September Nordic Newsletter
End of Summer Fun
Summer is over but the JHSC Nordic crew ended with a bang! Over the past month we have had a ton of fun outdoor adventures with the team that combined hard training with super fun activities.
Thanks to Rendezvous River Sports the middle school and high school athletes had a stand-up paddle board practice where they floated down the Snake River and got instruction from the expert guides from Rendezvous. Thank you so much to Rendezvous for providing this awesome experience for the team!
The Prep/Comp team also had some long distance adventures on Fridays. For the last two Fridays of summer practice we started with a long trail run from Teton Pass to the top of the Tram - beautiful wildflowers and great scenery to entertain the kids on this epic adventure.
The last Friday we embarked on our annual Jenny Lake- - Hoback distance rollerski. This is our long tour of the greatest hits of summer training - from GTNP all the way through town and down to Melody and then finally at Hoback. The kids crushed it and spirits were high despite torrential rain to start the day off. Great work!
We now switch to after school practices for the older kids while the middle schoolers will take a hiatus for the month of September. Many of the athletes are participating in mountain biking, cross country, lacrosse, and other Fall sports and it is great to get some cross-training in at this time of year. We are looking forward to ski season already as the mornings become cooler and the tourists dwindle.
Italy Training Camp
Our next big event on the horizon is a training camp to Italy for the Prep/Comp Team! By taking advantage of free Fridays we are able to leave for a 10 day camp while missing only 4 days of school. We are making it affordable through setting up an exchange with the Mals Sports School which is based at the base of the Stelvio Pass in Italy, so they are providing housing and lodging for us at no expense. We will train in Italy and take training trips to other Alpine countries, see the sights of the beautiful central Alps, and have an awesome team building experience. We will stay in a high alpine valley with a rollerski track and big mountain running right out our back door - and the kids will get a great cultural experience interacting and training with local Italian skiers. Hopefully this is an inspiring and awesome experience for all!
Team Gear Discounts at Skinny Skis
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. This is to make it easier on families to go in when it works for them, but it means that this window is FIRM. All the other JHSC age groups will have similar discount windows later in the fall; Junior Team in October and all other teams in November. Please see all the details below:
Ski, boot, pole, & binding purchases for your teams month (Prep/Comp:September/Junior: October/Devo/Teewinot/Lolli: November) 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. Discount for athletes outside of your team's window is 15% on Nordic specific equipment & clothing.
Please come prepared and know what equipment is required for the upcoming season, this includes knowing athlete weight if purchasing skis. 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