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 2007-08 EAST ANCHORAGE HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
- Randall Wins! Kikkan Randall became the first American woman to win a cross-country World Cup race in Rybinsk, Russia. Watch video.
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Congratulations to Jaime Bronga for wining the Region IV Skimeister. Elizabeth Quinley was also Region IV Skimeister in 2005.
2008 East High State Team
Boys: Erin Phillips, Nathaniel Knapp, Anthony Orot, Daniel Fink, Nathan Quinley, Aaron Heaslet. Alternate: Zachary Klutz
Girls: Rachel Carey, Christina Knapp, Jaime Bronga, Melissa Flynn, Katie Clark, Guerin Platte. Alternate: Josey Reagle
2008 State Meet Schedule:
All State meet races are at Kincaid
State Meet details: maps, times, etc.
Print : State Meet Schedule
| Date |
Girls Race |
Boys Race |
Awards |
| Thursday, Feb 21 |
2:15pm 7.5 K Classic mass Start |
1:00pm 10K Classic Mass Start |
3:30pm |
| Friday, Feb 22 |
1:00pm 5K Freestyle Individual |
2:15pm 7.5K Freestyle Individual start |
3:30pm |
| Sat, Feb 23 |
11:00am 4X3K Mixed relay |
12:30 4X5K Mixed Relay |
2:00pm |
Congratulations to Rachel Carey, Christina Knapp, and Erin Phillips for successful Besh Cup races this weekend. They all qualified for post season competitions in Arctic Winter Games and Junior Olympics!
Practice details
East Classic Relay was very successful!!!
Great skiing, fairly warm, sunny weather, and overall a great day of racing.
Special thanks to:
- John Christopherson and the entire Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage, without them we could not have had a high school race.
- East High XC Ski Booster parents: Alice Knapp, Ken and Peggy Kugel, John Quinley, Lynn Fink, and others for amazing support.
- Connie Quinley and Karen Bronga for creating the artsy, yet functional Valentine’s awards.
- Parent volunteers from other schools: We had help from West, Chugiak, South and Service.
- Bob Hodson, from Barney’s Sports Chalet, drawing prizes of Atomic skis, Swix poles and other outdoor gear.
- Michael Graham and Janis Fleischman for incredible administrative support.
- All ASD ski coaches for your understand, support, and cooperation. Every team was prepared, raced well, and seemed to have enjoyed the event.
- East High ski team for passing out the humble pie and being good hosts.
Parent Thank Yous:
Ski-althlon: Bob Clark, Steve Rinechart,
Besh Cups: Platte's for organizing the Shore Shore Homer lodging. The Quinley's for organizing the Don Joses dinner.
Alice Knapp- for hosting the holiday annual Anchorage Tour and Chili Feed.
Karen Gordon for bringing lots of food to practice and helping kids with race last Saturday.
Also bringing food to practice: Lauree Lucey, Alice Knapp, Kevin Seachao, and the Coopers.
Mike Flynn, Bob Clark, Steve Rinehart, and John Quinley
for helping with the tent, brushing skis, food , and blankets last Saturday.
Alice Knapp for creating and duplicating the ski log book.
Athlete Log books were passed out today. Skiers should record their daily workouts, time, activity, intensity, health and other comments. Skiers should record 6-12 hours of training per week.
The Swix order update: Mittens are back ordered. Not sure when they will arrive.
Head Coach: Tom Bronga, home 333-0610 work 742-2123
Assistant coaches: Jason Bent, Sara Rottman, Jason Bent, and Gary Snyder
Captains: Rachel Carey, Kellene Cooper, Zachary Klutz, Bart Grabman, Bart Grabman, and Nathan Quinley
  
Highlights:
East Classic Relay want off without a hitch! Good races, warm temps, and costco pie!
Besh Cup races: Rachel, Christina and Erin all qualify for post season competitions!
Athletes are expected to provide their own ski equipment and outdoor clothing. A limited number of skis are available for skiers that need equipment. There is a deposit of $25 for use of a set of school skis, boots, and poles.
Parent News:
Booster Club meeting was well attended. Parents are signing up for race prep and race day duties, fund raising events, and more.
Emergency First Aid Plan
Region IV Cross Country Skiing Schedule 2007-2008
Schedules are subject to change. Last minute race changes check with NSAA
| Last update February 2, 2007
| | Date | Day | Time | Location | Race Style | Distance | Host |
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December 1, 2007 canceled no snow |
Saturday |
1:00 PM |
Service |
Classic-weather permitting
(mass start) |
B/G 5K |
Service |
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LynxLoppet Invitational |
December 7, 2007 canceled |
Friday |
12:30 PM |
Kincaid |
Classic |
B5K/G5K |
Dimond |
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December 8, 2007 canceled |
Saturday |
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Dimond |
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| December 15, 2007 |
Saturday |
4:00 PM |
Kincaid |
Skate |
6K |
Bartlett |
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| January 11, 2008 |
Friday |
4:00 PM |
Chugiak |
Free (Mass Start) |
5K |
Chugiak |
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| January 12, 2008 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | Chugiak |
Classic -2 skiers/30 Sec.
(mass start) |
G5/B7.5K |
Kincaid |
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| January 16, 2008 |
Wednesday |
4:00 PM |
Bartlett |
Free-Relay |
2X2X2 |
Bartlett |
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| January 26, 2008 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | Kincaid | Skiathlon
(A and B)
(C+ skate only) | B5K/5K
G3.5K/3.5K | South
West |
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| February 6, 2008 -CHANGED |
Wednesday |
3:00 PM | Russian Jack | Classic Relay
Mixed G-B-B-G |
4 x 3K | East |
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Region IV Championships | | February 15, 2008 | Friday | 12:00 PM | Kincaid | Individual Freestyle
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B10k, G 7.5k | Dimond |
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| February 16, 2008 | Saturday | 11:00 AM | Kincaid | Classic Relay
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B 4x5k, G4x3.5k | Dimond |
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*Times for both races will
determine Skimeister | | ASAA/First National Bank State Championships | | February 21, 2008 | Thursday | TBA | TBD | Classic | B10K | Dimond |
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| G7.5K | | February 22, 2008 | Friday | TBA | TBD | Freestyle | B7.5K | |
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| G5K | | February 23, 2008 | Saturday | TBA | TBD | Mixed Tech | B4 x 5K | |
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| G4 x 3K | | Date | Day | Time | Location | Race Style | Distance | Host |
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Schedules are subject to change.
Please check with Anchorage Nordic Club for the most current schedule. |
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