Winter Break Schedule

The schedule for the rest of break is below. A few comments:

1) For days we are skiing at Como, please go directly to the golf course unless you need to pick up skis at school. This will minimize the need for extra drivers on those days. On those days, practice will begin around 9:15 and end around 11:00, so no need to be there right at 9:00. Just be ready to go at 9:15.

2) For days we are skiing elsewhere, we will need parent drivers. Battle Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 30 and Baker Park on Saturday, Jan. 3 are the biggest priorities. Battle Creek is the site of our Section meet, and Baker Park is the site of our Conference meet. Varsity skiers should attend those practices if at all possible.

3) Check the web site for updates

4) Please pass the word along to teammates! I don't have email addresses for a few team members, including Mable, Ryan, Bee, Xiong Mee, Josie, Gerson, Yara, and Dou.

Parents: please contact me if you are able to drive, and let me know how many skiers your vehicle can hold.

FRI, DEC. 26: 9:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Como G.C.

Skate technique and distance



SAT, DEC. 27: 8:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Como G.C. for Como Championships race

Race start time: 9:00 a.m.

You can ski the race (must pay own entry fee) or watch and practice before/after.

Info is available HERE



MON, DEC. 29: 9:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Como G.C.

Skate technique & long intervals



TUE, DEC. 30: 9:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Battle Creek

Ski from 9:30 to 11:30.

Return to school around noon.

Classic technique & distance



FRI, JAN. 2: 9:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Phalen

Ski from 9:30 to 11:30.

Return to school around noon.

Classic Technique & long intervals


SAT, JAN. 3: 9:00 A.M. @ SCHOOL

Practice site: Baker Park

10:00—12:00 Noon: On the snow. Classic & Skate.

Return to school around 1:00 p.m.

SKI CAMP DEPARTURE DELAYED!!!

From Coach Lageson...

Holiday Camp tomorrow.

Due to the likely weather conditions and roads, we are delaying our
departure to 9:00 am tomorrow. There may be further delays. Stay tuned.

This will give us time to assess the weather and road conditions before
starting out. I will talk to the Bus company at 7:30 to get their
professional opinion on whether we should delay further.

Other Holiday stuff.

Remember to bring a good lunch and full water bottle. Travel time is likely
to be longer due to the weather conditions.

Speaking of weather. The forecast is for cold and windy conditions at least
for the first two days of Holiday Camp. Make sure that you have enough warm
clothes. Remember that when you ski in cold weather, your clothing will be
wet when you come inside. You will need dry clothes to change into and
another set for the second workout. 2 sets of ski clothes, and warm clothes
for inside the cabin and playing outside.

Clothing List cold weather
Ski Clothes
Warm top and Bottom, layers work well. (Long underwear under tights with
wind layer at a minimum)
Snow boots
Neck Scarfs, Extra Hats, Mittens with wind layer, no gloves!!
Warm clothes for inside too.
Towel (Rainbow does not provide towels)
Extra Hangers (for drying stuff out)
Hand Warmers, Toe Warmers (Chemical heat packs available many places. REI,
Midwest, )
Water Bottle, Training food.

Meet Time Change!!!

Tomorrow's meet time has been changed from 6:00 to 3:45. We will depart for Elm Creek immediately after school, provided we are able to change our bus. Please spread the word to meet right after school, ready to ski!

Nordic Schedule: Dec. 15-21

MON: 2:30 CPHS 1217 Skis for waxing
Wax skis
Weight room

TUE: 2:30 Bus to Como GC Skis – Skate
Warm-up
Hill technique
Easy ski

WED: 2:30 Bus to Phalen Skis – classic?
Warm-up
Classic technique (balance, glide, poling)
Easy ski

THU: Bus to Elm Creek Skis – Classic (Varsity)/Skate (JV)
4:15: Bus departs
6:00—8:00: On snow
Race times TBA

FRI: 2:30 Bus to Como GC Skis – skate
Technique
Easy ski
Relays

SAT: Holiday Relays – 4 boys, 4 girls. Skate relays
10:00: Depart from Como
12:00: Girls 4x3k skate
1:00: Boys 4x4k skate

SUN: Depart for Ski Camp. 6:45 a.m. Central High School
Return Tuesday @ 8:30 p.m.

NEXT WEEK: For those not going to ski camp…
Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. at Como. Meet with Coach Dumas

Monday Practice Plan

Como Park skiers should report to Mr. Leonard's room after school for practice. We will not be busing to the golf course.

This change is due to the forecasted low temperatures and high winds, plus questionable snow conditions.

Please bring any skis that need to be waxed, as well as indoor workout clothes for use in the weight room. Depending on how cold and windy it is, we may have a short session of skiing out on the soccer fields. However, our top priorities for practice will be waxing and working out indoors.

THURSDAY MEET CHANGE!!!

On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Como Park Nordic team will compete at Como Golf Course, and not at Trollhaugen.

Roseville is hosting the Como meet, and invited us to participate. The much shorter drive makes this a very appealing option.

Teams participating: St. Paul Academy, Cretin Durham, White Bear Lake, Como, St. Paul Central, and Mounds View

Time: 3:45 Varsity, 4:30 JV
Start: 1 skier per school every 10 seconds
Distance: 4.9k for varsity, about 3k for JV
Discipline: Skate

Como Park Nordic Ski Team Schedule: Dec. 8-14

MON: 2:30 Bus to Como GC
Skis – skate
Warmup routine
Hill technique
Easy ski

TUE: 2:30 Bus to Elm Creek
Skis – Classic (Varsity)/Skate (JV)
3:45—4:45: Technique work/open skiing (classic for Varsity; skate for JV)
NOTE: PLEASE PUT GRIP TAPE ON YOUR CLASSIC SKIS IF POSSIBLE
4:45: 2.5K race (1 lap) Varsity followed by JV followed by beginners
5:45: Load bus
6:30-45: Arrive back at Como

WED: 12:30 Bus to Como GC
Skis – skate
Early release day
Warm-up
Hill technique
Easy ski
Ski control drills – turning, etc.

THU: 2:20 Bus to Troll Hollow
Skis – skate
3:30—4:00 Warm-up and technique work
4:10 Boys Varsity 5k starts
4:30 Girls Varsity 5k starts
4:55 JV 5k or 2.5k starts
Return to school around 7:00

FRI: 2:30 Bus to Como GC
Skis – skate
Long, easy ski
Games

SAT: Long, easy ski TBA

Hoigaard's Relays Splits

LEG Net Time
4x3K Relay Boys
1 Rustad Luke 12 9:21
2 Kramer Phil 12 9:47
3 Tetlie Jon 10 10:13
4 Rustad Luke 12 9:30
4x3K Relay Boys
1 Buechler Matthew 10 11:28
2 Sateren Erik 10 11:56
3 Hanson Andrew 10 14:11
4 Buechler Matthew 10 11:16
4x3K Relay Girls
1 Lee Emma 12 10:48
2 Roth Leah 11 12:35
3 Lee Emma 12 11:14
4 Roth Leah 11 13:09
4x3K Relay Girls
1 Lee Rachel 10 13:08
2 Chin-Purcell Mara 11 12:41
3 Eaton Alyce 12 16:08
4 Lee Rachel 10 13:50
4x3K Relay Girls
1 Olesak Ania 10 DNF
2 Schrader Greta 10 18:54
3 Bromaghim Leah 10 16:50
4 Godfrey Virginia 10 15:23

Como Park Skiers Race at Hoigaards Relays

The Como Park Nordic ski team opened its season this morning at the Hoigaards Breadsmith Relays. In strong, cold winds and on an unfamiliar course, the 15 Como Park skiers competed very well. The race consisted of 4 legs of 3 kilometers each. Teams of 2, 3, or 4 members were permitted to compete. Many of the top schools in the metro area turned out to race.

A number of skiers did two legs, including Emma Lee and Leah Roth, who comprised a two-person team that took 8th place in the high school girls division. Rachel Lee, Matt Buechler, and Luke Rustad also skied two legs. The boys team of Rustad, Phil Kramer, and Jon Tetlie placed 8th in the high school boys division.

All-in-all it was a promising start to the season. The team has many strong veterans, as well as an up-and-coming group of underclassmen who will challenge their elders and provide great depth to the team.

Check out the second photo set HERE for photos of many of the athletes who skied. Team results will be posted there as well.

Practice schedule for December 1--7

MON: 2:30 CPHS 1217 Rollerskis/skis
Wax skis
Intro to ski technique on soccer fields
Rollerskiers – Specific strength arms – 40 min. double pole

TUE: 2:30 CPHS 1217 Running shoes
Warm-up
5k team time trial
Weight room (optional)

WED: 2:30 CPHS 1217 Running shoes, skis
Warm-up to Como Park picnic area
Strength circuit
Return to school and ski on field, conditions permitting
Wax skis for anyone who still needs to do so

THU: 2:30 Bus Departs CPHS to Troll Hollow Skate skis
3:30 to 5:30 Ski Troll Hollow
30 min. technique drills
60 min. steady skiing (returners)
Return to school around 6:30

FRI: 2:30 CPHS 1217 Dryland poles
Medium aerobic day: Pole hike, run, or rollerski (specific strength – arms)
Games

SAT: Hoigaards Relays @ Hyland Hills – Bloomington (Varsity skiers)
6:00 a.m. depart CPHS Skate skis
7:30 a.m.: 4x3k relay (2 laps per person).
8:30—9:30: Easy ski, focus on technique
Return to CPHS around 10:30 a.m.

NEXT WEEK:
Monday: TBA, depending on snow conditions. Meet scheduled for Tuesday, depending on snow. THURSDAY we will definitely have a meet at Troll Hollow.