Minnesota State High School Coaches Association Volunteer Service Award

When you run into someone who is interested in cross country skiing, invariably the conversation leads to the advice to log on to SkinnySki. That advice is usually received with a jaundiced eye and "uh-huh". Usually, a few days to a week later one hears rave reviews from that someone about how that is a really great site and "thanks"! This spring, a few Twin Cities skiers took it upon themselves to honor Bruce and Margaret Adelsman but Bruce was too modest so the event became the 1st Annual Season Ending Ski Party. Somewhat to their chagrin, they were beaten to the punch.

At the State High School Nordic Ski meet, Thursday, February 15, 2001 Bruce Adelsman received the Volunteer Service Award from the Minnesota Nordic Ski Coaches Association. This award honors one individual a year who has contributed significantly to Minnesota high school nordic ski programs.

In the nomination, Dave Johnson, Duluth East coach, said, "Bruce Adelsman, through SkinnySki.com, made a tremendous positive impact on high school skiing in Minnesota. He quickly posts results from races and is more than willing to post a large number of pictures as well. When we were looking for results from various section meets, we didn't even bother with traditional media, SkinnySki has become the source where we obtain information about skiing in Minnesota."

Bruce was the overwhelming choice from a strong field of nominees. Every nordic coach in Minnesota who has a computer has SkinnySki bookmarked as the place to go to find whatever information one needs to run a successful ski team. From trail conditions to race results, to training tips and ideas on places to bring a team for training, SkinnySki has all the answers.

The plaque was formally presented at the Season Ending Ski Party. Clearly, SkinnySki serves to bring the Midwest nordic ski community together in a way we have never before experienced. Thank you, Bruce and Margaret.

When the announcement was made last February that I had been awarded the Volunteer Service Award from the Minnesota High School Nordic Coaches Association, I was very surprised. While we have increased our coverage of high school skiing, I didn't realize the level to which it was appreciated by the high school coaches. And when you consider all the hundreds of other volunteers working with high school teams across the state, it makes us very humble. We are deeply honored by this award, and would like to thank the entire Coaches Association! - Bruce Adelsman, skinnyski.com