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RNST Coaches

Below is a photo of most (15 of 21) of the coaches who helped coach the 107 skiers on the 2009/2010 RNST.  

RNST End of Season Banquet - March 9, 2010

The RNST season ending potluck was held on Tuesday, March 9th at the John Marshall cafeteria.  The albums below have photos both from the banquet and from many of the major events over the 2009/2010 ski season. 

Photos taken at the RNST 2010 Banquet in John Marshall on 3/9/10

Photos taken at the RNST end-of-season banquet in John Marshall on 3/9/10 (courtesy of John Resman). This album has all the group photos for those who lettered, skied the Korte etc.

Slide Show from the RNST 2010 End-of-Season Banquet

Photos from the slide show that was shown at the RNST end-of-season banquet in John Marshall on 3/9/10. this album has over 600 photos from many of the events over the season including the trip to Maplelag, Rochester Invite and RNST Olympics.

RNST Olympics - 2/18/2010

RNST Olympics

Photos from the RNST Olympics.

Rochester Invite is 5 Years Old !!

City of Lakes Loppet - February 7, 2010

A number of RNST skiers ventured to Minneapolis to participate in the City of Lakes Loppet events.  Pictured below are some of the RNST members who participated in the REI 10K tour.

Winona Ski Relays Meet - Thu, Jan 28

A 4 x 1.6k relay event at St. Mary's University.

44 skiers from the RNST braved the cold 5 degree temperatures to enjoy the Winona Relays at the St. Mary's University trails.  Hand and toe warmers were out in force.  The coaches standing at the finish line and the photographer really appreciated the warmers also!

Skiers were placed on 4-person teams with each individual skiing a 1.6 K loop.  The 1.6 K loop was pretty much uphill (uffda!) for the first half and then downhill or flat in the second half (with a small uphill bump for good measure).  The groomers did a nice job breaking up the icy/hardpack conditions.  A volunteer was even shoveling snow back onto a sharp downhill turn where skiers were scraping the snow off.  The relay format along with the shorter distance provided a different experience than the typical 5K ski races.  I'm sure the 1.6 K "sprint" suited some people better than a 5K race.

The girls race was first with 8 teams (4 from Rochester and 4 from Winona).  The boys race followed with 12 teams (7 from Rochester and 5 from Winona).  Both races began with mass starts from the first skier of each team.  This was also a new experience since the 5K races use interval starts.  We attempted to equalize the teams so in theory they would finish together. Of course, this is an impossible task, but the teams did stay somewhat close together.  The Rochester girls teams finished in (30:00, 32:22, 32:41, and 33:39) with the boys teams finishing in (24:15, 24:35, 24:37, 24:55, 25:09, 25:51, 26:01)
 
Individual lap times are posted on the RNST web site (both Rochester and overall).  Remember that split times in relay races are not completely accurate, but give you an idea of how you raced.  

2010 Rochester Invite

Congratulations to the 59 RNST skiers on their nice effort in the Rochester Invite today.  The coaches were happy to see the determination on the skiers' faces as they "toured" the course.  There were 141 skiers from Northfield, Prior Lake, Rochester, and Winona enjoying the 5.8K trail on the Eastwood golf course and woods.  The course conditions were very good, though the freezing mist/drizzle we had around noon created fast conditions with some tricky downhill turns.  The big question is - Was the downhill too fast for Sam to notice the sign??

The Rochester teams had a great day.  The varsity boys finished 3rd, the varsity girls tied for 2nd, the junior varsity boys finished 2nd, and the junior varsity girls finished 1st.  Results are posted on the RNST meet results page.

John Resman

 

Northfield Meet - January 14th 2010 - photos

Photos from the meet at Northfield on January 14th. Close to 50 skiers from RNST participated in this event! Courtesy of Dave Greymont.

2010 Maplelag - Team Photo

RNST Maplelag Ski camp

Great photos taken by Jay Richards, the owner of Maplelag ski resort, during our time trial on Sunday morning. Click here for the full set of photos from the TT.  Time trial results are on the RNST Meet Results web page.

Winona Meet 12/21/09

Results from the Winona meet can be found on the left panel and photos from the meet are now in the RNST Photo album.

RNST Ski Swap News Board

This bulletin board is for RNST members who want to buy, swap or sell ski clothing, ski boots, poles etc.

Ski Meet Schedule - 2009 - 2010

  • Dec 17, Thursday, Lakeville
  • Dec 21, Monday, Winona
  • Jan 14, Thursday, Northfield
  • Jan 22, Friday, Rochester Invite
  • Jan 28, Thursday, Winona 

 

  1. Race length - approximately 5 km
  2. Race duration - varies from about 15 to 30 minutes
  3. Race start time - typically 3:30 PM
  4. School bus transportation to the away meets
  5. Away meets - depart around 1:30 PM and return by 6:30 PM
  6. Bus departure location will be announced prior to the meet.

Ski Meet Information

Here are some items to remember for the ski meets:

  1. Students need to have their parents contact the school at least the day before the meet to let them know they will be leaving early for a ski meet.
  2. Put your name on your skis and poles. There will be a number of skis/poles lying on the ground that will look like yours.
  3. Put your skis and poles in a bag or tie them together. Remember to put your name on your bag.
  4. Bring some outer layers to wear while you warm up. You won't need to wear as much clothing during the actual race.
  5. Bring some dry clothing with you to change into after the meet.
  6. Make sure you bring drinks with you. Most likely the ski meet locations will not have a place to get water.
  7. No stops for food will be made on the way home, so bring your own food if you want to eat anything after the race.
  8. If you have any questions about the ski meet or ski racing in general, please talk to one of the coaches.

 

 

Rochester Nordic Ski Team - 1st Practice

Photos from

the 1st practice  can be found her

e. more photos from registration night

can be found here

2009-2010 JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFYING INFO

ABOUT
The US Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Program is a nationwide series of events for youth and juniors ages 8 to 19. Each geographic region has its own qualifying system of events hosted by a different club or organization to select the best athletes to compete at the US Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Championships. All events share a common goal: to encourage young athletes to enjoy cross country skiing and to develop their skill. Events mix Olympic-style competition with elements of learning and fun for all levels - from beginning racers to those with Olympic aspirations.  
Skiers participate in the Junior Olympic Qualifying (JOQ) races primarily for the challenge and experience of competing in races that feature the top area skiers in their age group. However, most racers are also aiming for qualifying for the US Junior Olympic Cross Country Ski Championships. Whether you are new to the JOQ races or a returning racer, here are some tips to help you feel comfortable with the process.

2009-2010 MIDWEST JO TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA
Race requirements: A minimum of four (4) races are required for scoring to establish a point value to qualify for team selection. The combination of techniques or distances does not matter in the minimum of four (4) races. If more than four races are completed, the best of four (4) will be scored. Automatic selections do not have to race a minimum of four (4) races.
Follow this link   to read more.

AGE CATEGORIES
J4 - 1998 to 1999 YOB
J3 - 1996 to 1997 YOB
J2 - 1994 to 1995 YOB
J1 - 1992 to 1993 YOB
OJ - 1990 to 1991 YOB
  
NEW THIS YEAR
This year CXC will introduce a Super JOQ weekend at Telemark Resort. Overall male and female winners in every age category including J4, J3, J2, J1 and OJ will be recognized and awarded with a Trophy Cup.  

Rochester Rowers Qualify for US Youth Nationals

Three members of the Rochester Rowing Club have qualified for the USRowing Youth National Championships in June. Astrid Wettstein qualified by winning the Midwest Junior Championships in the girl’s single scull while Natalie Stoppel and Marit Wettstein came second in the girls’ lightweight double. All are students at Mayo High School.

"Our other rowers gave their best performances of the year," Rochester coach Philip R. Greipp, M.D. said of the trio qualifying for the national event

RNST End-of-Season Banquet

The 2008 / 2009 ski season finished up last night with the end-of-season banquet in Mayo H.S. Over 50 skiers lettered in Nordic skiing this season. Some photos are now on-line thanks to Jeff Robertson.

RNST 2008/2009 Letter Awards

Last Name First Name Sex Grade School
Bauer Matt M 12 Century
Bauer Nicole F 9 Century
Busche Kirk M 9 Century
Creedon Christopher M 9 Century
Dixon Emma F 9 Century
Hale Paul M 9 Century
Harney Benjamin M 10 Century
Hocraffer Laura F 10 Century
Hopper Mark M 10 Century
Kluck Breann F 12 Century
Lambert Callie F 11 Century
Manlove Claire F 10 Century
Manulik Joseph M 10 Century
Post Laura F 9 Century
Stevens Jason M 10 Century
Sycks Dalton M 12 Century
Testa Danny M 12 Century
Weckwerth Aaron M 10 Century
Wold Joshua M 11 Century
Wold Rebekah F 11 Century
Youngberg Nicki F 10 Century
Sands Jessica F 10 John Marshall
Wood Karolyn F 10 John Marshall
Massot Graham M 8 Kellogg
Leet-Otley Kendall F 8 Kelogg
Manulik Sara F 8 Kelogg
Youngberg Madeline F 8 Kelogg
Becker Maria F 12 Lourdes
Murray Aoife F 12 Lourdes
Resman Anna F 12 Lourdes
Resman Kristen F 8 Lourdes
Resman Mary F 10 Lourdes
Richer Lea F 12 Lourdes
Shelerud Lizzy F 9 Lourdes
Torchia Kelsey F 12 Lourdes
Bahn Emily F 9 Mayo
Brandt Clare M 9 Mayo
Grimm Brent M 10 Mayo
Karsten Leah F 9 Mayo
Luetmer Daniel M 11 Mayo
Macon Riley M 9 Mayo
Miller Alexandria M 9 Mayo*
Miller Dayton M 7 Mayo*
Russell Samuel M 10 Mayo
Shellum Tom M 10 Mayo
Sorenson Tom M 9 Mayo
Voigt Melanie F 10 Mayo
Evans Carter M 8 Willow Creek
Glynn Hunter M 8 Willow Creek
Karsten Eric M 8 Willow Creek
* Home School . . . .

End of Season Banquet - Tuesday, March 10

The end of season banquet will be on March 10, 2009 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Mayo High School cafeteria.  All ski team members and their families are invited to enjoy food and fellowship as we reminisce about the past ski season.  This banquet is a potluck, so please see the document below for info on what to bring.


John Resman - RNST Coach of the Year 2008/2009

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As the RNST grew in size, John Resman agreed to take over organization of the meets and events. Over the last few years John has successfully organized meets for the RNST skiers in Rochester, Winona, Lakeville and Northfield. Over the last 2 years he has also organized the highly successful club ski camps to Maplelag. All of the coaches and skiers greatly appreciate all of the work he has put into our ski program and hope he has the energy to keep doing so for years to come !

Winona Meet - Jan 23rd 2009

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Results and photos from the 2K Relay Event in Winona on the 22nd are now on-line. Check the RNST Meet Results and RNST Photo album for results and photos. Thanks to John Resman for all the photos.

2009 Maplelag Ski Trip - Team Photo

33 skiers made the trip up to Maplelag for a great weekend of skiing. Many thanks to John Resman for all his work in organizing this trip.


RNST End of Season Banquet and Fun Ski

Photos from the end of season banquet are now on-line along with some photos from the fun ski

2008 Team Picture

The trophys are for the American Berkebeiner Kortelopet  High School Team Race.

2008 Maplelag Trip

Coaches photos and team photos from the 2008 trip to Maplelag.

RNST News

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