Coaches Corner – 2020 Winter Program Registration Under Way

Loppet Sport programming is under way with Winter 2020 registration

You may have noticed those white flakes falling from the sky and accumulating on the ground across the Twin Cities today, indicating that winter is even closer than you may have realized.

In the spirit of changing seasons, we have compiled a list of all our winter training opportunities available to you through our many Loppet Sport programs, which will help keep you outside and active all winter long. We are so excited for the snow and all the fun exercise opportunities that come with it! So buy your ski trail pass now and sign up for one of our training programs or events this winter.

Due to COVID-19, our training programs have been filling much quicker than usual, so please plan accordingly. COVID-19 safety updates will continue to be made on our website.

Alden Keller (pictured right) during a Loppet Run 365 Competition Team indoor practice. Photo by Todd Bauer at TMBimages.com.

Community Round-Up & Reflections

Congratulations to LR365 Competition Team member Alden Keller who won the Section 4A Cross Country meet. There was no state meet held this year due to COVID-19.
Two hundred children participated in the final TRAIL KIDS Adventure Running Race of the fall in groups of 15 kids. This is unique from the mass starts the event has had in past years.
Everyone in the LR365 Adult Somali Language Running Program reached their 10:10:10 goal of running either a full 10K or 10 miles on Oct 10.

Small groups of children completed the TRAIL KIDS Adventure Run with face masks and social distancing. Photo by KME Photography.

Sports Stories

Loppet Sport 2020 Recap and look ahead to 2021.
TRAIL KIDS Grows the Sport of Orienteering.
TRAIL KIDS Family of the Month honor goes to the Yore family.
The state passed a Battle Creek Winter Recreation Area Update which allocated $1.8 million for a nordic ski maintenance building and a place of recognition for Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins.

LNR Junior skier. All LNR Adult and Junior winter program registrations are now open.

Upcoming Programs & Events

Loppet Adventures

Northeast Middle School Junior Loppet Team is looking for more coaches! We are a fun group focused on getting kids outside and active year-round. Activities include running, canoeing, mountain biking, and nordic skiing. Experience with these is preferred but not required. Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30pm. Please email Alissa (alissa.johnson@loppet.org) if you are interested!