Venue:
Hiawatha Golf Course
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Details:
| Registration: | Coming Soon |
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| Meets: | Sunday 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM |
| Starts: | Jan. 5, 2025 |
| Dates: | Jan 5, Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23 |
| Classic Rentals: | Club Rentals Classic - online - $60.00 |
| Skate Rentals: | Club Rentals Skate - online - $110.00 |
| Membership: | $50.00 |
| Ski Pass Required: | Minneapolis Natural Snow Ski Pass for skiers 12 and over |
| Leader: | Anne Keasling |
| Email: | hiawatha_early@myxc.org |
| Skill Levels Offered: | Level 1-6 Classic and Skate |
| Land Acknowledgement: | We acknowledge that our MN Sparks Hiawatha Sunday Noon Ski Club resides within Mni Sota Makoce - A Dakota Place and that this land has been the homeland of the Dakota people and the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Seven Council Fire) for every generation since their creation at Bdote. Mni Sota - the land where waters reflect the clouds - is Indigenous land. We encourage all members of our ski community to join us in learning more about the people, contributions, sovereignty, and treaty rights of the Dakota People. The Ski Sparks Organization and Club will continue to strengthen our relationship with Mni Sota’s eleven sovereign nations and indigenous communities, families, and athletes. |
We are excited to be back on snow this weekend with you. We have had our start time moved up again. This Sunday, our session will be 10:00 -11:15 a.m at Hyland. Note that all groups will need to return to Jan's Place for pick up by 11:15 a.m. so we are finished by the time the next wave of clubs arrive. We apologize for yet another change, and we hope this will still work for most families!
If you are planning to be there on Sunday, please click here to RSVP, and add your names to the list.
Extra volunteers needed – We need some more volunteers as we have lost several of our original coaches due to injury and the time changes. If you are able to ski at all and can help us out, please let us know what groups you'd like to join.
Snack donations needed -- We hope to be able to provide a snack for skiers at each session when they return. Kids are often wiped out at the end of a session, and sometimes that simple snack can prevent a post session meltdown. If you are able, please click here to sign up to donate snacks for one session.
Below is a bunch of information to help things run smoothly. Please give special attention to the details highlighted in orange as those are different from our previous week. Let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you at Hyland this Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Best,
Anne Keasling & Kris Hatling
Address/Directions – To get to the Hyland Nordic skiing location, use this address: 10145 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438. When you arrive at Hyland and can see the chalet, turn left, go past the main chalet, and head toward the overflow lot by Jan's Place.
**IMPORTANT: We will meet at Jan’s Place (NOT the chalet by the Chutes & Ladders playground)**
Our earlier start will mean there is only one other Hiawatha club gathering at the same time. Hopefully this will help with trail congestion and parking, but still be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there and park.
Arriving and check in – Please check in with Anne at the table. This should be pretty quick this week. Groups will gather at Jan's and then head over together to the staging area to start the session. If you arrive late, please still check in at the table before walking your skier up to the staging area (see attached map).
Session timing – Level 1 & Level 2 kids will ski about 1 hour, All groups will need to return to Jan's Place for skier pickup by 11:15 a.m. This change is to help make sure there is less club overlap and reduce congestion at Hyland. Please make sure your kids are dressed appropriately for the weather and to be outside for this duration. At the end of the session, please meet your skier back by the table area where you checked in.
Bibs – Hyland will be very busy during our session so for safety reasons, every skier in our club MUST BE WEARING A CLUB BIB with their name and emergency contact info. Please bring your bibs for each club session, and make sure your bib has an ORANGE tape square. If you forgot your bibs or need a tape square, you can get that from Anne at the table.
**Hyland also requests that all volunteers wear bibs each week. If you need a bib, Anne has extras.
ALL Level 1 skiers should have an adult with them at all times during the session. All adults on skis need a pass for Hyland. Level 1 attendants who are NOT on skis do not need a pass. If you are not wearing skis, please be sure to stay off the groomed trails.
Poles –
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Level 1 skiers do not need poles at all this season.
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Level 2 skiers SHOULD LEAVE YOUR POLES AT HOME for the first few weeks. Coaches will let you know when it's time to start bringing them.
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L3-5 skiers — Please label poles with masking tape and your skier’s name or initials. Sometimes these get left behind/mixed up when doing games/activities, and it’s more challenging to keep track of things at Hyland.
Water – Consider sending water with your skier, if you can make it work. Having water is especially important for higher level skiers who will spend more time out on the trails. Drink belts or small backpacks are helpful if you have one. If carrying water isn't an option, bring a water bottle for your skier at the end of the session.
Bathrooms – Please make sure your skiers use the bathroom before you check in with us. There are port-a-potties available outside of Jan's Place, but there are no bathrooms inside the cabin. If you want a real bathroom, head to the Chalet.
The Chalet – This building by the Chutes & Ladders playground is a cozy place with indoor bathrooms, a fireplace to warm up, and snacks for purchase. You can also rent skis there if you need them.
Let us know if you have any questions, let us know if you are coming, and we will look forward to seeing those of you who can make it, Sundays from 10:00-11:15 a.m. at Hyland!
