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: