December 8, 2024
Good afternoon.
So it begins. I am really excited for the beginning of the official season for Kearsarge Nordic. This will be my 17th season coaching Kearsarge. That's pretty amazing. We have a great group of young people and families this year-- we always do.
It was great to see so many skiers and parents come out on Saturday to ski at Dublin School Nordic Center. We'll do that as many times as we can this season.
This week:
Monday: practice @ Proctor ski Area, 60 Blackwater Lane, Andover 4:00-5:30; Freestyle skiing; different groups of skiers will be doing different things, but we'll be skiing. HS & MS
Tuesday: practice @ Proctor 4-5:30; skiers going to the Eastern Cup at Craftsbury will be classic skiing, everyone else Freestyle intervals & games; HS (MS is welcome)
Wednesday: practice @ Proctor 4-5:30; Freestyle technique; HS (MS is welcome)
Thursday: practice @ Proctor 4-5:30; skiers going to the Eastern Cup at Craftsbury will be classic skiing, Freestyle technique for others; HS & MS
Friday: practice @ Proctor 4-5:30; Freestyle distance with speed; HS (MS is welcome)
Saturday: skiing in the morning- where we go TBD
A couple of reminders
Skiers should be outside and ready to ski at 4:00. We are starting later this year and we need to use the time we are paying for on the snow. We don't go inside, save for using the facilities, during practice so wear clothing for the weather.
Skiers need to have their equipment, clothing, and water with them. Skis and poles should be in ski bags, boots, socks, hats, gloves, buffs, and cork should be in a separate bag.
Skiers should definitely eat a healthy snack and hydrate after school and before practice. We will have a sports dietician speak with the team in the next few weeks.
Make sure that you have filled out the online Proctor waiver and all the school forms completed. Also, if there are changes during the school day, I'll communicate with Remind, so sign up with the invitation that I previously sent.
That's it for now. See you tomorrow!