Offerings
Classic Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth
54 spots left. Registration Opens October 1, 2024 at 9:00am CDT
Skate Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Wirth
55 spots left. Registration Opens October 1, 2024 at 9:00am CDT
Classic Ski Program: Tuesday/Thursday - Hyland
30 spots left. Registration Opens October 1, 2024 at 9:00am CDT
Description
The 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 should attend one of our 3 week Beginner Clinics before they register for a 5-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 the opportunity to participate in a race event during their practice at no additional cost. In Trail Kids the focus is on developing skills, having fun, and falling in love with a lifetime sport!
Classic Ski Program: Monday/Wednesday - Wirth
- Dates: January 6th–February 5th, 2025 (no practice MLK Day)
- Days/Time: Mondays/Wednesdays 6PM – 7:30PM
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- 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: January 7th–February 6th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: The Trailhead (meet at team flags east of the Trailhead)
- 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: January 7th–February 6th
- Days/Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 6–7:30 pm
- Where: Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington - Hyland/Jan’s Place
- Note: we are not meeting at Jan’s place but on the north side of this parking lot. You will access the Midsummer practice area by a paved path.
- Type of instruction: Classic technique
- Equipment needed: Classic skis (skin skis or kickwax skis) and poles (shoulder height). Combi boots can be used.
Registration Information
For answers to frequently asked questions, please see our Registration FAQ page.
Ski Ability Level Registration Guide
In order to place participants in the appropriate classic and skate ability groups we need your help during registration. skiers will be placed on teams based on age + ability and will be assessed by coaches the first week of session. Please refer to the Nordic Ski Ability Level Registration Guide when registering your skier.
Scholarships, Sibling Discounts and Friend Requests
Scholarships: Trail Kids provides financial assistance for those in need, up to 100% of the registration cost. To apply, please fill out our Trail Kids Financial Assistance Application. We will follow up with you with instructions on how to register at a price that is manageable for your family. Applications for programs that start two weeks or less from the date of submission will not be approved.
Sibling Discount: For those families who have three or more kids in the program we will given a 15% discount code. Please email trailkids@loppet.org for more information.
Friend Requests: For safety and equity reasons, Trail Kids does not offer friend requests as part of registration.
Adventure Race
The Trail Kids Super Ski Race is part of the Loppet Foundation’s Trail Kids year-round programming. The race is included in the program registration fee for programs at Theo Wirth location only.
Winter Program Equipment Guide
For more information on ski equipment, clothing, and a beginner guide to both glide and kick waxing tips click here: Nordic Ski Equipment and Program Guide.
Training & Technique Resources
Check out this page for resources on skiing training and technique.
Place
Minneapolis, MN US 55422
Race Contact Info
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Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.loppet.org/programs/tk/beginner-ski-clinics/.
