Welcome to the Eden Prairie Youth Ski Club 2012 Season!

Thank you for being a part of Eden Prairie's 8th season of introducing children ages 4 to 14 to the joys of Nordic skiing, and providing a fun winter activity for the entire family.

Please use online registration to sign up if possible. If you have problems with online registration, please contact Amy as directed on the registration page.

Schedule and Meeting Place

We will meet for eight Sunday afternoons, 1:30 – 3:00, from January 8 to February 26.

All members should meet in the parking lot of the Cummins Homestead at 13600 Pioneer Trail.  The entrance is east of the Cummins Homestead, north of Hummingbird Aviation. The north-south road leads directly to Sterling Fence building. Turn left at the Sterling Fence building and you will come to the parking area. We will have signs marking the entrance for the first few weeks.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow time to sign in and put on ski equipment, so we can start promptly at 1:30.

Equipment

All kids need to provide their own equipment for classic skiing.

Weather

We will meet regardless of snow conditions. Please bring your gear even if there is no snow, as we will use the poles for pole hiking and new skiers can practice getting skis on/off and getting up.  If the temperature drops below minus 10F, class may be cancelled. We will e-mail a cancellation notice at least one hour before class.

Clothing

Dress your child appropriately for the day’s weather. Dress in layers: long underwear, an insulating layer, and a non-absorbent outer layer to block the wind and keep out snow. Warm hats, mittens, and socks are mandatory!

Curriculum

The MYSL provides a structured 8-week curriculum at six different ski levels.  Children will be grouped into appropriate classes at the first meeting.

Volunteers

MYSL is a volunteer organization, and we need your help! We need volunteers to bring snacks each week, help with bibs, and staff the warming house.  Members of the EPHS Nordic Ski team will be volunteering as coaches.

We look forward to seeing you on the trails!

For more information, please contact:
EDEN PRAIRIE MYSL LEADERS
Kirsten and Peter Stenoien 952-937-1995

pkstenoien@earthlink.net