WBLAS Community Services & Recreation

Summertime is the right time to prepare for the upcoming Nordic ski season!

This program will focus on strength, technique, speed and endurance. You can choose from one to four sessions each week. However, the Wednesday option will be of high rigor and is for advanced skier athletes only.

Mondays and Wednesdays are evening sessions (6 – 8 PM). Tuesday and Thursdays are morning sessions (8 – 10 AM). 

The two morning sessions (Tuesday and Thursday) are geared toward newer skiers and the two evening session (M/W) toward more advanced skiers. All sessions will include roller skiing and most will involve some hill bounding, with Wednesdays involving longer and more rigorous hill bounding as a key component. All groups will be together every other Saturday morning for a long endurance roller ski session. The program will focus equally on the classic and skate techniques.

Locations will vary; the Monday, Tuesday and Thursday sessions will take place within the ISD 624 boundaries, and the Wednesday and Saturday sessions will be a little further afield, but nearby. Roller skis are required (a combo or classic ski or a set of skate and a set of classic), and helmets are mandatory. There will be some skis available for use, but the supply is limited. All participants will receive a t-shirt! 

The program will be headed up by Doug Cran, Head Coach of the White Bear Lake Area Schools Nordic Ski Team. With any questions please email him at crannordic@gmail.com

Program begins June 3 and runs until July 27. All sessions June 3, 4, 5 & 6 will take place from 6 –8 PM at South Campus.. There are no sessions during the July 4th week.

Breakdown:

1 day a week- $120

2 days a week- $170

3 days a week- $220

4 days a week- $270

** Skiers will be able to pick/choose

** Wednesday evening is for advanced level only