To register for Nordic go to: https://hopkins2055a.cf.affinetysolutions.com

You must be registered to come to practice, so register before November 12.

There are two registration options:

VARSITY & JV1

• • Practice 5-6 days per week - no practice on Sundays.

  • All 9th–12th grade skiers need to register for this option, even if you’ve never skied before.

  • All 7th-8th grade skiers who are on the JV1 or Varsity teams can choose this option. 

DEVELOPMENTAL TEAM (JV2)

• Only available for 7th & 8th grade skiers who are beginners (not JV1 or V).

• Reduced registration fee.

• Meet 3 days per week- to be determined ( depending on coach availability).

• 7th & 8th grade skiers may choose to register for the full time season at the higher registration cost and practice 6 days a week.

VARSITY

Varsity will be made up of the top 14 boys and 14 girls (28 total). This is determined by places in races. This team will meet Monday through Saturday. All practices are mandatory.  Girls and Boys practice together but race separately. These skiers race both classic and skate techniques.  Race distance is 5k. Individuals score for the team. 

JV1

Skiers with at least one or two years experience will be on JV1. JV1 will have practice Monday through Friday, Saturday is optional. Girls and Boys practice together but race separately. These skiers race both classic and skate techniques. Race distance is 5k. Individuals score for the team. 

JV2

Skiers who are new or have less experience and not on JV1-- will be on JV2.  JV2 skiers can choose skate or classic technique at the races. Race distance is 2.5k at the beginning of the season and 4/5k at the end of the season. Individuals score for the team. 

Please Note:  JV2 Skiers (beginners) in 7th-8th grade should register for the 3 day per week option with reduced fee. Practice days TBD. Bus transportation to ski areas will be provided on these days. 

Please Note:  Skiers can move between groups within a season. 

PATHS TO LETTERING

Be on the Section Team (including being named an alternate). Typically, the top 8 girls and top 8 boys (4 pursuit and 2 on a relay; along with 2 alternates) will race at sections. The High school league requires that a minimum of 3 varsity races are completed to be eligible for the section team.  

Coaches’ Discretion People skiing in varsity races (top 14) half of the time- are all candidates to letter. However, just being in this race does not mean lettering. We are looking for other qualities as well:

At a minimum, the skier needs to be able to race both skate and classic on the days we do those races. We expect varsity letter winners to be the leaders of this team with their actions and attitude.

Actions

• • Is dedicated to the team. Attends all practices and does all workouts (including the Saturdays). 

  • Talks to the coaches about activities that might impact your attendance at our practices (this includes LNR, Mpls Ski Club, school events, etc). We want to build our team and we cannot do that unless skiers come to practice. 

  • Meets with their assigned coach to get daily practice/workout details. Completes the daily practice/workout with the team. 

  • Knows how to wax your skis for both techniques.

Attitude

• Demonstrates a great attitude towards team members, coaches, and the sport.

• Sets goals and works all season long to achieve them.

• Supports teammates as they race and improve.

• Works on becoming mentally stronger and more focused.

• Desires to improve: seeks out input and listens to the coaches’ suggestions.