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.

New Location for 2015!

Krause Monument has graciously agreed to host us for practices this year.  They are located at 806 S. Main Street Viroqua (one building south of Believer's Church).  Krause will be open for business during our practices, so please be considerate of this.  Try to park in the back or on the side.  We will only use the back door to limit our area of impact.

We will have practices on Monday afternoons as usual.  The first practice will be January 5th.  Right now it looks like we will have a "dryland practice".  This will include some warm-ups, running and bounding with poles, games, etc.

Bluedog Hours

Hello Skiers,

Just a quick note to make you all aware of the days and times that Bluedog Cycles will be available to fit you with equipment before our first practice on Monday, January 5^th.

If you did not go to the informational meeting we held in Westby earlier this month and lease your equipment, or come in since then, it’s time to stop in.

As we’ve done in the past, we will be working with the Ski Club to lease equipment for the winter/snow season.

We do have limited days that we are open between now and the first practice. The days that we will be open are-

 

Closed December 25^th-January 2^nd

Friday 2^nd 8-6

Saturday 3^rd 9-3