Upcoming Events

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...

K COUNTER TOP 10

Skier	Club	KM
Emmett G	Wirth Saturdays	6
Bjorn S	Wirth Saturdays	3
Calpurnia B	Willow River	0.8

Battle Creek Youth Ski Club

Primary tabs

battlecreek

Location

75 South Winthrop St

55119 St Paul , MN

Phone: (651) 501-6347

See map: Google Maps

Minnesota

Venue Name:

Battle Creek Regional Park

Registration:

Not yet full

Meets:

Sunday

2:00-3:30

Starts:

January 6, 2019 - 2:00pm

Dates:

1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/20, 2/17, 2/24, 3/2

Rentals:

Club Rentals - contact leader

Membership:

$45

Ski Pass:

MN Ski Pass for skiers 16 and over

Leader:

Chrissy Snider ,

651.399.7165

Email:

battlecreek@mysl.org

Welcome to the Battle Creek Youth Ski Club

The 2019 season will be a great year for the kids at Battle Creek. This is a volunteer led program. Every family is urged to help in some way. Please see below for volunteer information.

Schedule and location

MYSL Battle Creek will meet for 8 Sundays beginning with our first meeting Sunday, January 6, 2018 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM at Battle Creek Recreation Center in St. Paul. Our last week of club meeting will be Sunday, February 24. We will have an end of season festival at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, March 2.

Battle Creek Recreation Center Address: 75 South Winthrop Street

In the event of no snow we will be moving our club to Hyland Lake Park Preserve in Bloomington. Our club meeting time on those days will be 4:30-6:00.

Announcements

All of the equipment for Battle Creek SkiSparks has been spoken for. If your child attends Battle Creek Elementary School and you are in need of equipment, please contact Chrissy Snider (chrissy@mysl.org).

We urge you to attend the MyXChange (Swap and Expo) on November 17 at Basecamp (near Fort Snelling) to find awesome deals on great equipment. If you were hoping for rental equipment, some alternative clubs with a couple rental sets left are Lebanon Hills SkiSparks in Eagan, Willow River SkiSparks in Hudson Wisconsin, and Irondale SkiSparks in New Brighton.

Please sign up to bring a snack during the ski season:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ayek1bmeiSxSvbi4JWnF9wy0Ko2THtqC2gls4AHJ0-8/edit?usp=sharing

We will again offer adult lessons in cooperation with Endurance United! Sessions are designed for new skiers. Join the experienced EU staff for five sessions to quickly improve your skiing. At the end of the 5 sessions, we invite you to ski along with your kids in their group and support the lead coaches. Each session will have a coach dedicated to skate skiing and classic skiing. These sessions take place at the same place and time the kids are skiing (what could be more convenience than that?). Register through Endurance United.

Weather and cancellation policy

We will not ski if the air temperature is below -2˚ F or the wind chill is below -10˚ F, or at the leader’s discretion. Because the little kids ski out in the open, wind is a big factor at Battle Creek. Always check the website or email battlecreek@mysl.org with questions. Cancellations will be posted on this Web page.

Clothing

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 snowsuit are too warm once the child gets skiing unless they are young and in the beginner group.

Equipment

We have some great equipment for skiers to use for a nominal fee - $35 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, so register early. 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. We do not have skate ski equipment available on a rental basis. Children skiing in level 5 or above should have their own skate skis, boots, and poles. In addition, for children skiing at level 4 or above, waxable classic skis are highly recommended.

Registration

Please register early to insure a spot at Battle Creek. Last season Battle Creek filled up before the beginning of the ski season. Register on the main page for MYSL by selecting "Club Membership."

Levels and age guidelines are as follows:

For children who are new to MYSL, assign the child to the lowest skill level that spans their age as of January 1. If a child has skied at least 10 times, consider advancing them one skill level. It is common for kids to repeat skill levels, so returning families need to choose a skill based on last season’s performance, but still staying within the age ranges. Coaches will assess children at the first meeting, but it is important for parents to accurately assign levels by age during the registration process.

Classic ski lessons: Level I: Ages 4-7 (parents ski along with the child), Level 2: 6-8 (parents check in occasionally), Level 3: 7-10, Level 4: 8-12

Skate ski lessons: Level 5: 9-13, Level 6: 11-14

More about skill levels here: http://mysl.org/skill-levels. Questions about levels? Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org

If your skier is an older beginner (age 10 and up) please contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org. We typically have a group for older kids who are new to skiing, and it is helpful to know sooner than later how many skiers would be in this group.

Communications

We will be communicating with Battle Creek MYSL families via email. We need valid emails for all. When you register please include a contact e-mail address. You would be contacted for the following reasons:

In the event we cancel because of weather or because the Recreation Center is closed.
To let you know if we have to shift the time we are meeting because of weather or event at Battle Creek.
To clear up any questions we may have about your registration.
To be given periodic updates with news and information about the Como ski club.

MYSL is on Facebook! You can “like” the MYSL page to get general announcements, photos and videos from each of the MYSL club.

Need to contact us? Email us at battlecreek@mysl.org

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 an adult. Coaching at level 1 is a great way to accompany your child. We are also in very great need of coaches for all levels 1-6. 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! This is our biggest need and is one of the most rewarding ways in which you can help the club. Kids get more out of the program when the coach-to-kid ratio is low, and coaches need not be experienced skiers to volunteer. The MYSL program makes it easy for a coach to know what to do. An eight week curriculum has been prepared for every class level and each day's lesson is printed on a card that can be carried in your pocket. The pocket guide also provides many helpful tips and games to keep classes enjoyable and interesting. You do not have to be an elite level skier to be a coach. All you need is a desire to help kids and have fun. Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Junior Coaches:

High-school aged skiers, we need you! We rely heavily on high school volunteers, who are fun, friendly and in far better shape than most of us. Coaching for Battle Creek MYSL qualifies as a service commitment for NHS. Think about how great this will look on a college application! Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Assistant and Sub Coaches:

As an assistant coach, you can support a coach by accompanying the group on the trails and helping skiers. If you feel like your skiing level is at the same level as the level your kids are signed up for, you would be a fantastic assistant coach! You are not in charge of the instruction, rather you are there to make sure the kids are safe, have an adult to bring them to the bathroom, and can assist with activities.

If you are a sub coach, you can fill in when a coach isn’t able to make it to ski club.

Coach Coordinator:

Help recruit coaches, adults and high school age. Assign substitute coaches as needed. Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Snack Coordinator:

Set up sign-up for parents to bring weekly snacks and send reminders. Be available on ski days to help organize and clean up snacks. Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Ski Equipment Rental Coordinator:

Assist our head coordinator with distributing equipment, keeping track of who has what, collecting rental fees, and collecting equipment at the end of the season. Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Race Coordinator:

Make other club members aware of available racing events for the kids, and coordinate the group at the race location. (Note: Races are optional opportunities and not part of the standard club fees.) Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

Recreation Center liason:

Form a good working relationship with the Recreation Center. Make sure we leave our meeting room clean weekly. Contact us at battlecreek@mysl.org to sign up.

If you have ideas about how to help kids learn to ski, now is your chance to make it happen.

Contact info

Please email Chrissy Snider, battlecreek@mysl.org

You are here