What to bring:
Eastern Highschool Championships –Gunstock Nordic Center, Gunstock NH

What to bring:
[] Skis-Boots-Poles (classic/skate in a ski bag, all marked with name)
[] Warm Clothes (before and after race)
[] Non cotton under layers (don’t forget many socks!)
[] Water bottle (in a hip belt) / Snacks (fuel the furnace)
[] Warm shoes/boots (between races)
[] Neat/casual attire for the banquet
[] A wrapped item for the Yankee Swap
[] A team attitude. Being your best makes Team NH the best. GO TEAM NH!
[] Bags (see below)
[] Yankee Swap Item (for Friday evening)

Skis: You will need at least 3 pair, race-classic, race-skate and practice pairs (single combi pair ok). We will commute to/from the venue and The Margate in Gilford each day on the bus while we’re waxing your race skis. 

Ski Prep:  All skis should be clean and glide waxed to LF 7 level.  Kick zones need to be clearly marked both sides and lightly sanded.

Warm clothes: You’re not always skiing. PolyPro type under layers.

Snacks/Water: While your main meals are included, that is not enough for a racer.  Stay hydrated and use powerbars!

Warm shoes: Keep your feet warm and dry all weekend and they’ll love you.

Bags: Overnight bag that stays at The Margate. Day bag to go to venue/lunch area, this bag will contain all you need for the day, i.e. extra layers, snacks, socks, etc.  Hip-belt that goes with you to the start of the race for warm-up/cool-down.

Yankee Swap: A fun way to learn who your teammates are.  (BRING -do not wait until you are there- an item from home, from your room, wax room etc.  It can be serious or funny, not expensive, let your imagination run!

Team Leader: Rob Nadeau  (robnadeau@tds.net) 746-4683
Girls’ coach – Kathy Maddock - Souhegan
Boys’ coach - James Doneski - Bow
Head Wax coach – Stuart Kremzner- (Concord) / Joe Holland ( St. Pauls) / Chris Nice (Hanover)
Assistant coach – Charles Swift - Concord
Assistant coach - Emily Eastman ( Kennett)
        
Code of conduct:
It is an honor to have made the team and represent New Hampshire.  Understand that this means you will at all times respect the event, the competition, facilities, other skiers and coaches, and that you will need to adhere to the schedule at all times.  Failure to abide by the above guidelines may result in an athletes’ removal from a race, and/or the team.  The decision will be made by the team leader and is final.  However any athlete found to be in possession of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs would be immediately removed from the team and sent home.

Scoring:  Every racer scores! Every place/every second counts!  Passing one skier counts 2 places (that team places one less and your team places one more) Ski hard through the finish line!! If a skier finishes last, it's worth more points than if they don't race at all.

Be race ready:
Fuel the furnace (eat well), get plenty of sleep, hydrate, and be positive!

If you become sick and can’t race, let us know as soon as possible at the phone numbers above so we can contact an alternate.