Nordic starts practice early

Early snowfall gives team more ski time

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Emily Tifft

For the first time in five years, the Nordic Ski team can ski on snow instead of rollerskis during its first week of practice.

Head coach Doug Peterson said the team will have a better chance at placing highly at their first race this year.

He credits this to having more time to ski before the first meet because of the recent snowfall.

“The early season is a plus for the team, because we can get them on the snow early, which gives us a chance to exceed,” Peterson said.

Peterson said the drop in participants will benefit the team by giving each skiier more one-on-one attention for improvement.

“We have a smaller team, so I think we will have a lot more fun,” Peterson said.

“We will be able to pay a lot more attention to the individuals,” Peterson said.

Peterson said many members on the team prepare for the season year round.

“A lot of our kids have been skiing, doing summer programs, working with other clubs and working with each other,” Peterson said.

Freshman skier Kate Brinkman said the early snow benefits the team because it gives the team more time to work on what they need to improve.

“We will have more time on our skis with the early snow so we will work more on our technique,” Brinkman said.