Fall 2023

Mountain Bike, Strength and Agility Sessions

• Ages: 8 to 13 years old
• Monday Dates:  September 18th, 25th, October 2nd, 9th and 16th (October 23rd  Make-up date)
• Time: 4:15PM to 5:45PM
• Location: Lester Park or Spirit Mountain
• Skills Requirements:  Comfortable on a bike and able to ride 30 to 45 minutes continuously. 
• Equipment:  Mountain Bike in good working condition. Helmet and good shoes, no sandals.  A good set of running shoes.
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach mountain bike skills is to make it fun.  Each session provides the young athletes with challenges designed to make them a better biker, stronger and a good team mate.   The best way to improve agility and strength is to make it challenging and enjoyable.  We are always searching for new games and challenges to make each session unique and fun. 
• Cost: $90

Roller skiing 

• Ages: 10 to 14 years old
• Wednesday Dates:  
• Time 4:15PM to 5:45PM
• Location: Munger Trailhead at Spirit Mountain and Brighton Beach/Old HWY 61
• Skills Requirements:  Three years of on snow skiing experience.
• Equipment:  Rollerski - we have skis for athletes to use during practice. If you own your own roller skis, great, bring them to practice. Other equipment requirements include a helmet, skate boots, skate poles and gloves. 
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach roller skiing is to make it fun.   All technique work, speed and agility development will be done in the form of games.
• Cost: $90

Register today and get your kids out moving.

Registration opens August 18th!

We understand that sometimes the credit card fee is just stupid.  For those of you who would like to pay by check or cash, download, print and mail the registration form to us.  Payment can be sent or will be collected the first day of practice.   Please send the registration form as soon as possible.  

Registration opens August 18th!

• Registration will open mid- November
• Ages: 7 to 13 years old.  
• Monday Dates:  
• Time: 4PM - 5:30PM
• Location: Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.   All of our Monday sessions are held at Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.  Passes are required.   Passes are on sale now.  If you choose not to pay for the season pass, please plan on paying the daily ticket price each session.   Snowflake Nordic Season Pass
• Skills Requirements:  Ski with poles comfortably either classic or skate, or both.  Ski in control on downhills, can snowplow to a stop.  Able to ski up hill either using classic, skating or herringbone technique.  Can classic or skate turn/cornering.
• Age:  The youngest Nordic North Star age is 7 years old.    We do not accept any young skier younger than 7 years old.  
• Equipment:  Equipment is not provided.  A set of Classic or Skate equipment or both is needed.  We recommend that the youngest Nordic North Stars, ages 7 and 8, master the classic technique.  Once comfortable on classic skis the transition to skate skiing is very seamless.   All our sessions have a classic only group regardless of age.  However, we encourage all older skiers to learn and be proficient at both classic and skate.  We switch between classic skiing and skate skiing constantly during the winter.  The first two weeks we typically classic ski and then once skills are mastered we switch weekly between skating and classic skiing. 
  • Classic skis, classic or combo boots and classic length poles.
  • Skate skis, skate or combi boots and skate length poles
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach skiing is to make it fun.   All technique work, speed and agility development will be done in the form of games, drills, skill sets and trail skiing.  Each session provides the young athletes with challenges designed to make them a better skier and team mate. 
• Cold Weather Cancellation or Shortening of Practice:  January can be cold and dark.  Days in February can be bright and cold.  We have scheduled in a few extra Mondays to allow for cold weather make-up sessions.  If it is cold, but not cold enough to cancel we will shorten the session by 30 minutes.  If the schools are closed due to cold weather or snow, we do not have practice. 
• Cost:  $125.00

• Ages: 10 to 13 years old - Nordic North Stars this age can register for both Monday and Wednesday.  More fun, more skiing!
• Wednesday 
• Time 4PM to 5:30PM
• Location: Snowflake Nordic Ski Center Season, Spirit Mountain Nordic Center and Upper Spirit Mountain Ski Trails at Spirit Mountain.  All locations are fee based ski areas, please consider purchasing a season pass or plan to pay daily rate. 
• Skills Requirements:  Wednesdays are designed for the Nordic North Star who desires a second day of skiing.  Three years of on snow skiing is the minimum requirement and knowledge of both classic and skating strongly encouraged.  Older Nordic North Stars can join us for Wednesdays only. 
• Equipment:  Equipment is not provided.  A set of classic and skate equipment is needed.  
• Skills, Drills and Games:  The best way to teach skiing is to make it fun.   All technique work, speed and agility development will be done in the form of games and on trail skiing.   This group focuses on skiing in a group, learning from each other and skiing with good technique.  A second day on snow is a second day to improve and develop skills.
• Cost: $110

What makes Nordic North Stars great? Our coaching staff!  

Our coaching staff is experienced in making cross country skiing a life long sport.  

Coach Zach

Coach Lucas

Coach Sarah

Coach Mirielle

Coach Joe

Coach Andre

Coach Kris

Coach Elaine

Coach Grant

Coach Ben

We know that good programs cost money and if your family is unable to afford the registration fee and/or the trail pass, please contact us.  We have scholarships and reduced fee options available.

Toko jackets available  in small sizes for $37.  Great for young kids.  Contact us if you are interested in purchasing one.  A great all season jacket.

• Ages: 10 to 14 years old
• Wednesdays: 
• Time: 4PM to 5:15PM
• Location: Spirit Mountain Nordic Center
• Skill Requirements: Three years of on snow skiing and knowledge of both classic and skating strongly encouraged.  All levels welcome.  
• Equipment: Equipment is not provided. A set of classic and skate skis, boots and poles. 
• Skills, Drills and Moving like a Skier:  This session is designed to get our young athletes on snow early in preparation for the winter season. 
• TBD on snow conditions at Spirit Mountain Nordic Center.