The Trail Kids Ski Program – Session 1 offering meets twice a week for five weeks. The offerings will teach either skate or classic technique, so only one type of ski equipment is needed to participate. Beginner participants should attend one of our 3-Week Beginner Clinics before they register for a 5-Week Winter Ski Programs, or have equivalent skill and experience. Novice to advanced skiers are split into ability and age-specific coaching groups, so that each participant is challenged appropriately. Trail Kids sessions include technique drills, relays, games on skis, distance adventure skiing, and the opportunity to participate in a race event during their practice at no additional cost. In Trail Kids the focus is on developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport!
Classic Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday – Wirth
- Dates: January 5th – February 4th (no practice MLK Day)
- Days/Time: Mondays/Wednesdays 6PM – 7:30 pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Type of instruction: Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.
Skate Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday – Wirth
- Dates: January 6th – February 5th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Type of instruction: Skate technique
- Equipment needed: Skate skis and poles (nose height). Combi boots can be used.
Classic Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday – Hyland
- Dates: January 6th – February 5th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington – Hyland/Jan’s Place
- Note: we are not meeting at Jan’s place but on the north side of this parking lot. You will access the Midsummer practice area by a paved path.
- Type of instruction: Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.