Posted by Dave Johnson on April 7th 2010 in Team Communication, Training Information
For members of Marshall Nordic not participating in a spring sport or a training plan through MN Biathlon, please consider following the CXC training plan that can be found here:
CXC Training Plan for April
Posted by Dave Johnson on March 10th 2010 in Events, Team Communication
Korkki Nordic Ski Center is to many folks the perfect nordic ski center.
The single track classic trail winding through the woods seems to transport skiers back to another place and time. Adding to the ambiance is the rustic chalet, well stocked woodsheds, and other small buildings that evoke a feeling of coming home. For many members of the Marshall Nordic Ski Team, Korkki Nordic has also come to symbolize a place to challenge yourself. The trails can be difficult and they demand your best skiing to navigate them safely. There is another challenge that speaks to the skiers.
This challenge is represented by two small plaques in the chalet, the Errki Harju 100 k Club and the Korkki Nordic 50 Kilometer Club. To have your name added to either plaque a skier needs to ski 5 or 10 full loops of the Korkki trail, including the big hill (aka..Iso Maki). To accomplish this in a day is a difficult task in even the best conditions. Until Thursday, March 4th only 18 skier’s names graced the 100 Kilometer Plaque.
That list of names grew to 21 after three Marshall Nordic skiers completed 100 kilometers of skiing around 6:00 pm on Thursday March 4th 2010. Starting at 5:15 am using headlamps to guide their way, Sam Johnson, Joe Fairbanks and Cody Johnson began skiing on the expertly groomed trails. Their first goal 
Marshall Nordic Skiers Go the Distance
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 18th 2010 in Uncategorized
Skiers here is the workout plan for the end of February
HighSchool-SeasonII-Period4-Sample
Week three is from Feb 15-21 and week four is for next week, Feb 22-28
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 15th 2010 in Events, Team Communication
The competitive high school ski season has ended but the best skiing of the year is upon us! Don’t put those skis away, this is the time of year to make huge improvements in your skiing technique, have fun and explore new trails! Here is a listing of fun events that may be of interest to area skiers.
Saturday, Feb 20, 2010 Book Across the Bay, a great 10k race across the ice from Ashland to Washburn, Wisconsin. Coach bus transportation is available as well. Link for more information
Sunday, Feb 21, 2010 Eric Judeen Classic Ski Race at Korkki Nordic Ski Center. Ten kilometers of racing in Minnesota’s oldest XC Ski Race. 11:00 am Start
Thursday, Feb 25, 2010 St. Scholastica Ski Team Fund Raiser Pasta Feed at Somers Hall. 6-8 pm cost $9 Great food, lots of it and super door prizes. Birkie waxing service also available.
Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 The Birkie! and on the Marshall Campus your help is needed for Mush For Kids. Mush for Kids is a family friendly event where kids and their parents can ski, snowshoe, sled dog or ride in a horse drawn sleigh. High school skiers are needed as helpers/instructors for the kids trying out skiing.
Sunday, Feb 28, 2010 The Marshall Nordic Desert Banquet at Marshall School from 6-7:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Bring a desert to share. More info to follow in later post and email.
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 6th 2010 in Events, Races
Boys and Girls
MSHSL State Nordic Ski Meet
Guidelines for Team and Individual Qualifiers
Boys Pursuit Results
The following guidelines have been established for the 2010 MSHSL Nordic Ski Racing Meet. The tournament will be held at Giants Ridge, Biwabik, MN on Thursday, February 11, 2010. PLEASE NOTE: Review this information with your coaching staff and athletes.
RACE SCHEDULE. Approximate start times
10:00 a.m. Boys’ 5K Freestyle
11:00 a.m. Girls’ 5K Freestyle
(The interval time for the freestyle race is 15 seconds per skier)
1:30 p.m. Boys’ 5K Classical
2:30 p.m. Girls’ 5K Classical MSHSL State Nordic Ski Meet
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 6th 2010 in Races, Team Communication
Marshall Nordic is proud to announce that Marshall Senior Nick Power has qualified for the Minnesota State Meet following excellent results at the Section Seven Meet. Nick’s combined pursuit time of 31:04 over the two 5k courses placed him in 4th place over all. Nick started the classic pursuit portion of the race in third place. For most of the race Nick skied in 2nd place with Ely skiers Peter Schurke and Jake Dalberg in close pursuit. On the downhill into the stadium Schurke and Dalberg passed Nick to cross the finish line just 9 seconds ahead.
Nick’s strong individual finish and excellent performances from freshman Joe Fairbanks, senior Mitch Campbell, and sophomore Sam Johnson placed the Marshall Nordic Boys team in 5th place in a very competitive section of 11 teams.
The girls team was led by senior Lydia Jacobs, 17th place and 7th grader Megan Coughlan the second Marshall girl in 22nd place. The girls squad placed 5th over all as well out of 11 teams. Congratulations to the Marshall Nordic Ski Team on and excellent season!
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 1st 2010 in Events, Races, Team Communication
SECTION 7 – NORDIC SKI MEET
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2010
GIANTS RIDGE GOLF & SKI RESORT
Results can be found here
1-800-688-7669 – Deb Maki’s ext 3409
Order of Events:
8:45 am Volunteer meeting in timing bldg.
9:00 am Coaches meeting in timing bldg.
10:00 am Boys Skate Race Giants Ridge State Freestyle Course
11:00 am Girls Skate Race
1:30 pm Boys Classic Pursuit Race Giants Ridge Classic Course
2:30 pm Girls Classic Pursuit Race
3:45 pm All Coaches meet to approve results
4:00 pm Awards Ceremony
Coaches Information SECTION 7 – NORDIC SKI MEET
Posted by Dave Johnson on January 27th 2010 in Events, Races, Team Communication
Race Announcement
Junior High Championships
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Location:
Snowflake Nordic Center
4348 Rice Lake RoadDuluth,
MN 55811
Registration for skiers not on a high school team 1:30-2:00 p.m. (for skiers not registered on Steve’s website below)
Bib Pick-up 2:00 p.m.
Coaches Meeting 2:30 p.m.
Race Start time 3:00 p.m.
Format:
3 km classic race on lighted trails
Order of Start:
7th grade Boys
7th grade Girls
6th grade Boys
6th grade Girls
5th grade Boys
5th grade Girls
Break
9th grade Boys
9th grade Girls
8th grade Boys
8th grade Girls
Awards: Individual – Top 10 ribbons in each grade
Coaches Information: Junior High Championships
Posted by Dave Johnson on January 27th 2010 in Events, Races, Team Communication
On Friday, January 29, 2010 the Marshall Nordic Ski Team will participate in the Cook County Invitational Pursuit Race held at the Pincushion Mountain Ski Area in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
Cook County Invite Notice
Start Lists can be found here
Bus will leave Marshall at 6:30 am and return ~9:00 pm
Here is the team email with details about the day:
Cook County Meet at Pincushion, Grand Marais, MN
It’s time for the best meet of the year! Our day will begin early so please be at school by 6:10 and ready to leave at 6:30. We’ll drive to the
Pincushion Mountain Trail in Grand Marais. For Varsity the race will consist of 2 separate races. The first will be a 5K skate race followed by a 5K classic pursuit start race.
Jr High will race a 2.6 kilometer classic race.
