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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Section Meet Success!
The Como Park Nordic ski teams finished out the season with excellent finishes at the Section 3 Meet at St. Paul's Battle Creek Park. Both teams placed 4th out of 13 teams, the strongest combined showing in the program's history.
The girls, coming off a 3rd place finish at last year's meet, cemented their reputation as a team to be reckoned with in the section. The top 4 finished 9-18-20-25. The senior class of Leah Roth, Mara Chin-Purcell, and Jane Kramer stepped forward and finished their Como Park ski careers with strong performances. Next year's team faces a rebuilding challenge, but returns team leader Rachel Lee, as well as Mabel Smebakken, Michaela Leimberer, Kate Wackett, Virginia Godfrey, Leah Bromaghim, Kaila Will, Sophie Nielsen and others.
Individually, Leah Roth rode a strong classic race to the state meet. She took 6th in the classic race and held on for 9th in the pursuit. She will compete at the state meet at Giant's Ridge on Thursday, Feb. 11. The girls skate race begins at 11:00 a.m. and the classic pursuit follows in the afternoon.
The boys narrowly defeated St. Paul Academy and Highland Park to capture 4th place. Last year's boys team placed 7th, which was the best they had ever finished. Adding to the excitement is the fact that the entire top 10 boys is composed of juniors and sophomores. Jon Tetlie led the charge, taking 18th place overall. He was followed by Nate Rue (24th), Erik Sateren (26th), and Matt Buechler (38th). The team has benefitted from their depth, with each skier pushing the individual ahead of him to work harder. If they are able to take that energy through the off-season and summer training, the team has an opportunity to move to the next level.
Complete section meet results are available HERE.
The girls, coming off a 3rd place finish at last year's meet, cemented their reputation as a team to be reckoned with in the section. The top 4 finished 9-18-20-25. The senior class of Leah Roth, Mara Chin-Purcell, and Jane Kramer stepped forward and finished their Como Park ski careers with strong performances. Next year's team faces a rebuilding challenge, but returns team leader Rachel Lee, as well as Mabel Smebakken, Michaela Leimberer, Kate Wackett, Virginia Godfrey, Leah Bromaghim, Kaila Will, Sophie Nielsen and others.
Individually, Leah Roth rode a strong classic race to the state meet. She took 6th in the classic race and held on for 9th in the pursuit. She will compete at the state meet at Giant's Ridge on Thursday, Feb. 11. The girls skate race begins at 11:00 a.m. and the classic pursuit follows in the afternoon.
The boys narrowly defeated St. Paul Academy and Highland Park to capture 4th place. Last year's boys team placed 7th, which was the best they had ever finished. Adding to the excitement is the fact that the entire top 10 boys is composed of juniors and sophomores. Jon Tetlie led the charge, taking 18th place overall. He was followed by Nate Rue (24th), Erik Sateren (26th), and Matt Buechler (38th). The team has benefitted from their depth, with each skier pushing the individual ahead of him to work harder. If they are able to take that energy through the off-season and summer training, the team has an opportunity to move to the next level.
Complete section meet results are available HERE.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Section Meet Schedule
Section 3 Meet
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Battle Creek Park, St. Paul
For course map, spectator map and spectator guide, go HERE and scroll down to Nordic Ski Racing
Time Schedule
9:30 – Boys Classic
10:00 – First 2K of the course open for Girls Warmups
10:30 – Girls Classic
2:00 – Boys Skate Pursuit
2:30 – First 2K of the course open for Girls Warmups
3:00 – Girls Skate Pursuit
4:30 – Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Battle Creek Park, St. Paul
For course map, spectator map and spectator guide, go HERE and scroll down to Nordic Ski Racing
Time Schedule
9:30 – Boys Classic
10:00 – First 2K of the course open for Girls Warmups
10:30 – Girls Classic
2:00 – Boys Skate Pursuit
2:30 – First 2K of the course open for Girls Warmups
3:00 – Girls Skate Pursuit
4:30 – Awards Ceremony
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Conference Meet Results
The Como Park Nordic ski team competed Friday at the Twin Cities Nordic Conference Meet. The girls took 5th place and the boys took 6th out of 11 conference schools.
The girls team, while not completely satisfied with their finish, competed admirably on a day when things just didn't fall into place. Still, they were just 6 points out of 3rd place. They look to bounce back for a better day on Tuesday's Section 3 Meet.
The boys team displayed remarkable depth, with the 10th place skier on the team taking 67th place in a field of 100. The tightly packed group of juniors and seniors has the potential to take a big step forward next year.
TC Nordic All-Conference: Leah Roth, Jon Tetlie
TC Nordic All-Conference honorable mention: Rachel Lee, Mara Chin-Purcell
St. Paul City All Conference: Jon Tetlie, Leah Roth, Rachel Lee, Mara Chin-Purcell
St. Paul City All Conference honorable mention: Erik Sateren, Nate Rue, Matt Buechler, Andy Fate, Kevin Muehlbauer, Mabel Smebakken, Jane Kramer
Full Twin Cities Nordic Conference Meet results are available HERE.
The girls team, while not completely satisfied with their finish, competed admirably on a day when things just didn't fall into place. Still, they were just 6 points out of 3rd place. They look to bounce back for a better day on Tuesday's Section 3 Meet.
The boys team displayed remarkable depth, with the 10th place skier on the team taking 67th place in a field of 100. The tightly packed group of juniors and seniors has the potential to take a big step forward next year.
TC Nordic All-Conference: Leah Roth, Jon Tetlie
TC Nordic All-Conference honorable mention: Rachel Lee, Mara Chin-Purcell
St. Paul City All Conference: Jon Tetlie, Leah Roth, Rachel Lee, Mara Chin-Purcell
St. Paul City All Conference honorable mention: Erik Sateren, Nate Rue, Matt Buechler, Andy Fate, Kevin Muehlbauer, Mabel Smebakken, Jane Kramer
Full Twin Cities Nordic Conference Meet results are available HERE.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Conference Meet: Baker Park Directions
Here are directions:
I-94 west to Minneapolis
Exit onto 394, westbound
394 turns in Hwy. 12
Stay in the left lane where the road splits between Old 12/Wayzata Blvd and Hwy. 12
When you enter the town of Maple Plain, turn right on Cty. Rd. 29/Baker Park Rd.
Follow the road as it turns to the right and then the left, putting you on Cty. Rd. 19
Turn right on Cty. Rd. 24 (follow signs to Winter Area)
Turn left on Parkview Drive/Cty. Rd. 201
Baker Park Winter Area/Golf Course is on the left at the top of the hill
I-94 west to Minneapolis
Exit onto 394, westbound
394 turns in Hwy. 12
Stay in the left lane where the road splits between Old 12/Wayzata Blvd and Hwy. 12
When you enter the town of Maple Plain, turn right on Cty. Rd. 29/Baker Park Rd.
Follow the road as it turns to the right and then the left, putting you on Cty. Rd. 19
Turn right on Cty. Rd. 24 (follow signs to Winter Area)
Turn left on Parkview Drive/Cty. Rd. 201
Baker Park Winter Area/Golf Course is on the left at the top of the hill
Monday, January 25, 2010
Schedule: Jan. 25-31
MON: 2:30 Bus to Battle Creek (Skate)
JV: Stay at school and wax skis
Varsity: Warm-up, 3xupper loop fast
3 x big hill all out
Cool-down
TUE: 2:20 Bus to Wirth JV Conference Meet
3:45: Boys followed by girls. Line-up will be like a varsity race, using bibs.
Varsity: 45 min easy skate (can do at Wirth or on own at Como)
WED: 2:30 Bus to Phalen (Classic)
Classic ski technique
30 min ski
Double pole sprint outs
THU: 2:30 Waxing day/Team picture/Team Meeting
Please make sure you come, and make sure everyone knows about the picture!
FRI: 7:00 a.m. Bus to Baker Park Conference Meet
10:00: Girls Classic
11:00: Boys Classic
1:00: Girls Skate Pursuit
2:00: Boys Skate Pursuit
10 boys and 10 girls ski – everyone else is welcome to come, help, cheer and/or ski
Please bring some food to share. I’ll have peanut butter & bread + Gatorade.
SAT: Rest
SUN: Easy 30 min ski on own.
COMING UP: Monday: Team meeting/wax at school, Ski 20-30 min. Tuesday: Section Meet. Wed/Thu: no formal practice. Fri: Battle Creek. Mon, Feb. 8: Costume Race. Thu, Feb. 11: State Meet.
JV: Stay at school and wax skis
Varsity: Warm-up, 3xupper loop fast
3 x big hill all out
Cool-down
TUE: 2:20 Bus to Wirth JV Conference Meet
3:45: Boys followed by girls. Line-up will be like a varsity race, using bibs.
Varsity: 45 min easy skate (can do at Wirth or on own at Como)
WED: 2:30 Bus to Phalen (Classic)
Classic ski technique
30 min ski
Double pole sprint outs
THU: 2:30 Waxing day/Team picture/Team Meeting
Please make sure you come, and make sure everyone knows about the picture!
FRI: 7:00 a.m. Bus to Baker Park Conference Meet
10:00: Girls Classic
11:00: Boys Classic
1:00: Girls Skate Pursuit
2:00: Boys Skate Pursuit
10 boys and 10 girls ski – everyone else is welcome to come, help, cheer and/or ski
Please bring some food to share. I’ll have peanut butter & bread + Gatorade.
SAT: Rest
SUN: Easy 30 min ski on own.
COMING UP: Monday: Team meeting/wax at school, Ski 20-30 min. Tuesday: Section Meet. Wed/Thu: no formal practice. Fri: Battle Creek. Mon, Feb. 8: Costume Race. Thu, Feb. 11: State Meet.
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