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Give to the Max

11/14/2019

Ski for fun. Ski for sport. Ski for life. MYSL will be participating in Give to the Max Day on...

MyXChange: Ski Swap and Expo

11/16/2019

We will be back at Base Camp! Plan to spend the morning with us. Expo, speakers, break out...

Minnesota Nordic Opener

12/07/2019

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

MyXC Coaches Training (Otter Tail)

12/07/2019

We are excited to announce a fantastic Coach Training Clinic in NW Minnesota at...

MyXC Coaches Training (Metro)

12/08/2019

1pm-5pm at Elm Creek Park in Maple Grove. On snow technical training for your ski technique,...

K COUNTER TOP 10

Skier	Club	KM
Ruggero F	Battle Creek	11.4
Keira B	Elm Creek	9
Rowan F	Wirth Saturdays	8
Asher F	Elm Creek	5
Silas F	Elm Creek	5
Zanna T	Hyland Lake	5
Hingsun K	Hyland Lake	5
Peter S	Elm Creek	4.5
Payson O	Wirth Sunday	4
Erik K	Hyland Lake	4

Glen Lake Youth Ski Club

Primary tabs

glenlake

Location

14350 County Rd 62

55345 Minnetonka , MN

Phone: 763-694-7824

See map: Google Maps

Minnesota

Venue Name:

Glen Lake Golf Course

Registration:

Not yet full

Meets:

Sunday

1:30- 3:00pm

Starts:

January 5, 2020 - 1:30pm

Rentals:

Chalet Rentals

Membership:

$45 / $40 early bird thru Dec. 6, 2019

Ski Pass:

Three Rivers Ski Pass for skiers 12 and over

Leader:

Mark Norquist ,

952-270-6196

Email:

glen_lake@mysl.org

Welcome to the Glen Lake Youth Ski Club

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

Schedule and location

Glen Lake SkiSparks will meet for 8 Sundays beginning with our first meeting Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM at Glen Lake Golf Course. We will have our end of season celebration at the Midwest Junior Championships and Festival at Wirth Park on Saturday, March 14.

Announcements

This new club needs volunteer coaches. Contact glen_lake@mysl.org to get on our coach list.

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. Always check the website or email glen_lake@mysl.org with questions. Cancellations will be posted on this web page.

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 and Passes

Glen Lake has rentals available at the chalet. Children skiing in level 5 or above should have their own skate skis, boots, and poles. In addition, for children skiing at level 4, waxable classic skis are highly recommended.

A great option for equipment is the MyXChange (Swap + Expo) on Saturday, November 17th at Basecamp near Fort Snelling.

Trail passes are not required for children 11 years old and younger. Ages 12 and up (skiing parents/coaches as well) need to purchase passes. The annual passes are good at all Three River parks except Elm Creek and Hyland. Elm Creek and Hyland require a snowmaking ski pass. More information about passes can be found on the Three Rivers Park website.

Registration

Please register early to insure a spot at Glen Lake. 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 glen_lake@mysl.org.

Communications

We will be communicating with Glen Lake SkiSparks families via email. We need valid emails for all. When you register please include a contact e-mail address.

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 glen_lake@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 glen_lake@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 Glen Lake SkiSparks qualifies as a service commitment for NHS. Think about how great this will look on a college application! Contact us at glen_lake@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. Contact us at glen_lake@mysl.org to sign up.

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