Hey Skiers and Parents!
We actually have snow on the ground up here in Leavenworth, so let's keep it coming! Coach Heidi has offered roller skiing weekly in Wenatchee and I will begin doing weekly workouts up here. It looks like we will have no problem having a ski team, but we will be adhering to Covid Protocols.
Regionally, coaches have been meeting somewhat regularly and have come up with a variety of scenarios regarding the winter race season. If you have not heard yet, Jr. Nationals (U16 and above) will not happen this year :(. However, in place of that race, if all goes well, there will be a Western Regions Champs and and Eastern Region Champs. We are hoping to be able to participate in JN qualifiers. Stay tuned for more details. There is alot of planning going on with Plans A,B,C and D. So no matter what, we will have a great season, and look forward to it. Currently, the 1st JNQ that was to be held in Bend, has been pushed back to weekend of Jan. 9,10.
Any skiers wanting to participate in the Junior National Qualifiers does need a USSS (formerly USSA) membership, and I believe the prices go up 11/1/20.
Regarding training, make sure you check out the training plans that Ivy Speigel-Ostrom has been posting, they are spot on! They are under fall training.
I have heard from many of you that you are training hard. Remember, if you have not been, now is a great time to get in shape for the upcoming ski season. Check out the training plan Ivy has done.
If you have any questions, please contact me-Nancy Bywater
Get ready for a fun season!!
