Parent Meeting Thursday November 14th, 2013 @ 6pm in Simley Library

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.

Simley Nordic Expectations

1.  Being a member of the Spartan Nordic Ski Team is an honor and aprivilege.  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  3:00 and runs until approximately 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.  Ifyou 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 cleanand 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 todevelop your skills. Success is measured by effort, attitude and improvement as well as by race times.


6.  You live inMinnesota!  Anticipate snow, cold, wind or rain everyday.   Be preparedto 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 abideby 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.


11. The skills and the attitudes learned in athletics are  applicable toall aspects of life, it is an overt goal of the Spartan  Nordic Ski Team  to develop students to be happy, hardworking, goal  oriented andethical adults.  Learn, try and have a great season!