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).