2013-2014 Mounds View Nordic Skiing

Mounds View High School Activities Office

Bob Madison, Activities Director 651-621-7121

Chris Thielke, Activities Secretary 651-621-7122 Activities Fax 651-621-7287

Please visit the Mounds View website at www.moundsviewschools.org for updates to

the daily schedules.

• Jake Morgan– (406)599-2198 (text or call)– morganjakek@gmail.com

• Kate Babbitt– (651)332-0031 – katebabbitt6@gmail.com

Coach’s Info

“Volunteers”

• Mike Smith– Wax Tech

• Laura Smith– Assistant

Athlete Intros

Captains

• Boys– Dalton Pauly, Jason Langlie

• Girls• Rossy Natale, Sarah Wigfield

Registration• Must be registered and cleared in order to practice. No exceptions.• ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:• Log-in to SchoolView 

https://asp. tiescloud.net/schoolview/sv_login_secure.asp?  (You must use the Parent Portal)

• Select your “Student”• Click on “Feepay” at the top of the page• Select “Activities/Transportation”• Click “View Activities”• Locate the activity• Fill out “Form” if one is required• Click “Add to cart”• Proceed to “Checkout”• Choose a payment method (credit card, checking or savings account)• Process the Payment• The Activities Office will be notified when registrations are complete.

Communication

• Website http://mvnordic.wordpress.com/• Email • Facebook (“MV Nordic Ski 2013-2014”)• Phone (Text or Call)

Equipment• Boots (Combi or Classic/Skate)• Skis (Classic and Skate) – bindings match boots• Poles (Classic and Skate)• Hats and gloves (make sure they’re warm enough!)• Jacket and Pants• Underlayers (preferably not cotton if possible)• Running Shoes • Sunglasses • Watch (w/HR monitor if possible)• Water Bottle/Water Belt• Helmet for Rollerskiing (no helmet = no rollerskiing)• Brightly colored clothing for rollerskiing• Buff/Neckwarmer of some kind• Wind Briefs (Boys if you don’t have them, invest…)• Rollerskis (Team has some)• Ski bag• PUT YOUR NAME ON YOUR STUFF!

Equipment Retailers

• Hoigaard’s (St. Louis Park) – Jake works here

• Gear West (Long Lake)• Finn Sisu (Lauderdale)

Schedule

• We will have busses to practice every day, leaving the school at 2:20

• If you won’t be at practice, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible

• Schedule is always subject to change• Must be in school all day to practice

Morning Practice

• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:15 am for at least the first few weeks of the season

• Not mandatory

Meet Hosting

• December 3, 2013 3:45– Sprint Relay at Trollhaugen

• Need parent help for timing

Varsity Team

• World Cup Points System– 1st – 100 points, 2nd – 80 points, 3rd – 60

points, 4th – 50 points, 5th – 45 points, 40, 36, 32,29,26,24,22,20,18,16,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1

– Total points from two most recent races will determine varsity for next race.

– Removes as much subjectivity as possible.

Lettering Requirements

• Four year member of team• Qualify for state (individual or as a team)• Top 1/2 (~top 40) at section meet• Coaches discretion

General Team Rules

• Be on time to practice and/or meets (ready to go at the scheduled time, don’t show up when we are supposed to be leaving/starting practice)

• Always represent yourself, your team, and your school in the best way possible

• If you are not in school on a given day without an excuse, you can’t practice/race that day.

• SCHOOL COMES FIRST

Booster Club

• Ruth Pauly/Sandra Dohls

Holiday Camp

• December 28-30• Giant’s Ridge• Family, food, team bonding, fun, good

skiing, etc.

Parents

• We encourage parental participation– Booster Club– Make sure athletes are

resting/hydrating/eating properly– Help at practices

• We are still the coaches• Talk to Bob Madison about steps to become a legal

volunteer assistant (background check, etc.)

Chemical Use, Harassment, and Hazing (District Policies)

• 1st Violation – loss of eligibility for the next three meets or three weeks of season (whichever is greater), referred to school chemical education counselor, lose right to be captain

• 2nd Violation – loss of eligibility for the next nine meets or nine weeks of season (whichever is greater, referred to school chemical education counselor, lose right to be captain

• 3rd Violation – loss of eligibility for next 12 months

Chemical Use, Harassment, and Hazing (Team Policy)

• Zero tolerance– If you’re caught, you’re done for the year.

Period.– Be careful what you post on Facebook.

Everyone can see it and we will confront you about it if we see something questionable.

A Final Thought

• Why do you ski?• What’s your ultimate goal in skiing?• Skiing can take you wherever you want it

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