We have a few changes this year.
- We will be charging $30 for each pair of skis beyond the $40 deposit. This is to replace skis as they wear out.
- We will start the Social Saturdays on Dec 3 at 11 am, at Mountain Streams B&B.
- We not be issuing skis at the practice sessions. It is just too time consuming. Instead, we will issuing skis on Saturdays on Nov 12 (for those who want to start skiing early), Dec 3, and Jan 31, at Mountain Streams B&B at 9:30-10:30 am.
- There will be no Alcantra/John Shaw sessions this year. We are concentrating our efforts at Mountain Streams B&B and Mat River Park.
See and download the MSJN Parent's Handbook
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Tues & Thurs 4:30-5:30 pm |
Tues & Thurs 4-5 pm |
Sat 11 am -12:30 pm |
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Mountain Stream B&B (Hatcher Pass), Edgerton Parks Rd |
Matanuska River Park (Palmer) |
Social Saturdays: informal family ski days, various locations in Mat-Su |
What
Mat-Su Junior Nordics (MSJN) provides an opportunity for children to enjoy the Alaskan winter while learning the sport of cross country skiing. Children ages 4 to 14 of all abilities are welcome to join and learn a sport they can pursue for a lifetime. The emphasis is on fun, fitness, and learning proper technique. MSJN skiers receive instruction in both classical and skate techniques from enthusiastic and dedicated coaches. Skiers learn proper care and handling of equipment, trail etiquette, good sportsmanship and how to act responsibly in the outdoors. A typical practice session will include a warm-up period, a lesson in a technique and appropriate length group ski on the trails, ending with a fun activity.
Costs
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Mat-Su Ski Club Membership (required)
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Junior Nordic Membership (required)
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Skis and poles for season (optional). Kids must have their own NNN ski boots.
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Sign Up for Junior Nordics
Fellowships are available for families with limited financial circumstances.
For more information and for venues for the Social Saturdays go to
http://www.facebook.com/MatSuJuniorNordics
contact Dave Musgrave, MSJN Coordinator, at 982-7553 or juniornordics@gmail.com
Skis have been provided by a grant from the
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Mat Su Health Foundation |
in cooperation with
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BackCountry Bicycles |
