Cross-country skiing training in Oberhof 2012

This year's cross-country skiing excursion to Oberhof took place from February 18-24, 2012 under the direction of Sascha Creutzburg and Steffi Wernicke as part of the sports teacher training at the IfSS. After a short introduction to skiing, the 15 participants were introduced to skating and classic cross-country skiing, as well as an introduction to braking and cornering techniques. In perfect snow conditions and bright sunshine, the participants were then able to improve their cross-country skiing technique on the Beerberg. A ski tour was also undertaken, as well as a tour to the DKB Ski Arena to explore the Oberhof cross-country ski trail network, which is directly connected to the accommodation. In the evening, the program included preparing the skis for the next morning and joint activities such as a night hike. Characteristic of the cross-country skiing excursion was the 'Oberhof Song 2012', which was sung together accompanied by a guitar and reflects the effort, exertion, fun and joy of cross-country skiing:

The Oberhof Song 2012

(to the tune of 'From the Baluen Bregen we come')

Refrain after each verse:

Jippiejaja jippiejippiejey, Jippiejaja jippiejippiejey, Jippiejaja Jippiejippiejaja, jippiejippiejaja jippiejippiejey....

We come from beautiful Kassel,

we landed here in Oberhof,

with Steffi and Sascha,

are we now driving faster and faster ?

We come from beautiful Kassel.

Up and down on cross-country skis,

practicing skating and classic not too short,

turn corners, drive snowplows,

but that's not enough ?

uphill and downhill on cross-country skis.

After the first few tours, it quickly becomes clear,

long climbs are not at all rare here,

while the cracks are absorbed in them,

the rest can no longer see them ?

after the first tours we realize it.

In the evening, our bodies let us feel

what falls and exertion lead to,

There are blisters, bruises,

hangovers stuck in muscles ?

Our bodies let us feel it in the evening.

(But)

A bad mood is not on the agenda,

the great group gives us the energy,

and the thought of the food

lets us quickly forget the frustration ?

A bad mood is not on the agenda.

We head back to beautiful Kassel,

We can now walk for a long time,

We are also accessible again,

Now it's time to lie down ?

We return to beautiful Kassel.

We say THANK YOU jippiejippiejey,

we say THANK YOU jippiejippiejey,

we say THANK YOU jippijippie thank you, jippiejippie thank you, jippiejippiejey.

The very successful week ended with a competitive test in the form of a 5km race on the Beerberg, where the participants were able to put their skills to the test. As future sports teachers, they are now required to teach cross-country skiing in schools.

A big thank you to Sascha Creutzburg and Steffi Wernicke for their excellent supervision and support!