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Certificates

Hello team
The certificates and letters for anyone who was not able to make it to the banquet are in the Athletic Department Office.

Thanks again for a fun season. See you in the fall!

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Banquet

Banquet reminder!

Our banquet is now scheduled for 3/28/13 @ 6:30 at the Zap Zone Waterford location.

http://www.zap-zone.com/contact/

There is no charge for team members.

Please remember to bring your jersey! If you can't be there, please give your jersey to someone that will be there.

If all else fails, bring your jersey to the Athletic Department and they will let me know to pick them up.

Those of you that will be coming back to the team in the fall CAN keep your jersey as long as you CLEAR IT WITH ME FIRST. If I do not hear from you, I will be tracking you down!!

see you on the 28th.

Super Fun Park 2

...It's the first day of SPRING and we STILL have a TON of snow here in the Mitten!  Lets go shred it up! 

This event is one you don't want to miss.

If you're in the area let me know!

Here's the Facebook link,

http://www.facebook.com/events/338613696259616/?fref=ts

Banquet 3/28 @ 6:30

Our banquet is now scheduled for 3/28/13 @ 6:30 at the Zap Zone Waterford location.

http://www.zap-zone.com/contact/

There is no charge for team members.

Please remember to bring your jersey! If you can't be there, please give your jersey to someone that will be there.

If all else fails, bring your jersey to the Athletic Department and they will let me know to pick them up.

Those of you that will be coming back to the team in the fall CAN keep your jersey as long as you CLEAR IT WITH ME FIRST. If I do not hear from you, I will be tracking you down!!

see you on the 28th.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Video from the State Finals!

MHSSA SBX Championships 2013 - @ Alpine Valley, White Lake, Michigan from AGA Nation on Vimeo.

Girls Threepeat!

Congrats girls on your third straight state championship! 

http://youtu.be/vFLSnyI1ai8

Lakeland tent and food

Is located to the right of the time booth if you are looking up the hill.

Jessica Boan


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State's in ON

Happy snow day! What a great day to have a State Final!

see you there.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

State Finals!

Friday - 2/8/13

REMEMBER YOUR JERSEY, MOUTHGUARD, AND HELMET!!

Be there at 9am. Meet at the bottom of the race hill. We'll have a tent set up.

Individuals are scheduled to start at 10am.  Those racing in the individual heats will be allowed to slip the course at this time. You will need to see what heat you are scheduled to race in. There will be a board at the bottom showing where you placed. If you finish in 1st or 2nd place, get back up to the top IMMEDIATELY. This is a single elimination race. If you place 3rd or 4th you are out.

Lunch will be after the finish of individuals.

Team races begin after lunch. There will be a time for the teams to slip the course.

Awards will be given a short time after the last team race.

Good luck!

Ride with us!

For all you parents that have never run boarder cross .... here is what your kids see when they are racing!

Regarding a Possible Snow Day tomorrow ….

A note from the Athletic Department at Lakeland High School:

IF weather conditions force us to close school tomorrow . . .

Since your child has already been exempt from school tomorrow to participate in the State Snowboard Competition, and they will not be using school transportation, it will be the decision of the parent to determine if it is safe enough to travel to Alpine Valley and compete in the state tournament.

Time Trials!

Congrats to Josh Oliver for taking #1 spot in the time trial yesterday! The times were the closest we've seen in years!

Here are the results. Top 16 in each race friday morning.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

RE: State Finals food contributions

So far three parents have volunteered. With a nice spread so far!
We have:
Bagels
Sub platter 30 pieces
Big cookie tray
Another snack of some kind
Pop

It's a long day and any help to keep them energized is greatly appreciated.
Thank you and GO EAGELS!

Jessica Boan

State Finals food contributions

Good morning,

Coach Greg had sent an email about organizing food for the team Friday. So I have volunteered to follow up with the parents to see if we could compile a list of food and beverages for the whole team.
I am in the process of verifying were we will station the food (Outside or In).
Note: The lodge does not normally allow outside food. As well as prohibits cooking devices, such as crock pots and etc. If this is not the case I will let everyone know.
Please let me know if you are willing to help.
I will be bringing a 3 foot sub or a party platter.

Thank you and go Blue!


Jessica Boan
Jessica.Boan@oakland.k12.mi.us

… and then there was the Individual Time Trials

Unfortunately the odds were against the boys team and they did not qualify for the State Finals.

Moving on to Wednesday night - State Final Individual Time Trials.

It is not a mandatory event. YOU choose if you want to compete or not. Show up tomorrow (normal race time), put down your 2 best runs. Top 16 girls and 16 boys compete friday morning in the Individual race to crown the FASTEST BOY/GIRL in the league.

Remember - EVERYONE on the team has an excused absence for friday. Even if you aren't racing.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Lineup for the LCQ

Last chance qualifier lineup will be announced at Mt. Brighton. We have a number of people that are out sick or injured. I believe we don't have any extra riders. So I need everyone to attend tonite.

Please get there at 4. Race is supposed to start at 5.

DO NOT buy a ticket …. I will be purchasing them for the team.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Last chance qualifier - Tuesday @ Mt. Brighton

Tuesday will be the last chance qualifier at Mt. Brighton for the guy's team. ALL boys are invited to attend. I will be purchasing tickets for everyone - so please meet with me in the lodge. Please let me know if you are NOT available to go so I can create the lineup.

Be there by 4pm. The race is scheduled to start at 5. I will send out a roster soon.

Only the first place team from tuesday will fill the fifth spot for the State Finals.

Wednesday will be the individual Time Trials at Alpine. 5pm. top 16 boys and top 16 girls compete in the Individual State Final race.

Thursday will be a wax party …. info to come.

Friday is the State Finals! 9am- 4pm. EVERYONE is excused from school.

If someone wants to start a list going for food at the State Finals I would appreciate it!


Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Girls 1st for the season!

On the way to State Finals on Friday!

League Final Tonite!

Team

Tonite is our league final. This is a BIG race for us. First and second place teams from tonite's race go to the State Finals on friday. 3rd and Fourth place go to the last chance qualifier at Brighton tomorrow night. Only the first place team from tomorrow night's race goes to the State Final. 

So FIVE teams will be in the State Final this year.

I don't know about  you, but I DON'T want to go to Brighton tomorrow. Bring your A game tonite. We NEED a first or second. 

Get to the hill early and get your board waxed. The course is pretty good - I ran it yesterday. No real big differences. 

Remember that the individual State Qualifier will be on wednesday. Wax party on thursday at Bryce Portt's house …. I'll forward info as we get closer.

Here's the lineup:

And please remember - if you are not racing, you are still needed on the team! If there is an injury, the first person I see will be put in as a replacement. I believe we will be running Charlie gates tonite. Get practice in for the Individual Qualifier.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

oops!

Sorry about the fiasco last night. The course conditions were not what we were lead to believe. Apparently Brian (the owner) wouldn't let them fire up the snow guns as early as they had hoped and the groomer wasn't able to make turns on the course without destroying it. So...... here we go again….

The new, new schedule is as follows:

Monday Feb. 4 - State Qualifier race. 3 heats to determine state finalists.1st and 2nd place teams advance automatically. 3rd and 4th place teams go to Mt. Brighton for a 'wildcard race' on Tuesday Feb. 5th to determine the 5th team for finals. This is a new event this year and should make State Finals very interesting.

Wednesday Feb. 6 - Individual timetrials. Two runs per rider. Best run counts. Top 16 boys and top 16 girls race against Brighton's top to crown the fastest individual in the league the morning of State Finals.

Thursday - Wax Party - more info to come….

 

Friday Feb. 8 - STATE FINALS! 9am- 4pm.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

UPDATE! Time Trials Thursday - 1-31-13

The time trials are ON for 5 pm tomorrow. Alpine is grooming all night to get it ready.

This is the time trials for the State Final Individual race. The fastest 16 boys and 16 girls will face the same from the Brighton League on the morning of the State Finals STILL scheduled for Friday February 8th at Alpine.

This is a one-at-a-time race. Your best of 2 runs. We will be alternating schools per run. It is up to YOU to take your run. And take your BEST run. You are limited to 2 runs. Get up top and get in line as soon as they announce the course is open.

MONDAY 2/4 will be the LEAGUE FINAL. Top two teams go to the State Final. Please let me know if you cannot make it. I know it's very last minute, but we're trying to get this all going ASAP. Remember - this is our way into the State Finals! We have no chance without full teams.

Tuesday 2/5 will be the "Last Chance State Qualifier" at Mt. Brighton for the 3rd and 4th place teams (from the League Final) . Hopefully we won't be traveling to Mt. Brighton.

Thursday 2/7 will be a Wax Party (location and time to be determined).

Friday 2/8 - Everyone excused from school all day. State Finals at Alpine from 9am-4pm.

see you tomorrow.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Future Races

Team
I thought I would keep you up to date on what's happening.

The race scheduled for tomorrow looks like it might not happen. There is talk of pushing the State Finals back a week to allow the courses to be re-built. The weather destroyed the course and will takes some time to get back into shape.

I will keep you up to date on what's going on as I hear it.


Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Today's Race Rescheduled for Thursday

Today's League Final is rescheduled for thursday. The Individual State Qualifier is also rescheduled, but the date has not been set yet.

So no race today. See you thursday.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

League Final Race tomorrow?

well … I've been putting off sending an email because I've been waiting on a final decision … but it looks like we might not have a decision until tomorrow. I will let you know as soon as possible if we are racing tomorrow or not. If we don't race tomorrow I will let everyone know as soon as I find out about what the schedule will be for the final race and individual time trial.

Gotta love Michigan weather!

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

1-24-13 Lineup CHANGE

I changed up the girls lineup a bit … .sorry for the confusion.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

1-24-13 Lineup

Here's the lineup for today. Dress warm! I'd like to do a short practice after the race. I'll still try to get you out by 8pm.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Wednesday Night Middle School League

Team
There is a middle school snowboard cross league at Alpine every wednesday night. They are asking for volunteers to help run the race. If you can, please come out and help out the next generation of riders!

Community Service credits are given. Please ask me for more info if you need it.


Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

an event right here

Jan 26^th & 27^th 2013      

Location:  6775 Highland Road White Lake, MI 48383   248-887-2180

Saturday    Slopestyle & Halfpipe                                                 Jan 26            SS3/HP1                  

Registration 9:00am-10:30am at the 'Park Shack'  ~ Slopestyle / Halfpipe Practice with bib on- Riders meeting/Inspection 11:05 ~

11:30 Start Slopestyle -  Halfpipe starts 30 Minutes after Slopestyle

Awards for both follow Halfpipe event

                                     

Sunday       Boardercross/Skiercross, SL, GS & Halfpipe     Jan 27            SBX4/SL1/GS1/HP2           

Registration 9:00am-10:30am at the 'Park Shack' ~  Riders Meeting/Course Inspection 11:05am ~

11:30 Start SBX race  SL & GS runs start at 1pm ~ Halfpipe starts 3pm

Awards for all follow Halfpipe  

 

Must be a USASA member to compete – info at www.boneheadx.com & www.usasa.org

We have one day "Temp Memberships" as well as a FREE 1 Day membership for those who wish to "Try" USASA for the first time. Otherwise a Full membership is required for all events.

 

 

Thanks!

See ya this weekend!

-- 
Greg Flowers
Great Lakes Snow Series
USASA Huck Finn
Series Director
810-422-3692 cell
http://facebook.com/huck.finn.usasa
www.boneheadx.com

an event upnorth!

Hello to All the Michigan High School SBX coaches, riders and staff: 

Saturday, Jan 26th Middle Earth Snow Series is hosting their annual High School SBX race for any rider that would like to race!

Coaches do not need to be there for your riders to race!  You do not need a full team there to race!  This race will run in conjunction with my USASA MIddle Earth Snow Series--those that are USASA members will have to race in their age group if they would like to earn the points towards Nationals and also race in the High School Race (they will only be charged for 1 event $25)  Coaches--we will have a separate fun bracket race just for you!

The High school race will be bracketed separately from the USASA racers but run at the end of each heat we will do a Men's High school bracket and a Woman's high school bracket.  Format will be double elimination if the number of participants are small, and a single elimination if the number of participants are over 16.  

There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd individuals men and woman and great swag raffle from Ride 45 shop  in Petoskey, K2 Snowboard will be given away, and many other prizes from Smith, DAkine, Bandits International, and more!

Registration:  9-10:30 in Boyne Highlands Cafeteria Entrance (located upstairs next to the coffe stand just before you enter to purchase food) No advance Registration is needed!  Just show up ON TIME PLEASE!

Who can Participate:  Any High School Age Snowboarder -No USASA membership is required-

Coaches:  If you have a USASA coaches credential you will receive a free lift ticket for Saturday, Jan 26th and will be asked to volunteer to help with the race for the duration of the race.  Your ticket will be good 9-9 on day of the race so you will have time to ride and enjoy Boyne Highlands!  They are getting pounded with snow all this week!

Event FEE:  $25 for the SBX race + lift ticket; anyone that is a USASA member will race both in their age group category and in the High school bracket for only $25 event fee.

Race is on the slope just outside the Registration area above the beginner hill and magic carpet at Boyne Highlands.  

Helmets and mouthguard are required for all High School SBX racers!  All High School rules will apply!

All Riders must purchase a valid lift ticket to race.  Bib must be worn in practice and competition and returned at end of the race to be eligible for the swag raffle!  Any bib not returned the rider will be charged $25 bib replacement fee.

ALSO this weekend at Boyne Mountain--US AIRBAG!  Come jump and practice and dial in that next trick!

Click on the link below for information on the US AirBag at Boyne Mountain!

 

http://www.boyne.com/EventsCalendar/Events/2013/January/Airbag.html

I hope to see all the high school riders and coaches up north this weekend!  Snow conditions are at it's best in over 4 years!  Boyne has much to do while you are there!

Many hotel options available in Petoskey, MI just a short 10 minute drive to Boyne Highlands.  Go to hotels.com and put in Petoskey, MI

I will have Flyers to pass out at the races this week!  Feel free to email, text or call me if you have any further questions!

See you in the GR8 WHITE NORTH!

Warm Regards & Snowy Daze!

MO Shorr 
USASA Middle Earth Snow Series Director 
www.middleearthsnowseries.com

Check Middle Earth out on Facebook now!
moshorr@aol.com 
248-245-0887

1-22-13 Lineup

Team

Here's the proposed lineup for this evening. It is going to be COLD tonite. Please dress extra warm. Try not to leave any skin exposed - cover your face! 

If anyone could bring a tent with sides and a heater it would be appreciated. I have also been asked to ask for any volunteers for course officials. We'd like extra so that we can rotate them out because it's so cold. They are going to make every attempt to run the race fast. So please be on time and ready to go. 

I also picked up the hoodies today. So I'll pass them out after the race. I really wanted to have a practice tonite after the race, but I don't think it's a good idea with the temperatures. Please plan on staying after on Thursday.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

1-17-13 Race 2

1-17-13 Race 1

1/17/13 Race Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsUs7w3CgK4

1-17-13 Lineup

Here's the lineup for tonite. Please note it's a little different between the two races. YES - TWO races. Two hears per race for a total of 4 heats for those that are running both races.

SECOND RACE …. ---------------------------------------------------

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

1-15-13 Race Results

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Tuesday 1-15 Lineup

Remember to get to the hill at 4pm for pictures.

Here's the lineup for tonite. 

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Hoodies

Team
I will be submitting the final list for hoodies on monday.

EVERYONE on the team will receive a hoodie.

If you didn't submit an order form, you will receive a hoodie in the size you listed on your information form with your last name on the back.

If you would like to place an order for an extra hoodie, please contact me before monday.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

1-10-13 Results

#1 for Girls! Continuing their 2 Seasons of being UNDEFEATED!
#2 for Boys!

It's easier to read if you right click on the images below and either download it to your computer or open it into a new window.

Pictures Tuesday @4pm before the race!

Please meet 1/15 before the race at 4pm for team pictures.

Greg Koenig
Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross
http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

Thursdays Lineup

Our first race is here!

Keep in mind we used the time trials for a ROUGH IDEA for the lineup.  I will be making sure to get EVERYONE into the lineup on different race days. So if you don't race thursday - most likely you will be racing tuesday. But the lineup WILL CHANGE every race.

Even if you aren't racing, please show up to cheer on your team. I always need other riders in case of an injury or if someone gets sick. Those of you that haven't raced before, buddy up with an experienced team captain and have them show you the ropes about what to do at the start. Brian will be up there to give direction also.

Please be ready to ride and at the bottom of the hill at 4:45pm.  

ALWAYS sign in with Me. If you don't sign in, you don't race. We are NOT doing the race bibs like last year. So you will find out your race position from me when you sign in. IT MAY CHANGE if someone is sick or injured.

Stay at the bottom of the hill until I tell you otherwise. 

DO NOT ride the course. Anyone caught riding the course will be disqualified from the night's race.

Remember your helmet and mouth guards.

If you have questions, please talk to Brian or I or your team Captains.

Greg Koenig

Head Coach Lakeland Snowboardcross

http://lhssnowboardcross.blogspot.com

2013 Race Schedule

• 1/10
• 1/15
• 1/17 (possible double)
• 1/22
• 1/24 (possible double)
• 1/29 League Finals
• 1/31 Individual Time Trials
• 2/4 Wildcard Race for States @ Brighton (3rd and 4th place from League Finals)
• 2/8 State Finals @ Alpine

Team Time Trials 1-8-13

Course is Built!

I just received a call from Brian that the course is built. The start gate isn't in yet - planned to be put in tonite. So if you are available to get out tonite to test out the course, I would advise it!

I'll see you tomorrow @ 5:30 in the lodge. 

Great practice everyone!

here's a video to check out ... .a little old, but check out how they pump speed out of EVERYTHING.

XGAMES

see you tuesday for the time trails!