Bring skis to school

Everyone should bring ski gear to school this week, in case we get enough snow in this next storm to make our way over to the golf course.

Practice info

Practice info for the remainder of this week can be found on the Practice Info tab.

Practice this week

Since the amount of rain and warm temps isn't an exact science, everyone should bring skate skis and running gear tomorrow (Monday) so we'll be ready for anything. Once we know if skiing is possible, exact practice plans will be posted here and at school outside Susan's office.

Practice

Practice starts tomorrow - Monday, December 2! Everyone interested in being on the ski team is expected to attend all practices unless there is a specific reason on a particular day when you have a conflict (doctor appointment, injured, etc.). If there is ever a day you need to miss, you should tell John (coach) ahead of time and also let Susan know.

Welcome and Info

Welcome to the 2019-2020 Nordic season! Practices will start up the week after Thanksgiving and very soon we will be posting practice plans on a weekly basis, along with lots of other helpful info and details. A few things to note for now ...

Ski Camp:We are still pulling things together, but are thinking that we will have ski camp during the December vacation, possibly beginning on Friday, December 27 and lasting probably 3 days/2 nights. though depending on group interest, it could be 4 days/3 nights. It will not begin any earlier than the 27th, but could get pushed a day or two later. Finally, and VERY IMPORTANTLY, we will need a parent (or two) to "host" camp, going with the team, handling food, etc., so parents, please consider if this could be you. It is really fun to spend time with a great group of kids and ski camp can't happen without a parent helper, so please let Susan know if you can help out.

Upcoming Ski Swaps:

Anyone needing new equipment should consider one (or more) of the upcoming ski swaps. In the next few weeks, ski swaps can be found at:

Camden Hills Ski Sale - Saturday, November 23

2019 Yarmouth Ski Swap - Saturday, November 23

2019 Falmouth Ski Swap - Sunday, November 24

L.L.Bean Nordic Team Info Night:

Please save the date for our annual L.L.Bean Nordic Team Night. Details are outlined in the flyer below. Factory reps are coming back to offer one time special pricing, and we will have clinics for coaches and parents as well. L.L.Bean Nordic Ski Team Discount Cards will be distributed to all eligible athletes at this event. Special guest Kris Freeman will join us this year! Athletes should have a signed waiver or a coach available to sign in order to participate in the dryland training. Ask Susan for participant agreement forms.

Great news! No waiting for orders to arrive this year! We have already received gear to sell on sight at this event. We are hoping that a majority of the kids will be able to purchase and walk away with their ski sets the same day.

Coaches, Teams and Parents Invited
Thursday, November 21th, 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
L.L. Bean Bike, Boat and Ski Store
57 Main Street, Freeport
Information – 207-552-7670

Ski Team Appreciation Evening - Monday, March 11

Reminding everyone that we have our end of season team appreciation tomorrow evening at 7:00 in the Downeast room of the high school.  See everyone there!

UPDATE - Monday, March 4 Appreciation Evening

~ Updated Monday, March 4 ~

Due to today's snow day, we are rescheduling the end of season appreciation evening to NEXT Monday, March 11.

Enjoy the snow today!!!

We may end up with snow on Monday.  If we do and it's significant, we may postpone our final team gathering until the following Monday, March 11.  Stay tuned for what the weather brings and, if necessary, a decision.