NorthXC Information and Forms
Fall 2020 - 14 to 19 years old - Program Description
Two or Three days a week:
Time: 8:30AM or 3:45PM. All sessions are an 1.5 hour in length.
Cost: $160 for two days a week, $240 for three days a week.
Locations and work-out:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength @ Munger Trail. 3:45PM to 5:15PM
Tuesdays - Running - Ski walking and bounding. Chester Bowl or Spirit Mountain. 8:30AM to 10AM
Thursdays - Skate Roller Skiing, Specific Strength, Technique and Intensity. 8:30AM to 10AM
Plus a few Saturdays - Over-distance Days - TBD
One days a week (8 sessions) plus bonus distance days:
Time: 8:30AM or 3:45PM
Cost: $80
Choose one day of two/three days of training days:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength @ Munger Trail. 3:45PM to 5:15PM
Tuesdays - Running - Ski walking and bounding. Chester Bowl or Spirit Mountain. 8:30AM to 10AM
Thursdays - Skate Roller Skiing, Specific Strength, Technique and Intensity. 8:30AM to 10AM
Plus a few Saturdays - Over-distance Days - TBD
Sessions notes: Sessions are scheduled practice days. Sessions can be used up and then added on as fall progresses or as schedules change. For example: it is okay for sign up for the 1 session program and attend 2 sessions a week for 4 weeks. Because schedules are now constantly change, there is an option to be billed at the end of the fall for each session attended. This is available both on the print registration form and online. If you register online, there is a $10 reservation fee for the option to be billed at the end of the season. Registration is required to receive session plans and further information.
Session Dates: Starts September 14th and ends the week of November 1st.
Equipment Needs - 14 to 19 years old
The correct equipment is important for preforming your best at practice. See below for a list of should haves:
Running shoes - trail shoes or similar, most of our running will be on trails or ski hills.
Bounding poles (short classic poles)
Waist water pack
Classic Roller Skis*, Boots and Poles with roller ferrules
Skate Roller Skis*, Boots and Poles with roller ferrules
Helmet
Sports watch
A Smile
*We have a limited supply of rental roller skis available. See below for details.
Rollerski Rental Information
Roller skiing is an important training tool for the cross country skier. Roller skis can be purchased from Ski Hut, Continental, Gear West, Pioneer Midwest and Finn Sisu. If you have any questions on roller ski purchase, please let us know. Recommended brands - Swenor, Marwe, Fischer, Hjul, V2 and SkiGo.
We also have a limited supply of rental roller skis, both classic and skate available to registered NorthXC skiers.
Cost:
$100 per pair - Classic or Skate
$150 for both - Classic and Skate
Roller skis will be distributed at first roller ski sessions. Roller skis will be available at a first come first serve. The supplies are limited on number and size. Please fill out the form and return via email or mail with check. If returned by email, payment will be collected at first practice.
Program Descriptions - 10 to 14 years of age
Roller skiing is an important training tool for the cross country skier. The basic skills are important to master and will be used throughout a skiers life. If you look to Scandinavia for insight, skiers are on roller skis at a very young age. This helps with the development of balance, agility, confidence and strength. This program is one of our longest running programs. Many of our older juniors and high school graduates learned how to and mastered roller skiing in this program. Above all, it is really fun.
One day a week - Wednesdays
Time: 4PM to 5:30PM
Cost: $60
Location: Munger Trailhead or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Equipment needed:
Skate Roller Skis*, Boots and Skate length poles with roller ferrules.
Helmet and Gloves
*We do provide skate roller skis for use during the session.
Program Descriptions - 14 to 19 years old - Summer
Four day a week (32 sessions) plus bonus distance days:
Time: 9AM to ~11:30AM
Cost: $350
Locations and work-out:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength @ Munger Trail
Tuesdays - Running - speed and quickness @ Bagley or Hartley
Wednesdays - Skate Roller skiing - Agility and technique work @ Munger Trail or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Thursdays - Hill bounding and strength @ Chester Bowl or Spirit Mountain
Plus a few Friday or Saturdays - Over-distance Days - TBD
Two days a week (16 sessions) plus bonus distance days:
Time: 9AM to ~11:30AM
Cost: $175
Choose two days of four training days:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength @ Munger Trail
Tuesdays - Running - speed and quickness @ Bagley or Hartley
Wednesdays - Skate Roller skiing - Agility and technique work @ Munger Trail or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Thursdays - Hill Bounding and Strength @ Chester Bowl or Spirit Mountain
Plus a few Friday or Saturdays - Over-distance Days - TBD
Sessions notes: Sessions are scheduled practice days. Sessions can be used up and then added on as summer progresses or as schedules change. For example: it is okay for sign up for the 16 session program and attend 4 sessions a week for 4 weeks.
Session Dates: Starts June 8th and ends the week of August 3rd.