What's happening this week February 8 - 12

Greetings skiers and parents! A few important things to note ...

With only half the students in school on any given day, it has been difficult to know who to expect at practice each day, as well as who needs a ride on the van. To help us capture this necessary information, starting Monday there will be a daily questionnaire on ParentSquare for parents of skiers, asking about attendance at practice and about van rides. Also, on Mondays only, there will be questions related to the weekly race (will your skier be racing? will they need a ride?). Sorry to throw another questionnaire your way parents, but since we don't see all the students every day, we need some way to get this info.

To be clear about practice expectations - all skiers are expected to be at practice every day. However, we do know there is the occasional day where a skier might have a doctor appointment, there might be a transportation issue, etc., hence the question.

The exciting news of the week is that we have our first race of the season this Wednesday, February 10 at Pineland! This will be a skate race. Because we have to get rosters in, all skiers on the team must decide by Monday morning whether or not they will be participating in this race, then make sure their parents know so parents can accurately answer the questionnaire. Usually we encourage everyone on the team to race, but this year being what it is and with the team not having a lot of practice under their belts, each race everyone should do what feels right for them. Do know that the focus for this race and the whole season is just getting out and having fun, not on results or performance.

A few things to note about general rules for ski season and especially at the races:

WAXES: NO Fluoro waxes at all, all year.

MASKS AND COVID: Masks are required at all times. Skiers should check that their mask fits well and works for them while skiing. Masks need to cover both the nose and mouth. We recommend a plastic or silicone insert to help give space to breathe. Skiers are also reminded to stay spaced apart and not gather. 

COURSE: Snow dependent, but the plan as of now:  Campus Loop at Pineland. Stadium will be "The Grove," which is the field at the top of campus loop. This will be a 5.2km, 2 lap course.

Course will be open to ski warm up and cool down while races are going on. PLEASE SKI ONLY IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL. Skiers are reminded to not ski too closely to a racer and to move off the trail when racers are coming. 

START FORMAT: One skier every 15 seconds. Boys 3:30 and Girls 4:00. 

FINISH AREA: Finish zone will be wide and skiers must immediately disperse after finishing. This will be a major change! No hugs, handshakes, holding poles, etc. 

TOILETS: There will be two porta potties delivered near "The Grove." We are not yet sure of the exact location. Please do NOT go into The Market to use restrooms.