Dear BSF Families, It's time to think snow! Youth Ski League is back - with changes to bring better instruction (and more fun!) to your kids. We hope you'll join us!
We have restructured all our Nordic (or cross country) youth ski programs to offer more consistent instruction - while still having fun, of course. We've beefed up our Youth Ski League, renamed it "Intro" and integrated it better with our Development ("Devo") and Competitive ("Comp") programs geared for older youths. The goal for our Intro skiers remains unchanged: Introduce kids to cross-country skiing and set them up for a lifetime of enjoyment with the sport. (Read more about the changes here.)
We're using a "U" (or "under") age taxonomy for Intro:
Kids 12 and older ski with the Devo/Comp team - information and registration here.
As before, we'll offer instruction on skate and classic style cross-country skiing for U10 and older skiers. U6s and U8s only learn classic. We have rental skate skis available on a first-come basis for older skiers.
We want to offer more time on snow for our older skiers. We've learned that kids enjoy the sport more (and progress faster) with longer, more consistent instruction.
Older Intro skiers - U10s and U12s - ski twice a week and start Dec. 5. We'll meet with our Devo cohorts for the first half-our of each lesson, then go off in smaller groups. We no longer offer a one-day-per-week option for kids age 8 and up.
Younger Intro skiers - U6s and U8s - start the week of Jan. 9. We'll keep them in small groups as in the past, and they can ski just one day a week. They have the option of skiing twice a week.
The last week of skiing for all kids is Feb. 27.
Older skiers can ski with their Devo teamates through spring break (March 12-17).
Skiers meet Tuesdays and/or Thursdays in town from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays we meet at Bohart Ski Ranch (Intro skiers need a $50 Bohart pass) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Early registration is truly early this year: Save $50 by registering on or before Nov. 17.
REGISTER BY SEPT. 30 IF YOU WANT A BSF WARMUP JACKET (See below.)
Registration closes for all kids and ages on Dec. 1.
U6s and U8s:
$195 for one day a week, eight weeks
$300 for two days a week, eight weeks
U10s:
$300 for two days a week, 12 weeks.
U12s:
$365 for two days a week, 14 weeks
Skate ski rental package (U10s and U12s only) - skis, poles, boots for the season: $50 (Sizes are limited; we have a wide selection and will try our best to fit your child, but equipment will be rented on a first-come-first served basis. Those picking that option on their registration will get more information in November/early December)
1. If you haven't already, purchase your annual BSF membership. (Good from June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017.) BUY BSF MEMBERSHIP
2. Register for the Youth Ski League program of your choice. REGISTER NOW
Please note: these are two different registration systems. Sorry for the inconvenience of two checkout carts, but it does keep our costs down. For help, contact the BSF office at 587-2445 or office@bridgerskifoundation.org.
Sept. 30: Last day to order BSF warmup jackets (order when registering)
Oct. 23: Parent orientation meeting - Lindley Center, 6 to 7pm
Oct. 26: BSF Nordic intra-squad ski swap - Lindley Center, 5:30ish
Nov. 4-5: BSF Ski Swap! Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Nov. 14: Nordic family potluck - Lindley Center, 6pm
Nov. 17: Early Registration closes (save $50)
Dec. 1: Intro Registration closes
Early December: Skate ski rental pickup
Dec. 5: Program starts for U10s and U12s
Jan. 9: Program starts for U6s and U8s
Feb. 27: Last week of skiing
We're looking forward to seeing you and your young skiers! We're happy to answer any questions.
Rebekah Bunting
579-3205 - cell
Douglas Fischer
600-8469 - cell
Your Intro co-directors
