Tonkawood Second Half

Well the regular Tonkawood school has wrapped up but Team Tonkawood is starting the second half.  First, let's get caught up.  On Saturday we had our season ending in-house race, and it seems like everyone had a great time.  

On Tuesday Winter finally showed up just in time for the evening practice. It was 12 when we got out of the car and 6 when we headed home.  Fortunately all the kids stayed warm and took breaks when they needed them.  Hand warmers and possibly toe warmers can really help out on the cold days.  

Looking forward we have several more practices and races.  Gretchen Piper, will be holding a parents meeting at 9:30 out at PowderRidge while the kids are practicing.  She will go over race days and make sure that all of the parents know what to expect.  If you can't make it Saturday, please send an email and we will get the info to you.  

Saturday January 28, we have our first race at Wild Mountain.

Tuesday January 31, we have a practice at PowderRidge.

Saturday February 4, we have another PowderRidge practice.

Tuesday February 7, we have our final Tuesday night practice.

Saturday February 11, we have our second race at Afton Alps.

Saturday February 18, is President's Day weekend, we have no official races, but there is a USSA race at Afton Alps.  Talk to Heidi Hust if you are interested.

Saturday February 25, is the championship race at Mount Kato.  If anyone is interested in heading down on Saturday let me know we can try to coordinate plans. 

So lots of fun on the horizon.  One last thought before we go Ski Maintenance.  Sorry if I have a bit of a soap box moment here...

If your kids skis have not been serviced since the start of the season, it is probably time to have them sharpened and waxed.  Man made snow, thin coverage, and dirt in the snow is tough on skis.  It dulls the edges and can damage the base.  Wax protects the base of the ski and makes it more resilient scratches and abuse.  It will also make the ski glide and turn better.  Sharpening removes burrs from the edge and will help the kids to initiate their turns and hold the arc through the turn.

Bottom line, skis that have been tuned our easier and more fun to ski on!

One of our coaches, Woody Hust, has a business tuning skis for his fellow high school racers.  He has said that he would be able to tune some of the kids skis (wax and edges) before the Wild Mountain race on January 28. Woody has the bright yellow helmet, and will be out there on Saturday.

If the ski is particularly needy, he may send you to a shop to get the ski ground flat.  Gear West Adrenaline, Hoigaards and Pearce Snow and Ski all will do a great job with your kids skis.