Nov 28, 2011

RENTAL EQUIPMENT UPDATE

We only have only 6 sets of classic skis and 7 sets of skate skis (for older, experienced kids) available for SEASONAL rental only.  Sizes are limited so please contact us if rental is needed.

Think Snow!

Nov 16, 2011

Bay Nordic Coaching Clinic – December 2nd

We have scheduled the coaching clinic for all Bay Nordic coaches on Friday, December 2nd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The clinic will be held at InCompetition Sports located at 2439 University Ave., Green Bay.

Pizza will be provided to attract and keep everyone's attention!

We encourage all coaches to attend!.....Including those that have coached in the past and those that are new to coaching or interested. Topics will include group session structures, teaching kids to ski, and technique progressions and games.

Please drop me a quick e-mail if you can make the date. We are looking forward to seeing all the coaches soon.




Nov 15, 2011

Session Rental Closed - Seasonal Rental Still Available

We have reached our capacity for the SESSION rental.  We will not be able to take any session rentals postmarked after 11/15/11.

Rental for the season is still available for those who choose that option.

Than You!

Nov 3, 2011

Rental Equipment

Equipment rental is filling up fast.  We will do our best to accomadate rental needs; however, we do expect to be out of equipment soon.  Please check the blogsite for rental status if equipment is needed.

Seasonal Equipment Rental Pickup

For members registering for SEASONAL equipment rental, equipment pick up will be at the Versch house (6387 Aspen Drive, Sobieski) on either Saturday, December 3th or Sunday December 4th from 10:00 am to Noon.  Bringing the kids is recommended to assure proper boot size. 

Location -->  http://maps.google.com/maps?q=6387+Aspen+Drive,+Sobieski,+WI&hl=en&ll=44.677625,-88.084431&spn=0.030394,0.0842&sll=44.522945,-87.990495&sspn=0.1219,0.3368&vpsrc=6&hnear=6387+Aspen+Dr,+Sobieski,+Wisconsin+54171&t=m&z=14

Coaching Volunteers & Clinic

Participation in the Bay Nordic program has exceeded our expectations with over 150 kids registering last year (our 2nd year of the program)...all indications are that even more kids will be involved this year.  My position from the start has been to never cap number of participants.  The more kids that learn to ski, the better!  The downfall is that we need a lot of coaches (and volunteers) to run our sessions smoothly.  Having said that, we are beginning to organize our coaches and recruit new coaches to help us through the year and future years. 

Bay Nordic has been structured to group kids based on ages and abilities, giving them an opportunity to progressively learn the skills needed to have fun skiing and be successfull.  To meet these goals we have found success in having 1-2 Head Coaches per group (depending on size), and 2-3 Assistant/Helpers.  The Head Coaches take the role in presenting and leading curriculum with the Assistant/Helpers keeping the groups organized, reinforcing drills, helping with cold hands, tying boots, and anything else needed!

For myself, the time on the snow with my group are some of my favorites skis of the year...I think most of the past coaches feel the same.  As the program moves forward and we begin to lose coaches as their own kids move on, the next "generation" of coaches will be taking over.  Creating a sustainable coaching program is imperative for the program to continue.  

So....please consider joining our Coaching program in any capacity, either as a Head or Assistant Coach.  We have, and are working on, the following opportunities and clinics to learn and develop coaching skills for current and future coaches.  

Bay Nordic Coaching Clinic after Thanksgiving Holiday

For all current and new Bay Nordic Coaches we will run a Coaching Clinic prior to the first session.  The clinic will be facilitated by Mark Ernst with additional curriculum provided by some of our seasoned veterans.  Written curricullum and technique/games will be included.  We would like to see full participation from our coaches at this event. 

Date, Location, & Time Coming Soon!

Thank you in advance for considering coaching....if you know how to ski, there is a place for you to help coach!  Please let me know in advance if you are interested.