Forest Lake Nordic

FLNT2

Head Coach: Jenna Parent | jparent@flaschools.org

Assistant Coaches: |Dan Hushagen | Ryan Wright | Nick Parent

GO RANGERS!

welcome to the flnt2 team site!

This site contains information for the boys and girls teams.

Site Info. Updated: 11/25/2025

Registration is open! Please make sure you have a current physical on file. Nordic Registration Link

WELCOME! Announcements, equipment needs, race details and results, practice schedule, photos, etc. will be posted on this site weekly, and sometimes daily during the nordic season. Please bookmark this site and use this site as your main source of the most current information. Anything underlined and in BLUE on this page is a clickable link.

New Nordic Families! We are here to help you! The first season of nordic can be overwhelming, but booster club, coaches, and returning families are here to help! Be sure to chat with coaches and other nordic families before going out and buying equipment. First Year skiers have access to rental equipment, (also a possibility for returning skiers) - see garage sale and equipment rental lists below. We can also help with waxing questions. Pioneer Midwest is also a great resource.

SECTIONS BELOW INCLUDE: Announcements, Equipment Info, Schedule & Resources, Quick Links, Photos, Fundraisers, Booster Club Updates, FLNT2 Online Garage Sale Link, and more.

Contact Us - FLNT.boosterclub@gmail.com

Please be sure that we have an email address that you check frequently as things change often and sometimes at the last minute!

We are looking forward to seeing you during the Season!

announcements

Registration is open! Nordic Registration Link

Click here to update your information (name, grade, contact info.) so you can stay up to date.

Pioneer Midwest Discount

When purchasing at Pioneer Midwest, remember to tell them that you are a part of the Forest Lake Nordic Team so you can get a school discount. Pioneer also gives a percentage back to our team which is used for items at the end of season banquet.

UPCOMING KEY DATES

Blitz Card Sales: Saturday, Dec 6th Blitz Card Sales Signup

Christmas Camp: December 27-28

HS Concessions: January 16th and February 5th Concessions Signup

Conference Meet: TBD

Section Finals: February 5th

State Meet: February 11 and 12

Banquet: TBD - March

Quick Links

Nordic Registration Link
2025-2026 Season Signup Sheets - look for the appropriate tab.
Forest Lake Nordic Activities Page
Trail Reports from Skinny Ski
2025/26 Ski Team Welcome/Handbook shared at the kick off meeting.
Pioneer Midwest Skier Resources

FUNDRAISERS

2025 Fundraisers

Blitz Card Sales: Saturday, Dec 6th Blitz Card Sales Signup

High School Concessions: January 16th and February 5th Concessions Signup

Schedule & Resources

Schedules will be linked here ASAP!

Practice Schedule (coming soon)

The team generally practices Monday-Friday afternoon, and Saturday morning. Start time varies based on transportation.

Practice locations include: Most practices will be held at Battle Creek in Maplewood.

Race Schedule (subject to change)

Races generally take place weekly and sometimes twice weekly at locations such as Battle Creek, Lake Elmo, and Hyland Park.

Race dates and times are subject to change due to weather and trail conditions.

MSHSL State meet info

February 11-12, 2026, at Giants Ridge in Biwabik MN.

Specific schedules can be found on MSHSHL.org, Nordic page.

What do I need for Nordic Skiing?

Printable sheet

Having the proper equipment and warm clothing can make or break your experience!

Before buying new, check the FLNT2 garage sale and loan equipment lists located in yellow below. Email FLNT.boosterclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Loan equipment is FREE to first year skiers. Contact the booster club at FLNT.boosterclub@gmail.com for further details. There is a limited amount of loan equipment available to incoming and current Forest Lake Nordic Team (FLNT2) skiers.

Donation of old equipment: If you have old skis or other equipment that you are not sure what to do with, the FLNT Booster Club is accepting donations for use by new and current skiers in the program. Email us at FLNT.boosterclub@gmail.com to provide info. about the equipment.

Equipment: Skate Skis & Poles* • Classic Skis & Poles* • Ski Boots [Either 1 pair of "Combi" boots to be used for classic and skate - recommended for the 1st year OR 1 pair of classic boots and 1 pair of skate boots] • Ski Bag • Windproof Underwear • Long Underwear • Hat • Gloves (lobster gloves recommended) • Ski Wax

*Be sure to read MSHL Pole Length Enforcement before purchasing poles

FLNT2 Loan Equipment 25/26 Season

FLNT2 Garage Sale

Photos & Newspaper

Each year a shared google photo album is created so everyone has a central photo collection point. Please add to this throughout the season, these photos are used in slide shows as well. Past photo albums are at the bottom in the archives section.

2025-26 Photo Album

captain's corner

2025/26 Captains

Jonas Hebert, Jack Hushagen, Madeleine Bonnett, Rachel Isaacs

Helpful info. & videos

Waxing Resource: Email dghushagen@gmail.com

Click here to view videos on how to wax your skis, technique, etc. and also see wax clinic dates.

Skinnyski also has some great resources and information.

MSHSL Nordic Ski Racing Boys MSHSL Nordic Ski Racing Girls

booster club

Contact us at: FLNT.boosterclub@gmail.com

Booster club minutes LINK

FLNT Booster Club is a fun and laid back group with the main goal of supporting the team and coaches. Join us at a booster club meeting or feel free to reach out to the booster club to learn more. All are invited to attend. We meet the first Monday of each month during the nordic season. Parents from the boys and girls teams meet as one nordic booster club.

GO RANGERS! SKI FAST!

Skiing is the next best thing to having wings. - Astrid Sanden

Conquer the cold, claim the course - Nordic skiing builds unbreakable souls. - Therese Johaug