirts are $6.  Size XXL and larger...add $3 more.

Team Jackets - Let Craig Crandall know if you want to order a team jacket by Tuesday. Cost is $85-$90....we'll know the exact cost sometime on Monday or Tuesday.

Craig's email address is crandallcraig@msn.com.

Pioneer Midwest Team Night is scheduled for November 20th, 6pm to close.

Get Equipment at Ski Swaps (November 8th & 15th)

You can purchase used equipment at the following Ski Swaps...one is this weekend:

Pioneer Midwest
•November 8th, 8am-4pm
•415 County Road 81, Osseo
•http://www.pioneermidwest.com/
•763.420.8981  　

MYSL - Minnesota Youth Ski League
•November 15th
•Seller check-in, 8am-9am
•Sale is 10am-12:30pm
•Dunwoody College of Technology
–near the Walker Art Museum in Minneapolis
• http://www.mysl.org/node/127035 

Do You Want a Team Jacket?

We were surprised to deplete our Team Jacket inventory at Monday night’s meeting.  I talked with VOMax today and learned if we order jackets next week, the jackets will be here in mid-December…just in time for the fun skiing!  Depending on how many we order, the cost will be $85-$90 each.  Please let me know if you’re interested in ordering a Team Jacket and how many, so I can work with VOMax to determine the exact cost.  Early next week we’ll collect checks and place the order, but only after I determine the cost.  I may dedicate a link on the blog site on this subject, so check the blog site links for more information.

 

Here is my email address to let me know your interest in the Team Jackets:

crandallcraig@msn.com

Informational Meeting for all Athletes and Parents/Guardians - Monday, November 3, 2014

An informational meeting for all athletes and parents/guardians interested in joining the Champlin Park High School Nordic Team will be on Monday, November 3, 2014.  This meeting is also for interested middle school athletes and their parents/guardians.

Date and Time:  Monday, November 3, 2014, 7:00-8:30 pm
Location:  Champlin Park High School, room D151 and room D152

Captains' Practices Start Monday, October 27th

The first captain's practice for Nordic skiing will be held on Monday, October 27. High school students, meet by the track entrance at 2:35 in athletic attire. Middle schoolers should change into their clothes at Jackson either in the locker rooms or bathrooms and then go to the JMS main entrance at 3:25 where Ryan and Rebecca will be to bring them over to the high school. Practice will run until approximately 4:30 everyday after school until the beginning of the skiing season.