Attention All Lesson Registrants – Very Important – Jan 6, 2020

An error in our registration process allowed a few people to register without providing contact information.  This means our Coaches are unable to contact you in the event of a change in venue or cancellation due to weather or to advise you of meeting location. If you did not receive a confirmation email, please contact our head coach Joad clementnordicskiing@gmail.com and provide him with your email and cell number.

We sincerely apologize for this error and thank you for your understanding. Registrations after Jan 5^th should be processed correctly.

Calgary Ski Club

XC Skiing Lessons Lev. 1, Beginner Skating – Tuesdays Jan 7, 14, 21, 28

This program is for BEGINNER-level cross-country skate skiers, i.e. new to the skating technique. It is assumed skiers will have some background experience with the cross country skiing classic technique, or some downhill skiing experience, which facilitates learning the skate skiing technique.

• Locations: preferred location if snow conditions allow: Confederation Park Golf Course at 3204 Collingwood Dr NW, Calgary, AB Map to Confederation

• Based on snow conditions, another venue may be proposed: and your instructor will advise you in advance

* READ THESE IMPORTANT DETAILS BEFORE REGISTERING *

----- LEVELS -----

This program is for BEGINNER-level cross-country skate skiers, i.e. new to the skating technique. It is assumed skiers will have some background experience with the cross country skiing classic technique, or some downhill skiing experience, which facilitates learning the skate skiing technique.

Here is some guidance regarding levels of experience:

• Level 1 - Beginner: A beginner has little to no cross-country skate ski experience AND/OR little downhill ski experience

• Level 2 - Novice: A novice has cross-country skied a few times AND/OR downhill skied many times AND/OR has much ice skating experience

• Level 3 – Intermediate: An intermediate has cross-country skied at least one winter but has not necessarily learned the Nordic skiing technique through formal instruction AND/OR has extensive winter sliding sports experience.

----- COSTS -----

• Price: $130 per participant ($32.50/lesson). Includes Nordic skiing trail access fees at Confederation Park (on a donation basis this year).
• Equipment rentals are not included with the lesson. Click for a list of rental shops Equipment and rentals on this page

Refund policy: 48-hour refund deadline before the start of the first lesson, minus an admin fee of $10. If the CSC has to cancel  a lesson or program due to lack of snow or cold weather, the cancelled lesson(s) or programs will be refunded.

TO REGISTER 
 Review all the information on this page and ensure this is the appropriate program for you.
 Register by clicking on Register Now  link to right of this page.
 You will be asked to read and acknowledge the CSC waiver.
 Please select the appropriate level of experience when asked and describe your cross-country (or downhill) skiing experience in 1 to 3 lines.
Make your secure payment on this website.
Once you are registered, your name will appear on the list of participants and you will receive a
confirmation email. The coach will contact you by email 2-3 days prior to the 1st lesson with
final lesson details.

----- CANCELLATION OF LESSONS -----

• CSC reserves the right to alter the schedule depending on registration levels, weather, and availability of coaches. A miminum of 4 students per program is needed for group lessons to take place.

• Lessons will be cancelled, and postponed to another week, if the temperature is colder than -20 C, including wind chill.

Questions? For personal questions, directly email the Head Instructor .  Questions will be answered within 2-3 days.