A Chance to Give Back Food Donations

Teams of skiers competed to create the tallest possible food tower in practice today.  The booster club donated $50 to each of the two teams who added their own funds to build their towers.  All food donations will be given to Neighbors in South Saint Paul.

The winners included everyone who thinks of others and who gives during this and every other season.  Great job!

January 9th Trip to Biwabik.

The Mesabi Invite held at Giant's Ridge in Biwabik, MN on January 9th.is a meet of the highest caliber.  In addition to providing skiers with the opportunity to see and ski with the best in the Upper-Mid-West, athletes can race the Minnesota State High School League Championship course.     

We have limited seats on the bus that we share with Tartan and North.  We will give preference to older more experienced skiers while encouraging our newer skiers to travel with us, support our team and experience a top meet as space allows. 

What to Bring

Please keep an eye on the forecast for Biwabik and dress plan to dress accordingly.  Also bring even warmer clothes as this is Minnesota, and the weather changes.    A pillow and a small blanket help make an early morning departure more comfy.

Before leaving double check that you have properly waxed skis, the correct poles for the discipline you will be skiing and your boots.  All skiers need to have their team uniforms, hats and gloves.

Bring food for the day.  A healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day are important.  Food at Giant's Ridge is expensive and not the best for competing.  Please also make sure you have a water bottle to stay hydrated.  The bus will be stopping for a quick meal on the return trip.  In the past we have stopped in Cloquet where there are several options for skiers.  $10 should be more than enough for this meal.  Pocket money for event t-shirts or other purchases is optional. 

Departure

Please arrive at Middle School @ 4:15am sharp with everything you need.  We will load up and leave at 4:30 am.  Do not be late.  We will be sharing a coach bus with Tartan.  The bus will not wait.  

Meet Schedule

APPROX. START TIME: 

10:00 5K Classic Varsity/JV Boys 

 12:00 5K Classic Varsity/JV Girls 

 1:30 5K Freestyle Varsity/JV Boys 

 3:00 5K Freestyle Varsity/JV Girls

Trail Map Link

Return

We will leave Giant's Ridge following the awards ceremony.  With a stop for dinner, I estimate that we will be back at The Middle School around 9pm.  We will have athletes call or text when get close.

Trivia

The town of Biwabik is named for an iron rich layer of rock found in the Iron Range. Three billion-years-ago, during the lower Proterozoic, a sea deposited this layer of rock.   The word biwabik itself comes from an Ojibwa word meaning “fragment of iron.”

Directions to Giant’s Ridge

Giant’s Ridge’s web site says it takes 3 hours to get there from the Metro. I think it will take more like 4 hours.  Take I35 North- 120 miles; Merge onto MN-33 North via exit number 237 toward Cloquet/Iorn Range- 20 miles; Merge onto US-53 North until you reach Eveleth- 36 miles; Take MN-37 exit into Gilbert- 1 mile; Turn right onto MN-135 through Biwabik- 9 miles, Turn left onto County road 138-3 miles; The Lodge at Giant’s Ridge will be on your left.

Snow Flakes

":You'll Log" workout recommendations and record log.

Simley Nordic Holiday  “You’ll Log”

The Holiday Break happens at a crucial time in our season.  I’ve listed our next three meets at the end of this page.  We have been working on conditioning, and skiers need to improve fitness during our time away from school.  If you can not complete the suggested workout, write down what you do for conditioning.  Shopping is not a workout! We expect everyone will find time for fitness as you enjoy festivities.  Thus, you’ll log your workouts daily.

Date	Activity
Dec. 23	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) 45 min run
Dec. 24	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats)  10 min warm up run/ski, 30 minutes of interval training, 10 min cool down
Dec. 25	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) 40-60 minute run/ski
Dec. 26	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) Cross train-swim, gym, yoga, etc. for 1 hour
Dec. 27th	Rest
Dec. 28th	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) 15 min warm-up run/ski, hills-5 min x 6, 15 min cool down
Dec. 29	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) 40 min run/ski
Dec. 30	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats)  15 min warm up run/ski, (3 min steady, 2 min hard, 2 min easy) x 5, 15 min cool down,
Dec. 31	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) Cross train-swim, gym, yoga, etc. for 1 hour
Jan. 1	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) Sleep-in.  40-60 minute run/ski.
Jan. 2	Daily 5 (push-ups, sit-ups, planks, chair dips and squats) 10 min warm up run/ski, (8 min fast, 2 min slow) x 4, 10 min cool down
Jan. 3	Rest
Jan. 4	Team practice
Jan 5	Conference Skate Race at Battle Creek
Jan.7	7,8,9 Skate Race @ St. Thomas
Jan. 9	Mesabi Invite @ Biwabik

Smile, comb your hair and bring your uniform

 

Team pictures & and individual photos will start at 2:45.

Tuesday"s Meet Canceled. Happy Solstice we keep getting brighter until June

 

We are ready for snow! Varsity skiers are free to miss practice in pursuit of snow. Just give notice like any other missed practice.

Cool points if you can explain the relationship of the map above to the Solstice.

No Meet Tuesday or Thursday of This Week. Next Meet After Winter Break

A snow song challenge was presented to us from another team.



Way to whip it Tim!

Bagging at Cub

Huge Thanks to Cub Foods ant the Wilmots for setting up a great fundraiser for a shared group of  xc runners and Nordic skiers.  We netted just over $1,000 in 4.5 hours.  Great work everyone!!!

Information Sheet from Parent Meeting.

   

Greetings Nordic Skiers and Parents!

We are excited that the Nordic Ski season is on!  Here are a few important reminders for the season:

• Practice started Monday, November 9th from 3-5pm. We practice Mon.-Frid. Meet outside the ski room. Come ready to run outside and be prepared for the weather. Bring layers. No jeans.
• Make sure to register online before practice begins. Every athlete must have a current physical on file.  You will not be allowed to practice without an updated physical.
• It is not too early to start thinking about equipment.  There will 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. They will also need 2 sets of poles--one for skate and one for classic.

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
• Check out www.skinnyski.com and click on “gear” or follow the links to the “crowded classifieds” or “fall ski swaps”.
• DO NOT GO TO PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS!!!!

We are looking forward to a great 2015-16 Simley Nordic Ski season! Check out the blog at: http://simleynordic.blogspot.com/

Coach Sedler

email: leah.sedler@isd199.org or leahsedler@gmail.com

phone: 651-306-7073 (school) 612-751-0260 (cell)

Coach Anderson

email: heath.anderson@isd199.org or heathhui@gmail.com

phone: 651-306-7226 (school)  651-724-2639 (cell) 651-450-7149

*Note on phone numbers. We encourage athletes to have our contact information in their phones. The nature of Nordic skiing has us spread out in a larger geographical area than most sports, and weather adds another concern. We feel this added communication option is important for safety.

15-16 Nordic Lettering Policy

Simley Nordic Lettering Policy

        Lettering will be based on the following four categories:

1.        Attendance- Students are expected to attend a minimum of 90% of practices.  Lettering students should have no unexcused absences.

2.        Participation in varsity events- Lettering students should compete in mostly varsity races with emphasis placed on varsity competition in the Conference Championship and in the Section Championship.

3.        Seniors who have been contributing members of the team may letter regardless of varsity participation.

4.        Coaches discretion.  Coach Sedler and Coach Anderson will discuss qualitative aspects of a student’s participation in skiing. 

U.S. Nordic Ski Team Names Season Goals We Will Too.

Simley Nordic SNOWW Goal

1.Be Specific. What will the goal accomplish? How and why will it be accomplished? Here are specific goals from the U.S Team. Cross Country Team Names Season Goals | U.S. Ski Team - Nordic

2. Numeric or Measurable. How will you measure whether or not the goal has been reached (list at least two indicators)?

3. Obtainable. Is it possible? Do you have the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources to accomplish the goal? Will meeting the goal challenge you without defeating you?

4. What is the reason, purpose, or benefit of accomplishing the goal?

5. When is the established completion date and does that completion date create a practical sense of urgency?

What is your goal?

Revised Goal:

Thursday, Oct. 22nd Skier Meeting

I am excitedly anticipating this year's Nordic ski season.  Emphasis this year will be on personal goal setting, achievement and fun.

Who will brave the Mississippi headwaters this year? 

We will have a student meeting  on Thursday, Oct. 22^nd @ 7:20 am in the High School IMC. Come early and bring a friend.  

I should have our season's meet schedule by meeting time.  

See you there!

  

Post Season Workouts.

Several skiers are continuing to work on their fitness.   Way to go!

Way to Go Margie!

Three cheers for former Simley Nordic skier Margie Freed.  She place 3rd in the Minnesota State Meet Pursuit Race.  Her hard work and dedicated efforts are showing awesome results.

Full state meet results are on the Minnesota State High School League web page.  For boys' results use the menu under activities.

Margie at the start of the classic race at the Section 1 Championships this year.

Section 1 Results and Nordic Ski Banquet Tuesday February 17th, 201 6:00-7:00

Link to Boys' and Link to Girls' Results



Nordic Ski Banquet

Tuesday February 17th, 201

6:00-7:00

Middle School Library

Please bring the following:

Last names: 
A-F Salad

G-P Main Dish

Q-Z Dessert

*Bring your own beverage*

Paper products will be provided.

Please bring in any gear that your skiers have outgrown or no longer use.  This may be a convenient time to have our own little gear swap.

A note from the Booster Club: “in lieu of a team fundraiser this year please consider a family donation to the Simley Nordic Booster Club at the banquet. Thank you for supporting Simley Nordic.”

2015 Metro East Conference CX Ski Pursuit Championships Resuts

Link To Meet Results

Annika's Skate Time is incorrect. Strong skate race Annika!   It looks like it is 10 mins. off.  I am contacting the timer to get an accurate time, as coaches were not given results to review at the end of the races.

Cale Earning All Conference Honorable Mention

Sam's Photo Finish Victory

Caroline looking strong.

Lea skiing with determination.

Amanda is our fastest girl today.

Annika finishing with a fast skate time.

Hannah worked hard to compete in her first pursuit race.  Way to go.

Tyler skiing his skis apart 

Harris is one of only two 7th graders to ski the pursuit.  Future looks bright.

Metro East Conference Nordic Ski Championship Information and JV Championship Results with Photos

Directions - 494 west to E. Bush Lake Road South - Please enter the park at the Recreation Area Entrance.

Buses will park in the second parking lot - the one circled on the map.

The Race Starting/Finish Line is at the Midsummer Staging Area - M on the map.

Waxing space and outlets will be available inside  Jan's Place located adjacent to the bus parking.

Tents can be placed in the Start / Finish Staging area - we will have a worker there to give directions.

Timing chips will be distributed in the same staging area.

Visitor Center - can be used as a warming area, but NO BAGS, CAMPS, OR OUTSIDE FOOD IS ALLOWED.  There are restrooms in this location as well as 3 Biff's by the race site.

Race schedule -

 9:00am - Coaches Meeting - Jan's Place

10:00am - Boys Classic

11:00am - Girls Classic

11:40 - 1:00 Break

1:00pm - Boys Skate Pursuit

2:00pm - Girls Skate Pursuit

3:00pm  - Awards

*there will be two tracks set for the classic race

JV Meet Results and Images

Three cheers for our JV skiers.  Smiles in these pictures say it all.  We are very proud of each of our JV skiers.  Thanks for your hard work, positive attitudes and many laughs.  Keep doing what your doing and get some good runs in until next year.  

Place	Name	School	Time	Grade
1	Tom Reineck	Maht	15.22	11
2	Alex Heider	Maht	15.23	11
3	Oliver Griggs	Maht	15.5	11
4	Evan Smith	Maht	16.33	11
5	Cole DeWeese	Maht	16.39	9
6	Paul Melancon	Maht	16.57	11
7	Grant Dilla	Simley	16.58	7
8	Colton Baars	Simley	17.16	8
9	Westin Ericson	North	17.43	9
10	Alex Harshman	North	18.05	9
11	Jack Matson	Maht	18.12	10
12	Andrew Vandelac	Maht	18.13	11
13	Alex Kisch	Maht	18.33	11
14	Matt Reineck	Maht	19.15	10
15	Jeremy Breister	North	19.39	12
16	Danny Hoffman	Simley	19.44	10

Place	Name	School	Time	Grade
1	Isabel Birkeland	Maht	17.04	9
2	Lily Engebretson	Maht	18.03	9
3	Kayla Krueger	Maht	18.13	11
4	Mickenna Affolter	Maht	18.29	8
5	Lilyana David	Simley	18.45	8
6	Abbey Halverson	Maht	18.59	8
7	Lauren Kroschel	Maht	19.06	11
8	Isabel Pankow	Maht	19.13	10
9	Gina Morken	Simley	19.2	12
10	Kiri Ferguson	Simley	19.34	9
11	Dannielle Gross	Simley	19.47	10
12	Acadia Hegedus	Maht	20	11
13	Anneka Ecker	Maht	20.02	11
14	Sophie Gunn	Maht	20.32	8
15	Lexi Waldoch	Maht	21.01	8
16	Sarah Korman	Maht	21.13	9
17	Eva Henningson	Maht	21.24	11
18	Hannah O'Brien	North	21.3	7
19	Emma Persoon	Maht	23.13	10
20	Emily Sweeny	Simley	23.15	12
21	Gloria Popoca	Simley	24.08	10
22	Erin O'Brien	North	25.27	10
23	Elise O'Brien	North	26.46	10
24	Lizzie Scull	North	26.47	10
25	Irin Ukridmanoroat	Simley	33.45	12
26	Britta Iverson	Simley	34.01	9
27	Isabelle Pippert	Simley	34.02	8
28	Nicole Anaya	Simley	dnf	10
29	Courtney Cole	North	DNF	10
30	So-hyun Lee	North	DNF	12