This meeting is for new skiers and parents only. We will hold another meeting with everyone later. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss team basics and to talk about gear and clothing needed. Good information on what works will help students enjoy the season and save parents' money. Please let Coach Anderson know if you can't make the meeting.
Updates on Simley High School's Nordic Ski Team.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
New Skier Info. Meeting, Thursday Nov. 3 @5:30 in MS8215
This meeting is for new skiers and parents only. We will hold another meeting with everyone later. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss team basics and to talk about gear and clothing needed. Good information on what works will help students enjoy the season and save parents' money. Please let Coach Anderson know if you can't make the meeting.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Greetings Nordic Skiers and Parents!
We are excited that the Nordic Ski season is quickly approaching! If you or your son or daughter is planning to ski this year, here are a few important reminders.
- Practice starts Monday, November 14th at 2:45 pm.
- Every athlete must have a current physical, signed by your doctor, on file. If you don’t know if your physical is up to date, call the activities office. You will not be allowed to practice without an updated physical.
- It is not too early to start thinking about equipment. There will again be skis and bindings available to new skiers, but you will still need to purchase or borrow boots and poles. The boots need to be compatible with SNS bindings. Returning skiers should already have or strongly consider buying their own equipment. Here are some recommended places to shop for equipment:
§ Finn Sisu – St. Paul – 651.645.2443
§ Gear West – Long Lake – 952.473.0377
§ Hoigaards – St. Louis Park – 952.929.1351
§ Midwest Mountaineering – Minneapolis – 612.339.3433
§ REI – Bloomington
§ Joe’s Sporting Goods – St. Paul – 651.488.5511
§ Pioneer Midwest Ski Shop – Osseo - 763.420.8981
§ Check out www.skinnyski.com and click on “gear” or follow the links to the “crowded classifieds” or “fall ski swaps”.
We look forward to another great season and check out the blog at http://simleynordic.blogspot.com/
Coach Sedler (651) 306-7073 sedlerl@mail.invergrove.k12.mn.us
Coach Anderson (651) 306-7226
andersoh@invergrove.k12.mn.us
Simley Nordic Basics
1. Being a member of the Spartan Nordic Ski Team is an honor and a privilege. It provides a chance to develop your body and mind. It is both hard work and lots of fun. All athletes need to demonstrate a positive attitude towards coaches, teammates, and officials. You are expected to cooperate with all. Hazing or harassment will not be tolerated, while fun is expected.
2. Practice begins at 2:45 and runs until 5:00. The vast majority of practices are held on campus. Occasionally high school skiers may meet at an off site venue.
3. Practices and ski meets are mandatory for all student/athletes. If you miss a practice or a meet, you must have an excuse signed by your parent. Absences for academic reasons require prior approval.
4. Care must be used with all Spartan Nordic equipment. School skis need to be protected and kept clean. The Nordic room must be kept clean and free of wax build up. All skiers need to help clean on waxing days until the room is cleaned. Wax on; wax off.
5. Practices and meets are a time to improve your fitness level and to develop your skills. Success is measured by effort, attitude and improvement as well as by race times.
6. You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. Proper winter dress is a safety issue. Skiers need to get in the habit of checking the weather forecasts.
7. Academics are at the core of your educational experience. All athletes must be making good behavior and academic choices to stay active on the team. Students first; athletes second.
8. All team members must abide by the MSHSL rules and #199 district athletic policies. These are minimum standards; we, of course, expect better!
9. Communication is an important part of any team. Short notice changes in meet times and locations often occur due to weather conditions.
10. We are a team of athletes from grade 6 to grade 12. We work to meet the individual developmental of each skier.
12 The skills and the attitudes learned in athletics are applicable to all aspects of life, it is an overt goal of the Spartan Nordic Ski Team to develop students to be happy, hardworking, goal oriented and ethical adults. Learn, try and have a great season!
2. Practice begins at 2:45 and runs until 5:00. The vast majority of practices are held on campus. Occasionally high school skiers may meet at an off site venue.
3. Practices and ski meets are mandatory for all student/athletes. If you miss a practice or a meet, you must have an excuse signed by your parent. Absences for academic reasons require prior approval.
4. Care must be used with all Spartan Nordic equipment. School skis need to be protected and kept clean. The Nordic room must be kept clean and free of wax build up. All skiers need to help clean on waxing days until the room is cleaned. Wax on; wax off.
5. Practices and meets are a time to improve your fitness level and to develop your skills. Success is measured by effort, attitude and improvement as well as by race times.
6. You live in Minnesota! Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday. Be prepared to add or remove layers of clothing to stay comfortable. Proper winter dress is a safety issue. Skiers need to get in the habit of checking the weather forecasts.
7. Academics are at the core of your educational experience. All athletes must be making good behavior and academic choices to stay active on the team. Students first; athletes second.
8. All team members must abide by the MSHSL rules and #199 district athletic policies. These are minimum standards; we, of course, expect better!
9. Communication is an important part of any team. Short notice changes in meet times and locations often occur due to weather conditions.
10. We are a team of athletes from grade 6 to grade 12. We work to meet the individual developmental of each skier.
12 The skills and the attitudes learned in athletics are applicable to all aspects of life, it is an overt goal of the Spartan Nordic Ski Team to develop students to be happy, hardworking, goal oriented and ethical adults. Learn, try and have a great season!
Simley Nordic Unofficial Meet Schedule 2011-2012
Nov. 14th Practice Starts
Dec. 13th Conference Skate Race 6:00pm @ Trollhaugen
Dec. 20st Conference Skate Race 3:45pm @ Battle Creek
Jan. 4th Conference Classic Race 3:45pm @ Battle Creek
Jan. 6th Dual Skate Meet with Richfield @ Simley
Jan. 7th Giant's Ridge Invitational All Day @ Biwabik, MN (Varsity only)
Jan. 10th MS race 3:45 pm @ Simley
Jan. 12th Conference Classic Race 3:45pm @ Jensen Lake Park Lebanon Hills
Jan. 19th Classic Race 3:45 @ Sibley
Jan. 24th Conference Relays 3:45 @ Mahtomedi
Jan. 26th Dual Skate Meet with Tartan @ Simley
Jan. 31st Conference Pursuit Championship All Day @ Battle Creek
Feb. 2nd J.V. Conference Championship 3:45 @ Mahtomedi
Feb. 7th Section 1 Championship All Day at Valleywood Golf Course.
Feb. 16th State Championship @ Giant's Ridge
* This schedule is subject to administrative approval and to weather and snow conditions. Check back often as each meet approaches for changes. All full conference races will use Trollhaugen in Dresser, WI @ 6pm as a back up venue.
Dec. 13th Conference Skate Race 6:00pm @ Trollhaugen
Dec. 20st Conference Skate Race 3:45pm @ Battle Creek
Jan. 4th Conference Classic Race 3:45pm @ Battle Creek
Jan. 6th Dual Skate Meet with Richfield @ Simley
Jan. 7th Giant's Ridge Invitational All Day @ Biwabik, MN (Varsity only)
Jan. 10th MS race 3:45 pm @ Simley
Jan. 12th Conference Classic Race 3:45pm @ Jensen Lake Park Lebanon Hills
Jan. 19th Classic Race 3:45 @ Sibley
Jan. 24th Conference Relays 3:45 @ Mahtomedi
Jan. 26th Dual Skate Meet with Tartan @ Simley
Jan. 31st Conference Pursuit Championship All Day @ Battle Creek
Feb. 2nd J.V. Conference Championship 3:45 @ Mahtomedi
Feb. 7th Section 1 Championship All Day at Valleywood Golf Course.
Feb. 16th State Championship @ Giant's Ridge
* This schedule is subject to administrative approval and to weather and snow conditions. Check back often as each meet approaches for changes. All full conference races will use Trollhaugen in Dresser, WI @ 6pm as a back up venue.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
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