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Jan 28 at 10:30 - 3:30 Mayerthorpe Arena Sports Grounds.
Dress warm, bring a lunch
We are excited to have Anne Bradley as our instructor for these lessons
The following is the lesson itinerary
10:30-11:00
Introduction- what to expect today,
Xc skiing benefits, types of equipment, classic vs. skate, picking out equipment
11:00-11:30
- Athletic stance-ankles bent, knees bent slight lean forward.
- Try bounding on ski boot-one leg at a time
- Put skis on- make a star.
- Jump up with skis on.
11:30-12:00
- Diagonal stride-demonstrate(no poles)
- Ski with emphasis on using one leg at a time.
- Swinging arms to get momentum.
- Trying to get the most glide out of your ski.
- Drill with one ski
12:00-12:30
Lunch- discussion of clothing
1:30-2:00
- Poles
- Double poling
2:00-2:15
Warm up/break-fueling your skiing
2:15-2:45
Candy cane scavenger hunt/touring on skis
Flat area
2:45-3:15
Hill-going up and down
3:15-3:30
Wrap questions
- To participate in lessons you must be a club member . If you are not a current member please go to sign up here: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=30148
- Mayerthorpe & Area X Country Ski Club
- Mayerthorpe, AB
Registration Fees
Option | Price | Remaining |
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Lesson Fee | 15 | |
Ski Rental (optional) |