End of Season Ski Team celebration

We will gather in the Downeast Room of the High School on Monday, February 26 at 6:15 to recap the season and thank the coaches. Skiers, parents and siblings are all welcome!

Thank you to skiers, coaches and parents for another great season, despite the lack of snow!

Monday, January 15, MLK Day race info

Tomorrow's race will be at Titcomb Mountain in Farmington, meaning you should arrive at school at 7:20 for a 7:30 departure. Be sure to bring the following:

• CLASSIC skis, boots and poles
• Race suit
• Warm clothes for before and after your race
• Hat/gloves/etc.
• Lunch/snacks for the day
• Water bottle

Titcomb has a (very) small lodge with indoor bathrooms and a small cafeteria. Bring money if you'd like to purchase food.

Return time is TBD, as it is based on the race schedule and duration. Skiers can call/text once we are underway home.

Welcome to Nordic 2024!

Welcome to the 2024 Nordic season. Check out the Race Schedule tab to see the full schedule for this season, which we already know is subject to change based on snow and weather so be sure to regularly check the blog for any changes. We will be sending a weekly email with practice plans (and updated race plans if anything changes) but will still use the blog for the overall race schedule and results.

So happy we squeezed in a race this week! Next up on the schedule is a race on Monday, January 15 at Riverside, though with all the recent rain we will have to see what transpires.

Finally, race suits were handed out to the skiers earlier this week. Please see below re: how to take good care of your race suit.

IMPORTANT information re: race suits:

• These suits cost over $150 each, so take good care of yours (see below for care instructions).
• The suits are to be worn for races only, not as an under layer to keep warm or as a practice suit at any time.
• Race suits must be returned at the end of race season.
• If you lose or damage your suit, you are responsible for the cost of replacing it.

Care Instructions:

• Don't pack in your bag up against any velcro
• Wash in cold water
• HANG dry - don't put in the dryer
• NEVER wash with anything velcro

End of season team gathering

We are springing into action and having a final end of season ski team gathering this Friday, March 3, at the high school, 3:15-4:15. We hope to see all skiers there, along with any parents and siblings that can make it!

If you haven't already turned in your CLEAN race suit, please bring it on Friday.

End of ski season

With States behind us, we have reached the end of the organized part of ski team. Pineland passes are valid as long as Pineland remains open, so skiers are encouraged to get out and ski - find a buddy or ski on your own :)

Please return your CLEAN ski race suit to Susan.

We are working on a date for a final team gathering and will notify everyone once that's nailed down.

Fort Kent - Here We Come!

~ Updated Monday, February 20 @ 9:15pm ~

We all need to covid test prior to departure Tuesday morning. If you have the ability to test at home, feel free to do so, testing either Monday night or Tuesday morning (please take a photo of your negative test and show Susan when you arrive at school). Those that haven't tested at home will need to test upon arrival at school Tuesday morning. Thank you!

Race times on Thursday have been updated.

While we really hope everyone makes this trip, if you are not feeling healthy and well, please stay home. With 5 hours together in the van and shared sleeping quarters, if one person is sick, the entire team will likely end up sick. Thank you for your understanding.

It will be COLD, probably the coldest we've seen all year, with Thursday predicted to be cloudy and only in the single digits. Skiers - make sure to bring warm clothes for before and after your races. If you have a puffy coat, bring it. Everyone should also have a warm hat, warm mittens and warm layers.

Departure:
Tuesday, February 21
Arrive at school 8:15
Drive away 8:30

Race Days and Times:
Wednesday, February 22
Boys Classic - 10:00
Girls Classic - 12:30

Thursday, February 23
Boys Skate - 10:30
GIrls Skate - 11:30
Awards - 1:00-1:30ish

Ski Things to Bring:
Warm things for before and after your races - puffy coat, warm mittens, warm hat, etc.
Classic and Skate Skis
Classic and Skate Poles
Classic and Skate Boots
Race Suit

Underlayers
Race gloves/mitts

Race hat

Non-ski things to bring:
Camp clothes
PJs

Personal items (toothbrush, contacts/glasses, medications, feminine supplies, etc.)
Optional items (cards, board games, etc.)

Food to bring:
Lunch/snacks for Tuesday (to be eaten in the van).
We will have bars, but if you have a favorite, please bring it to ensure you have what you want.

What to wear on Tuesday:
Ski clothes - We are heading directly to the Fort Kent Outdoor Center and will ski upon arrival.

How to pack:
Small bag w/Tuesday lunch, water bottle, ski boots and ski layers for in the van.
Camp gear in a different bag (which won't be with us in the van).

Return day/time:
Depending on timing and weather, we may or may not stay for awards. Skiers can call/text with more exact timing once we are underway.
Our earliest arrival back to Freeport is likely 6:00pm-ish, latest 9:00pm-ish.

Trip Contact Info:
Susan Sonntag - 207-440-3212
John Tarling - 207-807-1919
Melissa Watson (school emergency contact) - 785-691-6731

Race Info:

HERE is a link to the race info site. Once there, click on the many links in the posting to see the course map, start lists, schedules, etc.

Approximate Timetable:

Tuesday:

Drive to Fort Kent Outdoor Center ~2:00pm arrival

Unload skis, wax tables, etc.

Set up wax room

Ski

Wax as needed

Dinner at U Maine Fort Kent - 6:00pm

Head to rental house after dinner

Settle in, relax

Lights out - 9:30pm

Wednesday:

Wake up - 6:30am

Breakfast - 7:00am

Make lunches (everybody makes their own)

Depart for race venue - 7:50am

Races per the schedule above

Back to the house at some point in the afternoon

Dinner at U Maine Fort Kent - 6:00pm

Evening at home

Lights out - 9:30pm

Thursday:

Wake up - 6:30am

Breakfast - 7:00am

Make lunches (everybody makes their own)

Pack up all gear and load van

Tidy/clean house

Depart for race venue - 8:30am

Races per the schedule above

Drive home

Friday practice info

WAXING at school. Bring CLASSIC and SKATE race skis!!!

Skiers will be finished around 4:30-4:45.