MS - X-Country Skiing
Su-Valley Skiing
*November 27 (Monday): First Practice for High School
*December 4 (Monday): First Practice for Middle School
COACHES: Head Coach Aubrey Smith, Assistant Coach Jon Korta
WHO: All students, grades 6-12 are invited to participate in Cross Country Skiing!
WHY: Our top priority is getting students outdoors, enjoying the snow and trails and learning a healthy sport they can participate in for a lifetime.
WHEN: Practice is Monday-Thursday, from 3:05-4:30. Ending the third week in February. We do not hold practices or races over Thanksgiving or Christmas break.
WHAT: We ski in both skate and classic styles, and do a variety of activities during practice including games, relays, technique practice, intervals, and distance skis. Our practices take place on the Su-Valley ski trails or inside the school (on bad weather days).
Paperwork Required:
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PlanetHS - Link to register online
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Current Physical
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SchoolPay Link to pay online
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$250 if renting gear or $200 without rental
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Free and reduced price for HS: $125
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Middle School: $100 or $50 for free and reduced
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Fees (or fee waiver) must be paid/submitted at time of registration - Link to fee waiver
REMIND APP Communication and Code:
Coaches will strictly use REMIND to communicate information about practices, races, tours. We require students to sign-up, and highly encourage parents to also sign-up. This will be how you know all the information you and your athlete needs to know for a successful season!
To sign up for REMIND:
Send a text to: 81010 with this message: @sv24sk
OR use this link
RACING/ TOURING: Athletes are required to race at least once during the season.
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*On several non-race weekends we will hold “Ski Tours”, which are fun skis somewhere around Talkeetna that parents/families are invited to join in on.
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*The overnight ski trips will be available to skiers who have logged sufficient practices.
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*We do not have bussing available, and may ask for parent support on ski tour weekends!
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December 8-9th (Friday/Saturday): 5k classic/ 5km skate @ GPRA
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January 19/20 (Fri/Sat): Lynx Loppet in Anchorage (or ski tour TKA)
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January 26/27 : possible race, TBD
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February 2: Poker Ski, Talkeetna
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February 9/10: Overnight Ski Trip
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February 17: Boroughs; possibly at SVS
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February 24: End of Season Bowl & Ski, Wasilla
GEAR: Student athletes will need both skate and classic skis, poles, and boots. We have this equipment, available to rent, if the skier does not have their own.
CONTACT: Aubrey Smith aubrey.smith@matsuk12.us cell: 435-231-2247