Parents,

The start of the season is Monday, November 30th. There isn’t a whole lot of information other than the restrictions from the high school league:

Nordic skiing guidance

A couple of important parts:
1. No invitationals this season (no Mesabi or ABC relays)
2. Triangular meets within our conference
3. No access to a chalet this season
4. There will be restrictions on where parents can stand to watch meets
5. Masks will be required
6. Races are limited to 1 lap

Watch for more information once a schedule is received and details are released.

Andover Nordic Booster

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*Sunday 11am-4pm

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Save at least 10-20% on all new incoming 2020/2021 gear
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Pioneer Midwest
415 County Road 81, Osseo, MN 55369

Summer Nordic Training has kicked off this week. If you haven’t had time to sign up, it’s not too late and there is room for additional skiers.

Here are the details:
Monday, June 15th thru Friday, August 7th
No contact Days: July 3rd – July 5th

Practice days and Locations:
M, Tu, Th: Lifetime parking lot in Champlin. Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM*
W, F: Bunker Hills Activity Center. Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
*Exceptions: Time Trials will be held Th 6/25 and Th 8/6.

Cost:
$150 includes roller skis for those who do not have their own pair

Be sure to let Coach Drew Clark know which type of binding system you use if you are renting roller skis.
What you will need:
• Ski boots
• Roller skis (The team will provide rental skis to those who do not have them, until supplies run out, for no additional cost)
• Ski poles with roller ferrules (the team has a limited number of poles that will be distributed on a first come first serve basis)
• Helmet (No athlete will be allowed to roller ski without a helmet)
• Water bottle with belt so you can have it while you ski

Questions: email Coach Drew Clark at d33clark@gmail.com
*Please let Coach Drew Clark know by email that you will be attending and bring payment/ registration form to practice.

+Training Dates: +
Monday, June 15th thru Friday, August 7th
No contact Days: July 3rd – July 5th

Practice days and Locations:
M, Tu, Th: Lifetime parking lot in Champlin. Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM*
W, F: Bunker Hills Activity Center. Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
*Exceptions: Time Trials will be held Th 6/25 and Th 8/6.

Cost:
$150 includes roller skis for those who do not have their own pair

• Be sure to let Coach Drew Clark know which type of binding system you use if you are renting roller skis.

What you will need:
• Ski boots
• Roller skis (The team will provide rental skis to those who do not have them, until supplies run out, for no additional cost)
• Ski poles with roller ferrules (the team has a limited number of poles that will be distributed on a first come first serve basis)
• Helmet (No athlete will be allowed to roller ski without a helmet)
• Water bottle with belt so you can have it while you ski

Questions: email Coach Drew Clark at d33clark@gmail.com
*Please let Coach Drew Clark know by email that you will be attending before your first day of practice and bring payment and registration form on Monday, June 15th.

Andover High School Nordic plans to offer a summer training program. Final details are still being worked out and will include some virtual coaching, tracking workouts with an app, small groups and possibly all at one location.

• Tentative start- June 15th.
• No coach contact- July 3rd- 5th
• Runs through August 7th
• Roller-skis available to registered skiers
• Cost is the same as previous years, $150

At this time Coach Drew is trying to get a head count of those that will be participating and final details will be sent out closer to June 15th. Please contact Coach Drew at d33clark@gmail.com to let him know if your skier is interested in participating in the summer training, if they will need roller-skis and if you have additional questions or concerns.

Andover Nordic Ski Booster