SUMMER SKI CLUB GOALS

1. Inspire you to reach new levels by playing hard and working hard!

2. Provide you with nordic-specific workouts that focus especially on developing good technique and form, as well as strength training specific to cross country skiing  

3. Expose you to guest coaches and nordic athletes who have continued beyond high school  

4. Make you a better all-around athlete: coordination, speed, and running/movement mechanics  

5. Become good people, not just good athletes. We will focus on encouraging one another (whatever your skill level) and working well as a team

6. Fuel your passion and have fun. Skiing is a hoot!

WORKOUTS

Our goal is to expose you to nordic-specific workouts that will improve long-term growth. You will gain confidence in technique, learn how to build a strong aerobic base through both rollerskiing and dryland training. Training consistently will lead to the most improvement. You will train hard, train smart, and recover well. Workouts will include: roller ski agility, technique and distance work; running speed and quickness workouts; hill bounding; ski jogging and strength training. Students will train in groups to ensure experience-appropriate workouts and growth.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

1. TO REGISTER: Sign up online here.

2. TO PAY: Venmo the ALEXANDRIA NORDIC SKI CLUB at @AlexNordicSkiClub: Registration + rental costs below, if necessary 

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

The correct equipment is important for performing your best. See below for a list of “should haves:”

• skate Roller Skis, boots and poles with roller ferrules

• bounding poles (short classic poles)

• running shoes - trail shoes or similar, most of our running will be on trails or ski hills

• waist water pack (bottle style or Nordic style)

• helmet

• Sunglasses

• sports watch w/ timer

• a set of strength bands

• extra roller ferrules

• a Smile

ROLLER SKIS: Roller skiing is an important training tool for the cross country skier. The basic skills are important to master and will be used throughout a skier's life.  If you look to Scandinavia for insight, skiers are on roller skis at a very young age. This helps with the development of balance, agility, confidence and strength. Above all, it is really fun!  If you are a high school student, we highly recommend you purchase a set of roller skis. Roller skis can be purchased from Revolution and Fitzharris (both St. Cloud), or Gear West and Pioneer Midwest in the Twin Cities. Email Chad Bergerson at chad.bergerson@charter.net if you are interested in purchasing roller skis through a team discount or have any questions about roller ski purchase. Recommended brands - Marwe, Swenor, IDT, Hjul, and Pursuit. 

SUMMER RENTALS: We have a limited supply of rental roller skis, boots & poles, available at a first come first serve basis. Rental equipment will be distributed the first training week and collected at the final workout. (* Please note: Roller skiing is often very hard on boots and poles. Skiers renting equipment agree to take special care of the equipment AND compensate the ski club for damaged or lost equipment at full price - boots $250, poles $50, roller skis $225)

Questions? Contact Jeff Reed (320) 491-7751‬ or Hans Dahl (651) 746-9389