District 196 Community Education

Do YOU want to work toward being the best Nordic skier you can be? Regardless of your age or experience, roller skiing and engaging in other ski related activities during the summer will help you reach your goals as a Nordic Skier. Train this summer with your Nordic teammates. Receive coaching not only from the team’s regular coaching staff but from successful program alumni. 

The ISD 196 Summer 2025 Nordic Ski/Roller Ski Training Program is intended to: 

• Provide an introduction to summer training for new skiers looking to improve their technique and condition 
• Offer an opportunity for Junior Varsity skiers to develop the skills and conditioning needed to qualify for the Varsity team next year 
• Support our current Varsity skiers, including those taking part in other summer training programs, to further develop their skills with a focus on enhancing those aspects of skiing that will support them reaching their personal skiing goals. 

Athletes are expected to have their own equipment, but we will have roller ski rentals available to all who need them for $50.00:

• Roller skis (If an athlete does not own their own roller skis they can be rented through the District 196 Nordic Ski Booster club for $50 for the summer)
• Nordic ski boots suitable for skate/freestyle skiing
• Nordic ski poles (sized for freestyle/skate skiing) with roller ski tips
• Bicycle helmet
• Water bottle and holder
• Optional: Nordic ski gloves suitable for roller skiing

Skiers of every ability and experience level are welcome. We aim to have at least three coaches at each practice session so we can break into groups based on ability. This year, we will have both a 3-day plan and a 2-day option.