Today we were led by local orienteering expert, Jerritt Johnston from True North Adventures. We started with some games and then moved into the basics of using a compass to find our way around the woods. Finally, students split up into teams of 2 to race around one of two challenge courses, trying to beat [...]
Entries from April 2009
April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009: Rollerskiing and Trail Run
We had a great time today trying out the rollerskis for the first time. Coach Caitlin put together some practice drills along the road behind the school and even a relay race or two. We also practiced cornering and general balance skills on skis.
After a bite of fresh fruit, TRI Team kids were challenged to [...]
April 17, 2009
April 15, 2009: Anwatin TRI Team Day 1
Coach Caitlin and assistant Margaret met with a great group of Anwatin students for our first TRI Team session. We meet Wednesdays after school until 6:00 pm and will do all kinds of outdoor activities leading up to the (optional) Tri-Loppet race in late June.
Today we started out with a trail hike, visiting the Eloise [...]
April 1, 2009
2009 Anwatin TRI Team
2009 Anwatin TRI Team
Sponsored by:
The City of Lakes Nordic Ski Foundation
in collaboration with:
Minneapolis Public Schools/Community Education
Anwatin TRIs is a free co-ed program that builds on the Anwatin Ski Team. Kids enjoy outdoor activities while preparing to race in the City of Lakes Tri-Loppet.
Coached by local elite athlete and Olympic hopeful, Caitlin Compton.
Boating
Mountain Biking
Adventure Racing
Rollerskiing
Do the Tri-Loppet [...]
