October Nordic Newsletter
JHSC Comp Team in Italy!
The JHSC Comp Team headed to Italy for a training camp in September. We took advantage of an opportunity to collaborate with an Italian sports school to make an affordable international training opportunity happen. JHSC athletes took full advantage of the ideal training conditions in the Mals valley to do some amazing workouts including running across the Alpine border to Switzerland, rollerskiing through peak apple orchards, training on specifically built rollerski tracks, and classic rollerskiing all the way up the iconic Stelvio Pass. In addition to the training, the athletes had the opportunity to explore some beautiful Italian cities and towns and sample some of the local cuisine.
We were initially intending to travel to Germany and spend some time in Garmisch, but the dormitories that the local ski club was going to make available for us had an unfortunate flood so we had to change plans. The team got to travel to Garmisch, Germany and Seefeld, Austria for one day where they had the chance to rollerski in the Seefeld rollerski track - former host site of World Championships - and explore the town of Garmisch. Luckily we had an awesome setup in Italy - not a bad backup plan!
Thanks to a creative exchange with the Mals sports school, this trip cost under $1000 plus a plane ticket for the athletes, ensuring that cost was not a barrier to allowing our athletes to participate. Most of the team was able to attend - 13 athletes in total - and most of the athletes who stayed back were engaged in fall sports. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to host our Italian friends in the future here in Jackson Hole and repay the favor!
Junior Practice Begins
Our middle school skiers have started practicing and are having fun getting back in the swing of things! The Juniors have been getting the hang of rollerskiing, climbing High School Butte, playing games, and finding their feet back in nordic season. Our coaches this year are led by George Cartwright who is our stalwart Junior Head Coach, along with Sevi Hagen and Sam Johnson. We are really looking forward to the whole Junior Season and can't wait to get back on snow!
Skinny Skis Team Discount Windows
Winter is on its way and we know families need to get outfitted for the season ahead. At the request of Skinny Skis, we are changing the format of the deals given to JHSC families from one "Team Night" to a month-long window where you can receive a generous 30% discount.
The discount windows at Skinny Skis will be the month of OCTOBER for the Junior Team and NOVEMBER for the Lollipopper, Teewinot, and Development teams.
For elementary school-aged skiers who have signed up for the equipment lease program, we will distribute your gear in early November. More information about lease pickup windows will be sent out in the coming weeks.
This is to make it easier on families to go in when it works for you, but it means that this window is FIRM. Please see all the details including gear recommendations below:
Junior Team: Ski, boot, pole, & binding purchases for the month of OCTOBER will receive a 30% discount for both on-hand inventory and order requests. Discount does not apply to items currently on sale/closeout. Equipment orders will be considered an obligation to purchase - no changes or cancellations once the orders are placed.
For Juniors we recommend having dedicated Skate and Classic poles and skis. You can either get combi boots OR dedicated skate and classic boots.
Development, Teewinot & Lollipopper Teams: Ski, boot, pole, & binding purchases for the month of NOVEMBER will receive a 30% discount for both on-hand inventory and order requests. Discount does not apply to items currently on sale/closeout.
For Development team skiers we recommend either combi OR dedicated skate and classic boots & poles, along with dedicated skate and classic skis.
For Teewinot team skiers we recommend either combi OR dedicated skate and classic boots, poles, and skis.
For Lollipopper team skiers we recommend either fishscale or skin classic skis, along with classic boots and poles.
Discount for JHSC athletes outside of these windows is 15% on Nordic specific equipment & clothing.
Please use this email as reference when you go into Skinny Skis so you know what to look for. If in doubt on equipment needs, check with a JHSC coach. Skinny Skis will not have information on JHSC Nordic program equipment requirements.
Skinny Skis is a valuable community partner who supports JHSC and club athletes massively. By giving Club families a 30% discount, Skinny Skis forgoes profit to help the community youth. Please make sure to say thank you when you stop in! If you have specific questions, please contact Scott O'Brien - scott@skinnyskis.com