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| Lodi Area XC Ski Club |
Programs
High School Team
The Lodi High School team was formed in 2005 for
students in grades 9-12. High school athletes practice
three to four times a week on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and usually one weekend day. Students are
expected to attend over 50% of scheduled races and
events as well as at least 75% of practices. This year we
have a group of skiers from Mt. Horeb who will be joining
our ski team. The official team name at the State Meet
will be Lodi/Mt.Horeb.
Middle School Team
The Lodi Middle School team was formed in 2005 for
students in grades 6-8. Middle school athletes practice
two to three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and
usually one weekend day. Students are encouraged to
attend at least 50% of scheduled races and events.
High School Team
The Lodi High School team was formed in 2005 for
students in grades 9-12. High school athletes practice
three to four times a week on Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, and usually one weekend day. Students are
expected to attend over 50% of scheduled races and
events as well as at least 75% of practices. This year we
have a group of skiers from Mt. Horeb who will be joining
our ski team. The official team name at the State Meet
will be Lodi/Mt.Horeb.
Middle School Team
The Lodi Middle School team was formed in 2005 for
students in grades 6-8. Middle school athletes practice
two to three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday, and
usually one weekend day. Students are encouraged to
attend at least 50% of scheduled races and events.
Youth Ski Program
The Youth Ski Program was formed in 2008 for students
in primary and elementary schools. Kids in grades 1-5
can learn the traditional sport of classical skiing.
Practices are once a week on Mondays with a few
optional weekend outings. Starting in December, the
program teaches kids how to classical ski on snow.
The Youth Ski Program is divided into three levels and
with each skier progression, the skier will advance to
more technical skiing.
The Youth Ski Program was formed in 2008 for students
in primary and elementary schools. Kids in grades 1-5
can learn the traditional sport of classical skiing.
Practices are once a week on Mondays with a few
optional weekend outings. Starting in December, the
program teaches kids how to classical ski on snow.
The Youth Ski Program is divided into three levels and
with each skier progression, the skier will advance to
more technical skiing.
Coaches
Dale Fanney is the Head Coach of the High School Team and supervises the Lodi Nordic
programs. He started his skiing career at McGill University in 1971. Dale has participated in
numerous National and World Masters events as well as several World Loppet Marathons.
His goal is to bring the joy of cross country skiing to the Lodi community and build a
self-sustaining Nordic ski program. This year, Dale will be training for the 90 km Swedish
Vasaloppet in Mora, Sweden, on March 6th. Since he has to train hard, so will YOU!
Dale Fanney is the Head Coach of the High School Team and supervises the Lodi Nordic
programs. He started his skiing career at McGill University in 1971. Dale has participated in
numerous National and World Masters events as well as several World Loppet Marathons.
His goal is to bring the joy of cross country skiing to the Lodi community and build a
self-sustaining Nordic ski program. This year, Dale will be training for the 90 km Swedish
Vasaloppet in Mora, Sweden, on March 6th. Since he has to train hard, so will YOU!
Peter Tonn is the Middle School coach and former
Head Coach at Amery High School. Peter brings
FUN to the sport as well as a great sense of "how to
get things done". His positive energy and creativity is
always welcomed. Support his business at Lickety
Spilt in downtown Lodi!
Thea Larson is an assistant coach who helped with
middle school last year, but might be working with
the girls High School Team on Wednesdays this
year. She is currently training for a running marathon.
Head Coach at Amery High School. Peter brings
FUN to the sport as well as a great sense of "how to
get things done". His positive energy and creativity is
always welcomed. Support his business at Lickety
Spilt in downtown Lodi!
Thea Larson is an assistant coach who helped with
middle school last year, but might be working with
the girls High School Team on Wednesdays this
year. She is currently training for a running marathon.
Don Fariss is the High School assistant coach and has been an valuable asset to the Lodi
Nordic program. He started a program at Rhinelander High School back in the early 1980's,
coached at the Junior Olympic level, and coached the MadNorSki Junior Program for over
15-years. Don donated time and equipment to the program when it first started in 2006. Look
for Don to be back again this year and if you need some home improvement work, he will do
that too!
Nordic program. He started a program at Rhinelander High School back in the early 1980's,
coached at the Junior Olympic level, and coached the MadNorSki Junior Program for over
15-years. Don donated time and equipment to the program when it first started in 2006. Look
for Don to be back again this year and if you need some home improvement work, he will do
that too!
| Don "Train Hard- Race Easy!" |
Mike Conway is an
assistant coach for
the high school team.
He is a veteran biathlete
who raced with the
National Guard Team.
He will be organizing
our Biathlon events this
year.
assistant coach for
the high school team.
He is a veteran biathlete
who raced with the
National Guard Team.
He will be organizing
our Biathlon events this
year.
Pat Conway, Mike's
brother, is the Mt.
Horeb coach and
veteran aerobic
athlete. He competed
in the 2010 Iron Man.
brother, is the Mt.
Horeb coach and
veteran aerobic
athlete. He competed
in the 2010 Iron Man.
Joanna Fanney will be Youth
Ski Program coordinator this
year. She already knows a lot
about kids from nursery school
days! High school team
members will also help coach
the program.
Ski Program coordinator this
year. She already knows a lot
about kids from nursery school
days! High school team
members will also help coach
the program.
Joe Bainbridge is a Master Skier and
triathlete who coaches the high
school team specializing in classical
technique. Last year he raced at the
National Masters. He is a 2011
Ironman contestant.( and a darn
good guitar player!)
triathlete who coaches the high
school team specializing in classical
technique. Last year he raced at the
National Masters. He is a 2011
Ironman contestant.( and a darn
good guitar player!)
