Snow on the way!

Looks like we will get some snow tonight and Sunday, just not sure how much.  If we get more than about 3"... I'll do everything I can to set some tracks.  Check the blog on Monday for an update on conditions.

Drive Slowly at Krause

The manager was concerned that some vehicles were driving too quickly around the building last week.  Especially in the presence of kids walking around in the parking area, please drive slowly when dropping off/picking up your skiers.

Thanks,
Dan

26 January - Dryland

Snow Leopards (Thom) and Arctic Explorers (Dan) should bring their poles for some hill bounding and plan on some Frisbee games.  Arctic Foxes (Bjorn/Jerry) and Polar Bears (Michelle/Colin) come prepared for agility courses and more games (like a SNOW DANCE?)

19 January - "Dryland"

I think we should plan on having a dryland, or ski-less, practice on Monday.  I will get over to the golf course on Sunday and see if I can find enough snow to groom anywhere out there.  If I do find snow, I will update the blog Sunday evening (but you won't get an e-mail notification until Monday).  So; plan on dryland, but check the blog on Sunday night to be sure (or call Dan @ 485-0876).

For a dryland practice, we will set up some agility courses, play games, etc.  Arctic Foxes and up should bring their poles.  Dress like you would for skiing, but wear running shoes or hiking type boots.

See you Monday!

12 January - On Snow!

There is (barely) enough snow to groom a few small loops on the driving range.  Good job on doing your Snow Dances!  Park in back or on the side of Krause Monuments.  Use the back door if you need to go inside for the bathroom.  We will get started with a big group warm-up at 3:45.  We will wrap it up by 5:00.  See you Monday.

Nothing has been groomed yet.  I plan to set tracks on Sunday.  Please don't ski in the tracks until Monday so they have a chance to harden up overnight.

Thanks,
Dan

5 January Indoors

The first "practice" will be indoors at Vernon Memorial - in Community Room A which is located in the basement of the Medical Office Building (the newer building with the revolving door).  We will meet from 3:45 - 5:00.

We will split up into our groups and meet the coaches.  I will review the plan for the season and answer questions.  The main activity will be viewing some good nordic skiing videos with an emphasis on technique and drills.  The youngest kids (4-7?) might not have patience for 45 minutes of video... use your discretion.  (Kids can come for all, part or none of this practice.)

I will have registration forms for anyone who didn't make the sign-up night.  Cost is $40 for membership and an additional $60 if you need rental gear.  You can pay for both with one check on Monday.