Course Content:

Fall Dryland Training is a terrific way to kick off your fall fitness program AND prepare your mind and body for cross-country skiing!

This Training Group focuses on ski-specific fitness (aerobic, anaerobic, strength, flexibility) and skills (balance, agility, technique).  It is of significant benefit in preparing the body for the higher volumes and intensities needed for cross-country skiing when the snow comes to stay.

This class does not include running or soccer, however hopping and skipping exercises are performed.  Ski bounding and ski running may be included for more experienced skiers.

Experienced skiers of all levels beyond complete beginner (beginner lessons are offered by local ski clubs) with average to excellent fitness levels are welcome.  This program is NOT for beginner skiers – a minimum of 2 years skiing experience is required to participate.

Start working on your personal Birkie ski goals this season with Fall Dryland Training!

Registration:

Dryland Training and Winter Training are available as separate registrations.
However, if you register for both Fall Dryland & Winter Training sessions, you’ll receive a $50 credit toward this year’s Birkie registration.
We’ll email you a discount code after both registrations are complete.

Registration via Zone 4

Cost:

• $100 registration fees (+ 5% tax, 4% credit card fees and $1.50 Zone4 fee added at check out)
• Minimum of six registrants needed to run the session and a maximum of 20 registrants.
• NO REFUNDS if the course is run, including for illness/COVID

Location:
First class will be Lower Gold Bar Pavilion shelter (10955 50 Street). Class will be notified about location of remaining classes.

Equipment: Bring old ski poles or walking/hiking poles, preferably ski walking length (about 10 cm shorter than your regular classic length), and a yoga mat or towel.  Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather (even rain!).

Instructors:

Jared Reichert – Jared is a CANSI Level 3 instructor and is looking forward to returning for another year of ski instruction with the Birkie Society. He got his first ski instructor certification 10 years ago. Over that time he has instructed the Learn to Loppet Program and Birkie Training Group with the Canadian Birkie Society and has provided lessons to beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers through the Edmonton Nordic Ski Club.

Rob Chevalier – Rob is a CANSI Level 1 and has been training for the past several years.

All Instructors have First Aid Certifications and meet Nordic Alberta instruction requirements.

CANSI = Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors.