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K COUNTER TOP 10

Skier	Club	KM
Selah B	Woodland Wapiti	501.48
Jack K	Willow River	307.98
Ryan K	Willow River	255.48
Liam L	Lake Elmo	254
Finnian A	Carver SkiSparks	235
William M	Wild River	217
Helen C	Hyland Lake	200.1
Galen P	Hyland Lake	186.6
Emmett G	Wirth Saturdays	175
Carolyn L	Elm Creek	172.75

VSC (Vasa Ski Club) SkiSparks

Primary tabs

vasaskisparks

Location

2000 Randolph St.

49684 Traverse City , MI

Phone: 231-947-8566

See map: Google Maps

Michigan

Venue Name:

Hickory Hills

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Registration:

Full

Meets:

Mondays

4:30-6:00pm

Starts:

January 6, 2020 - 4:30pm

Dates:

Equipment pick-up and skier / parent orientation 12/23/2019

Rentals:

Club Rentals - closed

Membership:

$55 program fee (required) payable through MYSL

Other (Equipment Options):

Club online rentals: Classic $45

Other (Ski Pass Requirements):

Hickory Hills Daily Pass included in registration fee or you may opt to buy a season pass that will be discounted $25 dollars off the regular price.

Leader:

John Kostrzewa ,

231-357-5346

Email:

jfkostrzewa@gmail.com

Welcome to VSC (Vasa Ski Club) SkiSparks in Traverse City, Michigan!

VSC (Vasa Ski Club) Nordic Rocks 2.0 is an 8 week Cross Country Ski Program that gives kids a chance to learn cross country skiing. This program, available for Kindergarten through 5th Grade Students, is a collaboration between VASA Ski Club(VSC) and Minnesota Youth Ski Leaguie(MYSL), who uses a research based curriculum with six age and experience skill levels that focus on FUNdamentals and physical literacy. Skis are age appropriate and rented online through MYSL or you can use your own classic waxless equipment. The instructors and coaches are trained by certified coaches. Your child will learn how to ski and then progress their skills in a fun outdoor environment, providing them with a positive experience and incentive to continue the sport through middle school, and beyond. Hats, buffs, water resistant mittens, and snow pants are encouraged to keep warm and dry.

Please register for the club through the MYSL.org

Registration for Vasa SkiSparks is now closed. We have a waiting list for the club. To be put on the waiting list, please fill out this form.

Schedule and location

Vasa Nordic Rocks 2.0 (AKA -SkiSparks) will meet for 8 Mondays beginning with our first meeting Monday, January 6th 4:30-6:00 at Hickory Hills Ski Area. Please see schedule below. We will have a special 4PM skier/parent orientation and equipment distribution on December 23, 2019 or sooner if the rentals are available. All program events will take place at Hickory Hills

Nordic Rocks 2.0 will meet from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on the following Mondays at Hickory Hills Ski Area (2000 Randolph St, Traverse City MI 49684). Unless otherwise notified all classes will take place as long as Hickory Hills is open. We do not follow all of the LEAP guidlines, so we will still meet on non-school days.

Monday, January 6th
Monday, January 13th
Monday, January 20th
Monday, January 27th
Monday, February 3rd
Monday, February 10th
Monday, February 17th
Monday, February 24th

* New this year* Please note class will be held, even on Days that School is closed provided Hickory Hills is open.

Registration Deadline and Details

Registration deadline is Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Registration deadline is dependent on equipment availability unless you have your own equipment. Early registration is encouraged to increase your chances of equipment availability.

Registration for this club is done through MYSL website. When you register on this website, each child will receive a Nordic Rocks buff plus other great incentives.

Ability to participate in our online K-counter.
Jessie Diggins blog written especially for MYSL kids.
SnowNotes newsletter with important information about helping your child have fun this winter with skiing
Information about year round options for skiing in our region.

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.

There is no guarantee of a make-up date in the case of inclement weather.

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

12/4/19 Announcement: All rental equipment has been spoken for. We encourage you to register for the club and purchase equipment at a local ski shop.

Skiers must have their own classic skis or should rent skis through MYSL. These skis are traditional waxless skis with ski boots and poles included. Equipment rental is $45.00 for the season.

To register your child for a rental package, please register for a free membership on the MYSL website. Go to mysl.org and click "Register Today." You will need to enter accurate sizing information (height, weight and shoe size) so we are able to order the correct ski package for your child. You can pay the $45.00 equipment rental fee online and the skis will be available for your child to take home at a special orientation club meeting.

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.

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 vasaskisparks@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 Vasa SkiSparks qualifies as a service commitment for NHS. Think about how great this will look on a college application! Contact us at vasaskisparks@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.

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.

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

Contact info

Please email John Kostrzewa at or jfkostrzewa@gmail.com

K Counter leaderboard

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Skier	Distance (km)
Gretchen J	6
Juliette J	5
Eli N	5
Xander N	5
Parker H	1

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