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2013-2014 Mounds View Nordic Skiing.
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Mounds View High School Activities Office Bob Madison, Activities Director 651-621-7121 Chris Thielke, Activities Secretary 651-621-7122 Activities Fax 651-621-7287 Please visit the Mounds View website at www.moundsviewschools.org for updates tothe daily schedules.
Jake Morgan (406)599-2198 (text or call) morganjakek@gmail.com Kate Babbitt (651)332-0031 katebabbitt6@gmail.com Coach’s Info
Mike Smith Wax Tech Laura Smith Assistant “Volunteers”
Captains • Boys • Dalton Pauly, Jason Langlie • Girls • Rossy Natale, Sarah Wigfield
Registration • Must be registered and cleared in order to practice. No exceptions. • ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS: • Log-in to SchoolView https://asp. tiescloud.net/schoolview/sv_login_secure.asp? (You must use the Parent Portal) • Select your “Student” • Click on “Feepay” at the top of the page • Select “Activities/Transportation” • Click “View Activities” • Locate the activity • Fill out “Form” if one is required • Click “Add to cart” • Proceed to “Checkout” • Choose a payment method (credit card, checking or savings account) • Process the Payment • The Activities Office will be notified when registrations are complete.
Communication • Website http://mvnordic.wordpress.com/ • Email • Facebook (“MV Nordic Ski 2013-2014”) • Phone (Text or Call)
Equipment • Boots (Combi or Classic/Skate) • Skis (Classic and Skate) – bindings match boots • Poles (Classic and Skate) • Hats and gloves (make sure they’re warm enough!) • Jacket and Pants • Underlayers (preferably not cotton if possible) • Running Shoes • Sunglasses • Watch (w/HR monitor if possible) • Water Bottle/Water Belt • Helmet for Rollerskiing (no helmet = no rollerskiing) • Brightly colored clothing for rollerskiing • Buff/Neckwarmer of some kind • Wind Briefs (Boys if you don’t have them, invest…) • Rollerskis (Team has some) • Ski bag • PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR STUFF!
Equipment Retailers • Hoigaard’s (St. Louis Park) – Jake works here • Gear West (Long Lake) • Finn Sisu (Lauderdale)
Schedule • We will have busses to practice every day, leaving the school at 2:20 • If you won’t be at practice, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible • Schedule is always subject to change • Must be in school all day to practice
Morning Practice • Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 am for at least the first few weeks of the season • Not mandatory
Meet Hosting • December 3, 2013 3:45– Sprint Relay at Trollhaugen • Need parent help for timing
Varsity Team • World Cup Points System • 1st – 100 points, 2nd – 80 points, 3rd – 60 points, 4th – 50 points, 5th – 45 points, 40, 36, 32,29,26,24,22,20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 • Total points from two most recent races will determine varsity for next race. • Removes as much subjectivity as possible.
Lettering Requirements • Four year member of team • Qualify for state (individual or as a team) • Top 1/2 (~top 40) at section meet • Coaches discretion
General Team Rules • Be on time to practice and/or meets (ready to go at the scheduled time, don’t show up when we are supposed to be leaving/starting practice) • Always represent yourself, your team, and your school in the best way possible • If you are not in school on a given day without an excuse, you can’t practice/race that day. • SCHOOL COMES FIRST
Booster Club • Ruth Pauly/Sandra Dohls
Holiday Camp • December 28-30 • Giant’s Ridge • Family, food, team bonding, fun, good skiing, etc.
Parents • We encourage parental participation • Booster Club • Make sure athletes are resting/hydrating/eating properly • Help at practices • We are still the coaches • Talk to Bob Madison about steps to become a legal volunteer assistant (background check, etc.)
Chemical Use, Harassment, and Hazing (District Policies) • 1st Violation – loss of eligibility for the next three meets or three weeks of season (whichever is greater), referred to school chemical education counselor, lose right to be captain • 2nd Violation – loss of eligibility for the next nine meets or nine weeks of season (whichever is greater, referred to school chemical education counselor, lose right to be captain • 3rd Violation – loss of eligibility for next 12 months
Chemical Use, Harassment, and Hazing (Team Policy) • Zero tolerance • If you’re caught, you’re done for the year. Period. • Be careful what you post on Facebook. Everyone can see it and we will confront you about it if we see something questionable.
A Final Thought • Why do you ski? • What’s your ultimate goal in skiing? • Skiing can take you wherever you want it to