Cross Country Ski Headquarters wins another Michigan Cup! Good job getting your skiers out, Headquarters!
The Michigan Cup will be giving points to kids 12 and under at designated races this season.
Michigan Cup participation increased for the third year in a row during the 2003-2004 season, according to Carol Muelleur-Brumbaugh, Treasurer of the Michigan Cup.
Here's a medicine ball exercise we've adopted for our Team NordicSkiRacer Thursday night strength sessions that simulates doublepoling.,
Starting and finishing on Saturday, July 24, 2004 at the Grayling High School Football Stadium, this flat course traveled down the Wayne C. Koppa Pathway into Grayling. The top finishers were Pat Dantzer (34:17) and Kelly Stumpmier (45:36).
Here's a seated medicine ball toss (also called a seated oblique toss) for two people that can really work your core muscles.,
The 4th lap 11:40? Whoa! Panic time - was I sick, I don't feel that bad? I was really pushing that last lap, too??,
The Lower Peninsula's first premier cross country ski center, Forbush Corner, has been teetering on insolvency for several years. Poor snow years and additional competition have each added to reduced skier turnout. Concerned patrons for Forbush are meeting shortly to develop plans to keep the center open for the 2004-2005 season.
Subaru Factory Team is working on getting this August's trip to New Zealand going. This trip is a fundraiser for the US Ski Team and will include coaching by Trond Nystad (USST Head Coach), Pete Vordenberg (USST Assistant), and Nathan Schultz (Subaru Factory Team) as well as lectures and presentations by USST athletes and Chris Hall, USST wax technician.
James Young, Chairman of the HCMA board, announced that the proposed sale of the property connecting Kensington Metropark to Proud Lake State Park will be postponed until the Milford bond proposal is decided in the November election.
The Michigan Cup Committee meets on August 8 to discuss the upcoming season. Items to discuss include the schedule, whether to include sprint races, backup sites, rules governing skating in classic races, and the impact of relays on overall team point totals.
The CXC/Birkie Big Summer Camp will be held August 2-5 at Telemark Resort, in Cable, WI. Costs are $260 Room and Board and Coaching all inclusive. Discounts for members of summer training groups and scholarships available on request.
Fight plans to replace the Kensington to Proud Lake connector trail with new homes.
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Splash n Blast Waterpark parking, Kensington Metropark, Milford, MI
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Martindale Beach (Splash n Blast Waterpark), Kensington Metro park, Milford,
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