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Kids in grades 1-5 can learn the traditional sport of classical skiing. Practices are
once a week on Mondays with a few optional weekend outings. Starting in
December, the program will teach kids how to classical ski on snow.
How much does this cost?
The cost for participating in the Youth Ski Program is $35. Extra fees may apply such
as t-shirts and/or equipment. This entry fee includes a membership to the Lodi Area
XC Ski Club, three months of ski lessons, and to use for the season (boots, poles,
and waxless classical skis). You may receive $10 off if you have your own ski gear.
What should my child wear?
In order to stay warm and dry, your child should come to practice in comfortable,
winter clothes. No cotton such as jeans, t-shirts, ECT. Kids must come prepared
with warm gloves, hats, thick socks, a jacket, and snow pants. Snow boots are
recommended when not skiing.
What will my child learn?
The Youth Ski Program is divided into three levels. As each skier progresses, they
will move up into more technical skiing. Kids that have mastered each level will
receive a certification and prize as well as necessary skills for learning how to
classical ski.
- Review safety & courtesy rules
- Learn to put on and take off equipment
- Learn to walk and move on skis
- Learn to fall down and get up
- Have fun playing games
- Learn to go up hill with side stepping
- Begin to learn to snow plow
- Ski a ½ km loop without falling
- Ski a minimum of once a week
Level Two Goals (Jackrabbits):
- Extend glide from ski to ski
- Learn how to climb hills with herring bone
- Learn how to grip poles more comfortably
- Master the snow plow
- Master turning comfortably
- Ski 1.5 km on slightly hilly terrain
- Be able to finish a fun, kid race
- Ski a minimum of twice a week
Level Three Goals (Wolverines):
- Learn to transfer weight for diagonal stride
- Learn to go up hills with a diagonal stride
- Learn the basics of double poling
- Become more comfortable going down larger hills in the track
- Increase strength and endurance and ski at least 3 km of moderately hilly
terrain - Ski a minimum of two to three times a week
Level Four (Polar Bears):
- This is the highest level for
- Do a ski race
- Learn to skate
- Work on all facets of skiing for both fun and racing
Equipment is limited! First come,
first serve registration. This year we
are trying something new for
handing out equipment. We will no
longer meet at the high school to
give out equipment. Instead we will
announce 2 days in October and
November for skier registration and
equipment fitting. These events will
probably take place at the OLD LODI
CLINIC at 601 Clark St.. Fitting boots
will be our top priority. We have a
wailting list of kids, so signing up
early will be important.
Registration Dates:
October 26th /Wed. 4 to 6pm
November 19th/ Sat 1 to 3pm
For more information, contact
Joanna Fanney at
iwannahike@yahoo.com.
first serve registration. This year we
are trying something new for
handing out equipment. We will no
longer meet at the high school to
give out equipment. Instead we will
announce 2 days in October and
November for skier registration and
equipment fitting. These events will
probably take place at the OLD LODI
CLINIC at 601 Clark St.. Fitting boots
will be our top priority. We have a
wailting list of kids, so signing up
early will be important.
Registration Dates:
October 26th /Wed. 4 to 6pm
November 19th/ Sat 1 to 3pm
For more information, contact
Joanna Fanney at
iwannahike@yahoo.com.