Summer Training Meeting - In case you missed it, check out the presentation here.
Need help writing a summer training plan? Email Coach Will - wpcrobertson@gmail.com
There are still rollerskis available for rent! See below for form and bring it to Coach Corbett in room 3304.
Rollerski Rental
We have lots of interest in renting rollerskis for the summer. We have about 30 pairs of rollerskis to rent for the summer ($30 cash or check made out to HPSH). You will need to fill out this form to rent skis. Check out will be first come, first serve. This will take place before or after school or during advisory in Coach Corbett's room (3304). You must have the rental form and payment with you in order to check out rollerskis.
Nordic Banquet
Please join teammates and families to celebrate the end of this ski season! Please bring a dessert and a water bottle! February 25, Holy Spirit basement, 6 to 8 PM. Dinner will be Caterina’s Mexican Grill, taco bar. RSVP and payment due by Friday February 21.
Start in high school room 3304 at 3:15 to return your uniform
Then out to ski shack to return equipment rentals
State Meet Info
Latest Skinny Ski High School Rankings (Hanna 2nd, Alex 7th! Girls ranked as #1 team)
Varsity Technique Video: 1/16/2025 (classic) - link fixed
Varsity Technique Video: 1/8/2025 (skate)
End-of-season save the dates:
Ski shack cleanout/rental ski return: Monday, February 24
Nordic Ski Banquet: Tuesday, February 25
Ski Pass Update:
Wirth discount codes are in - V/JV: Coach Jandro sent out your discount codes via direct message on GroupMe. If you did not receive one, email Coach Jandro. Dev squad: Email your coach if you want to buy a Wirth pass and they will send you your discount code, which you can use to purchase your season pass online (decreases price to $70).
St. Paul/Ramsey County passes were emailed out on 1/20 by Coach Will. If you didn't get the email, you can find and download yours here.
Three Rivers (Hyland, Elm Creek, etc): Fill out this form and bring a check for $45 made out to Highland Park Senior High by December 11 if you want a Three Rivers pass. We won't host team practices at these parks, but it is good for if you want more variety for on-your-own skiing.
See the Live House Points Tracker!
Maplelag Team Trip (Dec 13-15)
You can pick up printed versions of the forms in Coach Boruff's room (3305)
Maplelag Registration Schedule - To register you must bring completed field trip form and payment to Coach Boruff.
As of 12/1: Four spots left for Maplelag! Bring Paperwork with payment to Coach Boruff or Coach Will - first come first served
Maplelag Roster- If your name is on this list you are headed to Maplelag! IMPORTANT- ALL Maplelag athletes need to attend a meeting right after school on Monday in 3304 to go over logistics and expectations.
Cookie workout 2024! New records set 10 house points to each leader!:
Varsity girls: Coralie w/ 11 hills
Varsity boys: Cooper w/ 12 hills
JV girls: Alice w/ 10 hills
JV boys: Buster w/ 12 hills
Goal Setting:
Transportation Waiver: if you are not riding the bus to/from an off-site practice or meet, you'll need this on file. Bring this to your coach.
See this document for info if you're confused about the transportation waiver
Girls: Sign up for Secret Sisters!
Nordic GroupMes for staying up-to-date:
Parent GroupMe - Click here to join
Athlete-only GroupMe - Click here to join
If you are not on this list*, you aren't registered and can't practice. Weekly schedule posted here.
Nordic Ski Registration is closed as of November 27
2024-25 Season Information
Leadership Group Info. Read doc before applying. Note there are a few changes.
If you rented rollerskis for the summer they are due back by the end of the first week of practice (Friday, November 15). Bring them to Coach Corbett in room 3304.
Nordic Ski Registration is open as of October 7
Register online through the High School Athletic Department (even if you are a middle schooler)
Fee is $90 (or $40 for Free/Reduced Lunch). Can be made online in the registration process or by check to the school.
2024-2025 Season - Save the Dates
Wednesday, October 23 - Preseason Interest Meeting (for students) - High School room 3304 at 3:05 PM (lasts about 20 minutes)
Missed the preseason interest meeting? Read the team info sheet and complete the Nordic Ski Interest Survey.
Still have questions after reading the team info sheet? Email Coach Will (wpcrobertson@gmail.com)
Thursday, November 7 - Nordic Ski Parent Meeting - High School Room 3304 at 5:30 pm (lasts about 45 min)
Missed the parent meeting? See the 2024-25 Season Information links below. Email Coach Will (wpcrobertson@gmail.com) with questions.
Wednesday, November 13 - First Day of Practice - meet on the track at 3:20
Youth Coaching Opportunities
HP Alum Kris Johnson '17 is looking for a few ski coaches for the Loppet Foundation Trail Kids program. Job posting linked here. Email Kris at trailkids@loppet.org with questions.
Minnesota Youth Ski League is looking for volunteer coaches for their Sunday youth programs at the Highland 9 golf course. Junior coach requirements are as follows: 14 years or older, can commit to attend at least 4 of the 8 sessions, ability to connect with kids, embrace winter and share the love of skiing. If this sounds like you, email Brigitte Koepke Smith at koepke.brigitte@gmail.com.