This meeting is for all Nordic Parents. We will go over expectations, equipment and hear from the Booster Club. Let's come together to create an outstanding season. The meeting will be in Simley's Library.
Great first day of practice. Both Coach Sedler and Coach Anderson were impressed by the students attitude and effort.
Simley Nordic Expectations
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. Please check the blog often.
10. We are a team of athletes from grade 6 to grade 12. We work to meet the individual developmental needs of each skier.
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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!
