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Otter Tail County Youth Ski Club

Welcome to the Otter Tail County Youth Ski Club!


This club is all about helping kids learn to love the life-long sport of cross-country skiing.  The target group for this firtst year of the club in Otter Tail County is kids in grades 4, 5, and 6 and their parents. 


Schedule and location


Our pre-season meeting will be January 9, 2010 at 9:30 am at Spidahl Ski Gaard.  The purpose of this meeting is to get aquainted and then fit the kids and parents with ski equipment for the upcoming ski sessions.  There will be eight ski sessions Sunday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:00 on January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 14, 21, and 28.


Registration


Please register as soon as possible. Go to the Registration link on the MYSL Home Page and register on-line.  Please note that registrants in first year clubs may receive a $5 discount on the $30/child registration fee.  Enter the following coupon code to receive the discount: OT005.


Announcements


It's 12:45 on Sunday, Feb. 7 and I just got back from town.  The road out is a bit dicey, but do-able if you take it slow.  We will have practice today, since the ski conditions are so beautiful.  Rather than have a regular practice of working on new skills, we'll just have an adventure ski on the trail called Speedy's.  That way if a few kids miss practice today they won't miss out on any new stuff.  See you at 3:30.  Cindy and Anders  


Weather and cancellation policy



  • We will not ski if the air temperature is below -5˚ F, or the wind chill is below -15˚ F, or at the leader's discretion.


    • Cancellations will be posted on this Web page under "Announcements".


  • Children should be dressed in layers.  A moisture wicking under layer, an insulating layer, and a wind proof layer are typically appropriate. 


    • Please use your discretion noting your child's activity level and the outside temperature/wind chill. 

    • Often a winter jacket and snow pants or a snow suit are too warm once the child gets skiing.

Equipment



  • Spidahl Ski Gaard will provide equipment at no charge to participants and volunteers.

Volunteering



  • This club is run by volunteers.  The success and affordability of this program comes directly from your contributions of time, energy, and talent. 

  • By registering for this club, you are committing to the club's success and are agreeing to volunteer. 

                                                          Please consider coaching as it is our number one need!  


Following are some suggested areas of volunteer service:



  • Coaching  We really need your help!  If you plan to volunteer as a coach, please contact me ASAP.  You do not need to be an expert skier to coach. 


    • It would be nice to finalize our coach count so we can be ready for the kids when the snow flies. 

    • I have instructional information for coaches to use for each session.  I would be happy to arrange training opportunities for coaches if desired.


  • Assistant Coaching/parent tag-a-longs for all levels.


  • Bib Coordinator -


    • making color coordinated level cards with skiers name and inserting them in bib pockets

    • recording bib number with child's name

    • collecting bibs at session's end


  • Snack Coordinator - prepare snacks (slice oranges, pour cider, etc.) prior to sessions end and clean up after kids snack.


  • Assistant Ski Equipment Coordinator - 

    • assist our head coordinator with distributing equipment

    • keep track of who has what

    • collect rental fees

    • collect equipment at the end of the season 


  • Kilometer Board Recorder

    • create a kilometer board (I can assist with this)

    • bring the board to each session

    • assist skiers with recording their Kilometers (if needed)

    • store the board until the next session


  • Assist With a Special Ski Day - Prepare a fun activity for all the kids to enjoy during our normal ski time. 


    • This could be a treasure hunt, costume party with acrobatic ski events, destination ski to a certain spot on the course with treat at the destination, ... really anything. 

    • Fun activities are a great way to help the kids love skiing.

If you have ideas about how to help kids learn to ski, now is your chance to make it happen.


Contact info


Cindy Spidahl - Head Coordinator  H: 218-736-5097, C: 218-205-5933 E:  skixc@prtel.com  26002 County Highway 22, Erhard, MN 56534