Upcoming Skiwerx Dates
April 9th 6:30pm Wirth Chalet. Why, When and How of XC Ski Training for Ages 9-13
July 5th-8th Skiwerx Monster Camp, Winona
July 14th Kuzzy Camp, Battle Creek
Aug 21st, 23rd, 25th Fast Camp (intro to dryland training) Free for Skiwerx kids, invite your friends!
What is Skiwerx?
Skiwerx is a year-round program for active kids age 9-13 that want to learn a variety of training skills (speed, strength, endurance, flexibility). Skiwerx programs meet two or three times weekly with dedicated and qualified coaches. We've set up cooperative sessions with some of the metro area's best known ski training clubs.
We will be holding Fast Camps (see Upcoming Events on the left side bar) that can be used as an introduction to Skiwerx style training or to extend your season.
Highlights
*Workouts focus on fun and include a variety of speed work, agility drills, strength and flexibility, as well as endurance training.
*Rollerskis not required or the main focus.
*Each group has a dedicated coach with prior coaching/collegiate racing experience. Ratio of 1:8.
*Session length is 1 hour 30 min.
*Formal and ongoing curriculum development specific to age group (for coaching and for parent/athlete education)
*Skiwerx T-shirt or personalized hat (depending on season)
*Rollerski rental program and/or rotating fleet of rollerskis (seasonal)
*Waxable classic/skate ski rental program. WAXABLE CLASSIC AND SKATING SKIS REQUIRED.
*Ski culture/next steps/how to become a ski racer and/or stay active and healthy for life tutorials
*Waxing tutorials for parents
*Sibling discount and formal scholarship application (partial scholarships based on school lunch status).
*All-Skiwerx events, including running, biking and skiing events with other Skiwerx groups and middle school programs.
*Metro Nordic Youth Super Series (Skiwerx Team scoring!)
*MYSL/Hoigaards Wed Night Team Sprint Series; youth and adult/youth categories (kids free)
*Skiwerx Banquet (March)
Requirements
*Age 9 as of Dec 31 and skier must be at or above MYSL level 5
*Younger children (that are developmentally matched) are welcome to participate, but a parent is required to attend
*For dryland training, helmets, poles and running shoes
*For on snow training, waxable classic skis (no fish scales!) and skating skis. Rentals will be available.
2012-13 Dates (can vary slightly by location)
SPRING: see below
SUMMER: June 10 - Aug 12, 8 weeks (July 4th week off)
FALL: Sept 17- Nov 11, 8 weeks (MEA week off)
WINTER: Nov 26- March 8th (holiday breaks TBA) 15 calendar weeks/12 meeting weeks
2012-13 Pricing
8 week sessions (spring, summer and fall): once per week $125, twice per week $225
12 week winter session: twice per week $325, three per week $450
PRICES GO UP $25 TWO WEEKS BEFORE SESSION START DATE.
2012 Spring Locations
Skiwerx East Metro in cooperation with SISU; BASICS of Rollerskiing. Rollerskis required.
April 15th - June 1st; 8 weeks; Sunday 3:00pm; Mahtomedi or Battle Creek Water Park; $125
Skiwerx French Park in cooperation with Go!Training; BASICS of Rollerskiing. Rollerskis required.
May 1-31; 5 weeks; Thursday 4:30pm; $75
Skiwerx Wirth Park in cooperation with Go!Training; Agility, trail running, plyos.
May 1-31; 5 weeks; Wednesday 4:30pm; $75
Mountain Bike Training Groups
May 1 -31; coach/parent led and FREE, but registration (and a mountain bike) is required
Fridays 4:30pm Wirth Par 3
Fridays 4:30pm Elm Creek
Fridays 4:30pm Lebanon Hills
2012 Summer Locations
Skiwerx Brackett Mon/Wed 5:30pm
Skiwerx East Metro Rollerski in cooperation with SISU; Sunday 6:30pm. location TBA
Skiwerx French Park in cooperation with Go!Training; Wed/Fri 8:30am
Skiwerx West Metro Rollerski in cooperation with GoTraining; Mondays 8:30am, Hobart Elementary in St Louis Park
Skiwerx Hyland in cooperation with MN Valley Ski Club; Tue/Thu 8:30am
Skiwerx Winona June 18-Aug 17, Mon/Wed 8:30am, Winona Sr HS, $125
Methods and Research
The Skiwerx program was developed after research indicated that the Midwest region is way behind in this type of programming. Most of our youth athletes choose other, more structured sports at this age and leave skiing behind. I'm excited about the new opportunities that Skiwerx will provide to our next generation of skier.
We are using the Canadian Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Research as the basis for our training methods. See http://www.canadiansportforlife.ca for a plethora of information. The Skiwerx program fits into the "Learning to Train" stage, which is a critical time to learn "physical literacy" which gives children the platform they need to become successful athletes as well as the necessary skills they will need to remain active and healthy for life.
Questions
Contact Amy
Employment Opportunities
We are hiring coaches for the Skiwerx programs. Coaches must have a minimum of 1 year of college racing experience and 2 years of coaching experience, preferrably with juniors or youth. Application is attached below.
