Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski Program (TTYSP) returns for the 2021 ski season offering training for youth skiers in multiple cross country ski techniques.
Registration for the 2021 program opens November 7th at 9:00 a.m. online at tsalteshi.org.
Registration traditionally fills extremely quickly, so plan to register early.
Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski Program Details
Register beginning November 7th.
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Program Dates: Program runs from January 5 through February 20, 2020
Mission: Through the Tsalteshi Trails Youth Ski Program (TTYSP), children are encouraged to enjoy the Alaska winter while learning the sport of cross country skiing. The emphasis is on having fun and learning proper technique rather than on competition.
Eligibility: TTYSP is open to all children ages 6–12. Vole program for ages 4-5.
Times, Dates & Location:
- Parent Meeting: TBD
- Early Rental Ski Distribution: TBD
- Lesson Dates:
- Saturdays (2:30 – 4:00 PM) – January 9 (Tsalteshi – Skyview Trailhead), Jan 23(TBD), Feb. 6 (TBD), and February 20 (Tsalteshi – Kalifornsky Trailhead for most groups)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays (6:00 – 7:00 PM) – Jan. 5 – Feb. 20 (near the old hockey rink, Skyview Middle School)
- Make-up dates due to canceled sessions – Feb 23, 25, 27, March 2, and 4
Fees:
$100.00 per child for all 18 sessions
$50 for Vole Program
$30.00 Ski rental
Membership: All children must be covered under a Tsalteshi Trails membership, either individually as a student ($20) or as part of a family membership ($120). Membership forms are available online at www.tsalteshi.org.
Parent Participation:
TTYSP asks all parents to volunteer as a Parent Helper at least two times during the session. Parent jobs may be indoors or outdoors and include helping kids get ready to ski, assisting coaches by skiing with the group and/or escorting cold or tired skiers back to the warm up room, or cleaning up after the session. Jobs are available for skiing and non-skiing adults.
Lesson Schedule:
Weekday sessions are devoted to instruction and games.
- Saturdays are reserved for tours and other fun activities.
- Attendance is not mandatory, but skiers enjoy greater improvement with regular attendance.
Lessons start promptly at 6:00 PM. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early so that your skiers can find their groups, wax their skis and receive any necessary instructions before practice begins. Since coaches and groups may leave the start area promptly at 6 PM, it is the responsibility of the late skiers’ parent to find the proper group if delayed.
Curriculum:
TTYSP skiers may learn both classical (diagonal) and skate skiing depending on age and ability. Skiers learn proper care and handling of equipment, trail etiquette, good sportsmanship and how to act responsibly in the outdoors. A typical lesson will include a warm-up period, a lesson in technique, and a fun activity.
All skiers are assigned to small groups based upon age and readiness. Movement between groups will likely occur based on progress.
For more details go to tsalteshi.org/events.