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Hello Skiers,

We will ski Windsor, Thursday Feb. 15, 7:00 at the ski racks, as usual.  Bring skate equipment and be ready to do some shorter than normal interval efforts!  The temperature will be dropping so bring something to cover your face!

Also, Manitoba Games teams meeting after skiing, in the clubhouse at 8:15, going over the trip to Thompson.

AND the McMillan, Loiselle and Barwinsky families skied up a storm at the Manitoba Champs this past weekend, check the results at RESULTS.

Thanks,

Coach Ihor

Hi everybody!

we have run out of coaches for tomorrow Feb 11! As such we won’t have lesson plans running but we do encourage family groups to meet in the park, as usual, for 1:30 and enjoy the trails and toboggan slide,

We’ll be back at next week with hot chocolate,

thanks

Coach Ihor

Hello,  we will be skiing at Windsor Park this evening for 7:00 pm, classic technique and grip wax,

See you at the ski racks!

Coach Ihor

Hi just went to confirm the park and it’s a whiteout and the tracks are all wiped out and the wind is way way bigger than planned.

Stay at home please, sorry for the the notice,

Coach Ihor

In spite of some wind we will carry on and ski this afternoon as per the usual schedule.  Be mindful of the wind so make sure that your skier has something to pull up on to their face.

Classic skis and grip wax training for the track attackers.

As before- hot chocolate and wagon wheels after!

Dress warmly!

Coach Ihor

Good morning!  Just a reminder that tonight at midnight is the deadline for ordering APJ clothing (those bright orange and blue jackets).  If you have any questions about the process, speak with me or any of the coaches at this afternoon’s session.

Also, don’t forget to pick up your child’s toque/buff today, too.

Smith sporting his brand new toque

Hi All!

Fast Rabbit Thursday is on and the conditions will be fast!  Bring the skate skis, on snow and ready to go for 7:00 at Windsor Park.

Red River Nordic Ski Club is hosting a MEGA day at Falcon Lake Saturday,  inviting everybody to come out and join their Jackrabbit session before the big race.  Please read the message from them below:

Next Saturday (the 27th), Red River Nordic club will be hosting the Falcon Combined race out at Falcon Lake. We’d like to invite you all to join us.  There is racing on Saturday for Pee Wee Age and older (born before 2008) and a biathlon race happening on the Sunday. for those age 11 and up interested in trying out a biathlon race.  I’ve attached the race notice for reference.  Directions: http://www.falconridgeski.com/contact/

The registration closes on zone 4 at 10:00 pm on Thursday, January 25th.

Here is the registration link: https://zone4.ca/event/7f124b8c-fae4-11e7-a085-0ad99e951742/

For the younger skiers, we will be hosting a  Jackrabbit session starting at 10:30 in front of the ski clubhouse, which will consist of games and going for a ski on their beautiful trails.  Falcon has TONS of snow – definitely the best skiing around.   We would love to have your Jackrabbits/parents/coaches join in with ours.

After our session, Red River Nordic traditionally pays for tubing passes  for our kids in the afternoon. If this is something that you are interested in also doing with our skiers, I have attached the waiver to speed the rental process up. The cost for tubing is $10/hour. tubing waiver (backside only)

The race will be a lot of fun with great hills, up and down, and superb organization. Recommended!

Coach Ihor

Hello APJ families.  Two announcements:

1.  The Cross-Country Ski Canada toques and buffs have arrived!  They will be distributed this afternoon (during hot chocolate time). Below is a sneak peak of what they look like this season.

Each year the toques are part of a contest across Canada and are designed by a young skier between the ages of 5-9.  For more details on this year’s toque design contest visit the following page:  http://www.cccski.com/Programs/Athlete-Development/Skill-Development-Programs/Jackrabbits/Jackrabbit-Colouring-Contest-2018.aspx#.WmTQ2ktG3mY

APJ club members 9 years and younger will receive a toque.  APJ club members 10 years and older will receive a buff.  (If you want to trade toque for buff or vice versa, please find someone and do that on your own time to ensure distribution flows smoothly.)

FYI:  If you’re part of our APJ club, you’ve already paid for this toque/buff in your club fees.  However, if you want an extra one, the cost is $8.00/each.

2.  You’ve probably seen the snazzy orange and blue jackets worn by many of our APJ club members.  If you/your child would like to “join the crowd”, our online Storefront with PodiumWear is now open.  For more information on ordering APJ clothing, please visit our Marketplace page for more details.

Hello, and yes there is still snow in the park.  Tracks are solid and will be fast fast fast.  Track Attackers will be working on skate technique, so bring that gear please.

Also we are invited to a big Red River Nordic Ski Club ski day at Falcon Trails next week Saturday.  Skate race mass start at 11:30 with a jack rabbit session taking place just before that at 10:30.  Tubing taking place after jackrabbits for those not racing!

Right now Falcon has some of the best skiing this close to Winnipeg and it won’t be stupid cold either.  Ask Coach Ihor for details on getting there if you haven’t been there before,

Coach Ihor

Hey!

We’ll be skiing Thursday, Jan. 18 at Windsor Park Nordic Centre.  Please come ready with skate skis. and meet at the skis racks for 7:00 pm.  Some of you will be needing to do some hard efforts and technique on steep uphills,

We’ll see you Thursday,

Coach Ihor