Grades 6-8
Nordic Flyers
2022 Season Info!
Nordic Flyers is Vasa Ski Club’s flagship skier devleopment program, and has been in place for nearly 30 years. Each season, 60-100 middle school students participate in a very fun, on-ski on-trail nordic ski instruction program staffed by over 40 volunteer coaches. Nordic Flyers is for middle schoolers of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, and they are broken up into groups accordingly. Besides learning cross country ski technique, the skiers are exposed to a healthy outdoor activity in a fun environment, in beautiful winter surroundings at the wonderful Hickory Hills ski area. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong recreational activity students can share with friends and family. And for any kids who might be interested in later joining the high school xc ski team, Nordic Flyers provides an excellent learning platform.
2022 Nordic Flyers Program
*Due to Covid considerations, we are modifying our regular Nordic Flyers program. See Details Below:
We are back to bring another exciting year of XC ski fun and instruction for area middle school students. Join your friends for our one-day-a-week program, Saturday mornings at 9:30am, beginning January 8th. The Vasa Ski Club Nordic Flyers Program is a learn-to-cross-country-ski program and is open to boys and girls in 6th - 8th grade from any Traverse City area school (both TCAPS and non-TCAPS students). The program runs 8 weeks, and is for beginner through advanced skiers... no experience necessary!
Bonus! Christmas Camp included to kick off this year's program
Included in the program fee will be a special 3-day ski clinic that will take place over the holiday break @ Hickory Hills. (However, if you've already got holiday plans no worries. Attendance is not necessary in order to participate in the regular Nordic Flyers program that begins in January).
Dec. 27, 28, & 29 2021
9:30am - 11:00am
Season Start & End Dates:
Saturday Mornings, 9:30am - 11:00am
January 8, 2022 - February 26, 2022
8 weeks
Location
Hickory Hills and Hickory Meadows ski area
Transportation
Parents must drop off and pick up their skiers at the designated Hickory Hills drop off area.
Participation Fee
**** Rental skis will be available on a first come first served in order of registration.
Vasa Ski Club offers a limited number of partial and full scholarships. To have your student considered for a scholarship, please DO NOT complete the online registration process.
Note: Program Fee includes Hickory Hills passes for each skier,
as well as a Vasa Ski Club Student Membership!
Rental Skis Option
If you rent skis during the sign up process, you will be able to take the skis home and keep them for the duration of the program (through February).
Participation Limits
Nordic Flyers will be limited to 75 skiers this year. Skiers will be admitted based on the order in which they registered... so hurry and register soon!
Registration Deadline
Friday Dec. 10, 2021
Mandatory Forms
posting soon
Open House - date to be announced
We will have an Open House before the program begins so that parents and children can meet our program director, learn a little more about the program, and pick up their rental skis.
Program Director: Eric Okerstrom
ALTERNATIVE OPTION - for some 7th & 8th graders to ski with High School team program
The Vasa Ski Club High School Team would like to expand its membership by adding up to 15 skiers in the 7th-8th grade age group. This option is a completely separate program from the Nordic Flyers, and is for kids that have an interest in racing and training to become better skiers. Ideally, these 7th or 8th graders should know how to ski, have a competitive spirit, and have their own equipment (or ask about rental options). The high school team practices 5 days per week, and any interested 7th or 8th graders should plan to join practice for 4 of those days. If you are interested in alternatively signing up for the high school option, please contact Coach Ruth Oppliger for more information: oppligerru@tcaps.net
COVID-19 Policy
1. VSC will abide by any state of Michigan order that applies to organized sports regarding Covid guidelines.
2. All activities will take place outdoors. No indoor spaces.
3. All skiers and coaches will answer a health questionnaire as part of the attendance process. If a skier or coach answers yes to any of the questions, they will not be allowed to participate.
4. All skiers and coaches will socially distance (stay 6 ft. apart) during practice. If this is not possible, a face covering will be required.
5. Skiers and coaches are responsible for their own equipment. Skiers and coaches will not touch each other's equipment.
6. We will limit any activities that involve more than one person touching the same object (ex. games, wax tools). Anything that needs to be shared will be disinfected between uses.
2022 Nordic Flyers Program
*Due to Covid considerations, we are modifying our regular Nordic Flyers program. See Details Below:
We are back to bring another exciting year of XC ski fun and instruction for area middle school students. Join your friends for our one-day-a-week program, Saturday mornings at 9:30am, beginning January 8th. The Vasa Ski Club Nordic Flyers Program is a learn-to-cross-country-ski program and is open to boys and girls in 6th - 8th grade from any Traverse City area school (both TCAPS and non-TCAPS students). The program runs 8 weeks, and is for beginner through advanced skiers... no experience necessary!
Bonus! Christmas Camp included to kick off this year's program
Included in the program fee will be a special 3-day ski clinic that will take place over the holiday break @ Hickory Hills. (However, if you've already got holiday plans no worries. Attendance is not necessary in order to participate in the regular Nordic Flyers program that begins in January).
Dec. 27, 28, & 29 2021
9:30am - 11:00am
Season Start & End Dates:
Saturday Mornings, 9:30am - 11:00am
January 8, 2022 - February 26, 2022
8 weeks
Location
Hickory Hills and Hickory Meadows ski area
Transportation
Parents must drop off and pick up their skiers at the designated Hickory Hills drop off area.
Participation Fee
- $110 - Program Fee (everyone pays this)
- $45 - Additional for classic style ski rental
- $55 - Additional for skate style ski rental
**** Rental skis will be available on a first come first served in order of registration.
Vasa Ski Club offers a limited number of partial and full scholarships. To have your student considered for a scholarship, please DO NOT complete the online registration process.
- Contact the Program Administrator at nordicflyers@gmail.com to request a scholarship application.
Note: Program Fee includes Hickory Hills passes for each skier,
as well as a Vasa Ski Club Student Membership!
Rental Skis Option
If you rent skis during the sign up process, you will be able to take the skis home and keep them for the duration of the program (through February).
Participation Limits
Nordic Flyers will be limited to 75 skiers this year. Skiers will be admitted based on the order in which they registered... so hurry and register soon!
Registration Deadline
Friday Dec. 10, 2021
Mandatory Forms
posting soon
Open House - date to be announced
We will have an Open House before the program begins so that parents and children can meet our program director, learn a little more about the program, and pick up their rental skis.
Program Director: Eric Okerstrom
ALTERNATIVE OPTION - for some 7th & 8th graders to ski with High School team program
The Vasa Ski Club High School Team would like to expand its membership by adding up to 15 skiers in the 7th-8th grade age group. This option is a completely separate program from the Nordic Flyers, and is for kids that have an interest in racing and training to become better skiers. Ideally, these 7th or 8th graders should know how to ski, have a competitive spirit, and have their own equipment (or ask about rental options). The high school team practices 5 days per week, and any interested 7th or 8th graders should plan to join practice for 4 of those days. If you are interested in alternatively signing up for the high school option, please contact Coach Ruth Oppliger for more information: oppligerru@tcaps.net
COVID-19 Policy
1. VSC will abide by any state of Michigan order that applies to organized sports regarding Covid guidelines.
2. All activities will take place outdoors. No indoor spaces.
3. All skiers and coaches will answer a health questionnaire as part of the attendance process. If a skier or coach answers yes to any of the questions, they will not be allowed to participate.
4. All skiers and coaches will socially distance (stay 6 ft. apart) during practice. If this is not possible, a face covering will be required.
5. Skiers and coaches are responsible for their own equipment. Skiers and coaches will not touch each other's equipment.
6. We will limit any activities that involve more than one person touching the same object (ex. games, wax tools). Anything that needs to be shared will be disinfected between uses.
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Register for Nordic Flyers
All participants please register online using TCAPS LEAP registration service (use the link button to the left). Note: both TCAPS and non-TCAPS students will register through LEAP. |
