Section 9 Nordic has a long tradition of participation in cross-country skiing and strivingto be competitive at the state level. No doubt you can imagine the challenge of keeping pacewith the programs that are on snow much longer. Nonetheless we have managed to medal atseveral of the state meets including a State Champion in both the boys and girls race. To beat this level the kids need to get to snow and take part in the extra races offered throughJOQ’s and/ or the Empire state races. If we do not have local snow we rely on parents to getkids to snow. The school can’t do this on a regular basis. When we do not have snow,Section 2 has welcomed us to join their races. The level of competition rises when we skiagainst athletes that are on snow a great deal more than us.What continues to bring the kids out every year, training in the cold, traveling on occasion tofind snow, facing the grueling nature of the sport? Nordic ski offers a unique experience...asport surrounded by natural beauty, one that can be continued for a lifetime, and demandscamaraderie and commitment.Schools participating this year: Monticello, New Paltz, WallkillState Meet 2023-2024Date: February 26th and 27th 2024Location: Mt. Van Hoevenberg Lake Placid, NYMonday: February 26thGirls: 7.5K Skate Race 10amBoys: 7.5K Skate Race 11:15 amTuesday: February 27thGirls: 3 x 3K Classic Relay 10amBoys: 3 x 3K Classicn Relay 11:15Awards following last race