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Skiing

Parks and Recreation offers a variety of cross-country ski and skate-ski lessons designed for the beginner to the intermediate skier, adult or child.

Lesson registration for all classes is on-going and continues at the following sites:

Kincaid Outdoor Center
Lidia Selkregg Chalet (formerly Russian Jack Chalet)
Fairview Recreation Center
Spenard Recreation Center
Bittner House
Municipal Pools

Students must provide their own ski equipment. Adult lessons have a minimum of 8 students and a maximum of 12. Children’s lessons have a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 10.

Cross Country Ski classes will be canceled when weather conditions warrant or if there are not enough students registered. Refunds will only be made when we cancel a class. Anyone who misses a class may ask to be transferred to another class if space is available.

We are looking for Ski Coaches. Interested in making some extra money? If so, download the application form and send it in to us.

Check the map of ski areas in Anchorage area. Click here for additional mapping information available.

Muni-Masters Cross-Country Ski Program

Who:
Offered to adult novice skiers, ages 18 years +, who wish to improve their physical condition and athletic ability.

What:
Master Cross-Country Ski Program will accommodate those with limited skiing experience and will include training in classical and skating techniques. We offer a low student-to-coach ratio. Practice sessions include discussion on training, personal goals, introduction to ski races with a majority of time spent on snow. Many of our students choose to enter the Tour of Anchorage Ski Race as their goal.

When:
Early Season
EARLY SESSION IS FULL

Regular Season
REGULAR SESSION IS FULL

Where:
Kincaid Park

Cost:
$40 Early Season Session
$125 Regular Season Session for 2007-08 track pin holders
$150 Regular Season Session without track pin

Call Outdoor Recreation - 343-6566 or keirnesal@muni.org.

Anchorage Junior Nordic League

Who:
Open to kids of all abilities ages 6 to 14 years of age.

What:
A cross-country ski training program.

When:
Session 1
November 13, 2007 - January 5, 2008

Session 2
Jan 14, 2008 - March 8, 2008

Meeting times: Mon/Wed/Sat or Tu/Thur/Sat

Cost:
Visit the Junior Nordic website for fees.

Registration:

For additional information, or to register on-line, visit the website @ www.juniornordic.org. For questions that can't be answered by visiting the website, contact the Nordic Skiing Association at 276-7609 or Kincaid Chalet at 343-6397.

Little Nordic Cross Country Ski Club

What:
Little Nordic Ski Club is cross country learn-to-ski and ski training program is open to all potential skiers 4-5 years old. No experience is necessary. Skiers must provide their own ski equipment. Saturday practices are held from 1-2p at Kincaid Park OR Russian Jack Springs, ask for the practice schedule. Wednesdays evenings are held at Kincaid Park from 6:30-7:30p. Practice locations may change according to snow/weather conditions. Skiers need to provide their own equipment. Parent meetings are held the first day of each session. Min 10/Max 40.

When:

Session I
November 14, 2007 - January 2, 2008
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

November 17, 2007-January 5, 2008
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm

Session II
January 16, 2008-March 5, 2008
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm

January 19, 2008-March 8, 2008
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00pm

Parent meetings will be held the first meeting of each session.

Cost:
$50/session

Registration:
Anchorage Parks & Recreation
Attn: Outdoor Recreation
P. O. Box 196650
Anchorage, AK 99519-6650

Note: Practice locations may change due to weather/snow conditions. A complete practice schedule will be available at the parent meeting.

For additional information, call 343-4217 or timmermanma@muni.org.

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