**Location and Technique: March 6th and 8th. Skate ski meeting up at the cul-de-sac on Big Mt both days.**
Jr. Jets – Jr. Jets is open to 7-11 year-olds. The focus is on having a great time on skis. Jr. Jets learn how to skate and classic ski including double polling, up hills, down hills, turns and balance. Half of the time is devoted to playing games and the other half to exercises. Jets are encouraged to participate in the local ski races and in the Western States Ski Festival.
Ages: 7 to 11
Head Coach: Denny Gignoux 406-253-5995; dennygignoux@gmail.com
Assistant Coach: TBD
Dates: January 3 – February 23, 2012 (possibly later depending on snow conditions)
Days: Tues and Thurs
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Glacier Nordic Center
Cost: $135
Junior Jets Gear List
Skate skis, skate poles and combi boots (the Club has rental gear if needed)
Classic skis, poles and combi boots – skis can be combi, waxless or dedicated. (the Club has rental gear if needed) SEE NOTES BELOW.
OR combi skis used for both skate and classic (but will need to remove kick wax after classic skiing)
Water belt and water bottle
Jacket for varying conditions including rain/wet snow and cold weather – please no parkas – makes it hard to move
Synthetic or wool clothing that you can layer appropriately for conditions (no cotton) wind layer on top
Gloves, Hat, Sunglasses
NOTES:
Waxless skis have a fish scale, cross-hatched or ridged pattern in the kick zone to provide grip eliminating the need for kick-wax. A liquid, glide was may be used on the scales to prevent snow and ice buid-up. Depending on the bases the tips and tails may still benefit from hot wax or the liquid glide was.
Combi skis (no pattern on the bottom) are fine but will need to have kick wax applied (this grips the snow) fo classic days and removed and re-glide waxed for skate sking. Families are responsible for removing the kick wax and glide waxing.
Poles – two pairs of poles are important to lean proper technique. Classic poles should be almost to the top of the shoulder and skating poles to the upper lip.
One pair of “combi” boots will work for both skate and classic. These are boots that generally have a cuff to support the ankle but aren’t as stiff as pure skate boots.
