Chippewa Valley Nordic Update
We had our most active summer ever in the history of our program! About a dozen regular skiers too advantage of the summer training program facilitated by assistant coach Beth Schott. The program met 3 days per week through the summer, worked on improving strength and conditioning, as well as technique through roller skiing. Also, we had a bunch of skiers attending CXC ski camps at Telemark Lodge this summer. The camps ranged from 3 days to 5 days, one being held each of the 3 months this summer. Over a dozen skiers and coaches attended the camps, some attended all 3 camps, some only one, but the skiers all agreed they learned a lot, improved their skiing, and had a great time!
CVN is still a relatively young program, and we are experiencing most success and participation with our middle school program. Our skiers have been working hard, and we have a very competitive middle school boys and girls teams. Some of those skiers are just moving into high school, and joining a few of the high school skiers we have to build on the high school program. I think you will be hearing about our team and skiers this winter, and some individuals have plans to also compete in the Junior Olympic program.
The Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team will again be looking forward to the opportunity to develop the skiing skills of middle school and high school aged (grades 5-12) skiers in the Chippewa Valley area. Interested skiers from all schools in the area are welcome to practice, train and compete with the team. The only requirement is that--if you race with the team, you are able to practice a minimum of one day a week with the team. Though it is not necessary participate in all the races, it is highly encouraged that all skiers in the program work towards participation in competitions and give it a try.
Practices are generally held 4 days a week (M-Th) either at Tower Ridge or at Lowes Creek, with a few races during the week and on selected weekends. Knowing participants are also involved in other activities and sports, attendance is not mandatory, but practices are offered most nights so that skiers can try to fit one or two per week into their schedule.
We will be having an organizational meeting in October for all interested skiers and parents with information on the upcoming season. The date has not been set yet, but if you want to find out when it is, send me an email at my address below or look for an announcement on ecyouthski.org.
CVN is an affiliated and supported program of the Eau Claire Ski Striders and Kickin’ Kids youth program. Through the support of these groups, we are able to provide the opportunity for youth to continue skiing beyond the Kickin’ Kids program, and provide an opportunity to learn, train and compete with other middle and high school ski programs. All coaching is volunteer and is graciously provided by team parents and Eau Claire Ski Strider club members. Parents also provide all transportation to and from the practice areas (Tower Ridge and Lowes Creek), along with car pooling to the various races around the area.
The program is funded primarily through registration fees, donations, proceeds from the Fridjof Nansen ski race, and support from the Ski Striders. Spring Street Sports has also donated supplies and equipment for waxing. All skiers must provide their own equipment to use at this time, some waxing support is provided for races. The team has a growing need for more suits, wax and waxing supplies, extra ski equipment, and travel expenses. If you or you know a business that would be interested in donating to the program, or sponsorship opportunities, or you are interested in helping coach, please contact me (Ted Theyerl) using the below contact information. As we are an affiliated program of the Ski Striders, all donations are tax deductible. A sincere thanks to all the participants and supporters of the program, we are looking forward to an active and successful season!
Hope to see you on the trails, Ted Theyerl Coach, Chippewa Valley Nordic Ski Team, P 715-579-0510 theyerlt@uwstout.edu
