Grades 6-8
Description
Nordic Flyers is Vasa Ski Club’s flagship middle school skier development program, and has been in place for nearly 30 years. Each season, 60-100 middle school students participate in a very fun, on-ski on-trail Nordic ski instruction program staffed by over 40 volunteer coaches. Nordic Flyers is for middle school skiers of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, and they are broken up into groups accordingly. Besides learning cross country ski technique, the skiers are exposed to a healthy outdoor activity in a fun environment, in beautiful winter surroundings at the wonderful Hickory Hills ski area. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong recreational activity students can share with friends and family. For any kids who might be interested in later joining the high school xc ski team, Nordic Flyers provides an excellent learning platform.
We are back to bring another exciting year of XC ski fun and instruction for area middle school students. Join your friends for our two-day-a-week program, Tuesday after school from 4-5:30pm and Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 11:00 am, beginning January 6th. The Vasa Ski Club Nordic Flyers Program is a learn-to-cross-country-ski program and is open to boys and girls in 6th - 8th grade from any Traverse City area school (both TCAPS and non-TCAPS students). The program runs 8 weeks, and is for beginner through advanced skiers... no experience necessary!
We are back to bring another exciting year of XC ski fun and instruction for area middle school students. Join your friends for our two-day-a-week program, Tuesday after school from 4-5:30pm and Saturday mornings from 9:30am - 11:00 am, beginning January 6th. The Vasa Ski Club Nordic Flyers Program is a learn-to-cross-country-ski program and is open to boys and girls in 6th - 8th grade from any Traverse City area school (both TCAPS and non-TCAPS students). The program runs 8 weeks, and is for beginner through advanced skiers... no experience necessary!
Program Details
Program Director - Jo Peregrine
Season - January 6, 2024 - February 24, 2024
Practice - Tuesday from 4-5:30pm and Saturday Mornings 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Holiday Camp - Holiday break at Hickory Hills
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Location
Hickory Hills, 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Equipment
Skiers must own or rent both classic and skate skis
Rentals - The Vasa Ski Club offers rentals to Flyers participants
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Registration Details
Participation Fee - $175
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Alternative Option for Motivated 8th Graders
The Vasa Ski Club High School Team (Vasa-Raptors) would like to welcome motivated 8th Grade skiers to join the team. This option is a completely separate program from the Nordic Flyers, and is for kids that have an interest in racing and training to become better skiers. These 8th grade must have previous nordic ski experience, have a competitive spirit, and have their own equipment (or ask about rental options). The high school team practices 5 days per week and expects their athletes to be present at all practices.
Motivated 7th grade athletes may petition the Head Coach to be allowed to register for the Vasa-Raptors
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