Welcome Class of 2029 Adelyn Overman (@adelynoverman) of Maple Grove HS to the @PGHMinnesota Showcase @ Maple Grove Middle School.
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This Tuesday we get the hoops down and roll out the basketballs as we kick off morning mayhem and our first kids camp! IMPORTANT REMINDER that we are at Maple Grove Middle school all summer!
Morning Mayhem 7:00-9:00
Kids Camp: 9:00-11:00
Questions: [email protected]
The forgotten Olympic event where skiing resembled dance more than anything..
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, ski ballet—also called acroski—claimed a distinctive niche within freestyle skiing, alongside moguls and aerials. Rather than chasing speed or massive airtime, skiers emphasized choreography, balance, and expression, gliding down mild slopes to music. It felt like figure skating on snow, as athletes blended spins, modest jumps, precise footwork, and controlled edging into tightly timed routines. Judges evaluated technical skill, musicality, creativity, and the seamless flow between movements.
The sport reached its widest audience at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, where it was featured as a demonstration event, highlighting its popularity and visual flair. As freestyle skiing evolved toward bigger tricks, faster runs, and more broadcast-friendly spectacle, ski ballet gradually disappeared from elite competition. What remains is a captivating moment in winter sports history—an era when skiing celebrated elegance and creativity as much as adrenaline, transforming the slope into a performance stage.
@bentleydonb@Caber91 Oh, I’m jealous! I’ve just finished my second full time through of the entire Rapp series. How can I get my hands on an advanced copy? Have a trip coming up in 10 days and don’t know what I’ll read without my Rapp fix!
The MGTF girls 4x800 relay kicks off the District 279 Championship with a 🥇 finish with a time of 10:52.61! Congrats Josie, Isabelle, Adelyn and Eva! @MGActivities
Isabelle, Dallas, Gavin, & Lucas, some of our 2025 captains, spent the day at the Lake Conference Fall Leadership Meeting. Great opportunity for our captains to meet with leaders around our new conference.
MGXC runner & 2025 captain, Isabelle Overman, recently led a fundraising campaign that helped to raise over $96,000 for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Isabelle was recognized this last weekend for her service. We are so proud of Isabelle!