STAPLES SKI TEAM

There will be NO DRYLAND PRACTICE on Monday, 12/16.

We are waiting to see if Southington will be able to set gates this week. It does not look promising given the predicted rain and temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. Check back for updates.

The temps are starting to dip and ski season is almost here!  

The Staples Ski Team will hold our Informational Meeting on Thursday, December 5th at 7:30 pm in the school library.   

Join us and find out why our team is so special. Our captains will let you know what our season is like and answer any questions you may have.  Winter Registration is still open so if you are interested and have not registered you still have time!

LET IT SNOW!!!

TODAY IS THE DAY- the official start to Staples Ski Team 2025 season. We will meet in the pool lobby at 3:15. Dryland practices run Monday -Thursday from 3:15-4:30 (Dec 2- Dec 19) Mt. Southington is already BLOWING SNOW- so there is the chance we will be on snow before the December break! We will update you regarding that as we know more this week.

Can’t wait to see everyone!

Becca, Jen and Jon

The soft opening for the 2025 season will be Monday 11/18 with CAPTAINS PRACTICES starting at 3:15. We encourage any racer who is interested in joining the team to come by the Pool Lobby at 3 to meet our captains and our fantastic members for a pre-season workout.

The Norwalk Inn was full of smiles last night as we said farewell to the 2024 season. The senior Captains’ speeches summed up what a unique and special experience Staples Ski Team is, plus what FUN they have 😃 There are many to congratulate & thank.

Congratulations to Jake Coykendall who is the 3rd recipient of the, Corey Hausman Award: Presented annually to the senior alpine racer who best epitomizes Corey’s special spirit with a love for skiing, the desire to improve, a willingness to work and the ability to inspire others.

Congratulations to our Scholar Athlete Award Winners: Alannah Morris & Henry Manning

Congratulations to our BLOCK S Coach Award Winners: Sydney Feldman & Logan Manchester

Congratulations to our BLOCK S MVP Award Winners: Alannah Morris & Ean Frankel

Congratulations to the 2025 Captains: Charlotte Berner, Alexis Robinson, Maddie Stevenson, Ean Frankel, Max Manchester & Ben Zwick

To our 2024 SENIOR CLASS. You will be missed! Congratulations and Good Luck to you All! Max Beres, Jake Coykendall, Sydney Feldman, Nate Fridland, Sarah Himes, Oliver Howard, Logan Manchester, Henry Manning, Alannah Morris, Isabel Puchert and Athina Sarmiento.

Thank you to Coach Becca, Coach Jon & Coach Jenn for all you do!

*For those of you who read these posts and were at the banquet last night…thank you! It’s been a wonderful ride for the Howard Family and I’ve loved it all–cheering on race day, creating BIG heads, making the best pasta JC has ever had 😉, putting out the sandwich board (& having a Howard boy forget to pick it up after the race!), writing these posts & promoting all things about this great team. Ski Team will always hold a special place in our Wrecker Hearts💙 🤍~ Michelle (Zach ’18, Ben ’20, Charlie ’22, Ollie ’24)

Looking forward to seeing you all at the banquet tomorrow– (3/19), 6:30pm at the Norwalk Inn 🎿

The Wreckers ended their season Thursday with some hardware 🥈🥉 Congrats to the GIRLS TEAM who took 4th at the State Race and came in 3rd overall for the season. The BOYS TEAM was awarded medals as well for their 2nd place overall season award. Well done racers 👏🏻

End of Season Meeting: Monday 3/4. Please remind your student to return their suit and bring in their check.

REMINDER: Please RSVP to the banquet. An evite email was sent on Tuesday. When responding please indicate entree choices. All details are in note section on invite. If you didn’t receive please check your junk mail or email Michelle Howard at mbohoward@aol.com. Thank you!

Monday, March 4th, we will meet in the pool lobby to collect GS suits PLEASE BE SURE TO WASH YOUR GS SUITS BEFORE TURNING THEM IN!

We will then move to one of the classrooms to hear from Captain Candidates. Don’t forget to bring your season dues checks. Please bring in a check made out to Staples High School for $700. 

 In the memo field include: 
                                                   SKI TEAM (racer’s last name) ’24 P&T

The above amount includes the tryout fee ($90) and season dues ($610).

Evite was sent through email on Tuesday!

*For more info. on ALL STATE Honors: Click Here

GOOD LUCK to all our State racers today ⛷

Congratulations to ALL STATE racers Ean Frankel and Allanah Morris who will be representing Staples and TEAM CT next month in the Eastern Championships!👏🏻

Congratulations to our All State Honorable Mention racers: Abby Kane, Ella Manchester, Maddie Stevenson & Ben Zwick.

Thank you to the Coykendalls for a great pre-States dinner last night 🍕