Head Coach: Jon Sanborn Assistant Coaches: Anne Beckman, Nicole Lepinski, Kay Pederson, Susan Waananen Any questions, please don't hesitate to
Contact the Coaches.

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Closing Ceremonies

~Thanks to everyone for another fun and successful season~

MVP: Miranda Aarons, Matt Jackels

Rookie of the Year: Laura Foote, Tony Stec

Most Improved: Jenny Aarons, Nick Corwin

Most Dedicated: Miranda Aarons, Matt Jackels

Most Spirited: Anne Michael, Sam Morgan, Adam Meyer

2010-2011 Captains: Tommy Gibson, Matt Jackels, Adam Mann, Miranda Aarons, Kayla Carstensen, Amy Waananen

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Weaver Lake Biathlon

Where: Carstensens A.K.A Weaver Lake (on the lake)

When: Sunday, February 21 at 11am

What: Biathlon

Who: Anyone who wants to come! No experience required.

Why: Because we can!

Meet in the backyard of the Carstensen house

Course: All over the lake and there will be at least one hill

What to bring: Skis (skate) , Air soft gun (if you have some bring all), BB’s( for the air soft guns we will probably use a lot), Cones (to help mark the course) , Boxes and paper (if you have some lying around ) Bandanas (any color just so we can have an air soft war after the race if we want) snacks (if you want to bring some)

Also just for fun random skiing /air soft activities after the race

You may want to bring single finger gloves so it’s easier to shot, winter stuff or just your skiing stuff bring stuff to change into after race or activities

Address: 17814 83^rd Av. N. Maple Grove, MN 55311

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All results are posted under Races, including Sections, Lakeville, JV Conf and State

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JV Conference

Burner, by-pass, one loop, two. Lots of last-minute decisions at the meet yesterday and the coaches want to thank all the skiers for going out and racing with a positive attitude!

MG Results Boys Girls

Official practice is over; however your ski pass is good at Elm Creek until March so take advantage of all the new snow and enjoy yourselves just skiing with friends or on your own. The shuttle to Elm from the junior high should continue through this week.

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~~Pasta Party at Jackel's~~

Wednesday, February 3 at 6pm 8135 Lawndale Ln. N 7th/8th grade - bread 9th grade - salad Sophs/Seniors - drinks Juniors - desserts ________________________________________ The Home Stretch Sunday, January 31 Hard to believe that there is less than two weeks left in the season...some important racing coming up! The section race is this Thursday at Camp Ripley, assuming the broken groomer at Ripley is repaired. We should know by tomorrow if the meet will need to be moved to Baker or Elm. The bus to Ripley will leave from the stadium lot at 6:15am. Schedule: Boys classic: 10:30am Girls classic: 11:15am Boys pursuit skate: 1:30pm Girls pursuit skate: 2:30pm Section team: Matt, Tom, Adam, Adam, Jack, David, Tyler. Alt: Alan Miranda, Kayla, Libby, Amy, Erin, Anne, Jenny. Alt: Leah, Amanda *** Lakeville JV/Junior High Invitational Saturday, February 6 Bus will depart from the cafeteria door at 7:15am. 5k skate race at Kenwood Trail Middle School. Schedule: 9:20 - 7th grade boys 9:30 - 7th grade girls 10:00 - 8th grade boys 10:10 - 8th grade girls 10:40 - 9th grade boys 10:50 - 9th grade girls 11:20 - JV boys 11:30 - JV girls *** ~Picture day on Tuesday at Elm Creek~ Bring your race suit and order envelope (available at practice on Monday or you can print one here). Also remember your ski equipment and warm-ups for practice afterwards. _______________________________ 2009-2010 NWSC Champions!! Matt Jackels swept the 2009-10 NWSC Individual Championships this season, by winning the overall championship today by 4 seconds. The Girls team won the Team Conference Championship by 13 points over second place Osseo. Miranda Aarons took 2nd place and Kayla Carstensen finished in 4th. All Conference boys team: Matt, Tommy Gibson, Adam Mann, Adam Meyer All Conference girls team: Miranda, Kayla, Libby Gibson, Amy Waananen, Erin Pankow, Anne Michael Results at http://onlineraceresults.com/event/view_event.php?event_id=4514 __________________________________________ Conference Call Monday, January 25 For now we are planning to race at Baker on Wednesday; if the trails don't hold up, then the back-up site is Elm Creek. The bus will depart from the stadium at 7:30am. Race schedule: 10:00 Boys skate 15 sec intervals 11:00 Girls skate 15 sec intervals 1:30 Boys pursuit classic 2:30 Girls pursuit classic Conference team: Matt, Tommy, Tyler, Adam, Adam, Jack, David, Alan, Derek, Tony. Alt: Alex Miranda, Kayla, Amy, Anne, Libby, Erin, Jenny, Leah, Amanda, Molly. Alt: Jacqi No meet treats so bring a sack lunch and a drink.

Pasta Party at Amanda Burkholder's Time: Tuesday, January 26 at 5:30pm
Place: 8918 Tewsbury Gate N.
763-360-1817
7th/8th grade - bread
9th grade - salad
10th and 12th - drinks
11th grade - dessert Results are in for the District Pursuit race last week.

___________________________________________ To Ski...or not to Ski... Sunday, January 24 We still don't know for sure if we are able to ski at Woodland Trails in Elk River tomorrow for either the JV conference meet or practice. The online trail report does not sound promising: http://www.skinnyski.com/trails/traildetail.asp?Id=341 But the most recent info from the Elk River coach sounds a little better: The trails system is still officially closed but the groomers are just waiting to jump on the trails with the new snow coming down. If we get enough - we'll be a go but we'll make the final call tomorrow morning. If it works out - The time schedule looks like it would be
3:45 boys classic,
3:55 girls classic,
4:05 boys skate,
4:20 girls skate.

So maybe they'll get enough snow up there...Bring your skis and race suit tomorrow and then listen for an announcement at school regarding plans for the afternoon. MGJH students bring a note to school to be excused at 2:30 to change clothes just in case we are able to go to Elk River. As of now, the bus picks up at MGJH at 2:45, then OJH at 3:00. OJ skiers can change after school lets out. The senior high bus leaves at 2:30. Varsity conference skiers will practice at Elk River. Buses return to the senior high around 5:30.

Sorry for the uncertainty; we appreciate your flexibility~ ________________________________________ Pasta Party at Adam Mann's Time: Wednesday, January 20 at 5:30pm
Place: 8625 Walnut Grove Lane N.

7th/8th grade - bread
9th grade - salad
10th and 12th - drinks
11th grade - dessert
______________ Racing Around Sunday, January 17 We have two races this week: the Conference pursuit race that begins on Tuesday and concludes on Thursday. In the pursuit race, skiers will classic the first day with an interval start. Maple Grove skiers will go out in order of their finish in the classic race on January 5. After this race, everyone will be given a start time for Thursday's skate race based on the difference between the winner's time and their time. So if Skier A wins Tuesday's classic race with a time of 18 minutes, and Skier B finishes in 19:30, then Skier B will start the skate race on Thursday 1:30 after Skier A goes out. Pasta Party at Adam Meyer's Date: Monday, January 18 Time: 5:30 pm (right after practice at Baker) Place: 7894 Shenandoah Lane N (off Ranchview between Weaver Lake Rd and West Fish Lake). Call 763-494-9003 or 612-554-4955 if you have questions. Bring: 7th/8th grade - bread 9th grade - salad 10th/12th grade - drinks 11th grade - dessert _________________ Pre-Race Pasta Party at Morgan's Date: Wednesday, January 13 Time: 6pm Where: 5370 Union Terrace Lane, Plymouth What to bring: Seniors: Drinks Juniors: Dessert Sophomores: Salad Jr High: Bread All race results are posted. (Go to Races link) Photos from Mesabi are posted on Picasa. (Go to Team link) _________________________________________ Mesabi Invite at Giant's Ridge Some great performances yesterday: Matt 10th in boy's classic, Miranda 18th in girl's skate Girls Varsity: 14th overall out of 80 teams Girls JV: 12th out of 61 teams Boys Varsity: 21st out of 78 teams Boys JV: 16th of out 57 teams Complete results here ________________________________ Congratulations to Matt Jackels, the 2010 NWSC Classic Sprint Champion!! Also, to Kayla Carstensen and Miranda Aarons for making the girls final, finishing 3rd and 4th overall! Boys B final: Adam Mann, Tommy Gibson Girls B final: Amy Waananen Girls Consolation final: Annie Michael ~Results are posted~ ___________________________________________ Instant Classic Sunday, January 3 Ready for Spaghetti??? When: Monday, January 4 at 6pm Where: Anne Michael's house, 7420 Berkshire Way What: Seniors/sophomores: drinks Juniors: salad
Freshmen: bread 7th/8th Graders: dessert Tuesday's race: Classic racing at Elm Creek. 1k classic sprints on the Valley loop. Sprinters: Matt, Adam, Tommy, Jack, Adam, David, Miranda, Kayla, Erin, Amy, Libby, Anne Sprints -
3:30 Qualifiers, boys on the upper course, girls on the lower course
4:00 Heats begin and will go off every 5 minutes boys and girls simultaneous and alternating courses.
5:00 Girls Final
5:10 Boys Final

Classic 5k for everyone else on the Northern Lights trail (start and finish is north of the chalet parking lot). 5K -
3:30 Boys Waves
4:00 Girls Waves
4:30 Non Qualifying Sprinters _________________________________________________ Laundry Day (also known as New Year's Eve) Thursday, December 31 It seems like just yesterday that we were skiing on the famed Birkie Trail...:) Please check to make sure everything that came home with you is actually yours...we are missing a couple of race jerseys. Let me know if you have lost or found anything and we'll get everyone's belongings sorted out. Photos from the season and winter trip are posted under Picasa in the TEAM link. The race results for the conference skate race are posted under the RACES link. Only the 7.5k results were compiled with the other teams; I'll add our complete team results shortly. **Tomorrow is the ANNUAL ALUMNI SKI at Elm Creek** January 1 at 1pm This is for all MGNT skiers, past and present. Not an official practice or race, just a fun time to ski with old and new friends. http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1107121222#/event.php?eid=251530286962&ref=mf __________________________________________ Winter Trip Update Sunday, December 27 We are settled in at Wolverine Village for the evening after a day of traveling and skiing. The bus ride was uneventful and pleasant with a stop at the rest area overlooking Duluth and then classic skiing at the Afterhours trails in Brule River State Forest. We arrived in Ironwood mid-afternoon in time to get some skating on the Wolverine trails. The team enjoyed a lasagne dinner, followed by birthday cupcakes for the Jackels boys. Tomorrow the plan is to ski all day at the ABR trails with a night ski back at Wolverine. ____________________________________ It's Beginning to Look a lot like Ski Season...! Thursday, December 24 We will post complete results from the conference skate race as soon as they have been compiled. Here are the results from the classic time trial. _________________________________________ (It's finally) Race Day Tomorrow...conference skate race at Elm Creek. Thursday, December 17: 3:30 Senior boys 3:40 Junior boys 3:50 Sophomore boys 4:00 Senior girls 4:10 Junior girls 4:20 Sophomore girls 4:30 Junior high boys 4:40 Junior high girls It is possible that some of the juniors may start a few minutes ahead of their scheduled time. Eat well today, get a good nights' sleep tonight~ _________________________________________________ Snow Days Thanks for your patience while we make the transition to practice on snow! The practice schedule for this week has been updated. Pasta Party! When: Wednesday at 6pm Where: Wessling's - 7744 Merrimac Lane North What to bring: Seniors/Sophomores: Bread Juniors: Dessert Freshmen: Salad 7th/8th graders: Drinks ***** CUB FUNDRAISER To earn credit towards the banquet dinner, expenses for next year and for the team! The Nordic Ski Team will be bagging groceries at the Maple Grove Cub store on Thursday, December 24^th from 9-3 pm.

Anne Michael has the sign up list. We still need chaperones for all shifts and skiers for the 11-1 and 1-3 shift.

If you can help call Jill or Anne Michael at 763-420-6946 or email at jhmichael5@embarqmail.com

________________________________________________________ Log Throwing, Piggy Backing, Leap Frogging 28 participants, 10 events, 8 miles, 7 teams, 1 winner of Survivor Challenge 2009... Congratulations to Team They Cheated with 22 points, followed by Team Bikhair with 30 and Team Beasthouse with 32. _________________________ Details, Details Soup orders will be available for pick up in the cafeteria after practice on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30. Please remember to stop by. Practice today and Thursday will be at Elm Creek (the meet is cancelled). You can pick your skier up at the main chalet after practice. There is no practice for junior high on Friday. There will be a full team practice on Saturday at 8am, meeting at the high school. Senior high skiers will be leaving school 15 minutes early next Monday for the meet at Trollhaugen. We will notify the attendance office. The bus leaves at 1:45 so you will be excused from class at 1:30. Make sure you have all your equipment together before school. We hope to be back at MGSH by 8-8:30pm. The top 7 skiers, as determined by the time trial this Thursday will compete in the varsity race. All others will race JV. Please bring $7 to cover the trail fee at Trollhaugen. Junior high will have regular practice at the senior high. Information about the winter trip will be given out next Tuesday including your updated balance, which is due on Friday, December 11. The team calendar has been updated. Finally, check out the great finish in last winter's men's 30k world championship. _______________________________________ ~Post-Thanksgiving Shopping-Free Event~ Special holiday hours...Go on a skiing spree...Here's your chance to work off some pie and mashed potatoes! Friday, November 27: 8am: Senior high boys meet at the beach at Elm, prepared to rollerski 10am: Senior high girls meet at the beach at Elm, prepared to rollerski 1pm: Junior high meet at MGSH, prepared to run and rollerski Saturday, November 28:

8am: Senior high boys meet at the beach at Elm, prepared to rollerski

10am: Senior high girls meet at the beach at Elm, prepared to rollerski

Junior high: On your own, 60 minutes of your choice: Walk, run, polehike, rollerblade, swim, bike

____________________________ Congratulations to all participants in the Ride & Tie this morning and a big thanks to the parents who came to cheer and help at the challenge stations. Results here. _____ Let's Get Ready to Ride & Tie! Who: Everyone! If you don't have a partner, we'll find you one! Family members and friends are welcome~ What: The 8th annual bike/run relay on the Three Rivers Park Corridor Trail When: Saturday, November 21 at 10 am Where: Meet at the wax room behind the high school stadium Why: Because it's a fun way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning! Remember to bring a bike and helmet to share with your partner, running shoes, a warm jacket and good gloves (the biking can be chilly). Treats to share are always appreciated! See you there! ______________________________________ Fun, then Games First off, Team Night at Pioneer Midwest is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18 beginning at 6pm. Pizza will be provided as well as advice on equipment and waxing. Skiers can take advantage of the team discount. For practice on Saturday, skiers will participate in the 8th annual Maple Grove Nordic Ride & Tie. Teams of two will run and bike and complete fun challenges while navigating a 6-mile course (both junior high), 10-mile course (1 junior high, 1 senior high), or 12-mile course (both senior high) along the Three Rivers Parks district regional trail, beginning at the stadium. There will be awards for various categories, including costumes. ________________________ Relay Results Another successful first week of practice ended with some wet relays. Teams of 6 or 7 competed in varying events. Some as simple as hopping on one foot across and the other foot back across the practice football field and some as complex as doing a standing long jump into a forward roll into a push-up over and over across the field and then running back. The rolling v-ups ensured we were equally dirty on all sides. Sorry for whomever has to do the laundry.

The results:
1 Death Eaters (47)
2 Sasquatch (42)
3 Life Cereal (33)
4 Domination (32)
5 Domination of team Domination (31)
6 Chocolate Thunder (30)
7 Crimson (19)
7 Angry Cupcakes (19)

Great Job this week, great enthusiasm and commitment. Falling in the snow will be so much easier than what we went through in the relays, and finishing a ski race will be much easier than finishing the wheelbarrow race. Thanks for your efforts and remember to get some recovery in this weekend.
____________________________________ **Soup orders are due on Monday, November 16. ** The soup will be delivered the week of November 26 and picked up at the MGSH cafeteria. Please accept payment at the time of the sale. Checks can be made out to MGNT. Order forms and the soup list are available below. Questions? Call Jill Michael at 763-420-6946. __________________________ Dips and Doritos Tuesday, November 10 Yesterday the skiers participated in fitness testing and today was spent checking out uniforms, setting up the wax room, and setting goals for the season. Sweatshirt/t-shirt order forms are available here, due next Monday, November 16. Warmup order forms here, due Friday, November 20. We will hold a small inter-team ski swap on Wednesday afternoon at 5pm. There are two large ski swaps this Saturday: MYSL (Minnesota Youth Ski League) at Dunwoody from 10-12:30 (there is always a line because there is always great equipment at reasonable prices, so get there early!) http://www.mysl.org/events/skiswap Pioneer Midwest on Cty Rd 81 (next to the McDonalds across from Fleet Farm) 8am-4pm http://www.pioneermidwest.com/swap.htm Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2KzZ_v_4_8 ____________ 95 Days to the State Meet First Day of Practice is tomorrow, Monday, November 9. Be sure to turn in your registration materials to the office. Bring workout clothes, running shoes, and a lock. See you soon! ___________________________ 2009-2010 Pre-season Meeting Come join us for the parent/skier informational meeting on Thursday, October 29 at 7pm in the Forum Room. We will be discussing the schedule, equipment, fundraising, and the winter trip! Handouts: Info sheet Calendar Winter trip Soup Fundraiser: Info Soup list Order form Check back for the warmup order form __________________________________

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