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2024-2025 Youth Lessons

Note: All lessons will run in Kingswood Park and the Lower Riverlot from January to March. Please note that youth lessons are subject to cancellation depending on temperature and snow availability. We strive to offer as many lessons as possible.

Bunnies

4-6 Years Old, beginners to 3+ years experience

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This learn to ski program is suitable for younger skiers aged 4 - 6 years old. This program focuses on having fun and developing some of the basic skills in cross-country skiing, leading the children progressively through different skills while improving their comfort level and technique on skis. A parent/guardian is required to stay during the lesson. The lessons run one lesson per week, with options of Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings/afternoons. Maximum of 6 skiers per group.

Bunnies Lesson Selection

  • Saturday 1:00 - 1:45 pm

  • Saturday 2:00 - 2:45 pm

  • Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 pm

  • Sunday 10:00 - 10:45 am

  • Sunday 1:00 - 1:45 pm

  • Sunday 2:00 - 2:45 pm

  • Sunday 3:00 - 3:45 pm

This program, for children aged 7 - 11, focuses on more advanced skills and is geared towards improving ski techniques in classic skiing with an introduction to skate skiing. The lessons run one lesson per week, with options of Saturday or Sunday afternoons. Maximum of 10 skiers per group.

Jackrabbits Lesson Selection

  • Saturday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

  • Saturday 2:30 - 3:30 pm

  • Sunday 1:00 - 2:00 pm

  • Sunday 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Jack Rabbits

7-11 Years Old, beginners to 3+ years experience

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Youth Development

12-17 Years Old, beginners

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This program is focused primarily on building the fundamental skills and techniques of cross-country skiing for skiers new to the sport aged 12 - 17. All skiers will be provided rentals for the duration of the ski season and no previous cross-country skiing experience is required to join this group. The lessons will run twice weekly, Saturdays and Wednesdays in Kingswood Park and Riverlot 56.

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The Youth Development Program has an optional Dryland Training component for pre-season training and fitness. See the Dryland Training section below for more information.

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Youth Development Ski Times

  • Youth Development Dryland Training will run Saturdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

  • Youth Development Ski Lessons will run Saturdays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

This program is focused on refining cross-country ski skills and further developing fitness through training for skiers 11 years old and older. The lessons will run twice weekly, Sundays and Wednesdays in Kingswood Park and Riverlot 56. Skiers are highly recommended to have their own ski equipment but rentals, if available, can be rented for the season for an additional fee although they may not be suitable for racing. Previous cross-country skiing experience is required to join this group.

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To support any athletes who would like to try their skills at a more competitive level, one of the Track Attack coaches will be available to accompany and coach any skiers who wish to attend races (Loppets) in the local area during the season. Please note that any athletes who plan to attend events must be accompanied and transported by parents and that lessons will still run with one coach for skiers who do not wish to attend races.

Track Attack

11 Years Old, 2-3+ years experience

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Track Attack Ski Times

  • The Track Attack Program has an optional Dryland Training component for pre-season training and fitness. See the Dryland Training section below for more information.

  • Track Attack Dryland Training will run Sundays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Track Attack Ski Lessons will run Sundays from 2:30 - 4:00 pm and Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.

Youth Development and Track Attack Dryland Training

- Youth Development and Track Attack Dryland Training will start on Wednesday, October 2nd at Kingswood Park and will run until Wednesday, December 18th (weather permitting). This program will include running, strength training, waxing lessons, and team building activities.

 - We will be hosting a fun Dryland Day-Camp (date to be determined) for Track Attack and Youth Development athletes. There will be a parent information meeting scheduled in early September with more details. This one-day camp is included in the Dryland Training fees.

Youth Lesson Pricing
 

Youth Lesson Pricing
 

Every youth must pay for club memberships and lessons and each family is required to provide a volunteer bond.

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What is a Volunteer Bond?

All activities in the club depend heavily on the volunteer efforts of our members. Volunteering is a fantastic way to meet other families who enjoy skiing, learn new skills, and have fun. A $50 volunteer bond is required for all youth program registrations (1 per family). For families that complete a minimum of 3 hours of volunteer time within the season, this fee will be refunded at the end of the season.

Opportunities for volunteering will be provided in a sign-up sheet on a first come, first served basis. The volunteer sign-up sheet will be posted on the club web page. Volunteer bonds will be taken via a credit card deposit.

**Please ensure that you only use ONE email address so we can easily track and credit your volunteer time. This is the email that you use in zone 4 to register.

Multi-Skier Discounts

St. Albert Nordic Ski Club offers discounts for families with multiple skiers in the same household, as shown below. To receive the discount, please register all skiers during one transaction.

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  • One youth skier - full price

  • Two youth skiers - $25 discount off the total registration cost

  • Three youth skiers - $50 discount off the total registration cost

  • Four youth skiers - $75 discount off the total registration cost

  • Five+ youth skiers - $100 discount off the total registration cost

Cancellation Policy

Our cancellation policy for youth lessons is as stated below. Please read these policies before registering for youth programs. Requests for refunds based on extraordinary circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis by the Youth Program Director.

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  • If lessons are cancelled due to low enrollment, lesson fees will be refunded but club membership, Nordiq Alberta, Nordiq Canada, and transaction fees will not be refunded.

  • If a participant chooses not to attend the lesson due to icy conditions or other reasons, the lesson will not be rescheduled or refunded.

Youth Lesson Pricing and Policies
 

Every youth must pay for club memberships with lessons and each family is required to provide a volunteer bond.

We look forward to welcoming you to our programs this season! Please use only one email address for registration and volunteering so our volunteers can give you credit for your time.

Please arrive at your lessons early to help your kids find their groups and instructors. If the parking lot is full, there is alternate parking in the Kingswood neighborhood across the street.

 

    

Youth Program Inquiries:

 

Isabelle Poulin

Mia Cowper

Youth Program Coordinators

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