CSC Nordic Update

Calgary Ski Club Nordic Update

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Contact Flora G at nordic@calgaryskiclub.org to sign up to receive your special Nordic update such as this emailed directly to your mailbox!

It'll feature tips and tricks, coaches corner
important updates and all the CSC info you'll need for the season!

Read our special CSC Nordic update below for all information on our upcoming lessons and special events. At CSC we know snow ...especially for Nordic Skiing! Get out there today with CSC!

CSC Family Nordic Fun Day
Sunday January 10
1:30 - 3:30 PM
Shaganappi Golf Course

Coaches will lead children for an hour ski and lesson from 2-3 PM

Help yourself to hot chocolate and nut-free snacks

Help build a Kids Snow Extreme Playground and earn CSC Dollars
Just bring a shovel!

Free for Calgary Ski Club Members

Guests Welcome!

For more information e-mail

nordic@calgaryskiclub.org
For map see here

Important Adult Lesson Change

First Classic Adults lesson night has been rescheduled to
Tues. Jan. 12

due to a wind chill factor on the originally scheduled date.

Please meet at the warming tents along the road by Calgary Olympic Park.

For Map link click here

January Nordic Lesson Schedule

Adults

Learn To Classic
and
Learn To Skate Ski

Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 PM

Jan. 12 - 26
or Jan. 12 - Feb. 2
(3 - 4 Weeks)

January Learn to Classic is Full

Spots Still Available
for January
Learn to Skate Ski
Click here for a registration form

First night

Please arrive between 6:00 and 6:30 PM at the COP Guest Services desk in the day lodge to get your tickets and rental equipment (if required), because there will be a lineup.

Each night

Start time: 7:00
Location: Warm-up tents along the road.

Kids Ages 5-12

Jackrabbits 1
Classic Technique

Tuesdays 6:00-7:00

Jan. 12 - Feb. 23
(8 Weeks)

First night

Please arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 PM at the COP Guest Services desk in the day lodge to get your tickets and rental equipment (if required), because there will be a lineup.

Each night
Start time: 6:00 PM
Location: Warm-up tents along the road.

Teen Ages 13-17

Classic Technique

Thursdays
6:30 - 7:30 PM

Jan. 7 - 28
(4 Weeks)
Fridays
9:00 - 10:30 AM

Jan. 8 - 29
(4 Weeks)
Cost $50

Spots Still Available
Click here for
registration form

For teenagers 13-17 years old, ranging from beginners to intermediates.

Classic cross country skiing will be taught.

Participants are encouraged to also enroll in Youth II

Ladies
Intermediate Skate Skiing

Fridays
9:00 - 10:30 AM

Jan. 8 - 29
(4 Weeks)
Cost: $40

Spots Still Available
Click here for a
registration form

The lessons will focus on skate skiing instruction and incorporate some strength and stretching.

Skiers are expected to be at an intermediate level in classic skiing (this class is not for beginners skiers).

Upcoming February Nordic Lesson Schedule

Adults Teen Ages 13-17 Kids Ages 5-12

Learn To Classic Skate Skiing Jackrabbits 11
and Skate Skiing

Learn To Skate Ski

Tuesdays Thursdays Tuesdays
7:00 - 8:30 PM 6:30-7:30 6:00-7:00

Feb. 2 - 23 Feb. 4-25 Feb. 4-25
(4 Weeks) (4 weeks) (4 weeks)

Cost $80 Cost $30 Cost $50

Click here for a registration form Click here for a registration from Click here for registration form

Register early to start Skiing!

What to Wear When Skiing

By Nordic Co-Director and Coach Flora Giesbrecht

-Always dress in layers; kids get hot quickly and cool down just as fast
-Non-cotton layer next to the skin; something that wicks sweat away
-Warm gloves or mitts
-Hat
-Turtleneck
-Snow pants or water/wind resistant pants
-Synthetic or wool socks (not cotton)
-Water/wind resistant jacket
-Neck tube if quite chilly

For complete information and links see our
nordic resource website here

Questions, Comments or Concerns We'd love to hear from you
Contact our CSC Nordic Directors Cindy or Flora at nordic@calgaryskiclub.org
or the CSc office at 403 282 4122 office@calgaryskiclub.org