Cross Country Ski Lessons for Adults 2021- 2022

While cross country skiing appears simple, instruction can make skiing less effort and more fun, enabling you to go further and ski faster. A Regina Ski Club instructor can help get you started – or get much better – in one of the best winter sports in Regina! This season we are offering courses to adults in beginner classic and skate skiing as well as  intermediate skate and classic technique.

Ski lessons take place in Regina on machine groomed trails maintained by Regina Ski Club volunteers.  Classes (limited to 8 candidates) usually fill up well before start date, so register early to reserve your place. More courses may be added to the schedule as the season progresses, depending on instructor availability, weather, etc. Course fees do not include skiing equipment. If you need rentals please contact, Fresh Air Experience at 306- 522-6665

Covid -19 precautions will need to be followed to comply with current Sask Health requirements. Your instructor will advise the necessary protocols we will observe for the location of each course, along with your registration information.

For general inquiries on the instruction program/registration, please contact the Adult Instruction Coordinator, Brennan Craig, email: [email protected].   If a private or semi-private lesson suits your schedule better than a group lesson, please email Brennan Craig as well.

LEARN TO CLASSIC SKI COURSES   ( 3 * 75 min  Sessions) – $75.00

Course 1: Dec 7, 8, 9  (6:45 – 8:00 pm)    Instructor: Brennan Craig

Course 2: Jan 4, 5, 6  (6:45 – 8:00 pm)    Instructor: Brennan Craig – POSTPONED to Jan 11, 12, 13

Course 3:  Feb 1, 2, 3 (6:45 – 8:00 pm)  Instructor: Brennan Craig

Each course covers identical content – waxing theory, basic diagonal stride techniques, including balance and weight transfer, double poling, herringbone and snow plow, turning and stopping.  Suitable for those who have never skied before or have had no formal instruction.

SKATE SKI – Primer  ( 1* 90  min Session) – $50.00

Course 4:  Dec . 3  (3:00 – 4:30 pm)        Instructor: Scott Brunskill

Course 5:  Dec . 3  (4:30 – 6:00 pm)        Instructor: Scott Brunskill

A 90 minute intro course for those new to skate skiing or those wanting an understanding of the fundamentals of the skating motion on skis. Covers basic skate techniques – free skate, one skate, two skate and offset. You will need your own skate skis or rentals for this course.  Suitable for those with previous Classic experience or those who have competency in other gliding snow sports such as Ice Skating, Alpine or Snowboarding.

Classic SKI – Primer ( 1* 90  min Session) – $50.00

Course 6:  Dec . 17  (3:00 – 4:30 pm)      Instructor: Scott Brunskill

Course 7:  Dec . 17  (4:30 – 6:00 pm)      Instructor: Scott Brunskill

A 90 minute intro course for those who have some previous experiencing skiing but  wanting an either an understanding or refresher in the fundamentals of the Classic motion on skis. You will need your own skis or rentals for this course.  Suitable for those with previous some skiing experience or those who have competency in other gliding snow sports such as Ice Skating, Alpine or Snowboarding.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSIC TECHNIQUE IMPROVEMENT ( 3 * 90 min Sessions) – $100.00

Course 8:  Jan 4, 11, 18  (6:45 – 8:15 pm) Instructor: Trevor Norgan – POSTPONED to Jan 11, 18, 25

Skill improvement for skiers interested in understanding and applying the principles of efficient motion on skis.  Course includes, review of the basics, and work on advanced classic technique.  Total of 3 sessions held weekly.

INTERMEDIATE SKATE TECHNIQUE IMPROVEMENT ( 3 * 90 min Sessions) – $100.00

Course 9:  Jan 4, 11, 18  (6:45 – 8:15 pm) Instructor: Ruth Chambers – POSTPONED to Jan 11, 18, 25

Skill improvement for skiers interested in understanding and applying the principles of efficient motion on skis.  Course includes, review of the basics, and work on advanced skate technique.  Total of 3 sessions held weekly.

How to register…

Club members or those wishing to become club members can register online via the Regina Ski Club 2021-2022 registration page on Zone 4 .

If you have questions please  contact Instruction Coordinator Brennan Craig email: [email protected].

Class location…

Classes will be hosted on Regina ski club groomed and set trails, either at Kinsmen park or the Science Center subject to conditions. Final course location will be emailed out the week prior to the course date.

A note about bad weather…

Sessions will be rescheduled by the instructor in the event of bad weather.  The instructor will contact you if a session needs to be cancelled.