Week 11:  January 21 through January 27
 
Monday:  Jamboree at Eagle Lake
Tuesday:  Practice at Elm Creek
Wednesday:  Practice at Elm Creek; wax room open.  Pasta party at Wold's.
Thursday:  Classic pursuit race at Elm Creek.  Bus pickup at MGJH 2:15 (note for 2:05), OJH 2:30 (note for 2:20).
Friday:  Practice at Elm; senior high meet at the beach.
 
Week 10: January 14 through January 20
 
Monday: Practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: Practice for all skiers at Senior high.  Strength, video, pictures. Wax room open.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek.  Wax room open.
Thursday: Race Day!  Junior high bus schedule:  MG @ 2:15, OJ @ 2:30.
Friday:  No school.  Practice TBD
Saturday: Long ski on your own. JOQs at Mt. Itasca
Sunday: Off or easy, short.
 
Week 9: January 7 through January 13
 
Monday:  Picture Day and practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: JV Classic Race at ELM CREEK; bus from MGJ at 2:15, OJ at 2:30. All Mesabi skiers carpool to Wirth Park for practice.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek
Thursday: Practice at Elm Creek
Friday: Practice on your own, at Elm or Eagle.
Saturday: JOQs at Rainbow Resort, Seeley Hills Classic; or round up some friends for a long ski!
Sunday:  Off or easy, short.
 
Week 8: December 31 through January 6
  
Monday: Winter trip recovery day
Tuesday: Alumni Race at Elm Creek
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek, short intervals. Wax room open. 
Thursday: Practice at EC, easy, long.  Wax room open.
Friday: Practice at Eagle for senior high; Elm Creek for junior high, easy 30 minutes with leg speeds. Wax room open.
Saturday: Mesabi (5 am departure) or long ski on own (check out  Baker or Elk River ). 
Sunday: Off or easy, short 
 
Week 7: December 24 through December 30
 
Week 6: December 17 through December 23
 
Monday:  Practice at Elm Creek
Tuesday: Update: Classic practice at Elm Creek after school. Pasta party at Jackels. Wax room open.

Wednesday: Sprint Championship at Elm Creek, 3:30.

Thursday: Practice at French Park after school.

Friday: Update: Optional practice at Eagle Lake after school. Wax room open
 
 
Week 5: December 10 through December 16
 
Monday:  Classic practice at Elm Creek at 5pm.
Tuesday:  Classic practice at French Park.
Wednesday: Practice at Elm Creek. Pasta party at Ethen's. Wax room open.
Thursday:  NWSC Classic 5K race at Elm Creek 3:30.
Friday: Practice at Elm Creek
Saturday: 2 hours easy at a park of your choice...explore somewhere new!
Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery.
 
Week 4: December 3 through December 9
Monday:  Practice at Elm Creek.  Wax room open in evening. 
Tuesday:  Senior High skiers practice at French Park; Junior High at Elm Creek 
Wednesday:  Practice at Elm Creek
Thursday: NWSC Age Group Skate 3:30 @ Elm Creek. Bus leaves MGJH @ 2:15; OJH @ 2:30.
Friday: Practice at Elm Creek
Saturday: Hoigaard Relays at Elm Creek; high school race @ 7:30am, $10 with trail pass. JOQ at Trollhaugen.
Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery on your own
 
 
Week 3: November 26 through December 2

Monday: Intervals, Strength @ high school . Winter trip downpayment, clothing orders due.

Tuesday: Technique and strength @ high school. Bring helmet, poles, and boots!

Wednesday: Long @ high school. Wax room open; bring your skis.

Thursday: Time Trial, Classic Roll or Run, @ high school.  Meet has been cancelled.

Friday: No school. Specific Strength 15-15-15.  Find some snow...check out Trollhaugen!

Saturday: Annual Ride 'n Tie, with Elk River Nordic Team; 10 am @ wax room.  Check back for more information!

 
Week 2: November 19 through November 25
Monday: Long intervals; Strength @ high school. Team night at Pioneer Midwest 6pm: pizza, team discount, ski fitting.
Tuesday: Strength (Senior High skiers), Technique and video review @ high school.  Uniform handout make-up day.
Wednesday: RelayDay!! @ high school.
Thursday: Thanksgiving! Walk 45 minutes.
Friday: Specific Strength 10-10-10 @ high school.  Trollhaugen?
Saturday: 2 hours easy of something or combination of things: Trail run/pole hike, bike, ski, rollerski, swim on your own or in a small group.  Trollhaugen?
Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery on your own
 
 
Week 1:  November 12 through November 18
Monday: Practice begins!  Season overview and fitness testing.

Tuesday: Uniforms, Wax room set-up, Strength @ high school
Wednesday: Technique, Long @ high school.  You'll still have time to get ready for the CC banquet!
Thursday: Intervals, Strength @ high school .
Friday: Technique, Goals @ high school.
Saturday: Ski Swap @ Dunwoody 10:00-12:30, 90 minutes easy of something: Trail run/pole hike, bike, ski, rollerski, swim on your own.

Sunday: 20-30 minutes easy recovery on your own.