Upcoming Events

Virtual Welcome Sessions by Level

12/07/2021

Pick the date for your skier's level and join us for a Virtual Welcome for parents and care-...

Virtual Coach Training (for any teen or adult with skis)

12/08/2021

Choose from one of two virtual sessions to learn the FUNdamentals of youth ski coaching. Build...

On Snow Coach Training (for any teen or adult with skis)

12/19/2021

Join us at Elm Creek Park for 45 minute sessions to build your skiing and coaching confidence....

Major kickoff weekend for MYSL SkiSparks Clubs

01/01/2022

Most SkiSparks Clubs start this weekend! Check your club schedule by clicking on your club name...

MyXC Family Night & Team Sprint Series

01/05/2022

The Minnesota Youth Ski League invites you to Theodore Wirth Park for Family Night and the...

K COUNTER TOP 10

SkiSparks: Ski for Fun

SkiSparks is an eight-week program that teaches cross-country skiing FUNdamentals in a recreational environment. Kids will play games, enjoy the outdoors, and learn physical literacy through our research-based curriculum.

SkiSparks is open to kids ages 4-14. You can find a SkiSparks program level that fits your child in the table below.

With registration fees of only $40-$50 per child and ski rentals available at most locations, SkiSparks is an easy and fun way for your family to get outside this winter. Scholarships are available. We welcome Adaptive Skiers into any of our SkiSparks clubs!

There are 45 clubs across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
To find an SkiSparks program near you, see FIND A CLUB.

As a SkiSparks Member your child will receive a MyXC fleece hat (in their first season) and a level pin at the end of every season. There is also an online K Counter with an awards program.

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SkiSparks Skill Levels

Level	Age Range	Who is this level for?
1	4-5	Beginning skiers in this age range.
2	6-8	Completed level 1 Beginning skiers in this age range. Skiers who can walk on skis and get up independently.
3	7-10	Completed level 2 Beginning skiers 9-10 years old. Skiers who can sidestep up hills, glide down gentle hills and use poles.
3*	11-14	Beginning skiers who are 11 years old and older.
4	8-14	Completed level 3 Skiers who have learned classic skiing technique, have a good use of poles, and are comfortable on hills.
5	9-14	Completed level 4 and are ready for skate skiing. Skiers with advanced classic ski technique.
6	11-14	Completed level 5 Skiers who know basic skate ski techniques.

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