March 13
Congratulations on a great effort by all skiers! We are very proud of your Team NH spirit!
Thank you to all the coaches, lunch crew and parents for all their help! Without them this weekend couldn't happen!
March 9
Wax Recommendation for the weekend. Skate and Classic will get the same treatment:
1 - Base layer graphite (if you have it)
2 - Swix LF 6 or Toko LF blue
3 - Swix HF-10BD (BW), or Swix HF-8BD (BW), or Toko HF Yellow
Dirty, wet, cornsnow. Spring! Man made snow.
Clothing update - Forecast is for 90% rain and wind Friday into Saturday. Pack spare socks, extra clothes to change into as well as a raincoat for when you're not racing. Extra plastic bags for wet clothes in your bag as well as to keep your spare clothes dry.
Parents: We will be looking for rides (for kids) back to the hotel, to the banquet, etc. Please let us know if you have any extra room in your vehicle when you arrive on Friday. Skis will not need transporting.
March 8
Check the "What to bring" tab as well as the "weekend schedule" tab. We will be posting a Parent Cheat Sheet with bib numbers when we get this info from GNA so you can cheer on all teammates by name.
March 7
Saturday night Banquet and Awards:
Parents can attend the Banquet prior to the Awards or dine elsewhere and arrive for the Awards. Banquet tickets are $23 per person. There is no charge to attend the Awards after the banquet meal. Limited tickets through us payable to GNA. Let Steve know if you wish to purchase tickets.
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Parking: When you drive in the main entrance road to Gunstock you will see a sign directing you toward XC parking and a drop off zone. Please respect the drop off zone for what it is and help keep the traffic moving. There is no unloading/drop off or pick up allowed on the main entrance road because of the downhill ski traffic coming and going. Alpine Ski Area lifts start running at 9:00 on Friday and 8:30 on Sat/Sun.
Host venue needs more volunteers. This is not for Team NH, but for Gunstock's ski club GNA Email them at gunstocknordic@msn.com if you know you can help at anytime during the 3 days. You can volunteer, watch and get free goodies at the volunteer feeding station.
Gunstock Cross Country Center will be open for skiing (day pass is $17, rentals are $17 for skis or snowshoes) They have a small store as well.
March 6
Great Practice, thank you for attending! Reminders:
Equipment prep: Clean skis, mark zone, name on equipment
Prepare engine: Proper rest, nutrition, brain snacks, fanny pack
Life in order: Start now with preparation
Yankee Swap item -wrapped
Keep checking this updates page!
March 2
Detailed 2011 schedule posted (see links on left of J2 page)
Directions from Gunstock to Towne Place Suites (team hotel)
Directions from Gunstock to the Margate (Saturday night Banquet)
Dining suggestions in/near Gilford for parents.:
* Patrick’s Pub & Eatery 18 Weirs Rd # 1, Gilford, NH 03249
* Ellacoya Barn & Grill 2667 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, NH (603) 293-8700
February 25
Please sign up for food donations as well as your time! Organized so that parents of boys or girls alternate so that all can be watching/cheering their kids on!
Our Food Coordinator Cassandra Kramer has very generously offered to organize lunches for our team and will be looking for volunteers to help with food prep, serving, and take-down for Saturday and Sunday. This will require your time mid-morning as well as during and after lunch. If we have both boys parents and girls parents volunteering, we can work it out so that everyone can watch their children race. We also need volunteers for baking / bringing some food items. All other food is provided.
February 21
Gunstock will need an Athlete Biography sent directly to them. They will use this info at the starting lineup for interest in between announcements.
Be creative! Did you teach your younger brother or your dog to ski? Your favorite pre-race food? etc.
Print Athlete Bio (pdf) / email address is on bio.
February 8th
J2 Team practice on Sunday March 6th from 11am to 3pm at Gunstock!
This practice is for all team members as well as alternates.
