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Duluth East High School Nordic Ski Team |
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"The five S's of sports training are: stamina, speed, strength, skill, and spirit; but the greatest of these is spirit." - Ken Doherty
Duluth East High School Nordic Ski Team
Welcome to the Duluth East Nordic Ski Team. Our team has a place for every student who wants to learn to cross country ski and race. Of the students who join our team each year, some are experienced racers, some have skied with their families and some have never been on skis before. You are all welcome.
Our goals for all the skiers are:
That you will…
1. Learn to ski technically well
2. Learn to wax your skis for all conditions
3. Learn to develop a training plan
4. Develop the strength and conditioning to enable you to be a fast ski racer
5. Learn to love skiing so it will be a life long sport for you
This year's coaches are:
Head Coach - Bonnie Fuller-Kask 724-2775 e-mail - coachbonnie@dulutheastnordic.org
Coach - Dave Kask 724-2775 e-mail - coachdave@dulutheastnordic.org
Coach - Dean Grace e-mail - coachdean@dulutheastnordic.org
Sign-up for East Nordic Team e-mails using the form below (Duluth East Nordic Team members and parents only please)
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Friday, January 18
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare." - Juma Ikangaa
Friday, October 9
West Yellowstone 2009
Information on the Duluth Area West Yellowstone trip is out. It can be found on the website www.superior-performance.net/westyellowstone.htm
The price has remained the same and the trip now includes breakfast on the way out.
Sign-up soon as the buses do fill up.
PS West Yellowstone has already had snow.
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Rendezvous Ski Trail October 8, 2009
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Friday, October 9
Important Dates for the Team
Hello Skiers,
With snow in the forcast it is time to start thinking about the season we all are waiting for... Below are some important dates for the up coming season.
Tuesday, November 3 - 3:30 - Duluth East Nordic Ski Team Information Meeting in the East Cafeteria
Tuesday, November 3 - During Lunch- Duluth East Nordic Ski Team Information at Woodland Middle School in the cafeteria
Thursday, Novmeber 5 - 6:00 p.m. - Duluth East Nordic Parents Meeting in the Duluth East Cafeteria. All fees and forms can and should be turned in here.
Monday, November 9 - 4:00 - First Practice at Snowflake Nordic Center
Friday, November 13 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Snowflake Ski Swap check in
Saturday, November 14 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Snowflake Ski Swap Sale
Remember, keep on training, everyday you train that the competition doesn't is a day you get ahead.
Dave & Bonnie
Wednesday, February 25
World Cup Video
Check out the video of the World Nordic Championship Men's & Women's Sprint race. Kikkan Randal (USA) takes the silver.
http://www.universalsports.com/mediaPlayer/media.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23000&_MODE_=ONDEMAND&CLIP_ID=374732&CLIP_FILE_ID=380933
Friday, February 6
2009 Banquet
Skiers, Parents and Families:
Please come to the:
2009 Duluth East
Nordic Ski Team
Banquet
When: Sunday, February 22nd
Where: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd1325 North 45th Ave. East, DuluthTime: 5:00 p.m.Cost: $10 per person/$35 per family maximumMake checks out to: East Nordic Activity Fund
Please return slip and money byTuesday, February 11, 2009 toCindy Monroe, 4715 Norwood Street, Duluth, 55804
Call Cindy with questions at 343-0177
Thursday, January 15
A Few Things
Our Duluth East Invitational is happening next week Thursday, January 22. We need lots of parent help to pull it off. Some of the things that we need help with are:
Wednesday night
- Someone to organize the team dinner (2)
- Sorting bibs (2)
- Setting up the stadium (2)
Thursday
- Final statium setup (1-2)
- Parking attendent (2)
- Starting & lining up skiers (6)
- Finish line timing (4)
- Bib takers (2)
- Bib sorters for pursuit race (2)
- Consession help (2)
- Trail director (2)
- Stadium take down (2+)
- Clean-up Snowflake (4+)
If you can help please call Bonnie at 724.2775 or sign-up on the bulletin board at Snowflake.
Thanks much!
Monday, December 22
Winter Break Schedule
Duluth East Nordic Ski Team
Winter Break Schedule
Monday, December 22 & Tuesday, December 23 – practice as usual – Last days to sign-up for Marshall Sprints (freestyle) & Korkki Nordic (classic) races
Wednesday, December 24 through Sunday, December 28 - ski on your own
Monday, December 29 – Giants Ridge Classis Ski workout – meet at Training Center at 10:00 a.m. – Need parents to drive. Trail pass $12
Tuesday, December 30 – East team, Alumni & Parent ski 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bring snacks and desserts to share
Wednesday, December 31 – Giants Ridge Skate Ski workout – meet at Training Center at 10:00 a.m. – Need parents to drive. Trail pass $12
Thursday, January 1 – Ski on your own
Friday, January 2 – 3:00 practice at Snowflake (skate) & 4:00 race ski waxing
Saturday, January 3 – Marshall Sprints at Marshall School
Sunday, January 4 – Ski on your own
Monday, January 5 – Back to school, Nordic bus to Snowflake, classic ski and wax for Korkki Race
Tuesday, January 6 – Race at Korkki Nordic
Team Dinners
Parents,
Please sign up to help with the Team Dinners. Mary Beth Nevers (Alena Tofte’s Mom), has everything written up for a Lasagna, bread, salad & ice cream dinner (using frozen lasagnas & bags of salad, this is an easy dinner to serve).
Team dinners:
Friday, January 9 – 5:15
Wednesday, January 21 – 5:15
Thursday, January 29 – 5:15
East High School Concession Stand
We need 4 parents to sell food at the East Concession Stand during the following basketball games. This is very easy – no experience necessary.
Tuesday, February 3 – 5:00 p.m. – 8:30
Saturday, February 28 - 3:15 p.m. – 6:30
End of Season Ski Team Banquet
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 22, 2009
Workouts
| Date |
Black |
Grey |
Red |
| Wed. Dec. 24 |
1 ¼ hr. CP |
1 hr. CP |
45 min CP |
| Thurs. Dec. 25 |
Off |
Off |
Off |
| Fri. Dec. 26 |
1 ¼ hr. CP |
1 hr. CP |
45 min CP |
| Sat. Dec. 27 |
2 ½ hr. CP |
2 hr. CP |
1 ½ hr CP |
| Sun. Dec. 28 |
1 hr. CP |
45 min CP |
Off |
| Mon. Dec 29 |
Giants Ridge |
Giants Ridge |
Giants Ridge |
| Tues. Dec. 30 |
1 hr. CP |
45 min CP |
30 min CP |
| Wed. Dec 31 |
Giants Ridge |
Giants Ridge |
Giants Ridge |
| Thur. Jan. 1 |
Easy ski |
Easy ski |
Easy Ski |
| Fri. Jan 2 |
3:00 practice @ Snowflake |
3:00 practice @ Snowflake |
3:00 practice @ Snowflake |
Wednesday, December 10
Ely Invite is On in Ely
The race is on! This will be a freestyle race.
Check back for bus leaving times.
Directions and race times can be found by clicking the race and location links near the top of the page.
Monday, November 17
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Duluth XC Ski Club kicks off another great season by welcoming the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to town. Stop by Marshall to meet and mingle with other skiers and take in the spectacular show. You won’t want to miss our incredible raffle, proceeds of which benefit area youth skiing programs.
When: Sunday, November 23rd and Monday, November 24th
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7:00pm Marshall School’s Theater, Duluth
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Tickets are $10 per night
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Huge Raffle! Proceeds to benefit area youth skiing programs
Advance Tickets On Sale Soon!
The Ski Hut, Continental Ski and Bike, W-Trek Outfitters, Trailfitters and at the Snowflake Ski Swap Nov 8th
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks. The 2008/2009 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings films from the 33rd annual Banff Mountain Film Festival to over 275 communities around the world and Duluth, Minnesota is one of its first stops. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.
More about the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour.
Saturday, November 1
Snowflake Ski Swap
Hello Skiers,
This years ski swap will be at Snowflake Nordic Center on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. It is a great place to look for your equipment needs for the coming season. If you have gear to sell it can be dropped off on Friday, November 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
We could use your help on Friday and/or Saturday. It takes a big effort from everyone for the Ski Swap to run smoothly.
Wednesday, December 12
"It never gets easier, you just go faster." - Greg LeMond
Wednesday, December 12
"The clock isn't slower; you're just faster." - Adidas
"You can't win them all - but you can try." - Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Wednesday, December 12
"If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat." - Herschel Walker
Thursday, November 15
"What a player does best, he should practice least. Practice is for problems." - Duke Snider
Monday, November 12
"The important thing is the attitude of the athlete, the desire to get to the top." - Herb Elliott
Wednesday, December 12
"Life is short...Skiing makes is seem longer"
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