Adventure Ski Program: Ages 12-16 

 

About: This program is for youth with a sense of adventure who want to explore skiing through all avenues. This includes building on skill development gained in Track Attack/previous ski experience while embracing the Active for Life model of the Long Term Athlete Development Model and exploring other areas of winter adventure. Adventure skiers will develop their classic and skate ski technique through practice, games, long distance skis, and backcountry ski activities. The goal of this program is to further confidence on the Nordic trails and to create lifelong participants in winter activities. 

 

Requirements: Youth must be able to remain active for 1.5 hours and have an understanding of both classic and skate skiing. 

 

When we meet: (Dryland)

• Dates: Bi-weekly Tuesdays, September 10th-November 26th 

• Times: 4:30-6:00pm*

 

When we meet: (On-Snow)

• Dates: Tuesdays, December 3rd-March 11th

• Times: 4:30-6:00pm*

 

*Longer adventure days will occur throughout the season, parents will be notified beforehand via

email.  

 

Cost:

• Program Cost: $250

• Ski Rentals: $100, which includes classic and skate equipment during program hours

• Need help paying? Apply for a grant through Kidsport Canada

 

Registration: Registration is ongoing.

 

Additional Information: 

• Season passes must be shown to Kiosk attendants when entering the Nordic Club.

• Youth should be on their skis and ready to go at scheduled times.

• All coaches are volunteers. All monies generated from registration, rentals and
  fundraising are used directly for this program.

• Rental gear distribution takes place in late November. 

• All Adventure Ski participants and parents must sign the Code of Conduct before
  the start of the program.

• We will run the program indoors if it is -20 and below

 

Parent Expectations: 

• We ask that parents come out with the program a minimum of two (2) sessions per season to act as a sweeper. Sweepers ski behind the last skier in the group, ensuring no one gets left behind. More information and a sign up form will be shared prior to the start of the program. 

 

Want to know more? Contact our Program Administrator, Anna Malvin, at programs@kimberleynordic.org or 250-427-5268.