Welcome!

If you are reading this post - WELCOME - you've found your way to Maine Coast Waldorf School's nordic team blog, formally Merriconeag!

It's still early, but folks are already thinking about the upcoming ski season.  There are many ski swaps taking place in the next couple months.  For a complete listing, *Click HERE for ski swaps*

Not much else is happening yet, but there are a few dates to note for the upcoming season ...

First practice - Monday, November 30th

States - Thursday and Friday, February 18th and 19th, at Black Mountain in Rumford.

End of season gathering - Monday, March 7 at 7:00 pm

Also, we hope to again have a Christmas Camp.  Details and dates will be forthcoming in November.

Merriconeag skiers in the news!

Hot off the presses ... Today we learned that four of our nordic skiers were named to the Maine Sunday Telegram's All-State Team!  They are Fiona Ahearne, Samantha Pierce, Forrest McCurdy and Tucker Pierce.  And to really cap off the season in the best way, our own John Tarling was named Girls' Ski Coach of the Year.  See the articles HERE and HERE for more information.  Wonderful news and congrats to all!

Also, Samantha Pierce and Fiona Ahearne were recently featured on mainehighschoolskiing.  Click on the links below to see their articles.
Samantha on mainehighschoolskiing
Fiona on mainehighschoolskiing

U16 Championships

This past weekend four of our skiers headed to Fort Kent as part of the Maine U16 Nordic team.  Congratulations to Olivia Skillings, Eli Gundersen, Nick Neveu and Tucker Pierce for being part of this elite group of skiers.  Cheers to Olivia (1st Maine girl in skate) and Tucker (1st Maine boy in skate, classic and sprint) for being part of the 3rd place relay team in the final event on Sunday.  Hats off to all our skiers - the Maine team placed second overall for the weekend championship!

End of Season

The team aspect of the high school nordic season is officially over.  Passes are still good at Pineland and there is still lots of snow, so everyone can keep skiing!

Late van service has ended for the season, so skiers will need to find their own transportation home.

Congrats and thanks to all for a great, fun season!

U16/EHS Qualifier Race Info

Race times tomorrow are:

5K Classical, individual start   10:00am Men 11:30am Women

5K Freestyle, pursuit start 2:00pm Men 3:00pm Women

***Bring a check in case you qualify for and intend on going to a championship weekend***

Some kids may qualify for both the U16 and EHS championships.  Those skiers will need to decide whether to attend one of both of these championship weekends.  Attending both means paying fees for both ($275 and $300).

Season notes from John

It was a memorable trip to Presque Isle for the 2015 State Class C Nordic Ski Championships. Thank you to the school and parents who have stepped up to support the team.  Due to the extreme weather, we ended up spending more time in PI than expected and likely stressed the budget.  I know the team is grateful and realize their efforts and successes have a solid foundation.

Ski Team Party

~ Updated Monday, February 23 ~

We have much to celebrate, so a reminder that we have a party coming up!

When:  Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Community Hall.
Why:    It's been a great ski season!
Food:
      We originally asked for folks to bring a dessert to share, but the new plan is that cake will be provided for all.  For the sake of diversity, if anyone wants to bring another dessert to share (maybe something gluten-free?), please do.
       Lemonade and tea will also be provided.

All you really need to bring is yourself!

See everyone on Thursday!