by SCOTIA XC Ski Club, Sept. 28, 2023

SCOTIA XC Ski Club welcomes all youth cross-country skiers to join Roller-Kids this fall at the Emera Oval. This program will introduce 9-11 year olds to skate and classic roller-skiing, as a great way to learn technique and increase fitness. Coaches Dave, Kat and Kip will be leading the group.

The program will consist of 3 weeks of rollerblading/inline skating, followed by 3 weeks of roller-skiing. Weekly one hour sessions will consist of 15-20 minutes of warm-up games and activities, followed by skills focused on safety, balance, technique, and agility.

Register

>Email, scotiaxc@gmail.com

Fee

>SCOTIA XC Ski Club membership + $40.

Equipment Required

> Rollerblades – Borrow at Emera Oval, with gov’t ID

>Roller-skis – Provided by club

>Ski boots +/or poles – Participant provided. Can be rented as part of the youth seasonal rental program in advance of the roller-ski sessions.

> Running shoes for warmup activities

> Helmet (bike helmet works)

> Light pair of gloves

> Knee pads are a good idea

> Adjustable hiking poles (if you have them)

Notes

Geoff, rental equipment manager at SCOTIA XC Ski Club, will hold 1 early rental session to accommodate those doing this program, before the regular winter gear rental times, on Sun. October 29, at 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Program spaces limited to number of roller-skis available. Programs will only run with suitable numbers.

Program Dates and Times

EQUIPMENT	DATE	TIME
ROLLERBLADING	MON OCT 9 (Thanksgiving)	12:30 PM
	SAT OCT 14	12:30 PM
	SAT OCT 28	12:30 PM
ROLLER-SKIING	SAT NOV 4	10 AM
	SUN NOV 12	10 AM
	SAT NOV 18	10 AM
	SAT NOV 25 (Rain date, if required)	10 AM

Roller-Skiing Video

If you are not familiar with roller-skiing as a fun and enjoyable way to prepare for the upcoming nordic season, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppN–9SOX3o

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