Any questions, please don't hesitate to
Contact the Coaches.
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Season Finale
MVP: John Wessling, Hannah Sanborn
Most Improved: John Wessling, Laura Backer
Most Spirited: Dan Broman, Mary Wold
Most Dedicated: John Wessling, Laura Backer
Rookie of the Year: Andy Knapp, Annie Michael
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**Year-End Team Meeting**
on Tuesday, February 19 at 3pm in the cafeteria
Bring your uniform!!
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Biwabik Bulletin
Thursday, February 14
Here is the decision on the State meet schedule: the race is ON, as of now the start is delayed to 11:30 for the boy's race. If temps aren't legal by 11:30 we will start at 12 noon, but this decision won't be made until 11:00 tomorrow.
Banquet update: Banquet reservations must be in by noon on Monday.
There will be an envelope inside the Wold's front door on Sunday if you wish to drop it off.
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JV Finale
Tuesday, February 12
Meet schedule:
Boys classic: 4:10pm
Girls classic: 4:15
Boys skate: 4:20
Girls skate: 4:25
*Only racers should get out of school early; other junior high skiers ride the shuttle to Elm*
~Pasta Party at Gibson's~
Wednesday, February 13 at 5:30
17562 - 78th Place N
763-494-0887
Seniors: Salad or fruit
Juniors: Drinks
Sophomores: Dessert
Jr. High: Bread
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Finish Strong
Saturday, February 9
It is hard to believe that we are down to the final week of the season...
Here is what's happening:
Monday: JV conference skiers at the high school for waxing, pre-race strategy
State, relay and conference skiers: Practice at the beach at Elm.
Tuesday: JV Conference meet at 3:30at Elm; bus pickup 2:15, 2:30 like usual, bring a note.
Relay, conference skiers show up to cheer, ski easy.
State skiers: short intervals.
Wednesday: JV, Conf: Ski at Elm, on your own or with friends. Relay: Easy ski, wax. State: Wax.
Pasta party at Gibsons
Thursday: State and relay: Bus departure at 6:30am from stadium.
Relay at 1pm at Giant's Ridge.
State skiers: Course review, banquet.
Friday: State meet!
Everyone: Keep skiing as long as you can, we often get the best snow in late winter and the trails are less crowded.
Banquet on February 25.
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Five Qualifiers and a Champion
Friday, February 8
Hannah skated to win the girls Section 2 championship by one second in a thrilling come-from-behind victory at Camp Ripley yesterday!
Cathy, John, and Tim also placed in the top ten and joining them at the state meet next week are Laura and Kayla!
Girls placed second overall in a very close race with Wayzata; boys took fourth, only 15 points out of second place.
Charlie Banks relay teams:
Matt, Tommy, Adam, Adam
Erin, Mary, Miranda, Amy
Practice today at Elm for all skiers.
JV conference meet is on for next Tuesday, February 12 at Elm Creek.
All skiers who did not ski at the Conference meet may compete.
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The Home Stretch
Tuesday, February 5
Wednesday:
Practice for everyone at Elm Creek.
Wax room open for Section skiers.
Pasta Party at Sanborns:
8933 Tewsbury Gate
763-420-8718
6pm
Seniors: Bread
Juniors: Salad
Sophomores: Drinks
Jr. High: Dessert
Thursday:
Bus for Section meet departs stadium lot at 6:15am.
Schedule of events:
10:30am - Boys 5k Classic
11:15 - Girls 5k Classic
1:30pm - Boys Skate - pursuit start
2:30 - Girls Skate - pursuit start
4:15pm - Awards
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Junior High/1st year Relays are a GO!
Sunday, February 3
Last minute plans: We just heard from the Elk River coach that they have 3k of trails at Woodland for us to race on tomorrow. Junior high and 1st year skiers will compete in the relays (3 x 3k skate) while varsity and JV practice.
Bus will pick up at MGJH at 2:15, OJH at 2:30, please bring notes for early dismissal.
Senior high skiers: Please check with Gerst or Mrs. Neumann regarding bus departure time.
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Weekend Update
Saturday, February 2
The pasta party scheduled for Sunday night, February 3, has been postponed since the race on Monday is being rescheduled. Think snow!!
Thanks to all skiers who helped with the Shriners' kids' ski day at Elm Creek today.
Also, complete season results can be found in the Races link to the left.
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Back to Back
Friday, February 1
Congratulations to the girls' team repeating as Conference Champions!!
All-Conference honors went to Hannah, Cathy, Laura, Erin, and Kayla~
Boys finished a respectable fifth with All-Conference skiers John Wess and the Jackels brothers...
AC Honorable Mention to Mary and Tommy~
NO regular practice today because of the deteriorating conditions in area parks; you can ski at Elm if you would like, but there is a meet going on so please stay out of the way and leave your Crimson/MG clothes at home.
Weekend Plans:
Sections skiers: Bus leaves for Camp Ripley promptly at 7:30am Saturday from the stadium.
Bring food and drink; you will be home by ~3pm.
Camp Achieve Volunteers: Please meet at Elm Creek on Saturday morning at 9am. You will be paired with a young skier from Shriners and will help them learn to ski...you'll be surprised how quickly they catch on!
Lunch will be provided and the event is over by 2.
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Here We Go...!
Wednesday, January 30, 2pm
Trollhaugen tomorrow...Varsity races only, but JV is welcome to come along.
Races at 10:30/11:30 and 1:30/2:30.
The JV Conference meet will be held in the near future...you know we'll let you know ASAP.
Bus will be departing the stadium tomorrow at 7am to accomodate for the longer drive.
Dress warmly!! The high tomorrow won't be especially high.
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Thursday is back in the picture....
Wednesday, January 30, 12:30pm
The idea being thrown around right now is racing at Trollhaugen tomorrow using the original schedule...
Sorry about all the uncertainty...we'll try to keep you updated as soon as we know anything.
Pasta party tonight no matter what!
While it's being sorted out, here are the pursuit results.
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Okay, nevermind Thursday...
Wednesday, January 30, 10:30am
New developments again...Baker is pure ice and cannot be groomed for our meet on Thursday.
So, at this point, we only know that we will not be racing tomorrow.
There are a couple of options that the conference coaches are discussing...possibly Elm on Friday or something else after sections...we will post the information as soon as a decision is made.
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Let's Try Thursday
Monday, January 28
**CHANGE IN CONFERENCE MEET DATE**
Due to the predicted cold weather on Wednesday,
the conference meet at Baker Park has been changed to Thursday, January 31.
The bus will leave the stadium parking lot at 7:30am; please be on time!
The pasta party at Wessling's is now on for Wednesday night at 5:30.
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Conference Time
Sunday, January 27
A busy week coming up:
Monday: The team will be taking a bus to Baker Park for practice on the conference course. The bus will leave the senior high at 2:30, on to OJH for pickup at 2:45 (please bring a note for 2:35), then MGJH at 3. We will ski until 5, then the bus will bring the skiers back to MGSH around 5:30.
Tuesday: Practice at Elm Creek followed by the pasta party at Wesslings (more info below!). The wax room will be open.
Wednesday: Race Day. ALL skiers will race at conference; JV skiers may choose their racing technique.
The bus will leave the senior high at 8:00 on Wednesday morning; be sure to let your teachers know that you will be missing school on Wednesday so you can make up any assignments and/or tests. Parents: The schools have the ski team roster but you will need to call the attendance line on Wednesday morning to notify them of your skier's absence.
10:00 Girls Varsity Classic
11:00 Boys Varsity Classic
12:00 Girls, then Boys JV Classic
1:00 Girls, then Boys JV Skate
2:00 Girls Varsity Skate/Pursuit
3:00 Boys Varsity Skate/Pursuit
4:15 Awards
If you are able to contribute treats for the Conference meet, please call Karnie Wessling at 420-1394. You may drop them off during the pasta party on Tuesday night:
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Pre-race Pasta Party
Tuesday, January 29 at 5:30 at Wesslings
7744 Merrimac Lane
Seniors: Dessert
Juniors: Drinks
Sophomores: Salad
Junior High: Salad or fruit
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Magic Pasta Pot
Tuesday, January 22
Pasta Party at Wold's
8335 Passfield Turn
420-4503
Wednesday, January 23 at 5:30
Seniors: Drinks
Juniors: Salad
Sophomores: Bread
Jr. High: Dessert or fruit
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Nice and snow
Monday, January 21
Practice at Elm Creek tomorrow and Wednesday. Classic half of pursuit race on Thursday.
Jamboree results here soon...in the meantime, check out Coach Sanborn's video of the Boys Pursuit mass start..!
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Windchill
Friday, January 18
We are still waiting for the other teams' results from the meet yesterday but here are our team's results.
Jamboree participants and fans:
The bus leaves the senior high at 8:30 on Monday morning.
Bring your race suit as well as plenty of warm clothes to put on after you race.
There are no official meet treats so bring a lunch, snacks and drinks to last you the day.
Everyone is welcome to contribute a treat to share with the team.
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On Top of Spaghetti
Wednesday, January 16
Pre-Pursuit Pasta Party
@Laura Backer's house
TODAY at 5:30pm
8938 Sycamore Ln
420-9408
Seniors: Dessert
Juniors: Salad
Sophomores: Drinks
Junior High: Bread
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Picture Perfect
Monday, January 14
Parents and skiers:
The MGSH yearbook staff is looking for photos of our team.
They can be race day photos, or candids from pasta parties, fundraisers, or the winter trip.
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Looking Ahead
Sunday, January 13
The first half of the conference Pursuit race will be held this Thursday at Elm Creek.
It will be a skate race against Osseo and Park Center and will be followed next week by the classic pursuit.
Pasta party: Backer Meet treats: Wold/Nelson
On Tuesday, practice for all skiers will be at the senior high for video, strength and visualization.
Team pictures will be handed out and the wax room will be open.
Mark your calendars and save the date: The Nordic Ski Banquet will be held on Monday, February 25!!
Check out weekend racing results:
Coach Gerst, Laura, Cathy Coach Sanborn, Hannah, John, Tommy, Matt
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Cool Down
Wednesday, January 9
Regular practice for everyone at Elm Creek today and tomorrow.
The wax room will be open from 5 until 8pm Wednesday through Friday.
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Ready to Rumble
Monday, January 7
The JV meet tomorrow will begin at 4, instead of 3:30.
The junior high bus pick-up times remain the same so be sure to bring a note from a parent to get out early.
Senior high skiers should get to Elm as soon as possible after school.
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Sooner than you Think
Sunday, January 6
Team photos are tomorrow after school at Elm Creek!
Bring your uniform!
More order forms will be available if you need one.
***Change in location***
JV Classic Meet on Tuesday is at Elm Creek, not Elk River.
Bus pickup from MGJH at 2:15 (note for 2:05) and OJH at 2:30 (note for 2:20).
All Mesabi skiers will practice at Wirth Park on Tuesday.
Pasta Party at Burkholder's
8918 Tewsbury Gate
763-420-3294
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Monday, January 7 at 5:30
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Juniors and Seniors- Drinks
8th graders- Bread
7th graders and Sophomores- Salad
Freshman- Dessert
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New Week, New Year
Tuesday, January 1
We hope everyone had a great break!
Practice Wednesday and Thursday at Elm Creek. If you are going to Mesabi you will be working on the technique you will be racing on Saturday; otherwise you should plan to practice your second favorite technique...
ALL clothing has arrived; warm-ups, t-shirts, quarter-zip shirts, and sweatshirts will be available for you to take home tomorrow.
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Homecoming
Monday, December 31
Nice to sleep in your own bed last night?
Thanks to all winter trip participants for being polite and positive and making the most out of some awesome skiing conditions.
A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Wold and Mrs. Wessling for keeping us all fed...not an easy task!
Annual Alumni Reunion Rendevous
Elm Creek Park Reserve
Tuesday, January 1 at 1 pm
All MGNT skiers, past and present, are invited to come and ski together for fun and/or racing.
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Holiday Happenings
Tuesday, December 25
We hope you all are having a wonderful time with your family and enjoying the beautiful winter weather!!
Come test Murphy's Law...
Tomorrow, December 26, meet at 9am at the high school
to ski at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve. Trail map.
This practice is optional...this park has very challenging trails.
Take along a snack and a drink...
Plan on 2-3 hours of "easy" skiing.
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Sprints and Shirts
Thursday, December 20
Practice today at French Park, skate technique. Junior high carpool, senior high drive.
**Important team meeting at 4:45pm in French Park lodge**
Winter trip info and quarter-zip shirts handed out.
~~Optional practice on Friday at Eagle Lake~~
Nice job to everyone at the Sprints yesterday!!
Hannah - 2nd place Finals
John W - Semi-finals
Kayla - Semi-finals
Cathy- Semi-finals
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We Won't Starve But...
We have no organized meet treats for the Sprint races tomorrow...if you would like to send something or bring something, we would appreciate it!
Thanks and see you at Elm!
Junior high skiers!! The bus will be at MGJH at 2:15 (note for 2:05) and OJH at 2:30 (note for 2:20).
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Get Ready to Set your Kick
Monday, December 17
**Practice Update**
Tuesday's practice will be at Elm Creek instead of French Park. Senior high skiers park/meet at the beach, classic skis. Junior high: Ride the shuttle to Elm, change in the chalet, then ski down to the beach to meet the rest of the team.
Pasta Party at Jackels'
8135 Lawndale Lane N
420-2519
Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30pm
Seniors/7th graders bring: Dessert
Juniors/8th graders bring: Salad
Sophomores bring: Bread
Freshmen bring: Drinks
Finally! Last week's Classic Results here!
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Full Week Ahead
Sunday, December 16
Lots of different practice locations this week plus the Classic Sprint Championships on Wednesday. Be sure to check out the practice info.
We will need carpool help to get the junior high skiers to French Park on both Tuesday and Thursday, and Eagle Lake on Friday...If you can help, please send us an email. Thank you!
Also, we have developed quite the reputation for impressive meet treats...
Is anyone able to bring the snacks for this week's meet? Please let us know.
Thanks to everyone who has brought goodies already...we appreciate it so much!
NWSC classic race results available here soon!
In the meantime, to get psyched for the sprint races this week, click here and here to read about Kikkan Randall, who today became the first American woman to win a World Cup race.
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Race Day Ahead: Classic Edition
Wednesday, December 12
Classic race tomorrow at Elm Creek beginning at 3:30.
Senior high skiers: Transportation on your own.
Junior high skiers: MG- 2:15 pickup, OJ- 2:30 pickup. Bring a note to get out 10 minutes ahead of pickup.
3:30 Varsity/JV Boys
4:00 Varsity/JV Girls
4:30 First year Boys
4:35 First year Girls
*Every skier should have their own can of Blue Extra hard wax and a cork!!*
It wastes a lot of practice time waiting for everyone to get their kick on when there are only a couple cans available, plus it isn't fair for two or three skiers to provide wax for the entire team.
You can buy it at Pioneer Midwest, or any ski store, or you can mention it to a coach and we can get you a can for $9, or a can and cork for $14. Put your name on them and keep them handy!
Pasta Party at Sheridan Ethen's tonight!!
Where: 18496 83rd Ave N, MG 55311
When: 5:30 or 6pm (check at practice)
Seniors/7th graders bring: Dessert
Juniors/8th graders bring: Salad
Sophomores bring: Bread
Freshmen bring: Drinks
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Practice, practice, practice
Sunday, December 9
**Monday's practice at Elm Creek will be at 5 pm. Junior high skiers should go home on their regular bus after school.**
Tuesday's practice will be at French Park after school. We are in need of a few drivers to help transport 23 junior high skiers to the park between 2:45 and 3 pm. Please let us know if you can help!
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NWSC Age Group Race Results
Thursday, December 6
You all did a great job today! The team results are linked below; we'll put up the complete race results as soon as we get them.
Note: Cathy Anderson's race time should be 15:55, not 16:55.
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Let's Get it Started
Wednesday, December 4
We've got two busy days coming up!
Tonight after practice: the skiers can eat pasta, wax their skis, and pick up their fundraising sweet rolls before heading home for a good pre-race night's sleep.
Tomorrow: Race Day!! The senior high skiers will transport themselves to Elm Creek directly after school. Skiers need to check in with the coaches when they arrive and are strongly encouraged to stay for the entire meet. You need to let a coach know when you are leaving, either on your own or with a parent.
The bus will pick up from MGJH at 2:15 (parents: please write a note for 2:05) and OJH at 2:30 (note for 2:20). The office will have a list of students who are on the team.
The meet is an age-level skate race, skiing 5k on the Valley, Thicket, and Northern Lights trails at Elm Creek. Map
Tentative race schedule:
3:30 senior boys
3:35 junior boys
3:40 sophomore boys
3:45 freshmen/jr high boys
4:00 senior girls
4:05 junior girls
4:10 sophomore girls
4:15 freshmen/jr high girls
4:20 first year boys (2.5k)
4:30 first year girls (2.5k)
Any questions? Don't hesitate to ask!!
**One more thing: Costco recently sent out coupons for free muffins to its members;
if you want to give your coupon to the team, we could put it to good use during the winter trip!! Thanks!
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Ready for Spaghetti
Monday, December 3
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Pasta Party at John Wessling's house
on Wednesday, December 5 at 5:30pm
7744 Merrimac Ln, Maple Grove
420-1394
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Seniors/7th graders bring: Dessert
Juniors/8th graders bring: Salad
Sophomores bring: Bread
Freshmen bring: Drinks
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Butter Braid and Puffins have arrived!!
**Pick-up your orders at Wesslings on Wednesday night.**
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Snow to Go!!
Sunday, December 2
Practice tomorrow (Monday, December 3) will be at Elm Creek.
Senior High skiers drive to the park; junior high skiers take the shuttle.
Senior high: We will check out uniforms right after school if you didn't get one yet.
The wax room will be open in the evening.
**Anyone interested in hosting the first pasta party of the season on Wednesday night??
We could also use another family to bring treats to the meet on Thursday.
Thank you!!
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Slide 'n' Tie
Saturday, December 1
Congratulations to Team Candycane from Elk River for winning the annual MGNT Ride 'n' Tie!
And kudos to everyone who participated in challenging conditions!
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FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
We will be collecting old cell phones again this year, as well as any of the following items: ink jet printer cartridges, dvd movies and videogames, portable dvd players, laptop computers, mp3 players, X-boxes, Sony playstations, Wii, digital cameras and digital video cameras, digital picture frames, portable navigation and gps devices.You can bring these items to the first meeting or any practice.Thanks for your help!
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