2024 MSHSL State Ski Meet - Wednesday & Thursday, February 14th & 15th
At: Giant's Ridge, Biwabik, MN (DIRECTIONS)
Qualifying skiers:
Boys: (Start times TBD) Pursuit: - Tanner Benson - Kellen Groth - Peter Holey - Teagan Berzinski - Sawyer Lepsch Sprints Relay: - Max Horeck - McKay Schultz Girls: (Start times TBD) Pursuit: - Anna Gilmer - Calla Pike - Ruby Kiesel - Mollie Ping - Sonya Semling Sprints Relays: - Elsa Heinrichs - Olivia Teichroew State Course MapsThis is the epitome of our racing for the Season. You have made this opportunity. There is no guarantee of a second chance tomorrow or next week or next year. This is the day to be racing for yourself, for the time you have committed to skiing. This is also the day to be racing for your teammates too; everyone has sacrificed something for each other. This is the day where your effort will be burned into your memory and you will feel considerable pride in your effort and sacrifices. Race like its your last and feel immensely proud to finish hard. This will help you most enjoy the entire day!
Tuesday forecast: 29 degrees and cloudy Wednesday forecast: 32 degrees and cloudy Thursday forecast: 22 degrees with a windchill around 9 degrees and cloudy Athletes: pack your bag the night before. Look over this list to make sure you have everything
Drink belt, water bottle Bigger water bottle Energy bars Gloves Hats Multiple layering shirts Multiple pairs of socks (probably 5+ pair) Skate ski boots, poles and skis Classic ski boots, poles and skis Excitement Wind briefs Buff Sunglasses maybe Bathroom stuff Winter boots Blanket/sleeping bag for relaxing in Athletes must have their name on their stuff!! |
One of the more memorable finishes in State Meet history!...
2024 Classic and Skate CourseThe State Meet Freestyle Course!
The State Meet Classic Course!
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Hotel: The Lodge at Giants Ridge
TENTATIVE, MAY CHANGE...
Time schedule:
Tuesday: State send off 8:50
Leave high school at 11:30 AM
Stop for dinner in Duluth, Arrive at Giant's Ridge to pre-ski in the evening (1 hr ski)
Sprinters(McKay, Max, Elsa, and Olivia): Ski sprint course 4 times, one of those needs to be at an L3.5 pace.
Coaches' meeting...pick up bib/chip/race packet TBD
Lights out at 10:30 PM
Wednesday:
Wake up at 8:00 AM
Boys check kick wax at 9:00 AM, start warm-up at 9:15 AM, at start line at 9:50 AM for placing skis and pole runs
Boys Classic race at 10:00 AM
Girls, check kick wax at 10:00 AM, start warm-up at 10:15 AM, at start line at 10:50 AM for placing skis and pole runs
Girls Classic Race at 11:00 AM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Hydration
Good cool down and stretching.
Girls Pursuit race at 2:00 PM
Boys Pursuit race at 3:00 PM
Evening activities and dinner.
Lights out at 10:30 PM
Thursday:
Wake up at 8:00 AM
Sprinters: Boys, check kick wax at 9:00 AM, start warm-up at 9:15 AM, at start line at 9:45 AM for chips, placing skis, and pole runs
Sprint Relay Prelims at 10:00 AM
Sprinters: Girls, check kick wax at 10:30 AM, start warm-up at 10:45 AM, at start line at 11:15 AM for chips, placing skis, and pole runs
Sprint Relay Prelims at 11:30 AM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Boys Start warm up at 12:50, to start line by 1:15.
Boys Finals at 1:30 PM
Girls Start warm up at 1:20, to start line by 1:45.
Girls Finals at 2:00 PM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Stop for supper, probably in Duluth
Roll into the HS at approximately 9:00pm
Time schedule:
Tuesday: State send off 8:50
Leave high school at 11:30 AM
Stop for dinner in Duluth, Arrive at Giant's Ridge to pre-ski in the evening (1 hr ski)
Sprinters(McKay, Max, Elsa, and Olivia): Ski sprint course 4 times, one of those needs to be at an L3.5 pace.
Coaches' meeting...pick up bib/chip/race packet TBD
Lights out at 10:30 PM
Wednesday:
Wake up at 8:00 AM
Boys check kick wax at 9:00 AM, start warm-up at 9:15 AM, at start line at 9:50 AM for placing skis and pole runs
Boys Classic race at 10:00 AM
Girls, check kick wax at 10:00 AM, start warm-up at 10:15 AM, at start line at 10:50 AM for placing skis and pole runs
Girls Classic Race at 11:00 AM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Hydration
Good cool down and stretching.
Girls Pursuit race at 2:00 PM
Boys Pursuit race at 3:00 PM
Evening activities and dinner.
Lights out at 10:30 PM
Thursday:
Wake up at 8:00 AM
Sprinters: Boys, check kick wax at 9:00 AM, start warm-up at 9:15 AM, at start line at 9:45 AM for chips, placing skis, and pole runs
Sprint Relay Prelims at 10:00 AM
Sprinters: Girls, check kick wax at 10:30 AM, start warm-up at 10:45 AM, at start line at 11:15 AM for chips, placing skis, and pole runs
Sprint Relay Prelims at 11:30 AM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Boys Start warm up at 12:50, to start line by 1:15.
Boys Finals at 1:30 PM
Girls Start warm up at 1:20, to start line by 1:45.
Girls Finals at 2:00 PM
Cool-down, dynamic stretches
Stop for supper, probably in Duluth
Roll into the HS at approximately 9:00pm