Ellensburg
Ski Team 2015-2016
The purpose of the Ellensburg ski team is to introduce
youth ages 7-18 to cross country skiing and competitive cross country ski
racing. We instruct both classic style and skating techniques.
Participants are able to compete in youth races in the area. Skiers can
work towards racing at the regional and national level. We welcome skiers
of all levels from beginners to expert.
The “Standard” program is two times per week (Wednesday
afternoons and Sunday mornings).
The “Race” program adds other days. These distinctions are not rigid- anyone is welcome to come
to any practice and any trip.
“Standard”
Schedule
Wednesday afternoons (Jan 6-Feb 24)-
wherever there is snow
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3:30-4:30 at West Ellensburg Park if there is snow in town
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3:30-5:30 at Elk Heights if there is good snow there
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3:15-6 or 7PM if we have to drive to Cabin Creek or Salmon la Sac for snow
Weekends: Sundays 10AM-noon at Cabin
Creek Jan - Feb 22nd, except for
special events. Calendar is below:
·
Jan 9th Saturday Youth Classic Race @ Cabin Creek Meet at 9:15AM- if it is your first day we will have a lesson at 11AM.
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Jan 17th No practice (coaches in Methow)
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Jan 24th No practice (coaches in Methow)
· Jan 31st 10AM-noon @ Cabin Creek
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Feb 6th Saturday Youth skate Race @ Cabin Creek Meet at 9:15AM- if you want to practice after the race meet at 11AM.
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Feb 12th-14th Spokane Trip
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Feb 21st 10AM-noon @ Cabin Creek
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Feb 28th 10AM-noon @ Cabin Creek or Methow Weekend depending on interest
March 5th-6th: Youth Weekend at Cabin Creek- featuring relay races, obstacle courses, food and fun with athletes from around Washington and Oregon!
March 5th-6th: Youth Weekend at Cabin Creek- featuring relay races, obstacle courses, food and fun with athletes from around Washington and Oregon!
“Race”
Schedule
Additional
practices will also be held Tuesdays and Saturdays most weeks. Dryland training will begin in December. On snow training
(Tuesdays, Wednesdays and weekends) will begin as soon as there is snow. The race team will occasionally travel
to Leavenworth to benefit from a larger training group. Follow the blog for specifics.
Cost- there is no charge for
participation in the program. There may be a charge for specific races or
trips.
Transportation- You will need to
arrange transportation for your child. You will need a Snopark permit
with the groomed trails sticker to park at Cabin Creek ($80 for the
year). Participants are encouraged to carpool and there have always been
enough seats in the past if parents do not want to drive.
Please arrive a few minutes early as it takes time to get equipment organized.
Equipment- Participants will need
skating and classic skis, boots, and poles. Packages are available for
season rental at a discounted price from Mountain High Sports. Please mark your
child’s skis/poles – they tend to look similar. Race participants should consider waxable classic skis and 2
pairs of poles. Equipment
scholarships are available through the Ellensburg Cross Country Ski Club.
E-mail with scholarship requests.
Communication- Weekly updates will be
sent out by email and posted on the Eburgski.blogspot.com. Email is our
primary form of communication.
First Time on Snow? Beginners can start
on January 6th or on January 9th
Sign Up- access the web form at https://goo.gl/Cmzt9o
Questions:
email jeffhashimoto@gmail.com
