Big Mama of Nordic Ski Swaps (so says MYSL)

6th Annual MYSL Ski Swap
Start: Nov 14 2009 - 10:00am

at Dunwoody College of Technology, Minneapolis
818 Dunwoody Blvd. (near the Walker Art Museum)

Friday, November 13th 5:30pm-7:00pm Check-in
Saturday, November 14th 8:00am-9:00am Check-in
Saturday, November 14th 10:00am-12:30pm Sale
Saturday, November 14th 2:00pm-3:00pm Pick-up

The Best Swap for Good Quality, Used Kids & Students Equipment!

The Minnesota Youth Ski League is pleased to host this big event, open to the entire public. The sale is being held as a fundraiser for MYSL and provides skiers, of all sizes and ages, the opportunity to sell outgrown and little used equipment and clothing. We request that sellers limit merchandise to items that are directly related to cross country skiing. No three-pin bindings, downhill gear or bicycles, please! 20% of the sale price, or a minimum of $1 per item, will be retained by MYSL.

The following merchandise is considered appropriate for this sale:
¥ cross-country skis, boots, bindings and poles
¥ ski related clothing
¥ roller skis and roller blades
¥ car racks
¥ waxing irons and benches and other waxing paraphernalia

All merchandise must be in good, serviceable condition. We are especially looking to sell used children's and student's gear since there is a real need for affordable kids' stuff. High school racing gear sells very well. And adult equipment sells well also.

Sellers: Please check-in your used equipment from 5:30-7:00 pm on Friday. If you can't make it Friday, there is a check-in period from 8-9 am on Saturday. You will receive a tag for each item. At this time you will be charged a $1 service charge per item. We request that you price your merchandise reasonably (whole dollars only). If you are unsure of how to price a particular item, someone will be available to advise you at check-in. You may pick up your money and/or any unsold equipment from 2:00 to 3:00pm on Saturday. Any money or merchandise not claimed by 3:00pm will be considered a donation to the Minnesota Youth Ski League.

Directions:
Dunwoody Institute
818 Dunwoody Blvd, Minneapolis
Coming from the West (heading South) on 94, take the Lyndale Ave Exit (231A/231B)
Coming from the East (heading North) on 94, take the Lyndale Ave Exit (231B)
Coming from the West on 394, take the Dunwoody Blvd Exit (8A)

Changes and New Meeting Dates.

We will have a meeting with all students interested in skiing in Coach Anderson's room in the Middle school on Tuesday Nov. 3rd @ 2:45. Please bring fees and paperwork if possible. If fees are a problem please visit with Coach Anderson, we want as many students involved as possible.

Practice will start on Nov. 9th. Be ready at the ski room before 3pm. Dress for outside.

We will have our meeting with Parents. Thurs. Nov. 12th @ 5:30. Here we will cover rules, expectations and equipment needs. I expect this meeting to run about 1/2 hour.

I'm off to a Conference coaches meeting tonight. I hope to have our meet schedule in the next few days.

Think Snow

Get Your Nordic On - Twin Cities Free Dryland Clinic

Join CXC Team Vertical Limit athletes Audrey Weber and Karl Nygren on Tuesday, October 27th, 6PM at the Hyland chalet for a free hands-on clinic covering dryland technique and training activities. The clinic will emphasize drills that can be done on your own, without any special equipment, to improve your ski specific skills and fitness. This clinic is appropriate for all levels of cross country expertise. The clinic will be outside, so wear a good pair of running shoes, and dress for the weather.

Here's a link to directions to Hyland Ski and Snowboard area in Bloomington.

KeepTraining Now

Keep (or start) training now to prepare for the Nordic ski season.
Suggested activities include the following:
-long slow runs
-hill running
-stair running
-interval training
-jumping rope
-Nordic specific weight lifting i.e. triceps and shoulders
-core strength work
-ice Skating
-bounding while concentrating on Nordic V1, V2 and V2 alternate
-Nordic walking/ pole runs
-roller ski/ roller blade with poles

Endurance, balance and explosive power make a great skier. Work hard, have fun and get ready for the snow.

From the National Weather Service:
...SNOW DEVELOPING LATER TONIGHT OVER PARTS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
AND OVER CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN MONDAY...

.SNOW WILL DEVELOP OVER SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA AFTER MIDNIGHT AND
SPREAD NORTH AND EAST OVER CENTRAL MINNESOTA AND WEST CENTRAL
WISCONSIN BY MIDDAY MONDAY. SNOW TOTALS OF 3 TO 5 INCHES ARE
LIKELY IN THE FAIRMONT AND ALBERT LEA AREAS. SNOW TOTALS WEST AND
SOUTH OF THE INTERSTATE 94 CORRIDOR WILL RANGE FROM 2 TO 3 INCHES
BY MONDAY EVENING.

Skiers out for Ealy Season Track

It's great to see many of our skiers out for track and other spring sports.

Minnesota Youth Ski League Summer Camp

MYSL Fast Camp
Start: Jun 16 2009 - 6:00pm
End: Jun 27 2009 - 10:35am

Who: Kids 9-13 who want to refine their skiing skills
What: An intro to rollerskiing, pole hiking and dry land ski training
Where: Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis
When: 6 sessions:
Tuesdays Jun 16 & 23; 6-7:30 pm,
Thursdays Jun 18 & 25; 6-7:30 pm
Saturdays Jun 20 & 27; 9 -10:30 am
Cost: $100, includes use of rollerskis, bottle-belt, t-shirt
Coaching: By MYSL Coaches and Junior Coaches, including Amy Cichanowski, Executive Director

Details: 1:6 coach to athlete ratio. Space limited to 18 kids, so register early!
20% discount for siblings. Helmets, gloves and ski boots required.
Parents welcome to participate also.