Hi Team,
Great skiing today up at the Ski Bowl! It was nice to get in some quality time on substantial ups and downs (without anyone taking a serious fall…)
About the future - Next Wednesday is our last regular season race before the sectional race the following week. It will be a classic relay that I’ll know more about soon. After Wednesday (Feb. 5th), we will continue practices for those going on to ski the sectional race. Any skier (JV) is welcome to join these practices (and encouraged!), however, the emphasis will be on prepping varsity for the sectional and state meet races.
Given that next week is our last full week of training before the sectional meet, and that the forecast is looking quite dismal for any possible snow accumulation near QHS, I have scheduled buses for Monday (Feb 1st), Thursday (Feb. 3rd), and Friday (Feb. 5th). I know this means a lot of time on the road, but I want to take advantage of any possible on-snow time as there is no substitute for this. In addition to next week, I have scheduled for sectional skiers to meet up on Saturday (Feb. 6th) at the sectional venue to do a race course breakdown and to ski the course. So… having said this – skiers: please plan ahead to balance out schoolwork, studying, and other activities accordingly… I know this may seem like a lot, but I do this because I believe we have something special to shoot for. Below is a practice / race schedule outline for the next week and a half. Please notice practice options for tomorrow as well as options for the weekend. Look this over carefully.
Friday, January 29:
- On your own options to do in teams or groups. Yes, we will not formally be meeting at school.
1 – For anyone who has private transportation: 70 minute ski (easy lower intensity) at the Gore Ski Bowl or the Allison Ski Trails. If you go to the Ski Bowl, please let me know as they charge 5 dollars per skier per visit. I will then take care of cost.
2 – 20 - 25 minute jog (I would not recommend going longer than this as it will just make you sore and miserable).
3 - Core session: You all know what to do here…
Also, I know several of you are racing this weekend in Lake Placid. I will be there both days for any support needed. For anyone who needs their race skis to be waxed (fast glide), I can pick them up from you tomorrow at 2:50 in the cafeteria. I will then have them the morning of in LP ready to race. There are a few of you who have already dropped off your skis to either Coach Frielinghaus or myself...
Saturday, January 30:
- Lake Placid race or…
- Long distance ski. Lower intensity. 90 – 120 minutes. Get up to Mt. VanHoevenberg, Garnet Hill, The Allison Ski Trails, pick your poison… Someplace with hill exposure is preferable.
Sunday, January 31:
- OFF (Unless racing in LP).
Monday, February 1:
- Bus to practice at North Creek Ski Bowl. Classic technique!
- OFF for anyone who raced both days in LP (Otherwise eassssy ski)
Tuesday, February 2:
- Prerace. Wax those classic skis
- Race Information.
Wednesday, February 3rd:
- Classic relay at Ski Bowl.
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:20.
- Racer Schedule
- 4:30 - Modified
- 5:00 - Varsity Boys, Varsity girls, then JV boys and JV girls
Thursday, February 4th:
- Distance ski. Will ski at QHS if we receive a freak snowstorm. Otherwise bus to the nearest destination with snow.
Friday, February 5th:
- Bus to practice. North Creek Ski Bowl. Last workout before sectionals.
Saturday, February 6th:
- Sectional Course breakdown and ski. Will meet at the sectional course venue at 9:30. Currently scheduled for Lapland Lake. We will not have a bus for this day, so please plan ahead to find transportation.
Sunday, February 7th:
REST!
Monday, February 8th:
- To be announced. Base layer wax on race skis?
- Rest
Tuesday, February 9th:
- Pre-race practice for sectionals.
- Wax skate skis for sectionals
- Rest
Wednesday, February 10th:
- Sectional Race at Lapland Lake
- Details to come soon.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Week 11
Skiers/Parents/Spartan Nordic Community:
I hope all are having a great weekend! First off, it was awesome to see so many great performances Friday between the Modified, JV and Varsity races. Keep it going! A lot of information here about the upcoming week and more. Please look this over carefully.
First Item: Section 2 Banquet
As Coach Frielinghaus and I mentioned last week, Section 2 will be hosting a Nordic banquet Thursday, February 11th at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga. A new event for section 2, this option is open for all Section 2 skiers (JV and Varsity) including family and friends. The banquet will include a buffet style dinner, various team and individual awards, a guest speaker, and even a raffle. The cost will be $25.00 per person. On a side note, the guest speaker will be former U.S. Biathlete and Olympian Curt Schreiner. Schreiner began his career in biathlon in the early 1980s while serving in the Army National Guard. He competed in three Olympics (1988, 1992, and 1994) in addition to winning multiple National Championships. He is currently the new coach for Hadley-Luzerne School and the owner of the Saratoga Biathlon Club. I would highly encourage anyone to sign up for this event as it should be an exciting event!
The section does need to know how many people plan to attend, so I will need all Queensbury folk to sign up on the Google Sheet below.
Banquet Sign Up
Second Item
I understand this is exam week. I know that you will all be busy studying as prep for exams. Though not ideal, we will still be racing at Lapland Wednesday evening. The bus will be leaving at 12:15 as it takes much longer for a bus to make the trip. This is the second to last race before the sectional meet. For varsity skiers, consider this the pre-sectional meet as you will be racing the same course, distance, and technique as sectionals. If any of you have a conflict with a 12:00 exam and cannot make the bus at 12:15, you still have the option of arranging private transportation to get there by the 3:45 Varsity start time (JV to follow). I know this is a tight schedule, but with a bit of pre-planning you could be ready to make this happen.
Schedule for the week
Monday, January 25
- Skate Practice at the Allison Ski Trails
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:20
- Workout
Tuesday, January 26
- Pre-race practice at QHS. Meet in cafe at 3:00.
- Short Classic ski (waxless)
- Wax skate skis for Wednesday's race at Lapland
Wednesday, January 27
- Skate race at Lapland
- Bus leaves QHS at 12:15.
- Racer Schedule
- 2:30 Modified Start Time, Beginners race to follow
- 3:45 Varsity Boys, followed by Varsity Girls, followed by JV Boys and JV Girls
Thursday, January 28
- Meet in cafeteria at 3:00
- Ski at School. Technique dependent on conditions.
- Games
- Strength
Friday, January 29
- To be announced.
Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31
Lake Placid is hosting the Supertour JNQ / Eastern High School / U16 Qualifier races. Saturday is a freestyle sprint and Sunday a 5/10K Classic. Details are here.
Even if you are not racing it would be great to go watch some awesome competition and to get out and ski lots of hills! Given the lack of snow in Queensbury this week we will not be able to ski any elevation, so this would serve as an awesome opportunity. Varsity - as most of you know, the state meet is scheduled on a hilly Lake Placid course again. The best way to get faster on hills is to get out and ski them! Group up, team up, and make this happen as it will greatly help down the road!
That's it for now,
Coach Allison
I hope all are having a great weekend! First off, it was awesome to see so many great performances Friday between the Modified, JV and Varsity races. Keep it going! A lot of information here about the upcoming week and more. Please look this over carefully.
First Item: Section 2 Banquet
As Coach Frielinghaus and I mentioned last week, Section 2 will be hosting a Nordic banquet Thursday, February 11th at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga. A new event for section 2, this option is open for all Section 2 skiers (JV and Varsity) including family and friends. The banquet will include a buffet style dinner, various team and individual awards, a guest speaker, and even a raffle. The cost will be $25.00 per person. On a side note, the guest speaker will be former U.S. Biathlete and Olympian Curt Schreiner. Schreiner began his career in biathlon in the early 1980s while serving in the Army National Guard. He competed in three Olympics (1988, 1992, and 1994) in addition to winning multiple National Championships. He is currently the new coach for Hadley-Luzerne School and the owner of the Saratoga Biathlon Club. I would highly encourage anyone to sign up for this event as it should be an exciting event!
The section does need to know how many people plan to attend, so I will need all Queensbury folk to sign up on the Google Sheet below.
Banquet Sign Up
Second Item
I understand this is exam week. I know that you will all be busy studying as prep for exams. Though not ideal, we will still be racing at Lapland Wednesday evening. The bus will be leaving at 12:15 as it takes much longer for a bus to make the trip. This is the second to last race before the sectional meet. For varsity skiers, consider this the pre-sectional meet as you will be racing the same course, distance, and technique as sectionals. If any of you have a conflict with a 12:00 exam and cannot make the bus at 12:15, you still have the option of arranging private transportation to get there by the 3:45 Varsity start time (JV to follow). I know this is a tight schedule, but with a bit of pre-planning you could be ready to make this happen.
Schedule for the week
Monday, January 25
- Skate Practice at the Allison Ski Trails
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:20
- Workout
Tuesday, January 26
- Pre-race practice at QHS. Meet in cafe at 3:00.
- Short Classic ski (waxless)
- Wax skate skis for Wednesday's race at Lapland
Wednesday, January 27
- Skate race at Lapland
- Bus leaves QHS at 12:15.
- Racer Schedule
- 2:30 Modified Start Time, Beginners race to follow
- 3:45 Varsity Boys, followed by Varsity Girls, followed by JV Boys and JV Girls
Thursday, January 28
- Meet in cafeteria at 3:00
- Ski at School. Technique dependent on conditions.
- Games
- Strength
Friday, January 29
- To be announced.
Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31
Lake Placid is hosting the Supertour JNQ / Eastern High School / U16 Qualifier races. Saturday is a freestyle sprint and Sunday a 5/10K Classic. Details are here.
Even if you are not racing it would be great to go watch some awesome competition and to get out and ski lots of hills! Given the lack of snow in Queensbury this week we will not be able to ski any elevation, so this would serve as an awesome opportunity. Varsity - as most of you know, the state meet is scheduled on a hilly Lake Placid course again. The best way to get faster on hills is to get out and ski them! Group up, team up, and make this happen as it will greatly help down the road!
That's it for now,
Coach Allison
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Week 10
Monday, January 18
- Classic and Skate practice at The Allison Ski Trails. Workout. Have equipment for both techniques! The school will be open in the am.
- Bus will leave QHS at 8:00. Expect bus return around 12:30. Bring some post ski food/drinks.
- Dress accordingly as it is going to be cold!
- Parents are welcome to come ski!
564 Bird Pond Rd.
North Creek NY, 12853
Tuesday, January 19
- Skate practice at Crandall Park
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:50.
Wednesday, January 20
- Skate ski at QHS. Meet on field loop out near bus garage at 3:00. Drive out, hike out, will be there.
- Workout
Thursday, January 21
- Meet at 3:00 in cafeteria. Dress for a shorter ski.
- Prerace Information
- Short ski (classic) then wax classic skis for Friday's Race
Friday, January 22
- Guilderland Invitational at Lapland Lake Nordic Center (Classic)
- Bus leaves QHS @ 12:15
- Schedule of Races
- 2:30 Modified Race
- 3:00 Varsity Boys, Girls, followed by JV Boys then Girls
Saturday, January 23
- Distance! Group up, team up, or get out on your own for a low intensity long distance ski! If you can, do classic technique. I will have kick wax for anyone who needs it. Lapland is advertising solid snow conditions, Garnet Hill will have something, and like always, the Allison Ski Trails will be up and running!
- Classic and Skate practice at The Allison Ski Trails. Workout. Have equipment for both techniques! The school will be open in the am.
- Bus will leave QHS at 8:00. Expect bus return around 12:30. Bring some post ski food/drinks.
- Dress accordingly as it is going to be cold!
- Parents are welcome to come ski!
564 Bird Pond Rd.
North Creek NY, 12853
Tuesday, January 19
- Skate practice at Crandall Park
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:50.
Wednesday, January 20
- Skate ski at QHS. Meet on field loop out near bus garage at 3:00. Drive out, hike out, will be there.
- Workout
Thursday, January 21
- Meet at 3:00 in cafeteria. Dress for a shorter ski.
- Prerace Information
- Short ski (classic) then wax classic skis for Friday's Race
Friday, January 22
- Guilderland Invitational at Lapland Lake Nordic Center (Classic)
- Bus leaves QHS @ 12:15
- Schedule of Races
- 2:30 Modified Race
- 3:00 Varsity Boys, Girls, followed by JV Boys then Girls
Saturday, January 23
- Distance! Group up, team up, or get out on your own for a low intensity long distance ski! If you can, do classic technique. I will have kick wax for anyone who needs it. Lapland is advertising solid snow conditions, Garnet Hill will have something, and like always, the Allison Ski Trails will be up and running!
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Queensbury Invite Update
Queensbury Nordic Skiers, Parents, and Community,
The Queensbury Invitational this Saturday will be held up North again at the North Creek Ski Bowl. They have been blowing snow all week, and in just the past 24 hours have gotten some fresh natural snow as well. Crandall Park does not have the snow coverage to make Saturday’s race happen.
A few things about the race… In addition to this being a Section 2 meet, many other schools will be traveling from other areas around the state to compete at this race, similar to past years. It will also be a Junior National Qualifier and an Eastern High School / Under 16 Team Qualifier. Beginning the day’s races there will be an Open/Masters race for any beyond high school age skiers (like me and coach Frielinghaus) As of now, we are expecting between 400 and 500 racers for the day. This is a big deal for Queensbury!! However, it means we will need a lot of volunteer help.
Parents and Community: I would like to get a list of as many volunteers as possible on this Google Sheet. I encourage you to sign up here if you can help. Thanks to those who have already signed up. We can sort out who is doing what a bit later…
Skiers: If you are a current Varsity-level skier or a top JV contender, Saturday is a chance to test yourself in a JN/EHSC/U16 Qualifying race should you choose. You will all be at the event anyway with your high school team, so if you decide to be stacked up against some of the best racers you need to follow these registration steps.
1) Register here: https://www.skireg.com/glens-falls-freestyle. You must pre-register to be seeded in the JN field. You cannot make a decision to be included in this when you arrive on Saturday. Once you register, you will be pulled to the front of the Section field and you will race against other top skiers in for JNQ/EHSC/U16 points.
2) Arrive at the North Creek Ski Bowl and check in at registration (pay your fee, if you don't pay through skireg)
The Queensbury Invitational this Saturday will be held up North again at the North Creek Ski Bowl. They have been blowing snow all week, and in just the past 24 hours have gotten some fresh natural snow as well. Crandall Park does not have the snow coverage to make Saturday’s race happen.
A few things about the race… In addition to this being a Section 2 meet, many other schools will be traveling from other areas around the state to compete at this race, similar to past years. It will also be a Junior National Qualifier and an Eastern High School / Under 16 Team Qualifier. Beginning the day’s races there will be an Open/Masters race for any beyond high school age skiers (like me and coach Frielinghaus) As of now, we are expecting between 400 and 500 racers for the day. This is a big deal for Queensbury!! However, it means we will need a lot of volunteer help.
Parents and Community: I would like to get a list of as many volunteers as possible on this Google Sheet. I encourage you to sign up here if you can help. Thanks to those who have already signed up. We can sort out who is doing what a bit later…
Skiers: If you are a current Varsity-level skier or a top JV contender, Saturday is a chance to test yourself in a JN/EHSC/U16 Qualifying race should you choose. You will all be at the event anyway with your high school team, so if you decide to be stacked up against some of the best racers you need to follow these registration steps.
1) Register here: https://www.skireg.com/glens-falls-freestyle. You must pre-register to be seeded in the JN field. You cannot make a decision to be included in this when you arrive on Saturday. Once you register, you will be pulled to the front of the Section field and you will race against other top skiers in for JNQ/EHSC/U16 points.
2) Arrive at the North Creek Ski Bowl and check in at registration (pay your fee, if you don't pay through skireg)
3) Ski fast! Based on your results and your points total you may be part way to earning eligibility for the Junior National Team, Eastern High School Championship Trip or U16 Championship.
Race Day Schedule
- Buses leave QHS at 7:45 am.
Race Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. - NYSSRA Masters/Open Men and Women
- 9:45 a.m. - Modified 7th and 8th Grade Race
- 10:15 a.m. sharp – JNQ Girls followed by High School Varsity Girls
- 11:15 a.m. sharp – JNQ Boys followed by High School Varsity Boys
- 12:15 p.m. – High School JV Boys followed by High School JV Girls
Race Day Schedule
- Buses leave QHS at 7:45 am.
Race Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. - NYSSRA Masters/Open Men and Women
- 9:45 a.m. - Modified 7th and 8th Grade Race
- 10:15 a.m. sharp – JNQ Girls followed by High School Varsity Girls
- 11:15 a.m. sharp – JNQ Boys followed by High School Varsity Boys
- 12:15 p.m. – High School JV Boys followed by High School JV Girls
Happy Skiing, think snow, and Go Spartans!
Coach Allison
Coach Allison
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Week 9 - Queensbury Invy.
Monday, January 11th
- Practice at QHS. Meet in cafeteria at 3:00.
- Classic ski (waxless).
Tuesday, January 12th
- Practice at QHS.
- Skate technique. Meet at TBA
- Workout
Wednesday, January 13th
- Distance.
Thursday, January 14th
- TBA
Friday, January 15th
- Pre race
- Wax groups. Wax for the QHS Invitational.
Saturday, January 16th
- QHS Skate Race!
- Location and race times will be announced soon.
- I will send out more information about volunteer help very soon.
- Practice at QHS. Meet in cafeteria at 3:00.
- Classic ski (waxless).
Tuesday, January 12th
- Practice at QHS.
- Skate technique. Meet at TBA
- Workout
Wednesday, January 13th
- Distance.
Thursday, January 14th
- TBA
Friday, January 15th
- Pre race
- Wax groups. Wax for the QHS Invitational.
Saturday, January 16th
- QHS Skate Race!
- Location and race times will be announced soon.
- I will send out more information about volunteer help very soon.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Week 8
Monday and Tuesday this week will be very cold! Please dress appropriately!
Monday, January 4th
- Practice at school, skate technique. Meet at 3:00 on groomed loop by Elementary. You are welcome to get out and ski before we meet at 3:00!
- Wax groups, wax skate skis for Tuesday's race. If you have B skate skis it might not be a bad idea to bring them and wax them as well. We will go over race info. while waxing.
Tuesday, January 5th
- Shen. Invitationl (skate) at Ski Bowl Park in North Creek
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:30
- Racer Schedule
- 4:00 Modified Boys and Girls
- 4:30 Varsity Boys, then Varsity Girls. JV Boys then JV Girls to follow immediately after.
- Directions
- Take Rt. 28 to North Creek. Continue on 28 about a half mile beyond Peaceful Valley Road (on left), then take a left onto Ski Bowl Rd. You will find parking there and the lodge and trails are on the left.
Wednesday, January 6th
- Classic ski at QHS. Will announce where to meet closer to Wednesday.
Thursday, January 7th
- Practice at school, classic technique. Meet out on the loop at 3:00.
- Wax skate skis for Friday's race
Friday, January 8th
- Canjo. / Johnstown Invitational (skate) at Ski Bowl Park in North Creek.
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:30.
- Racer Schedule
- 4:00 Modified and Beginner Boys and Girls Race
- 4:30 Varsity, then JV to follow
I will email out the start list as soon as I have it.
Saturday, January 9th
- On Your own distance ski. A couple options below...
- Hurt Mega Relay at North Creek Ski Bowl. This event should be a fun way to get in lots of time and distance on snow for anyone who is interested! Make a team and get up and ski! Details and sign up here - Hurt Mega Relay
- The trails at QHS will still be skiable.
Monday, January 4th
- Practice at school, skate technique. Meet at 3:00 on groomed loop by Elementary. You are welcome to get out and ski before we meet at 3:00!
- Wax groups, wax skate skis for Tuesday's race. If you have B skate skis it might not be a bad idea to bring them and wax them as well. We will go over race info. while waxing.
Tuesday, January 5th
- Shen. Invitationl (skate) at Ski Bowl Park in North Creek
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:30
- Racer Schedule
- 4:00 Modified Boys and Girls
- 4:30 Varsity Boys, then Varsity Girls. JV Boys then JV Girls to follow immediately after.
- Directions
- Take Rt. 28 to North Creek. Continue on 28 about a half mile beyond Peaceful Valley Road (on left), then take a left onto Ski Bowl Rd. You will find parking there and the lodge and trails are on the left.
Wednesday, January 6th
- Classic ski at QHS. Will announce where to meet closer to Wednesday.
Thursday, January 7th
- Practice at school, classic technique. Meet out on the loop at 3:00.
- Wax skate skis for Friday's race
Friday, January 8th
- Canjo. / Johnstown Invitational (skate) at Ski Bowl Park in North Creek.
- Bus leaves QHS at 2:30.
- Racer Schedule
- 4:00 Modified and Beginner Boys and Girls Race
- 4:30 Varsity, then JV to follow
I will email out the start list as soon as I have it.
Saturday, January 9th
- On Your own distance ski. A couple options below...
- Hurt Mega Relay at North Creek Ski Bowl. This event should be a fun way to get in lots of time and distance on snow for anyone who is interested! Make a team and get up and ski! Details and sign up here - Hurt Mega Relay
- The trails at QHS will still be skiable.
Thursday, December 31, 2015
QHS Skate Relays!
We will be hosting our relay at Johnsburg Central School in North Creek. Even though we had a few solid days of practicing on snow at Queensbury, there is not quite enough of the white stuff to withstand a couple hundred racers. However, the snow and race course up north is should be prime. Here is race day information...
Bus leaves QHS at 7:45 am -
If you have skis stored in the school, please arrive a bit early to give yourself time. The bus should arrive at Johnsburg a bit before 9:00. The course is a 1K loop (mostly flat, with a couple short hills) that each skier will do 3 times before tagging off (3K). This means each team of 3 racers will ski 9K total.
Schedule of Races -
- 10:00 - All high school girl teams
- 10:50 (ish) - All high school boy teams
- Modified boys and girls race (combined) to follow high school girls.
Wear your team warm up jacket if you have one because they look awesome! Also, the same for those crazy Queensbury Spandex suits! Avoid bulky loose clothing for racing as it makes you slower.
Volunteers -
- Please arrive by 9:30. I would like to touch base quickly to make sure we have the following covered... timers (5-6 people), bib collectors (1), floaters (2-3).
See you Saturday and get excited!
Bus leaves QHS at 7:45 am -
If you have skis stored in the school, please arrive a bit early to give yourself time. The bus should arrive at Johnsburg a bit before 9:00. The course is a 1K loop (mostly flat, with a couple short hills) that each skier will do 3 times before tagging off (3K). This means each team of 3 racers will ski 9K total.
Schedule of Races -
- 10:00 - All high school girl teams
- 10:50 (ish) - All high school boy teams
- Modified boys and girls race (combined) to follow high school girls.
Wear your team warm up jacket if you have one because they look awesome! Also, the same for those crazy Queensbury Spandex suits! Avoid bulky loose clothing for racing as it makes you slower.
Volunteers -
- Please arrive by 9:30. I would like to touch base quickly to make sure we have the following covered... timers (5-6 people), bib collectors (1), floaters (2-3).
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| The course is set at JCS! I Know it's not Queensbury, but it is my Alma Mater... Remember, JCS is in North Creek. |
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| Another view of the course from the upper field at JCS. |
See you Saturday and get excited!
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Week 7
I have updated the plan for the week (see below). Look this over carefully and hope for snow tonight!
Skiers - for Saturday's relay we will have teams of three. As done in the past, you can decide your teams and the order you would like to go in. Sign up using the Google Sheet below (under Saturday).
Parents - For anyone who can help out at our relay event Saturday, please let me know! I'll post more specifics about this later in the week.
Craftsbury VT Snow report
Rikert VT
Sunday, December 27th: On your own
- Rollerki / run / bound. Mid-distance. On your own or group up!
- 4-5X 2 min. pick ups (fast!) in your activity. Active recovery in between pick-ups.
- Core
Monday, December 28th:
- Rollerski field day at QHS vs. Johnsburg. Bring a helmet and any rollerski equipment you have. This will entail a short informal relay race with other stations for work on agility, strength, games, etc...
- Meet at 10:00 in the parking lot behind the elementary school with rollerski gear!
Tuesday, December 29th:
- Due to varying road conditions we will not have a formal practice today. This means that you are not required to be there. However, Coach Frielinghaus will be at school at 2:00 for anyone who would like to get out on the field for a classic ski! Plan to borrow a pair of the school's waxless skis from down in the dungeon.
- Coach has rolled out a track on the field, but it would be impossible to skate ski on, as it has not set up and is a very sugar like.
Wednesday, December 30th:
- Practice on snow at Lake Placid! Bus leaves QHS at 8:00 am and will return around 3:30/4:00 pm. Bring all skate and classic equipment along with food and liquid for lunch. If you are a pass holder, bring it. If not, have a bit of cash to cover ticket price (ticket price is $10.00).
- We will arrive in LP a bit before 10:00. The plan is to skate ski most of the time in the am, and if conditions permit, to get on classic skis after lunch.
Thursday, December 31st:
- Optional Practice: More details to come about location. Time will depend on location but I hope to have it in the a.m.
Friday, January 1st:
Happy New Year!!
Saturday, January 2nd:
- QHS hosts skate relays! The location will be at QHS (if snow). Start time is 10:00. Our back up plan is to host on the athletic field at Johnsburg Central School. They sometimes have a bit more snow up north. I will know mid-week.
Here is the team sign-up sheet for racers - Relays
Sunday, January 3rd:
- Distance, on your own or with a group. Level 1 (easy continuous ski) 90-120 minutes. If you can get to snow, great, if not a run/rollerski can be substituted.
Skiers - for Saturday's relay we will have teams of three. As done in the past, you can decide your teams and the order you would like to go in. Sign up using the Google Sheet below (under Saturday).
Parents - For anyone who can help out at our relay event Saturday, please let me know! I'll post more specifics about this later in the week.
Craftsbury VT Snow report
Rikert VT
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| No snow at the moment, but we will be ready - Before Christmas waxing in the dungeon! |
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| Snow!! The short lived white stuff of Bakers Mills last weekend. |
Sunday, December 27th: On your own
- Rollerki / run / bound. Mid-distance. On your own or group up!
- 4-5X 2 min. pick ups (fast!) in your activity. Active recovery in between pick-ups.
- Core
Monday, December 28th:
- Rollerski field day at QHS vs. Johnsburg. Bring a helmet and any rollerski equipment you have. This will entail a short informal relay race with other stations for work on agility, strength, games, etc...
- Meet at 10:00 in the parking lot behind the elementary school with rollerski gear!
Tuesday, December 29th:
- Due to varying road conditions we will not have a formal practice today. This means that you are not required to be there. However, Coach Frielinghaus will be at school at 2:00 for anyone who would like to get out on the field for a classic ski! Plan to borrow a pair of the school's waxless skis from down in the dungeon.
- Coach has rolled out a track on the field, but it would be impossible to skate ski on, as it has not set up and is a very sugar like.
Wednesday, December 30th:
- Practice on snow at Lake Placid! Bus leaves QHS at 8:00 am and will return around 3:30/4:00 pm. Bring all skate and classic equipment along with food and liquid for lunch. If you are a pass holder, bring it. If not, have a bit of cash to cover ticket price (ticket price is $10.00).
- We will arrive in LP a bit before 10:00. The plan is to skate ski most of the time in the am, and if conditions permit, to get on classic skis after lunch.
Thursday, December 31st:
- Optional Practice: More details to come about location. Time will depend on location but I hope to have it in the a.m.
Friday, January 1st:
Happy New Year!!
Saturday, January 2nd:
- QHS hosts skate relays! The location will be at QHS (if snow). Start time is 10:00. Our back up plan is to host on the athletic field at Johnsburg Central School. They sometimes have a bit more snow up north. I will know mid-week.
Here is the team sign-up sheet for racers - Relays
Sunday, January 3rd:
- Distance, on your own or with a group. Level 1 (easy continuous ski) 90-120 minutes. If you can get to snow, great, if not a run/rollerski can be substituted.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Week 6
Snow Reports!
Even though there is little snow in the Queensbury area, reports of snow are coming in. Osceola Nordic Center near Syracuse has received 2.5 feet of snow and it is still coming down! Word has it they have rolled the trails and are offering a $5.00 student pass rate. It is a bit of a travel, but might be worth the drive on any upcoming non-school day within the next 4 or 5 days.
Rikert Ski Center in Ripton, VT is aiming to be open tomorrow (Sunday the 20th). They will be making snow again tonight, and are hopeful to have their 1K loop up and running again. This is a much shorter drive than Osceola, only about an hour and 20 minutes from Queensbury. Stay tuned for any further information... The other Vermont option right now is Craftsbury Vermont. They have a great 1K loop open and will be up and running all of next week.
Plan for the week
Monday, December 21st:
- Bowling at Lake George Lanes! (dependent on availability of bus). Bus will leave at 2:55. Cost per person is $7.50 for an hour and a half of bowling. Anyone wishing to play laser tag in addition to bowling, the cost is $12.00. Dress up in holiday fashion!!! Bus will return a bit later (probably 5:00) so plan accordingly.
Tuesday, December 22nd:
- Announcements at 3:00
- Core / strength
- Run
- Waxing workshop in dungeon (can bring personal skis to wax after practice!)
- Ski distribution for those borrowing.
Wednesday, December 23rd:
- Find snow if you can! I'll keep everyone updated about any possibilities throughout the region. If not, dryland on your own, or with a group
- 90 minute rollerski or 40 - 50 minute run with core
Thursday, December 24th:
- Christmas Eve. On your own.
Friday, December 25th:
- Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December26th:
- TBA.
I will post practice plans for the following week very soon. It will most likely be a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday practice week depending on the weather. I will announce plans Monday (21st) at practice.
Coach Allison
Even though there is little snow in the Queensbury area, reports of snow are coming in. Osceola Nordic Center near Syracuse has received 2.5 feet of snow and it is still coming down! Word has it they have rolled the trails and are offering a $5.00 student pass rate. It is a bit of a travel, but might be worth the drive on any upcoming non-school day within the next 4 or 5 days.
Rikert Ski Center in Ripton, VT is aiming to be open tomorrow (Sunday the 20th). They will be making snow again tonight, and are hopeful to have their 1K loop up and running again. This is a much shorter drive than Osceola, only about an hour and 20 minutes from Queensbury. Stay tuned for any further information... The other Vermont option right now is Craftsbury Vermont. They have a great 1K loop open and will be up and running all of next week.
Plan for the week
Monday, December 21st:
- Bowling at Lake George Lanes! (dependent on availability of bus). Bus will leave at 2:55. Cost per person is $7.50 for an hour and a half of bowling. Anyone wishing to play laser tag in addition to bowling, the cost is $12.00. Dress up in holiday fashion!!! Bus will return a bit later (probably 5:00) so plan accordingly.
Tuesday, December 22nd:
- Announcements at 3:00
- Core / strength
- Run
- Waxing workshop in dungeon (can bring personal skis to wax after practice!)
- Ski distribution for those borrowing.
Wednesday, December 23rd:
- Find snow if you can! I'll keep everyone updated about any possibilities throughout the region. If not, dryland on your own, or with a group
- 90 minute rollerski or 40 - 50 minute run with core
Thursday, December 24th:
- Christmas Eve. On your own.
Friday, December 25th:
- Happy Holidays!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December26th:
- TBA.
I will post practice plans for the following week very soon. It will most likely be a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday practice week depending on the weather. I will announce plans Monday (21st) at practice.
Coach Allison
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Week 5!!!!
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| Saturday's section 2 clinic at the ski jumps in Placid !! |
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| A one kilometer strip of snow at Rikert VT today, but good enough for us!! (Brian, Nino, Anna and Daniel) |
- Meet in cafeteria at 3:00. Announcements.
- Agility warm up, on foot (everyone)
- Classic rollerski (varsity). Bring in any personal classic r-ski equipment (helmets!) and have everything ready to go in the cafeteria at 3:00!
- Pole run/bound (JV). Have classic poles!
- Core/stretch (everyone) in cafe.
Tuesday, December 15th
- Rollerski at bike path
- Bus leaves at 2:45
Wednesday, December 16th
- Meet in cafeteria
- Ski/technique videos
- Shorter pole run (have classic poles!)
- Relays
- Strength
Thursday, December 17th
- Rollerski at bike path
- Workout
Friday, December 18th -
- TBA
Saturday, December 19th (On your own)
- Distance rollerski/run/bound/ski. Get together with somebody and do something!!!
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Week 4 –
Announcements –
Jacket Money
I will be ordering these this week! There are several who have signed up to purchase, but have not yet turned in payment. Get this to me by tomorrow.
Section 2 Skate Clinic December 12th
As of now, this is still on! Word has it they have been making snow at the jumping complex in Lake Placid, which is where it will be held. For any skiers who wish to spend lots of time on snow, it is not too late to sign up! See previous post for the sign up link.
Saturday
The first ever Section 2 roller ski race was a success! Great job racers! Thanks to all the parents who helped make this a smooth running event. I posted results under the ‘race information’ tab of this blog. They are also on our team Facebook page. A few pics below...
Week’s Schedule –
Monday, December 7th:
- Meet at 3:00
- Strength / Agility
- Run (Have classic poles)
Tuesday, December 8th:
- Rollerski at bike path. Bus leaves at 2:45. (Be sure you have your helmet!)
Wednesday, December, 9th:
- TBA @ School
Thursday, December 10th:
- Rollerski at bike path. Bus leaves at 2:45
Friday, December 11th:
- Meet at 3:00
- Fun Run / Games
- Weekend Information
Saturday, December 12th:
- Skating ski clinic at Ski jumps in Lake Placid (optional: see above for sign-up information).
Sunday, December 13th:
- TBA
Jacket Money
I will be ordering these this week! There are several who have signed up to purchase, but have not yet turned in payment. Get this to me by tomorrow.
Section 2 Skate Clinic December 12th
As of now, this is still on! Word has it they have been making snow at the jumping complex in Lake Placid, which is where it will be held. For any skiers who wish to spend lots of time on snow, it is not too late to sign up! See previous post for the sign up link.
Saturday
The first ever Section 2 roller ski race was a success! Great job racers! Thanks to all the parents who helped make this a smooth running event. I posted results under the ‘race information’ tab of this blog. They are also on our team Facebook page. A few pics below...
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| Line em' up! |
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| And they're off! |
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| Sorry to say, but not Queensbury... A shot from Craftsbury Vermont today! Although there is only a 1K loop open, the snow is pretty sweet! Worth the drive. |
Week’s Schedule –
Monday, December 7th:
- Meet at 3:00
- Strength / Agility
- Run (Have classic poles)
Tuesday, December 8th:
- Rollerski at bike path. Bus leaves at 2:45. (Be sure you have your helmet!)
Wednesday, December, 9th:
- TBA @ School
Thursday, December 10th:
- Rollerski at bike path. Bus leaves at 2:45
Friday, December 11th:
- Meet at 3:00
- Fun Run / Games
- Weekend Information
Saturday, December 12th:
- Skating ski clinic at Ski jumps in Lake Placid (optional: see above for sign-up information).
Sunday, December 13th:
- TBA
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Section 2 Rollerski Race
Schedule for Saturday's Rollerski Race –
9:00 - Arrive at school. Please park in the QHS parking lot (racers and spectators) and either walk / rollerski back to the rear parking lot of the elementary school. This will be the race start/finish area and the bib pick-up spot. Also, if you are borrowing rollerskis and poles from the school, they will be here in this area (look for the red Toyota pickup).
9:30 - Course preview and warm up for all skiers.
10:00 - ‘advanced’ boys and girls race (mass start)
10:45 ish - ‘beginner’ boys and girls race (mass start)
Skiers:
I will talk more about this at practice tomorrow, but if you are using school issued skis or poles for the race, we will need them for someone else to use in the other race. So, if you are doing the ‘advanced’ race, we will be collecting them as soon as you finish the race in order to be sure that beginners have enough skis to use.
Parents:
If any parent is interested in volunteering to help out, please let me know! We can meet before the first race to discuss specifics, but the main jobs will be having enough people to work the start/finish area (i.e. – watch holders, time recorders, spotters, bib collectors, bib hand out, etc…
Thanks! The weather is looking great for rollerskiing Saturday.
Coach Allison
9:00 - Arrive at school. Please park in the QHS parking lot (racers and spectators) and either walk / rollerski back to the rear parking lot of the elementary school. This will be the race start/finish area and the bib pick-up spot. Also, if you are borrowing rollerskis and poles from the school, they will be here in this area (look for the red Toyota pickup).
9:30 - Course preview and warm up for all skiers.
10:00 - ‘advanced’ boys and girls race (mass start)
10:45 ish - ‘beginner’ boys and girls race (mass start)
Skiers:
I will talk more about this at practice tomorrow, but if you are using school issued skis or poles for the race, we will need them for someone else to use in the other race. So, if you are doing the ‘advanced’ race, we will be collecting them as soon as you finish the race in order to be sure that beginners have enough skis to use.
Parents:
If any parent is interested in volunteering to help out, please let me know! We can meet before the first race to discuss specifics, but the main jobs will be having enough people to work the start/finish area (i.e. – watch holders, time recorders, spotters, bib collectors, bib hand out, etc…
Thanks! The weather is looking great for rollerskiing Saturday.
Coach Allison
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Skiers,
I have been made aware that the Booster Club, rather than the school, will be accepting the money and paying for the warm up jackets. However, they do not want to process individual checks. The recommended procedure is that I (as your coach) will collect the checks and then make out one personal check to the Booster Club, covering the total amount for the jackets. Then they will send in one check to the jacket company (Don’t ask me why…). This means that your checks should be made out to me, Paul Allison, and I will keep careful records of who has paid.
So, if you have already made out a check to Queensbury Schools, I will return it to you and ask that you make a new one out to me personally. Apologies for any inconvenience. Do your best to get these into me by the end of the week!
Coach
I have been made aware that the Booster Club, rather than the school, will be accepting the money and paying for the warm up jackets. However, they do not want to process individual checks. The recommended procedure is that I (as your coach) will collect the checks and then make out one personal check to the Booster Club, covering the total amount for the jackets. Then they will send in one check to the jacket company (Don’t ask me why…). This means that your checks should be made out to me, Paul Allison, and I will keep careful records of who has paid.
So, if you have already made out a check to Queensbury Schools, I will return it to you and ask that you make a new one out to me personally. Apologies for any inconvenience. Do your best to get these into me by the end of the week!
Coach
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Week 3
Announcements –
Jacket Orders –
If you signed up to purchase a team warm up jacket, the cost is $62.00. Please do your best to turn in the money by mid - next week to either myself or coach Frielinghaus. Once we have everyone’s payment the school will send in one check to get the order rolling. If you are paying by check, make them out to ‘Queensbury Schools’.
Wednesday, Goals Day -
Wednesday will be our team / individual goals day. On Monday I will go over this in more depth and can give you some examples. For returning skiers, it should be easier for you to form specific goals since all of you have a baseline from last season. Put thought into this! We will be revisiting these throughout the course of the season. New skiers: I know you might feel a bit in the dark on this as there is a lot about the sport that is still unknown, but it’s still good to learn the process.
Section 2 Skate Clinic at Mount Van Hoevenberg -
Saturday, December 12th ORDA/Section 2 will be hosting a skate technique Nordic clinic at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. Details are here. Note that the cost for this includes a FREE season pass to Mount Van Hoevenberg! Register in advance at http://www.hurtnordicskiing.com/events.html. Makes checks payable to Hudson United Racing Team
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Vermont has snow!
Check out what is the only place in the Northesast (that I know of) that has snow! Weekend trip? http://www.craftsbury.com/skiing/nordic-center/snow-report
Week's Plan
Monday, November 30th
- Strength/Agility
- Pole Run/Run (have classic poles)
- Core
- Announcements
Tuesday, December 1st
- Rollerski at Bikepath
- Bus leaves at 2:45
Wednesday, December 2nd
- Bound (have classic poles)
- Core/ Strength
- Goal Meetings
- Turn in jacket money if you have not done so!!
Thursday, December 3rd
- Rollerski at Bikepath
- Bus leaves at 2:45
Friday, December 4th
- Dumb Run or Rollerski
- Games
- Stretch
- Announcements
Saturday, December 5th
- Rollerski Race, weather permitting
Jacket Orders –
If you signed up to purchase a team warm up jacket, the cost is $62.00. Please do your best to turn in the money by mid - next week to either myself or coach Frielinghaus. Once we have everyone’s payment the school will send in one check to get the order rolling. If you are paying by check, make them out to ‘Queensbury Schools’.
Wednesday, Goals Day -
Wednesday will be our team / individual goals day. On Monday I will go over this in more depth and can give you some examples. For returning skiers, it should be easier for you to form specific goals since all of you have a baseline from last season. Put thought into this! We will be revisiting these throughout the course of the season. New skiers: I know you might feel a bit in the dark on this as there is a lot about the sport that is still unknown, but it’s still good to learn the process.
Section 2 Skate Clinic at Mount Van Hoevenberg -
Saturday, December 12th ORDA/Section 2 will be hosting a skate technique Nordic clinic at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. Details are here. Note that the cost for this includes a FREE season pass to Mount Van Hoevenberg! Register in advance at http://www.hurtnordicskiing.com/events.html. Makes checks payable to Hudson United Racing Team
Craftsbury Outdoor Center, Vermont has snow!
Check out what is the only place in the Northesast (that I know of) that has snow! Weekend trip? http://www.craftsbury.com/skiing/nordic-center/snow-report
Monday, November 30th
- Strength/Agility
- Pole Run/Run (have classic poles)
- Core
- Announcements
Tuesday, December 1st
- Rollerski at Bikepath
- Bus leaves at 2:45
Wednesday, December 2nd
- Bound (have classic poles)
- Core/ Strength
- Goal Meetings
- Turn in jacket money if you have not done so!!
Thursday, December 3rd
- Rollerski at Bikepath
- Bus leaves at 2:45
Friday, December 4th
- Dumb Run or Rollerski
- Games
- Stretch
- Announcements
Saturday, December 5th
- Rollerski Race, weather permitting
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