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MyXC Coaches Training (Metro location)
12/01/2018

9am-2pm at Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove. On snow (hopefully) technical training for your ski...

Skiwerx Winter Season Begins
12/03/2018

Most Skiwerx clubs begin the week of Dec 3rd. Skiwerx Clubs register from the "Register Today"...

Minnesota Nordic Opener
12/08/2018

Skiers of all abilities and ages are invited to kick off winter with free skiing, rental...

MyXC Coaches Training (Northern MN)
12/08/2018

9am-2pm at Mt Itasca Winter Park, Coleraine, MN (Grand Rapids area). On snow technical training...

Skiwerx Monster Camp with Alayna Sonnesyn
12/27/2018

All day Skiwerx fun for kids 9-14 years old, with skating and waxable classic skis. This is a...

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MYSL Partners with North Star Ski Touring Club

We are proud to announce a new collaborative effort to get more families skiing together. Both...

MyXC Skiwerx League (for clubs)

Minnesota Youth Ski League, with the help of CXC (Central Cross Country), is networking “Ski for...

MyXC adds Adaptive Programming

SkiSparks Clubs are adding registration for adaptive youth for the 2018-19 season. Look for the...

Youth Committee Update from CXC Congress

MYSL Executive Director, Amy Cichanowski, facilitated the Youth Committee meeting at the CXC...

MYSL's Jessie Diggins gets Olympic Gold

Jessie Diggins and teammate Kikkan Randall won the Olympic Team Sprint today! We are so proud of...

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Should kids rollerski? What is Skiwerx?

The Minnesota Youth Ski League has been introducing young skiers to rollerskiing through our...

What do I do if my first choice club is already full?

This season the Hyland MYSL club filled within hours after registration was opened. This is...

K Counter Instructions

Kids can track their kilometers throughout the season to earn kilometer award pins. This is an...

How do I find equipment for my child?

There are a variey of options for equipment.

1. Some MYSL CLUBS have rental equipment...

Which skill level do I select for my child and where?

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MYSL Partners with North Star Ski Touring Club

We are proud to announce a new collaborative effort to get more families skiing together. Both organizations will be sharing their family appropriate event/trip invitations to the members of the other organization. The focus of NSSTC is recreational trips to great locations that will surely create lasting memories for your family.

MYSL members are able to participate in any NSSTC day event that is appropriate for families. If the trip includes an overnight, NSSTC membership is required (but is very affordable).

MyXC Skiwerx League (for clubs)

Minnesota Youth Ski League, with the help of CXC (Central Cross Country), is networking “Ski for Sport” programs throughout the Central Region, to develop the best possible experience for our young skiers. Ski for Sport programs follow the guidelines of the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) stage of “Learn to Train”. This is a critical window for skill development. MyXC and CXC have summarized the youth and junior development stages in the Midwest in this document. 

What do I do if my first choice club is already full?

  • Posted on: October 10, 2018 - 10:38am
  • By: AmyC

This season the Hyland MYSL club filled within hours after registration was opened. This is something new in the history of the club.  The Hiawatha MYSL club also filled very quickly. Registration limits are determined by site administrators and the MYSL does not have the authority to change them.  

We are working to formalize a waitlist procedure for our clubs that fill.  If your first choice for a SkiSparks club has already filled, please email Chrissy Snider (chrissy@mysl.org) to be put on the waiting list.  We will continue working with our popular locations to adjust permitted capacity.  If we are able to obtain a permit expansion, we will work off our waitlist, giving priority to families who have agreed to be on the club leadership team (club leader, equipment manager, lead coach).

We encourage you to register for one of our other SkiSparks clubs if your first choice is full.  SkiSparks clubs are more alike than different.  All use the same curriculum and coaching philosophy.  Additionally, all clubs in the Twin Cities metro area have been assigned a back-up location at a facility with snowmaking (Hyland, Elm Creek, Wirth or Edina).  

We have worked hard through the spring, summer and fall to open new clubs close to our most popular locations so every child has the opportuntiy to ski with SkiSparks at a location near them.  In fact, this year we have SIX new metro clubs, many with equipment rental options!  Our new clubs are all led by experienced skiers with a passion for teaching kids how to ski.  Families now have even more options to ski with friends, in a location convenient for you.

Please check our Find A Club page for a list of our clubs around the region.  

As of October 10, 2018, the following clubs are closed.  Below we have listed some suggestions for a great second choice if your first choice has already filled.

Hyland SkiSparks is closed.  Please register for a neighboring SkiSparks club.

 

Hiawatha SkiSparks is closed.  Please register for a neighboring SkiSparks club.

 

Rental Equipment 

Unfortunately there is no more rental equipment available at Lake Elmo for this ski season.  It was all spoken for in a matter of days.  You are unable to rent from one club and ski at another.  The equipment is kept within the club you rent from and you must be a member there.
 
The good news is that there are other clubs in the east Metro that DO have rental equipment available for this winter.  
  • Battle Creek is only 10 minutes from Lake Elmo Park Reserve and there is plenty of equipment to rent at this club.  
  • Tamarack, in White Bear Lake, meets on Saturdays and has about 8 rental sets left.  
  • Lebanon Hills in Eagan has plenty of equipment.
  • Como in St. Paul has a new rental equipment with about 10 sets available.
 
You can check our Find A Club page for all our club options.  We encourage you to register for another SkiSparks club for this year before equipment at other clubs is spoken for. 
 
Chrissy can put you on a waiting list for Lake Elmo equipment and will notify you if something becomes available.  At that time if you would like to switch to Lake Elmo we can transfer your membership. Email Chrissy (chrissy@mysl.org) to be placed on the waiting list.
 
Another equipment option is to come to the MyExchange (SkiSwap + Expo) on November 17 at Basecamp.
 

Registration Procedure

Registration will open in early October.  Many MYSL SkiSparks Clubs fill up, so you will want to register promptly. Club Rental Equipment is even more limited, so you will want to register ASAP (have your childs, height, weight and shoe size ready). Club rentals are for kids only and waxless (fishscale) skis unless noted. Skis can only be rented at the club that you hold your membership and you must participate fully in the club. 

 

Refund Policy

The MYSL Refund policy allows for refunds up until the ski club begins meeting. A $5 processing fee per membership will be retained. After the club starts meeting, there are no refunds. Weather sometimes causes a change in plans and no refunds are given for rescheduled, relocated or canceled sessions.

 

We welcome your feedback on our registration procedure.  Please email Chrissy Snider (chrissy@mysl.org) with concerns or questions.

MyXC adds Adaptive Programming

SkiSparks Clubs are adding registration for adaptive youth for the 2018-19 season. Look for the "Adaptive Skier" selections as part of club registration.

Youth with physical disabilities that may limit the use of poles/s or lower leg impairments, visual impaired youth and sit skiers* are welcome. All skiers, adaptive and non-adaptive, will be in the same programming, with appropriate modifications made when necessary. 

Skiwerx Ski X Results

We had a great time at Wirth Park on Saturday Feb 10th with Ski X (timed obstacle course) as part of the Skiwerx Series. 40 kids helped us test a new course on a beuatiful sunny day. If you missed it, you still have a chance, as we will be running this event again as part of Midwest jr Champs. 

Results linked below. Photoset arriving soon. 

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