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Youth Ski Program
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 $30. 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 ski equipment 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.
Forms and Files
Youth Ski Program Registration Form
Youth Ski Program Informational Packet
2009-2010 Schedule
2008-2009 Youth Ski Program Handbook
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 $30. 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 ski equipment 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.
Forms and Files
Youth Ski Program Registration Form
Youth Ski Program Informational Packet
2009-2010 Schedule
2008-2009 Youth Ski Program Handbook
Level One Goals (Penguins):
- 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
