Event Description
NEW THIS YEAR: LOTTERY REGISTRATION
Registering on or after October 1 does not ensure entry into the program. Instead, the participant’s name will be entered into a lottery from which we will draw names on October 7. You will be notified if you are selected from this lottery.
Each 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 must attend one of our 3 week Beginner Clinics before they register for a 5 or 10-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 preparation for upcoming race events. The main focuses are developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport! All programs include discounted registration for designated City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival youth race events; Loppet Trail Kids winter hat; bi-weekly 1.5 hour coached training sessions focused on technique, ski drills, endurance, strength, speed, relays, games, and race tactics; and coaching and wax support at specific CXC/Skiwerx race events.
Classic Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth
- Dates: December 26th, 2022–January 25th, 2023 (no practice MLK Day)
- Days/Time: Mondays/Wednesdays 6PM – 7:30PM
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Registration Fee: $200, $75 for rental equipment (rentals are limited)
- 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: December 27th, 2022–January 26th, 2023
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- Registration Fee: $220, $75 for rental equipment (rentals are limited)
- 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: December 27th, 2022–January 26th, 2023
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington
- Registration Fee: $220 (no rentals available)
- Type of instruction: Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.
