Cross Country (Nordic) Ski Team - Jackson Middle School

A parent of one of our athletes requested I post his note on the blog...it's promoting the Nordic program available to all middle school students.

The link to register for the Jackson Nordic program is HERE and is coordinated with the high school Nordic program.

Captains' Practices are already happening...click HERE for more information.

A fun video of last year's high school and middle school team is HERE.


Here is Mr. Sparke's message (thank you Forrest for your support!):

Greetings Coach Crandall,

I wanted to send a quick note you are welcome to post on the JMS Cross Country blog site.  I'd like to cover two things:

#1 - Thank you for all the hard work you and your fellow coaches did for the JMS team.  It was fun to see each runner get stronger and stronger each week and to see some PR (Personal Records) in the last few meets.  I know many of the athletes are looking forward to next season.

#2 - An appeal to ALL JMS Cross Country parents and athletes to consider joining the Nordic Ski team.  Many of the same runners (JMS and CPHS) have joined the Nordic team to continue to stay in shape and continue to bond with some great student-athletes.  There still is plenty of room on the team for all skill levels.  For parents/guardians out there, its not an expensive sport like downhill skiing might be. More importantly for the athletes that have never done cross country skiing....you don't need to have ANY EXPERIENCE!  In fact, there are several athletes on the high school team that never skied before.  The coaches and experienced skiers are there to help. 

We want to keep the student-athletes active.  Cross Country Skiing is an extension of the running season....its just a little bit colder!  But hey, we are from Minnesota and we can take it.

Thanks Coach Crandall and parents please consider introducing your athlete to the Nordic team .  It's AWESOME!

Forrest