Learn to Ski
Classes for Kids and Their Parents
For the past several years, Team NordicSkiRacer with the Brighton Area Recreation Connection (B.A.R.C.) has offered cross country ski classes for kids and their parents so we can introduce the next generation to the sport. This season's classes will start in January on the lighted Buck's Run man-made snow trail at Huron Meadows Metropark. The classes include trail pass, rental skis, and instruction.
Registration and Details
2023 Online Registration:
https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/course/249/winter-spring-2023/b-a-r-c-cross-county-ski-program
Cost: $80. Includes ski rental, trail pass, instruction, 4 sessions.
Location: Huron Meadows Metro Park
Dates: Wed Jan 18, Wed Jan 25, Wed Feb 1, and Wed Feb 8
Time: 6:00P M - 7:30 PM. Please arrive early, get your boots on and be ready to head outside.
Clinic #1 Wed 1/18/23
Go over basics of skiing and safety in the building and work on getting skis, boot and pole sizes down on paper and send the kids out to do a short lesson in groups. Head back into lodge and have snacks and hot cocoa exit building by 8pm
Clinic #2 Wed 1/25/23
Get instructions from instructors and break into groups and head out on Bucks Run. Head back into lodge and have snacks and hot cocoa exit building by 8pm
Clinic #3 Wed 2/1/23
Get instructions from instructors and break into groups and head out on Bucks Run. Head back into lodge and have snacks and hot cocoa exit building by 8pm
Race Night Wed 2/8/23
Kids will show up for race at 6pm to receive bibs, skis, boots, poles, and information for a 6:30pm event start. After the racers finish they will get a finisher medal, pizza, drink, goody bag with Metro park items and hot cocoa at the lodge. Rules: Ages K-8, but the small kids 6 and under should have a parent with them on the trail to assist with falls and lessens Limit of 40 kids. Have kids arrive for clinics 10-15 minutes before the clinic to insure the have the most time on snow. HAVE FUN!!
Parents are welcome to participate in the evening lessons or ski on their own. They will just need to reserve their equipment at https://web1.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mihuronclintonwt.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&keyword=116-1-1135&module=AR&display=Calendar... They will need to use the 5pm time slot on the reservation sheet and the sheets are not active until 7 days before date of reservation Metroparks Daily or Annual park pass required.