Next week

On the eve of ski camp, we also need everyone on the team to be looking ahead to next week and the following week, which both promise to be action packed.

1. We have the first race of the season on Wednesday afternoon, January 3, the day we return to school.  This is a WMC (Western Maine Conference) skate race and we expect it will most likely take place at the Oak Hill area of Pineland.  We will transport skiers to Pineland, probably leaving around 2:15.  Since this race is nearby and many/most parents come to the races, we don't plan on providing transportation back to Desert Rd, but if there are skiers that need a ride back after the race, either the skier or a parent must let Susan know by Wednesday at noon that a ride is needed.
2. Next Saturday (January 6), the team will be heading to Bethel for the Telstar relays.  In this race, everyone is divided up into teams of four with two boys and two girls on each team.  This is a fun race, followed afterward by the legendary crazy tights giveaway.  Going to Telstar is a full day affair, with the vans leaving in the morning (probably 8:00ish) and returning late in the afternoon (5:00ish?).  We need to ID the relay teams a few days prior to the race, so if you are unable to attend, you must let both Susan and John know by Wednesday.  Feel free to talk with John about this race over the next couple days at ski camp.
3. Wednesday, January 10 is our next WMC race, this time hosted by us, along with Falmouth.  As this date gets closer, we will be asking for parent volunteers to help out at the race, collecting bibs, helping the timer, etc.  Consider this a heads up to parents that we will need many of you on this afternoon.