Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Co-ed Nordic Ski Team Info for Students Grades 7-12

Great River students in grades 7-12 that are interested in joining the coed Nordic Ski team:

We have a Parent and Skier meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 3:45 to 4:30pm in the GRS Cafeteria. We need at least 14 skiers to make the team viable so please come and learn more about the program from Coach Matt McElrath!

·      Open to grades 7-12, both boys and girls
·      Must have a minimum of 14 skiers to have a team/season this year
·      Dry land practices will take place on Mondays beginning Nov. 13
o   11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4
o   Practice 4:30 to 5:30 at Como
o   These will continue until we have a base of snow, at which time we will convert to ski practices
·      Once we have snow, regular practices will be WednesdayFriday, and Saturday
o   Wednesday and Friday 4 to 5:30pm at Como
o   Saturday 9am to 10:30am at Hyland in Bloomington (since they make snow)
·      We will have a preseason team meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 3:45pmin the GRS Cafeteria
o   We need all skiers to attend
o   If families can make it, we would like to see you there too!
·      GRS does not provide transportation for practices or races/meets
o   Families are responsible for all transportation