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Well!  The wind woke me up at 5:00, causing me to look out the window, causing me to look at the weather forecast and when I saw gusts of 70 km, I began this message!

Sorry, but due to weather beyond our control, we are cancelling skiing today.

Coach Ihor

Hi!

As in previous years we will do the Thursday night ski at Beautiful Beaudry Park, west of Headingley, in the dark with headlamps.  It’s a great experience!

Please meet in the parking lot no later than 6:50 so we can do a head count and start for 7:00, and bring a headlamp!

Classic skiing as there is no skate track,

Thanks,
Coach Ihor

Hi!

Skiing at Windsor Park this Thursday, meet outside at the ski racks ready to go at 7:00 pm!  Skate technique is the theme, parents are welcome to pick up some tips,

For the Sunday session think about packing a small shovel as we will be moving snow for jumps and bumps!

Coach Ihor

Hi all,

Sunday morning to be colder than last week.

Let’s not make misery a benchmark for a good time,

Cancelling Sunday Feb. 10, pick it up next week!

Coach Ihor

Hi,

Cold wind & cold air: stay healthy for the weekend! This means stretch and strength at home,

Thanks,

Coach Ihor

Hi, race information below, so keep reading!

We had a great time on the river today, with the second annual “It’s Really Cold, and Marshmallow Roast” day.  AND in case you didn’t know, a bunch of APJ skiers raced in the Manitoba Biathlon Championships, in Falcon Lake, this weekend.  Axelle-Nastassja-Hudson-Hayes-Ailsa-Robert-Jeff-Gina-Katherine: and were successful on the podium! AND the Lau family ski team hammered out the Manitoba Loppet in Pinawa too, APJ was all over the ski calendar today!  Was anyone racing in Davos that we don’t know about?

Several families are heading to the Manitoba Championships next weekend in Kenora.  This is great, as our wee little club will be jamming up the races with a record number of participants!

If you are attending, here is the race notice  And here is the Zone 4 link for registration.  Scrolling through it all will give you race times, distances, registration form link, and locations.  Racers will be responsible for their registration fees. 

APJ race support: APJ will take care of ski prep if you can get your skis there!  Coach Ihor will be dealing with the grip & glide and I’m sure Coach Jeff may have some ideas on the glide.  You won’t need to freak out about the ski prep: we can handle it. Also, coaches will help guide your young racers through it if this is their first “big-deal” event.  It will be fun and a big step forward!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get hold of me, either via email:  ihor@mts.net, or telephone (204) 479-0825.

Thanks, and a monster sized thank you to all the parents and coaches who helped herd skiers this afternoon on the river… I believe that we got everybody home!

Coach Ihor

Hi Jackrabbits,

WE WILL BE SKIING Sunday Feb. 3 in Assiniboine Park, usual meeting place . We will be dropping onto the river for a bit, so skate skis won’t work! Bring the classic equipment for the small tour!

Looking forward to seeing everyone again after the big freeze,

Coach Ihor

Hi Skiers,

Tonight (Jan. 31) will be a ski prep and repair session INSIDE!!! at our Duck Pond shelter.  I will bring wax and tools if you bring your skis.  We can do some cleaning and glide waxing and learn about our skis and bases.

Same time of 7:00 pm, but at the Duck Pond shelter,

Thanks

Coach Ihor

Sorry Skiers,

I skied the park, and the river this afternoon and it was WINDY windy windy.  Sunday wind will be bigger at between 20-35 kmh along the river so I making the call and cancelling Sunday‘s (Jan. 27) session in Assiniboine Park.

Track attackers, & others who are desparate! Beaudry Park west of Headingly was a success last week despite the big winds.  Coldest place was the parking lot.  Coach Ihor will be there at 1:30 for classic skiing.  Look at 60-90 minutes of skiing, and there is a hut with wood stove 20 minutes from the cars, and another one at the far end- very civilized.  A 4-5 km loop with a hut is good option for mobile families.

Wind proof clothing that can be unzipped a bit to vent, buff or similar to protect the face and lungs, and mitts: race suits not a good idea!  Last weeks classic tracks were excellent!  For a bit of safety we will be doing a head count to make sure no-one gets left behind on the trails.

Thanks and dress accordingly,

Coach Ihor

Hello,

Really really cold so we are canceling tonight’s session, do the Steinar Snaps strength session instead and burn out a treadmill   if you have one!

Coch Ihor