Bunker Hills Youth Ski Club!

Welcome to our third season in 2012

Schedule and location

We will meet for 8 Sundays beginning with our first meeting Sunday, January 8th, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Our meeting location is at the Campground Visitor Center at Bunker Hills.

Bunker Hills Park - 631 Main Street NW in Coon Rapids (located at CR 14 and Foley Blvd).  Follow the signs to the Campground Visitor Center

Registration

Please register as soon as possible. Go to the Registration link above and register on line.  

Rental equipment will be handed out at the kickoff meeting Saturday December 17th.  Rental equipment fees will be collected for those not paying ahead of time online.

Please note:  Skiing at Bunker Hills requires a $5 daily parking pass or a $25 annual pass.  Each adult skier (16 or older) is also required to have a MN State Pass.  More information can be obtained at www.dnr.state.mn.us. 

Please look here for cancellation notices due to bad weather or equipment changes due to a lack of snow.  Feel free to contact the 24 hr. ski info line at 763-767-2827 for park updates.

Weather and cancellation policy

We will not ski if the air temperature is below -10˚ F, or the wind chill is below -30˚ 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

Thanks to a generous grant from REI, we have some great equipment for skiers to use for a nominal fee - $20 for the entire season. This equipment can be taken home and used for family outings.  Please remember we have a limited number of ski packages and sizes. These will be available at the pre-season meeting, see "Announcements".  If you paid for rental equipment on-line but were not able to be outfitted, you will be reimbursed for the fees.  Our rental skis are classic no-wax skis.  Used equipment may be available at a “Play It Again Sports” store in the area. Also REI or Midwest Mountaineering has a good selection of new equipment. (Est. price for a complete package: $170 - $200)

Volunteering

This is a volunteer run club.  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.  Level 1 skiers will need to be accompanied by a parent. Coaching at level 1 is a great way to accompany your child.  Please consider coaching as it is our number one need!  You do not necessarily need to coach at your child's level.

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, I would like to talk with you in person.  It would be nice to finalize our coach count so we can be ready for the kids when the snow flies.  I will also get you instructional information for each session and discuss with you training opportunities if desired.

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

Snack Coordinator – Responsible for parent signup and preparation of snacks prior to sessions end and clean up after kids snack.

Contact info

Contact Paul Waxon with questions 763 286-3146.