Important Info:

• October 27: Winter sports meetings. All sports start in the auditorium at 6:30. Our Nordic-specific meeting will begin at 7pm in the Library. 

• November 16. 1st Day of Practice: Please note the change.

• November 12: Ski Team Volunteers Needed for OTYSL Equipment Rental Night! Thursday, Nov 12 @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church 5-8 pm. This is a fun opportunity to connect with young OTYSL skiers! You’ll be paired up with kids to help them find a pair of boots that fit, and then guide them to a coach who will fit them for skis and poles. Wear Otter ski gear so that you are identifiable as a ski team member! FREE PIZZA served at 7:30. Please RSVP to Katrina Mouser at 218-770-9788. We could use at least 10 volunteers, so sign up with your friends! Thank you!

• Finn Sisu Gear Swap: October 31-November 1: https://www.finnsisu.com/blog/finn-sisu-ski-swap-2026

• Gear West Ski Swap: November 8. https://www.gearwest.com/pages/gear-west-ski-swap

• Pioneer Midwest Gear Exchange: November 14 & 15. Time slot sign-up opens November 2nd at 12pm. https://pioneermidwest.com/pages/pioneer-midwest-22nd-annual-ski-swap

• Minnesota Youth Ski League Gear Swap: November 21. Entrance Lottery opens October 26. https://www.myxc.org/ski-swap **I understand that volunteers are needed at the swap and they receive first pick!