Chequamegon Area Nordic Ski Club
The mission of CANSKI is to promote fun, fitness, safety and excellence for the life long sport of cross country skiing.
This youth and family focused program will provide instruction for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers. Through this instruction, participants will:
* Gain cross country skiing proficiency by applying a natural progression of skills.
* Be organized by ability and assigned to appropriate coaching.
* Learn classic stride skiing technique.
* Learn free-style skiing technique.
* Learn waxing theory and technique.
* Develop and understand proper nutrition and how it relates to physical performance.
* Learn about basic winter first aid.
Participants will have opportunities throughout the season to:
* Ski within a timed racing format.
* Visit other ski trails in the area.
* Participants who do not wish to ski competitively will have opportunities to ski recreationally and travel to other ski areas as an intact group.
* Host a race.
Using the 4-H model, youth participants will be encouraged to practice active leadership and participate with adults in the decision making process to ensure this program meets the existing needs of our youth and adults in the community.
The 4-H Pledge:
I pledge
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
My Health to better living,
for my club, my community,
my country, and my world.
"IF YOU PROVIDE THE COACHES... THEY WILL COME"