Grades 6-8
Description
Nordic Flyers is Vasa Ski Club’s flagship middle school skier development 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 20 volunteer coaches. Nordic Flyers is for middle school skiers 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. For any kids who might be interested in later joining the high school xc ski team, Nordic Flyers provides an excellent learning platform. We are back to bring another exciting year of XC ski fun and instruction for area middle school students. Join your friends for our three-day-a-week program, Tuesday & Thursdays after school from 4:30 - 6:00 pm and Saturday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:30 am, beginning January 7th. 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!
Program Overview
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Program Contact
Location
Hickory Hills, 2000 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Ski-Up with the Vasa Raptors
Experienced skiers have the option to ski-up with the Vasa Raptors high school team on Wednesdays, where they’ll train side-by-side with high school athletes. Interested participants must attend the Raptors’ pre-season meeting on November 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm at Hickory Hills. Skiers participating in this option are also encouraged to join the Raptors’ pre-season dryland training. There is no additional cost associated with this opportunity.
Contact the head coach Ethan Goss at [email protected] with any questions.
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Registration Details
Registration Details
New for 2025: Hickory Hills Season PassEvery skier must have a Hickory Hills season pass to participate, either an Alpine or Nordic-specific pass. Family season passes are also accepted and allow access to the trails throughout the season. ScholarshipsThe Vasa Ski Club offers partial and full scholarships to ensure every skier has the chance to participate. To apply:
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Equipment
All participants must have both classic and skate skis to participate. Skiers may rent or purchase equipment:
During registration, please provide accurate height, weight, and boot size to ensure the correct equipment is provided. Failure to provide this information may result in your skier not having equipment available for the season. Purchase Equipment Locally: Equipment can also be purchased at Brick Wheels or XC Ski Headquarters |