Aurora Ski School

        

WINTER 2009 – 2010 Program

Glide into winter with cross-country skiing. Our Ski School director Rudy Sudrich has over 30 years of experience teaching and coaching all levels of skiers from beginners to Olympic caliber athletes. Assisting Rudy again this season will be Judy Hartling, an active biathlon coach, and David Gendron who is available to teach our courses in French. Our instructors are CANSI and NCCP certified.

The following lessons are being offered in conjunction with the Whitehorse Cross-Country Ski Club on a continuous basis from November to April each year and take advantage of the ski club’s world-class facility and trails.

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Get free 1 Hr. ski lesson from Aurora Nordic Ski School!

Preseason Fitness

Get ready for the ski season through dry land training. The goal of this session is to build endurance and strength for cross-country skiing. This will be primarily accomplished through ski walking and ski bounding on the scenic Mount MacIntyre ski trails. Rudy will also cover upper body exercises, stretching and discuss clothing and equipment for cross-country skiing. The fee is $150.00.

There are two sessions. Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 to 7:30 PM for 5 weeks beginning Tuesday October 20th.

Easy Start

Get the basics in four fun lessons for $70 plus trail fees.

Need Equipment? Sportslife will provide free rentals for these lessons. See staff for details.

The session is held Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Sessions begin Tuesday November 24th.

Just Try It

Never skied? Don’t know what to do? Worried about asking “stupid” questions? Scared of falling? Don’t have equipment? Let Rudy help you out. With them you don’t need to worry and there are No stupid questions. Two fun lessons for only $40. If you need equipment, Sportslife will throw in free rentals for these lessons. See staff for details.

The session is held held Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Sessions begin Tuesday November 24th.

Getting Better

For the beginner/ intermediate skier who wants to get better. The goal is to be comfortable skiing moderate terrain. Getting Better will emphasize skill development in both classic and skating technique as well as waxing and general fitness. Getting Better is comprised of eight one and ½ hour lessons. The cost is $130.00 plus trail fees.

Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 8:00PM. Begins Tuesday November 24th.

Getting Fast

For the strong intermediate skier. The goal is to be confident skiing on all terrain using classic or skating technique. In addition to working on your technique, Rudy will cover fitness training, nutrition, advance waxing and, of course, relaxation. Getting Faster is comprised of eight two-hour lessons held twice a week and headlamps are required for the nighttime skiing beyond lit trails. The cost is $150.00 plus trail fees.

Sessions are Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00PM and Saturday 11:00 to 1:00PM.

Begins Saturday November 28th.

Getting Fit

If you are an intermediate skier and your goal is to improve your Loppet time or your overall fitness then plan on joining Rudy for a weekly 2 hour workout, including skating and classic techniques. (Skating sessions are held when temperatures are warmer than -18C). The fee is $180 plus trails fees for 10 sessions and includes assisting to create an individual training program.

Meet Monday’s 6:00PM to 8:000PM beginning November 23th, and runs continuously throughout the season.

Skating Class-Beginners

Experience the art of skating. Working towards the mastery of skating, these 6 lessons will develop techniques and training exercises to work towards perfecting today’s array of skating styles.

Cost: $150.00 plus trail fees, for six lessons

Sunday’s 12:00-1:30pm.

All of our courses require a minimum of 4 students to start the lessons.

Morning classes are possible upon request - call Rudy 667-2366

Private Lessons

Time constraints? Want to focus on a specific technique? Then book a private or semi-private lesson. The cost is $40.00/hr for a private lesson, $20.00/hr per person for a semiprivate lesson and $15.00/hr per person for 3 or more people.

For more information or to book a lesson, stop by either of these sports shops:

• Coast Mountain Sports Tel. (867) 667-4074
• Sportslife Tel. (867) 668-6848
• The Ski Base Tel. (867) 668-4477
• Or call Rudy at: Tel. 667-2366