Minnesota Youth Ski League
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Minnesota Youth Ski League
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Wild River Youth Nordic Ski Club
Welcome to the MYSL at Wild River State Park!2008 will be our second year in the MYSL. The Wild River Youth Nordic Ski Club brings the joy of cross-country skiing to youth in the North Branch area. The MYSL provides a structured 8-week curriculum at six different ski levels. Depending on enrollment, we may not offer classes at all six levels this season. Children will be grouped into appropriate classes at the first meeting. Our club is organized by a volunteer coordinator and volunteer coaches. Announcements:December 2, Registation and equipment night at the North Branch Primary School from 6:30- 8:00 in the small gym. December 13, Registration deadline!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No registrations taken after this date.
2008 Schedule: Sunday afternoons 2:00 - 4:00, Jan 6 through Feb 24. Our club will ski at Wild River State Park if there is adequate snow. Our alternate site will be Trollhollow Nordic Ski Center at Trollhaugen Winter Recreation Area. Please open the attachment on the bottom of this page "2008 Schedule" for specific days and times Directions: Wild River State Park is located 14 miles east of I-35 (exit 147) off State Highway 95 and County Road 12. Coming from the west: take 95 to Almelund, go North (L) on County Road 12 through Almelund follow 12 until you enter the park. After passing the office, proceed ahead and take the second left on the road marked "Trail Center". This road will take you to the trail center which is our staging area. Coming from the east: take 95 to Almelund, go North (R) on Cnty Rd. 12 through Almelund follow 12 until you enter the state park. After passing the office, proceed ahead and take the second left on the road marked Trail Center. This road will take you to the trail center which is our staging area. Trollhollow is located in Dresser, Wisconsin. It is 24 miles from North Branch
Registration:***Early Registration, equipment fitting and rental will take place December 3rd at North Branch Primary School gym, from 6:00 - 800 pm.*** Membership in the MYSL costs $25. Register on line (please consider registering online - click on the registation link) or during the first meeting on Jan. 6. We will have a new skier orientation during the first hour that day for parents and youth new to Nordic Skiing, and registering will be part of that for those who don't register online, or at early registration. Weather and cancellation policy:If the temperatures/windchill are dangerous we will cancel our session. If driving conditions are poor, then please use your best judgement as to whether or not you will attend that day. As a group, we will cancel when the air temp drops below -10˚ F, and/or the wind chill drops below -15˚ F. If we need to cancel, then I will e-mail a cancellation notice to each household by noon (12:00). I will also post an announcement on this web page. You can call me Sunday morning at (651-674-6096) or (651-785-6549). Equipment and clothing:Buying your own: Think about buying your own equipment from a retailer (example; Finn Sisu) or a ski swap. The MYSL has a ski swap each November. See the link on the side of this page for details. One advantage about buying from a ski swap or retailer, is that you can use it throughout the season, and then sell your equipment back at a ski swap the following year or when it no longer fits. Renting: Club equipment rental fee per skier for the season is $20. This equipment can be taken home. $ from club rental fees will be used to purchase more club skis for future seasons. Limited supply. State park equipment rental $5 per session ($7 adults). This equipment must remain at the park. Almost endless supply. Purchasing your own skis: Waxable skis are easier to learn good technique with and ultimately more fun because of better glide. For the youngest skiers, waxless skis are more convenient and enjoyable. If you are considering new skis for an advanced skier, we recommend classic skis for both striding and skating because of their range of use and flexibility. Combination skis and skating skis are very rigid for young, light skiers, and perform poorly in soft to medium packed snow. Clothing: Dress your child appropriately for the day's weather. Start with good ski socks. Younger children should wear snow suits. Older children should wear layers: polypropylene underwear, insulating fleece layer, and a non-absorbent outer layer to cut the wind and keep out the snow. Warm hats and mittens are mandatory. The attachment entitled "New Skier Orientation" has more clothing suggestions. Volunteering and parent involvement:We need volunteers to run our Club. The MYSL is a volunteer organization. Your Club Leader already has a lot to do and welcomes your help with snacks, drinks, assisting group coaches, and even being a group coach! Group coaches need to make a commitment to 8 afternoons, understand the fundamentals of skiing, and have fun (Moms and Dads are great at this!). You do not need to be an expert, just willing to help. Some ways to help are:
Parents: If you are the parent of a 4 or 5-year old or have a skier in First Steppers, we ask you to accompany your skier on snow at all times, either on or off skis. We encourage all parents to bring their skis along and join the fun, either with their child's group or skiing around the park After ski snack: Parents will be asked to host an after ski snack for the youth. Each week we will have a different host. The host will be reponsible for clean up of the trail center also. There will be a sign up sheet at early registration and our first skiing date. A couple food choices, and a hot drink would be an example of what you would bring to share. Ideas include; cookies, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, bananas, apples, oranges (cut fruit into quarters). Please consider making one of the snacks a healthy snack choice. Parking and other fees:State Park Vehicle Permit (Day permit $5) or (Annual $25) is required for all vehicles entering a state park. This can be purchased and used at any state park. Minnesota Ski Pass (Day permit $5) or (Annual $15) or (Three Season $40) is required fo all skiers 16 and older. Purchase on line at: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/skipass/index.html or at state park office. Mora Miniloppet Registration Fee ($5 if pre-register or $10 on the day of the event). Pre-register on line at: http://www.vasaloppet.org/ Trollhollow youth skier fee ($5 per day). Coaches ski for free Contact info:John Grund, 651-674-6096 or wildriver@mysl.org Spread the word!Print out the 2008 Wild River Youth Nordic ski Club flyer PDF at the bottom of the page to post or hand out.
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