2009-2010 Adult Programs: Lessons, Wax Clinics, and Wednesday Night Relays
1. Lessons — Sponsored by Down Wind Sports
Free Skate Ski lessons. 7pm @ Forestville NTN trailhead
There will be 3 classes each night to help all levels of skiers learn and improve their skating technique. Beginners are welcome! Free rentals are available for people wanting to give skating a try for the first time. Skiers can also request a demo on that night of the new X.ium Skate ski from Rossignol. Skiers must display trail pass.
Lessons take place each Monday night from January 4th and end on February 15th.
Bassic x-c ski lessons ($10 donation to NTN required)
January 16th 10am Forestville NTN Trail head (rental gear available at NTN trailhead or Down Wind Sports) (trail pass required)
Advanced Classic ski clinic ($10.00 donation to NTN required)
January 16th -Noon – NTN Trail head Forestville (trail pass required)
2. Wax Clinics — Sponsored by Down Wind Sports
Basic Wax Clinic (X-C)
December 14th (at Down Wind Sports) 9:30am
December 28th (at Down Wind Sports) 9:30 am
January 16th (at Down Wind Sports) 9:30am
Advanced Wax Clinic (with Toko Race Prep Team) Jan 29th (at Down Wind Sports) (Time TBD)
3. Wednesday Night Relays 2010
Yes, the Wednesday Night Relays are back. We are going back to the roots of the fun series that we all loved. Greg Nelson has returned at the helm and the format, timing and fun will be just like you remember.
The relays will be three person teams. Two of the skiers will freestyle and one will stride (some nights will be all one technique as the trail demands.)
The Relays will be FREE for any Superiorland Ski Club members.
Time will be at 6pm weekly to keep it more comfortable for participants.
Locations:
January 6th: BB Ridge (lighted loop)
January 13th: Fit Strip (Marquette)
January 20th: NTN Trailhead (Forestville)
January 27th: BB Ridge (classic parking lot) (bring headlamp!!)
February 3rd: Marquette Mountain (all skiers Freestyle)
February 10th: NTN Forestville Trailhead
February 17th: Al Quaal (all classic-bring a headlamp)
February 24th: Fit Strip (Marquette)
Register your teams at the first Wednesday and make sure you are signed up for the Ski Club this year so you can enjoy the fun.
Contact Jeff Stasser 906-226-7112 or jeff@downwindsports.com (with questions)
Results (January 13)
1. Team Awesome
2. Team Hannah
3. Harder NOT Smarter
4. Fin
5. Tidd Tech
6. West Enders
7. Goo Koo Koo
8. Preppie
9. Sports Rackettes (solo, nice job Mary!)
10. Speed
Remember you can still jump into the fun. Next week the relay will be out at the Forestville trail head. Just a reminder that the keys to a new Corvette will be given to the overall winning team, so don’t miss the remainder of the relays. Anyone can win!
Founded in 1992, the Superiorland Ski Club's mission is to provide Marquette's ski community a chance to work together for the betterment of trails and facilities and to help provide and support youth skiing in the area.