Middle School

Potential Middle School Nordic Skiers -

This opportunity is for any Essex Town middle school student interested in gaining experience on Nordic skis.   This will also include opportunities for any skier wishing to go fast and looking to get in some race experience.  More details below…

When and where are practices?

Middle school practices will take place during the time of EHS Nordic practices, 1-2 days a week.  Sessions will last approximately one hour, beginning around 3:15.  Location of practices will vary depending on where there is snow, but most will be held on the athletic fields behind EHS.  A mass email will be sent out to all middle school and high school skiers at the beginning of every week.   This will show what days middle school skiers are invited to practice along with practice location.  Stay tuned to the home page of this blog for start dates/times and other announcements.

What will a practice look like and what is the focus? 

The main focus to build experience on Nordic skis and to have fun doing it!   This will include technique building activities, games on skis (tag, ball games, relays, etc…) and an introduction to speed to learn how to ski fast!  For many of the activities, middle schoolers will be joined in with the high school skiers.

Do skiers need prior experience?
No.  Although some experience on skis is always beneficial, it is not necessary.  Again, the whole idea with this is to acquire basic skiing skills and to develop comfort on skis.  Those who have mastered basic skills are encouraged to participate in middle school races.

When and where are races?

Middle school races will take place on the same day and at the same location as high school races.  Most M.S. races begin 30 minutes or so before the High School.   A race schedule will be distributed in early October.  Racers will be given uniforms.

Transportation:

For weekday practices held at EHS, skiers will need to be responsible for their own transportation.  For any weekend practice or race held away from the EHS, middle school skiers are welcome to ride the high school bus.   

Equipment: 
For more information regarding skis and equipment please check out the equipment tab of this blog.

This also will be a great bridge for those looking to join the High School Nordic program beginning in ninth grade!

If interested, please contact Paul Allison, EHS Nordic Ski coach at pallison@ccsuvt.org

Elementary Nordic Skiers -

            The Mansfield Nordic Club based out of Jericho offers a variety of Bill Koch ski league programs.  Please visit their website to learn more about the three different programs they offer for younger skiers.  Mansfield Nordic Club Bill Koch Programs   

 - Paul Allison