Expectations and Other Info
 

Eligibility

Athletic eligibility Forms due on or before first day of practice.

Athletic Activity Fees due on or before first day of practice ($45.00).

Academics

Athletes are students first!!  Academics should not suffer because of athletic participation.  Athletes must be responsible to maintain Academic Excellence.

Behavior

  • Follow all MSHSL Rules.
  • Follow all Central H.S. Rules.
  • Be respectful of Coaches, Teammates, and Competitors.
  • Be good sportsmen and good representatives of Central H.S.

Varsity Team and Lettering

All athletes race the conference meets.  Varsity and Invitational Teams will be selected based on race performance, participation, attitude and commitment.

Athletic Letters will be awarded based on effort, attitude, commitment, participation, and contribution to the team. 

 

Attendance

Athletes are expected to be at practice and competitions.  We understand that our athletes are busy with schoolwork, music, drama, clubs, family, etc.   Our athletes are very involved and schedule conflicts will occur.

Tell the coach if you are not able to attend a practice or competition.

Do not miss practice or competition because it is convenient, or because of poor planning.

 

Race Schedule 2009

Conference Races:  We are part of the Twin Cities Nordic Ski Conference.  Conference races begin at 3:45 pm.  We try to start on time, but sometimes traffic and conditions will cause a delay.

Invitational Races:  We will race at least 3 Invitational Races during our season.  The Westra Memorial Sprints are at Trollhaugen, the Mesabi Invitational is Jan 9 at Giants Ridge in Biwabik.  Other possible races include:  Holiday Relays at Trollhaugen on Dec. 19;  ABC Relays, Winter Carnival, Graystone. 

 

Practice Schedule

Our schedule is flexible, because our sport is weather dependent.  Practice locations and training plans are subject to change.   Practice Schedules will be available weekly online and by e-mail.

A practice schedule will be posted at school. 

Practices from school will begin at 2:30 p.m. and end by 4:30 p.m.

Practice with Bus Transportation will leave at 2:30 and return by 5:00.

Race Days the bus will leave at 2:30. Return time will depend on distance and traffic.

Saturday Practices are occasional.   Saturday practice is an opportunity to go to different places for longer workouts.

 

Transportation

Central provides transportation to Conference, Section and State races.  

The team has to provide transportation to Invitational Races and Holiday Camp.  

We plan to have an average of 2 practice buses per week, beginning the 2nd week of practice.  A practice bus without trailer will cost about $120 per trip, for a total season cost of around $2,500.

This year our transportation fee will be $65.00. 

Athletes should travel to and from practice and races with the team.  You must inform a coach and submit written permission if being picked up at a practice or race by parent.

 

Fees

Athletic Participation fee: $45.00 Central High School.

Transportation: We ask an additional fee of $65.00 to pay for bus transportation to practice sites.
 

We will try to transport skis by private vehicle to save the cost of a trailer. 

Wax:  We request a $10.00 fee for wax supplies.  The team will provide all wax supplies, training wax and normal race waxes.   For big races when expensive Hi Flouro waxes could be used, athletes can go together to share the additional cost. 

Holiday Camp:  Cost will be no more than $120 for the trip.  Scholarships are available.  Talk to Coach Lageson if you have financial concerns. 

Training Camp 2009

Tentative dates for the Training Camp are Sunday Dec. 27 through Tues. Dec. 29.   We are looking going to Rainbow Resort.

The cost for Holiday Camp will be no more than $120.  This includes Lodging, Transportation, and Ski costs for 3 days and 2 nights. Simple Breakfast and Lunch and Dinner provided. We will travel by bus.

Uniforms

Hats - We ran out of hats and are looking into getting more.

Racesuits are provided by the athletes. If you don't have an Arctic Commando race suit, or other Central suit, you can race in black running tights and a red top. 

The Arctic Commando two piece race suit is available for purchase for $144 from VO Max.  Delivery around 12/15.   Minimum order is 6.  

Jackets will be available for purchase from VO Max  The design is the same as the past years.  Cost is $90.  Delivery around 12/15.  Minimum order is 6.

 

Parent Volunteers

Central Nordic Team has always enjoyed strong parental support and participation.  Parents and other skiers are welcome to ski with the team on training days.  We will need volunteers for:

  • Drivers
  • Pasta Feed Hosts
  • Holiday Camp Planning
  • Holiday Camp Chaperones
  • Pole Hike Picnic
  • Race Waxing
  • Trail Run Fundraising 
  • End of Year Banquet
  • Other Fundraising

 

Equipment List

  • Skis, Boots, Poles
  • Ski Bag
  • Dryland Poles
  • Running Shoes
  • Rollerskis/Rollerblades (optional)
  • Water Bottle! Do not share with teammates
  • Outdoor exercise clothes (Poly long underwear; warmer Top layer; Running tights/ Ski suit; Wind Pants and Wind Jacket; Wool socks (2); Hat; Mittens/gloves; Wind Briefs
  • After Practice Clothes (Dry Top, Dry Socks, Hat, Mittens)
  • After Practice Snack

 

Equipment Sources

Ski Swap (Minnesota Youth Ski League Ski Swap November 17, 2007 from 10:00 to Noon, Dunwoody College of Technology, 818 Dunwoody Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minnesota  55403

Finn Sisu, 1841 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN  55104 (651)-645-2443

 

Gear West, 1908 West Wayzata Blvd., Long Lake, MN  55356 (952) 473-0377 

Hoigaard’s, 3550 South Highway100, St. Louis Park, MN 55416

 

Joe’s Sporting Goods, 33 County Road B, St. Paul, MN  55117 (651-488-5511)

Pioneer Midwest, 415 County Rd 81, Osseo, MN 55369