All ages, all abilities, all weather, no excuses!
Ironwood, MI and surrounding area
If you are new to our site, check out each section to learn more about our club.
For more information, or to submit a story or photo for publication, e-mail us at jpowers906@charter.net or call Ken at 847-302-6934.
CONGRATULATIONS NOQUE SKIERS
1/28/12
Brothers Nick and Anthony raced the Jr. Noque. Nick placed first overall and Anthony won second in his age group.
Faith also skied the Jr. Noque, winning third in her age group.
TG Noquemanon adult finishers Jason (1:33, 1st in his age group in the 24K Classic) and Sandy (1:41, 2nd in her age group in the 25 K Classic).
CONGRATULATIONS SISU RACERS
1/14/12
1/28/12
Brothers Nick and Anthony raced the Jr. Noque. Nick placed first overall and Anthony won second in his age group.
Faith also skied the Jr. Noque, winning third in her age group.TG Noquemanon adult finishers Jason (1:33, 1st in his age group in the 24K Classic) and Sandy (1:41, 2nd in her age group in the 25 K Classic).
CONGRATULATIONS SISU RACERS
1/14/12
Team Gogebic finishers, their times and age group placements
Men's 42K Classic: Will Andresen, 2:51, 4th; Jason Slining, 3:54, 8th. Men's 42K Freestyle: Rich Scott, 2:57, 27th; Neal Schroeter, 3:18, 40th; Paul Kolesar, 3:18, 42nd.
Women's 42K Freestyle: Geneva Smiles Garvin, 3:19, 2nd and Sandy Pera: 3:24, 6th.
Men's 21K Classic: Tom Bergman, 2:38, 4th.
Men's 21K Freestyle: David Rowe, 1:42, 9th; Ken Driessel, 2:40, 2nd.
Women's 21K Freestyle: Amy Hollenbeck, 1:36, 2nd; Amber Hollenbeck, 1:38, 5th; Michelle Mathieu Scott, 1:51, 4th.
Full race results at http://sisuskifest.com/race_results.php
Jr. SISU
1/13/12
more photos in Photo Gallery
Lillian, Vanessa, Eleanor, and Faith chillin' after facing their fears in the Jr. SISU.
Team Gogebic Jr. SISU participants
1/13/12
more photos in Photo Gallery
Lillian, Vanessa, Eleanor, and Faith chillin' after facing their fears in the Jr. SISU.
Team Gogebic Jr. SISU participants
Girls 16-18 5K: Britta Schroeter, 16:09, 1st place
Boys 16-18 5K: Adam Mabie, 25:27, 10th; Dylan Nasi, 25:40, 11th
Boys 13-15 2K: Ethan Puisto, 12:09, 3rd place
Girls 10-12 2K: Vanessa Nasi, 9:21, 3rd place; Signe Buerger, 12:02, 7th; Eleanor Tiziani, 14:21, 8th; Faith Pera, 14:45, 9th; Lillian Tiziani, 14:49, 10th.
Boys 10-12 2K: Nick Niemi, 7:09, 1st place; Reiley Hollenbeck, 10:14, 4th; Blaze Hollenbeck, 10:21, 5th; Devon Byers, 12:26, 7th.
Boys 16-18 5K: Adam Mabie, 25:27, 10th; Dylan Nasi, 25:40, 11th
Boys 13-15 2K: Ethan Puisto, 12:09, 3rd place
Girls 10-12 2K: Vanessa Nasi, 9:21, 3rd place; Signe Buerger, 12:02, 7th; Eleanor Tiziani, 14:21, 8th; Faith Pera, 14:45, 9th; Lillian Tiziani, 14:49, 10th.
Boys 10-12 2K: Nick Niemi, 7:09, 1st place; Reiley Hollenbeck, 10:14, 4th; Blaze Hollenbeck, 10:21, 5th; Devon Byers, 12:26, 7th.
Announcements
Hey kids! Record your Ks and win a medal!
After every practice or any time you ski, record your kilometers on the Kids Calendar given out at practice. Use the chart below to set your goal based on your age and if you want a gold, silver, or bronze medal. Turn in your charts at the end of ski season and you will receive a medal! Here is the Kids Calendar in case you don't have one yet. Kids Calendar
(Based on CXC Nordic Rocks program.)
Wax Parties THIS Week
OK, we're half way through the season and many of us are still skiing on our storage wax. Bring your skis (limit two pairs) and socialize at our Team wax parties. All Team members welcome. Everyone using Team rentals is asked to make time to come and wax their Team skis one of these two days.
Meet in the wax barn after practice Tues and Thurs (Jan 31 & Feb 2). The Team and ABR will provide the wax, the wax benches, and the instruction. You will provide the labor.
We will order pizza so you won't miss dinner. There's no excuse to pass on this opportunity to give your skis some TLC. Allow at least one hour - should be done by 6:30.
Youth Ski Equipment Needed
The team has run out of kids equipment to rent for the season.
We have a mission to introduce children to our sport while making it as affordable as possible to families.
If you have any youth ski boots, skis or poles to lend or donate to the team or sell at a low price, please let Ken or Jackie know.
We still have some adult equipment available for rent, $30 for the season.
Faith cheered on her mom at the Erwin Twp aid station during the SISU ski marathon.
Membership Count at 88!!
Welcome new members Jim, Niki, Jarad & Keri!
Welcome back Clyde!
46 adults
42 youth
17 families
We now have 39 new members to Team Gogebic. Welcome all!
Team Apparel Is Here
$78 adult tech jacket
$122 adult race suit
$39 youth tech jacket
$61 youth race suit
$16 team hat (free to new youth members)
Meet the New Volunteer Coaches
Linda Kangas-Slining and Karen Kangas are assisting Jackie with the kids on Tuesdays. Amy Hollenbeck & Amber Hollenbeck are helping Jackie out with the kids on Thursdays. Diane Borowski, kids helper, is out for the season with a knee injury.
Rich Scott, Sandy Pera, LeaAnn & Neal Schroeter are leading the adult groups.
Ken is helping with the kids, teaching new comers, and training those wishing to become coaches.
Thank them for assuming the kind of leadership that will enable us to grow. Interested in helping? We still need more assistance, so just let us know!
Team Gogebic: All ages, all abilities, all weather. No excuses.
"We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle
TEAM GOGEBIC 2012 SEASON OVERVIEW
What's New?
- We start skiing the first Tuesday of Dec. (12/6/11).
- The first four weeks (ALL of DEC) are devoted to technique. This means "how to ski" if you're a beginner, review of the fundamentals if you're intermediate, and fine tuning those core competencies if you're advanced. EVERYONE is encouraged to attend ALL FOUR sessions in each technique as they build on the ones before so if you miss one, you miss the progression. However, please come even if you can't make all of the sessions. These lessons will be led by Ken. Adult helpers are needed.
- Starting in January, adults will "just ski" - group skis with assigned workouts led by experienced adult team mates. Volunteers needed to lead the group sessions.
- Jackie will be the Kids Coach again this year. The kids will also undergo a four week lesson progression in December (see #2 above), led by Jackie and assistants. Ken will join her co-facilitating the Kids Program starting in January. Several adults have come forward to servve as volunteer assistants for the Kids Program. This is awesome! Please let Jackie know if you are able to join the team of assistants for the Kids Program.
- Tuesdays, 4:00, ABR, CLASSICAL technigue.
- Thursdays, 4:00, ABR, SKATE technique.
- You can only attend Tuesdays or only attend Thursdays if you only want to practice one technique or if your schedule only allows you to attend one day or the other.
- Adults and children alike will at times
all be together for fun and games and lessons, and at times divide up
into smaller groups to ski at the distance and level that suits them.
Everyone is encouraged to learn both techniques and to participate in at
least one event, but no one is required to.
- Free trail pass and free equipment rental for TG members at TG sessions, provided by ABR. Thank them for this generosity!
- 20% discount on season passes from ABR for TG members - ski all you want all season!
- Equipment rental through the team, priority to youth, $30/$50, for the year. You keep it, take care of it, use it any day of the week, return in in good shape at the end of the season. See Ken.
Download 2012 Membership Form Here
Print it, fill it out, send it in or bring over or to the first session.
Call with any questions or to set up a time to come by and get equipped:
Ken 847-302-6934. Jackie 847-533-2390
See you soon!
