Week 13 - Pre State Meet Week. Bringing it all Together.

Team,

Congratulations to our sectional racers! It was a thrilling day and speaks well for the entire team and the Queensbury Nordic Community.  Without the support of parents and teammates, it would be hard for a program at this level to thrive. 

The plan for next week is below, but first a few pictures from Wednesday...

Girls Section 2 State Team

Boys State Team

The Q podium sweep!

And another sweep for the Spartans!

Monday, February 20

- Practice at QHS. Skate Ski

- Meet in blue athletic lobby at 3:00 pm

- Weight room after ski

Tuesday, February 21

- Practice at North Creek Ski Bowl. Classic Ski.

- Meet in Lodge at 3:00 pm

- Workout

Note: we will not have a bus for this practice, so please plan transportation accordingly!

Wednesday, February 22nd

- Practice at Coles Woods.  Skate ski. Mid-distance

- Meet in parking lot behind Inside Edge at 9:00 am

- Back up location (QHS or ???)

Thursday, February 23rd

- Practice at Garnet Hill Lodge

- Meet at Lodge at 10:00 am

- Short classic ski then Back-country ski (snow conditions permitting).

- More details to come! 

Friday, February 24th

- TBA

Week 11 and 12: Sectional Week

Skiers,

Wednesday, Feb. 8th
- Meet in café 3:00
- Pre-race info.
- Skate ski
- Wax Skate skis for Thursday’s race

Thursday, Feb. 9th
- On your own mid-distance ski
- Classic technique

Friday, Feb. 10th
- Practice at QHS
- Have running gear and classic ski equipment
- Meet in café at 3:00

Saturday, Feb. 11th
- Practice at the North Creek Ski Bowl
- Bus leaves QHS at 8:30 am
- Bring both classic and skate gear
- Workout / final course breakdown for sectionals
- Bus will return around 12:30 pm

Sunday, Feb. 12th
- As always, Sundays are great for distance skis!   

Monday, February 13th
- Practice at QHS
- Meet in cafeteria at 3:00
- Classic ski

Tuesday, February 14th
- Pre race practice
- Meet in café at 3:00
- Information for Wednesday's Sectional Meet
- Wax Wax Wax!
- In addition to waxing, please do what you think is most beneficial to you as far as a pre-race day fitness activity. For some it might me a short ski. Others might want to do a short shake-out run. Whatever you are most comfortable with, go to!!

Wednesday, February 15th
- Sectionals! 
- Excused at 10:50 am
- Bus leaves QHS at 11:15 am
- 12:10 pm arrival at Ski Bowl
- Schedule of races
    2:00 pm - Girls, then boys to follow after last girl.
- 4:30 pm - Section 2 Banquet at Gore Mt. 

Thursday, February 16th
- Short practice at QHS
- Details to come

Friday, February 17th
- Bus to practice at North Creek Ski Bowl
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:30 pm and will return by 6:15 pm
- Skate ski
    

Get your sprint on!



Post distance ski team pic.  Down on the farm.