Venue:

Baker Park Reserve

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Details:

Registration: Full • Apply To VolunteerEnroll in Waitlist
Meets: Sunday
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Starts: Jan. 7, 2024
Dates: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 3, Mar 4
Classic Rentals: Club Rentals Classic - online - $55.00
Chalet Rentals Classic
Skate Rentals: Club Rentals Skate - online - $100.00
Chalet Rentals Skate
Membership: $50.00
Ski Pass Required: Three Rivers Ski Pass for skiers 12 and over
Leader: Liz Abt Ellenberger
Email: bakerpark@myxc.org
Skill Levels Offered: Level 1-6 Classic and Skate
Backup Plan: March 3; extend season

We need volunteers!  Level 2 and 3 have the need for coaches, assistant coachers and helpers.  Training and curriculum provided.  No need to be a good skier - learn along with the kids.  And its fun!  Find the volunteering sign up at https://www.myxc.org/ or send me an email at bakerpark@myxc.org

*Think snow!*


Schedule and location

Welcome! Our club meets Sundays at Baker Park Reserve in Medina from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Start date 1/7/24 and every Sunday through the end of February.  Back up date March 3. Gather in the Rosewood room in back of the Baker Chalet. Skis and poles stay outside!

Baker Park Reserve website: https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/baker-winter-trailhead  Plenty of free parking!

Weather and cancellation policy

We will not ski if the air temperature is below -2˚ F or the wind chill is below -10˚ F, or at the leader’s discretion.  Always check the website or email with questions. Cancellations will be posted on this web page.

In the event we have no natural snow, and all snow dance efforts are ineffective, we will move to Elm Creek as our backup site Sundays 3:00-4:30. You will be notified by email should this dire consequence result.

Dress

Layers, layers, layers!  Appropriate dressing for active sports like cross country skiing means several insulating layers, and a jacket and/or vest, not the usual go-to-school-play-on-the-playground winter coat. Warm socks and mittens are of utmost importance.  And don't forget to top off that look with a great hat.

Equipment

MYSL Rental equipment (19 sets) will be available pre-season

Baker has weekly rentals available. You can rent each week (up to a week in advance I'm told)  - reserve and pay online, and pick equipment up in the chalet.  Works great for parent rentals too.  
https://www.threeriversparks.org/page/winter-equipment-rentals

Volunteering

We need you!  This entire operation is run by volunteers. No need to be an expert in anything besides having fun. Please sign up to volunteer at https://mysl.org/volunteer

Parents

If you are the parent of a skier in Level 1,  you must accompany your skier on snow at all times, either on or off skis.