Methow Valley Nordic Team
 

Methow Valley Nordic Team

 

  • The Methow Valley Nordic Team

    MVNT Job Announcement:

    The Methow Valley Nordic Team (MVNT), located in Winthrop, Washington, seeks a Program and Coaching Director to lead our cross-country ski team of over 120 young skiers. Qualified individuals must have a proven record of successful ski coaching and a good understanding of the demands of a competitive ski program.The salary range is up to $30,000 for an 11-­‐ month position. A complete job description can be found here.
    MVNT is part of the non-profit Methow Valley Nordic Ski Educational Foundation. Our mission is to engage youth in Nordic skiing and racing, challenging them to attain personal goals and teaching them skills for a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.
    If you are interested in this position, please send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for two references to MVNT, PO Box 1063,Winthrop, WA 98862. Email mvntoffice@gmail.com for additional information.




         
    Spring Training is Now OPEN (Register Today)

    J2 & Older Athletes!

    Join Laura McCabe April 18th through May, 2012, every Wednesday for a ski specific workout after school.  The sessions promise to be fun and easy, working exclusively on technique and easy distance.  Sessions include strength training at Winthrop Physical Therapy twice a week.

    Playing a spring sport?  No worries, if you can fit it in, this could be your once-a-week over-distance workout.  

    *If you can’t sign-up, we still hope to see you out there with your team for at least one session. 

    Minimum Number of Sign-Ups Needed:
    5     Athletes, make sure you get as many of your teammates to sign up!

    Cost = $40

    Sign up now by emailing Laura McCabe & filling out the Registration Form here

    Laura’s Home Phone: (509) 996-3782
    Laura’s Cell Phone: 509-341-9777
    Email: laura@seanmccabestudio.com 

    What to Bring: running shoes and/or roller skis (skate or classic), roller ski poles, bounding poles, water bottle and water carrier, watch, heart-rate monitor, training food, 

    Please mail registration form and $40 check to:
    Methow Valley Nordic TeamP.O. Box 1063, Winthrop, WA 98862 

    Methow Valley Junior Race & Lasagna Feed

    What: Lasagna Feed, 
    When: Saturday, 6pm, January 21, 2012
    Where: Red Barn, Winthrop
    Cost: 12 yrs and younger $8: 13 yrs and older Team $12


    Junior Race
    January 22, 2012 
    (during Sunday's Pursuit Race)


    Methow Junior Race Sunday at the Bitterbrush/Barnsley loops, leave from the town trail head at 11:15, ski out for a warm up and then race, sign up at the start area which will be out on Barnsley.







    Live and Silent Auction, Music, Dancing, Food and the Biggest Fundraising Event for the Methow Valley Nordic Team!

    5:30 PM, Winthrop Red Barn
    Saturday, November 12, 2011

    Tickets on sale now at Winthrop Physical Therapy for $35 before November 11th, $40 at the door. Any questions call Emily Post @ 509-997-2251.


    Nordic Team Registration

    J3 and Older (athletes born between 1992-99)
    October 17, 5:30 PM, Liberty Bell High School




    J4 and Younger (athletes born between 2000-2005)
    November 1, 5:30 PM, Methow Valley Elementary School High School





    Ski Ball - November 12th, 5:30 PM Winthrop Red Barn



    PNSA Methow Summer Camp - August  17-21,  2011

    The camp will be based in Mazama with athletes sleeping in tents with access to showers.  We will go on a two night backpacking trip in the beautiful Sawtooth mountains near Winthrop.  Training will take place in the Mazama/Winthrop area, focusing on technique, fitness and fun.  All athletes should bring camping equipment (tent per 2-4, sleeping pad, sleeping bag), rollerskis (both skate and classic), boots and poles, bike helmet, running shoes, backpacking pack, those that have it-backpacking stove and cooking pot, eating gear for backpacking(ie. Bowl, spork, mug) swimsuit and summer clothing for 5 days of activity and a heart rate monitor.


    Summer Training Starts Next Month

    J2 and older athletes, be sure to register for summer training.  Sam Naney will again conduct three sessions a week throughout the summer.  Hike, roller ski, run, jump, skip and get dirty this summer having fun and getting into shape for the 2011-2012 ski season.  First session starts the second week in June.


    Mandatory J2 & Older Meeting

    May 17, at 5:30pm
    Meet at the Nordic office beside the Winthrop Red Apple.

    Topics: spring training, summer training, fall training, training logs and program update.

    Please let David know if you can't make it.




    SPRING TRAINING

    Join Laura McCabe every Wednesday for an after school workout.  Activities include biking, running, roller skiing and plenty of surprises.  Spring training designed for athletes 14 and older.  For more details, please click here: PROGRAMS



    WEBSITE GETS A FACELIFT!

    We're great skiers and coaches, but lousy website builders.  Bare with us as we redesign and update the new and improved Methow Valley Nordic Team Website.  If you see any errors or have any suggestions, please send them to David Lawrence.
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MISSION
The mission of the Methow Valley Nordic Team is to engage our youth in Nordic skiing and racing, challenge and support them to attain personal goals, and teach them skills for life-long enjoyment of physical activity. In doing so we strive to be a model youth program for ski fitness embodying the spirit of our Core Values: Respect, Sportsmanship, Commitment, Accomplishment of Goals, Self-Reliance, Mutual Support 

- Methow Valley Nordic Team

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