•Our first ski meet (race) of the season is Tuesday, December 19 at Elm Creek Park Reserve! Race start is at 3:30 pm (updated time). •Everyone on the team is welcome to come ski and/or race. We encourage all second year skiers and above to do the race. First year skiers should come along to do some skiing before the races begin, and then watch the races. (If you are a first year ski and feel comfortable to race, you may race.) •Everyone who is coming to the meet, needs to sign up using the form at the bottom of this page. You will tell us if your are racing, coming to the meet to ski before the races begin, or not able to attend. Please respond by Monday, 7:00 pm. •Here is what you need to know for the race: This is a skate race. Make sure you wear layers under your uniform. •Schedule details for Monday dismissal:
•Bring your ski uniform to wear at Elm Creek, whether or not you are doing the race. (On race days, you do not need your Three Rivers pass, but you need to wear your uniform.) •While waiting for your race to start, you should wear a jacket and some sort of warm-up pants over your uniform. Just before your race, take this stuff off. Parent volunteers will help you or you can stash your warmup clothing on the fence. At the race start area, these is no indoor shelter. •Bring warm clothes to change into after skiing, dry gloves/mittens, hat, etc. •Bring a water bottle with water or sports drink. •Make sure you get the assignments for the class you are leaving early. •We will send lists of skiers to the schools so they know who is dismissing early. |