J2 Championships – Jackson NH March 5-7 2010
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 team attitude. Being your best makes Team NH the best. GO TEAM NH!
[] Bags (see below)
[] Wrapped Yankee Swap Item (for Friday evening)
[] Friday lunch
- Skis: You will need at least 3 pair (4 is better!): race-classic, race-skate and practice pairs (single combi pair ok).
- Ski Prep: All skis should be clean and glide waxed to LF level. (Check website for wax recommendation Wednesday by 7:PM) Kick zones need to be clearly marked both sides and lightly sanded.
- Warm clothes: Because you’re not always skiing! PolyPro type under-layers. Chemical hand warmers if it's cold?
- 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 Christmas Farm Inn. 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 waterbottle 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- a wrapped item from home, from your room, wax room etc. It can be serious or funny...but not expensive, let your imagination run wild!
Coaches:
Team Leaders: 
Tracey Olafsen (986-8565)cell- Inter-Lakes
- Inter-LakesWax Technicians: Nat Lucy - Kennett / Steve Vosburgh - Gorham / Peter Hendel - Holderness
Boys Coaches: Rob Nadeau - Hopkinton / Stephanie Bayr - Souhegan
Girls Coaches: Jeff Hussman - Moultonboro / Lindley Van der Linde - Holderness School
Lunch Coordinator: Tora Olafsen - Email Tora if you'd like to help toraolafsen@gmail.com
Directions:
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.
