Welcome to the Mounds View Alpine Ski Team website.  On this site, you will find the latest news, schedules, results and links to relevant websites.  Thanks for checking us out.

The alpine ski team participates in the Surburban East Conference.  In addition to Mounds View, the conference includes Cretin Derham-Hall, Forest Lake, Hastings, Park Cottage Grove, Roseville, Stillwater, White Bear Lake and Woodbury.  Each year the team consists of students who are experienced racers, accomplished skiers and a few who have never skied before.  All are welcome.

The team has the following fundraisers scheduled:
May 8-11 -- Linder's
    (customers can bring in an invitation which will give the team 15% of their purchase)
May 21, 3-9 pm -- Cub Foods in White Bear
    (bagging groceries and help carry bags to cars)
June 3, 5 pm --  Twins Game at the dome (pass out promotionals)
August 11, 5 pm --  Twins Game at the dome (pass out promotionals)
November 25, 2:30 - 10 pm -- Kowalski's in White Bear
    (bagging groceries and help carry bags to cars)

Information on signing up for shifts will be forthcoming.

Detailed below is the schedule for the skier's edge equipment.   Everyone on this list is encouraged to include your teammates in training opportunities during the month you have the machine. 

March -- A. Evans
April -- C. Zbikowski
May -- T. Schrankler
June -- L. Narigon
July -- J. Caughey
August -- B. Larson
September -- S. Hauck
October -- J. Ziolkowski
Waitling list -- R. Pilgrim (if anyone decides to forgo using the skier's edge, contact the R. Pilgrim)

Currently, there are three open positions for next year.
> Fundraising - Coordinate fundraising for the upcoming season (identify fundraising opportunities and coordinate with team and parents).  This is a crucial position, which helps alleviate the financial burden for every family.  Team expenses covered by the booster club are paid with money generated by fundraising.  Any shortfalls are made up with contributions from every family.
> Fire pit and tent - coordinate tent and fire pit for invitational and section meets and fire pit for conference meets
> Cookies, cider and hot chocolate - coordinate cookie assignments, prepare and transport cider/hot chocolate to ski meets
Filled positions -
Booster co-presidents:  R. Caughey and K. Pilgrim
Treasurer:  K. Schrankler
Webmaster:  K. Lahr
Time Keeping:  T. Lahr
Announcing:  T. Evans
Media:  K. Lahr
Banquet:  D. Phillipi
Carbo Loads:  M. Meader
Parent Potluck:  M. Hauck, J&Z Boutaghou
Invites/Section Food Coordinator:  K. Pilgrim
Meet cookies & hot beverages:  main position OPEN, assistant position:  M. Hauck

VARSITY
The Mounds View boys placed fourth in the conference with a 5-3 record.  Mike Kosiak and Zarek Boutaghou received All Conference honors (ranking 5th and 19th, respecively).  Their point totals for the season were 63 and 39, respectively.  Brian Peterson received honorable mention with 37 points and ranking 24th in the conference.  Season point totals for the remaining skiers are Shane Wehlage (25), Robert Ervasti (20), Kevin Lahr (10), Joel Ziolkowski (10), Luke Phillippi (5), Chris Meader (4), Tommy Schrankler (2) and Jack Caughey (1). 

The girls alpine ski team finished in sixth place in the Suburban East Conference with a 3-5 record.  Emma Burt received All Conference honors and Emily Nelson received honorable mention.  Their point totals for the season were 39 and 34, respectively.  Their overall rank in the conference was 19th and 28th, respectively.  Season point totals for the remaining skiers are Rachel Pilgrim (23), Saphia Boutaghou (18), Sarah Hauck (8), Katie MacKay (5), Lizzy Narigon (4), Teddi Scheele (4), Anna Mallory (2) and Mai Lubega (1). 

JR. VARSITY
The boys and girls finished with a 5-3 conference record. 

Below is a link to a couple websites for summer ski racing camps at Mt. Hood in Oregon.  Currently, Kevin L is looking into attending MHSSC the week of July 19 thru 25.

 MHSSC:   http://mthood.com/race_camps.htm

Eric Sailer's Ski Camp: http://www.skicamps.com/

For new racers, detailed below are required, recommended and optional equipments needs.

Required:  Skis, boots, poles and bindings, ski helmet and goggles.

Recommended:  Long underwear, gloves, jacket, ski pants, ski socks, neck gator, boot bag, ski bag.  Also, dress in layers.

Optional:  Race suit,basher guard for helmet, pole guards and shin guards.

Have you got equipment from last year that doesn't fit?  Are you looking to buy used equipment?  Now you have a couple options.  This website will now list used racing equipment for sale by MV Alpine Ski Team members.  If you have any equipment and/or gear to sell, contact Kerrin Lahr at k_lahr@msn.com . 

Everyone knows that well tuned skis are the extra advantage you need to move up to the next level. Skis should be tuned after every practice and race in order to keep them in peak condition. If your son or daughter is looking to move to the next level this is the advantage you need. In addition to the equipment you are purchasing, I will also provide instructional sessions on how to properly manage your skis and use the equipment. If you have any questions, please contact the Merickels at 651-492-3262.  Buy any of the items individually or the entire package for $500.