For the first time in the rich history of cross country skiing in Upper Michigan there is an official high school Nordic ski team. Marquette Senior High School in Marquette, MI is represented by 15 athletes and coaches Matt Weier, Joey Graci and Dan Wiitala. One stipulation of the school board is the team be self funded and through a generous donation from River Valley Bank the team was able to acquire uniforms. They are also supported by the Superiorland Ski Club. MSHS Nordic will be competing in events in upper and lower Michigan and at the Giant’s Ridge Invite in Minnesota in January 2010. –Deb Loy
Scoreboard: First race ever Dec. 12 2009
MSHS Nordic Ski Gears Up: read the Mining Journal article (Nov. 09) by Craig Remsburg
High School Nordic Ski Team Forms:
High School Ski Team Skier Form
High School Nordic Ski Jackets and Pants
High School Nordic Ski Team Race Schedule (also listed below)
MSHS Nordic Ski Team Race Schedule: These are the races that will count toward earning your varsity letter. You will be required to participate in the High School Championships as well as two other races.
Ironwood: December 12 and 13, 2009. This event is held at Wolverine Nordic Center in Ironwood, MI. There is a classic and a skate race this weekend.
Mesabi: January 9th, 2010. This event it the largest high school Nordic ski race in North America. It is held at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, MN. There are Varsity and Junior Varsity events.
Junior Noque: January 29th, 2010. This is our home town event.
Michigan High School Championships: February 19th and 20th, 2010. Marquette is hosting this event this year. You do not need to qualify for this event. All high school skiers are welcome to participate.
Junior Olympic Qualifying Races: These races are only necessary for those of you attempting to qualify for Junior Olympics.
Ironwood: Same dates as above
Boyne: January 2nd and 3rd, 2010.
Houghton: January 15th and 16th, 2010
Additional Recommended Races: These races are completely optional and will not have coaches at them. They will not directly count toward any specific qualifications, but they will help you improve your skiing and racing skills. These races may also be used as substitute races if you are unable to attend the above races that count toward earning your varsity letter.
Half Noque: January 30, 2010
Valley Spur: TBA
Junior Bear Chase: March 13, 2010
The Ski Club membership form is now up on the website, download and
mail in or….Come to Club Night!
Down Wind Sports Club Night is October 29, 2009, from 6-9pm. Down
Wind will have discounts on clothing, wax and crazy discounts on ski
orders. The skis will be race flex selected by Rossignol Race Room.
Sports Rack Club Night is November 12, 2009, from 6-9pm. The Sports
Rack’s experienced staff specializes in fitting each member of your
family with the correct equipment, as well as offering discounts on
all ski equipment, clothing, wax, nutrition and accessories.
The Noquemanon Trail Network will be offering discount memberships.
Also mark your calendars for these other winter skiing events:
• Superiorland Ski Club Ski Swap and Sale, November 21, 2009; Holiday
Inn, Marquette.
• The Noquemanon Trail Network Annual Snowball, December 4, 2009;
Upfront & Company, Marquette.
• Big Bay Pathway Membership Drive and Social, December 18, 2009; Big Bay, MI.
• Valley Spur Ski Bash, January 9, 2010; Munising, MI
• MGHS Noquemanon Ski Marathon, January 30, 2010; Ishpeming, Negaunee
to Marquette, MI.
• The Honey Bear Classic, February 27, 2010; in Big Bay, MI.
• Valley Spur Taste and Glide, March 6, 2010; Munising, MI
• Valley Spur Snowman Triathlon & Ski Loppett, March 13, 2010; Munising, MI
Superiorland Cross Country Ski Club is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to help support programs and events including Ski Cats, Adventure Club, Prep Team, Race Team, Junior Olympics Skiers Assistance Fund, adult ski programs, Wednesday Night Relays, Ski Swap and/or Bike Swap. You may direct your gift to the program of your choice or make a contribution to the general fund.
Founded in 1992, the Superiorland Ski Club's mission is to provide Marquette's ski community a chance to work together for the betterment of trails and facilities and to help provide and support youth skiing in the area.