Winter 24/25 Youth Ski Program!
Program Overview
Our youth ski program is for skiers grades K-8. Our program is great for first time skiers and kids who have been on skis their whole lives. We focus on building athletic/skiing skills, fostering a positive and encouraging environment, and, most importantly, having fun on skis!
Our program is open to all, so if you know anyone interested in joining from surrounding towns please encourage them to join!
Age Groups:
Snowy Owls: Grades K-2
Red Foxes: Grades 3-4/5
Bobcats: Grades 5/6-8
(We shuffle kids around based on ability, peers groups, etc.)
Cost: There is no program fee. Families just need to be annual members of the club. If the annual cost of membership is prohibitive to your child/s involvement, just reach out to marlboronordicskiclub@gmail.com and we will make it work!
Equipment: Free for first year skiers, $50/season rental after. We have about 25 sets. Rental package includes skis, boots, and poles.
Schedules:
Dryland Practice: Starting Wednesday November 13 from 3:30pm-5pm and continuing until we have snow! This is open to all skiers but will be tailored to those who want to take skiing a little more seriously. We will run a lot, do strength and coordination training, and work on improving our fitness!
Winter Practice Schedule Starting Saturday January 4th
Tuesday:
3:30-5pm: Red Foxes (grades 3-4/5) and Bobcats (grades 5/6-8)
Wednesday or Friday (Depending on Parent Feedback re:scheduling):
3:30-5:00pm: Skate Skiing Group
Saturday (starting date 1/4/25), 11-12:30: ALL LEVELS!
A few things to note:
1. No Snowy Owls (the littlest skiers, grades K-2) on Tuesdays. And again, the Saturday practice will not begin until January.
2. Wednesday/Friday/Dryland practice is a little more serious, for kids who want to take their skiing up a level. Families will need to provide their own skate equipment, though the club does have a handful of sets available for rental.
FOR MES STUDENTS TAKING THE BUS:
Parents are responsible for notifying the school (Email to gchaine@windhamcentral) when their child will be taking the bus
What we need from you:
1. The names of your children who plan to participate and the days during which they'll be coming.
2. If they're renting classic gear from the club, it would be helpful to get a heads-up on height/weight/shoe size.
Volunteering:
This program also relies heavily on help from parental volunteers to function well. We'd like to have 2-3 adults with each group each practice. You don't need to be a good skier to do this, especially for the younger ages! It's just great to have help when the group decides to split up, or if there are some kids having a tough time/low energy day. If you are able to make a consistent commitment to come to a practice or two each week, that would be tremendously helpful! For instance, you might say, "Hey! I can be there reliably on Saturdays to work with the Snowy Owls." Or, "I can do Thursdays with the skate ski kids." It makes a world of difference if you're able to do so.
Questions:
Please direct questions to Brian Staveley (dad of Felix Staveley, grade 7) and Spencer Knickerbocker. brian.staveley@gmail.com and marlboronordicskiclub@gmail.com
Can't wait to see you on the trails!