Kimberley Nordic Club | Adult Ski Program

Adult Ski Program

Adult Ski Program: Ages 19+

About: KNC has adult programs for a diversity of skiers, whether you are learning to ski, hoping to stay active, or pursuing race ambitions.

This season, KNC is offering the following:

Fall Dryland Training
Daytime and Evening On-Snow Training Groups
Ski Fit
Weekly Group Ski
Ski & Yoga!
Novice/Intermediate Group Lessons
Beginner Lessons

Note: Before signing up for an Adult Ski Program, all participants must have a Kimberley Nordic

Club membership (excluding beginner lessons, which must be purchased in person at KNC)

Additional Information:

Après-ski drinks and snacks available for all of our adult programs!
KNC membership not included with program registration
KNC membership cards must be shown to facility attendants when entering the Nordic Club
Our instructors are certified Level 1-4 Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) and/or Certified NCCP Coaches.
Cold weather cancellation is -20 C or below. If sessions are cancelled, make-up sessions will be added on to the end of the session

Want to know more? Contact our Program Administrator, Anna Malvin, at programs@kimberleynordic.org or 250-427-5268.

Adult Ski Programs

Dryland Training

Description: Dryland Training will focus on building skill fundamentals – agility, balance, and coordination; and a strength foundation. A typical session will consist of warm-up activities and stretching, activity circuits, core and body-weight strength, hill striding, and other low impact running activities.

This program is for participants who are already active and would like sport-specific training to begin the ski season with a strong level of fitness.

When we meet:

Dates:
- Tuesdays: September 30th-November 18th
- Thursdays: September 18th-November 20th (no session Oct. 16)
Time:
- Tuesdays: 6:00-7:30pm
- Thursdays: 10:00-11:30am

Cost:

Tuesdays: $100 (8 weeks)
Thursdays: $112.50 (9 weeks)

Format:

Tuesdays: indoor, weight-based strength training
Tuesdays: outdoor (weather dependent), focus on agility and balance training

Registration: August 15th at 10:00am until two days before the program start date

1. Daytime Training Group (Intermediate)

Description: The daytime training group will focus on guided self-improvement in a fun and supportive environment, with a lower intensity than the evening program. This program is ideal for competitive and non-competitive skiers looking to complete a Loppet, increase fitness or challenge themselves in a group setting. The program will include video analysis and a planned progression of skills to initially reinforce the fundamentals of core ski techniques with more advanced instruction provided as the season progresses. A typical session will consist of skill development and training drills, guided ski time on appropriate terrain to practice new skills, training exercises which may include intervals, relays or sustained tempo efforts.

This program is for intermediate level skiers who want to challenge themselves to improve both their fitness and technique and includes a training plan. Skiers should be comfortable skiing all trails at KNC. New this season, we will be promoting a non-instructed group ski on Sundays for the day and evening training groups.

When we meet:

Dates: Tuesdays (classic) and Thursdays (skate), December 2nd - February 26th (no sessions December 23rd - January 1st)
Time: 9:30am-11:30am (2 hours)

Cost:

Twice per Week: $484 (22 sessions + plan)
Weekly: $315 (Classic or Skate - 11 sessions + plan)

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am until November 30th at 10:00pm.

2. Evening Training Group (Advanced)

Description: The Evening Training Group will focus on building race-ready fitness and skills. A typical session will consist of progressive technique work followed by intervals to build participants throughout the season towards goal races or fitness. The aim of the group is to provide a social and supportive community to those who are interested in pushing the pace while improving fitness and/or skills throughout the season.

This program is for advanced skiers and includes a training plan. Classic and skate skiing will alternate each week. Sign up for both techniques or just one (bi-weekly).

When we meet:

Dates: Tuesdays, December 9th - March 10th (12 weeks)
- No sessions December 23rd and December 30th
Classic and skate techniques will alternate weeks
Time: 6:15-7:45pm (1.5 hours)

Cost:

Weekly: $240
Biweekly: $156 (Classic or Skate)

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am until December 7 at 10:00pm.

Ski Fit

Description: This NEW program will focus on improving fitness and technique in a fun environment. A typical session will consist of warm-up and muscle-engagement drills, a progression of skills in both Classic and Skate techniques, guided skiing with your instructor to practice new skills, and an introduction to basic training methods.

This program is for novice or intermediate skiers who have the basics of cross country skiing (ie. stepping in and out of tracks, skiing 10km with moderate climbing, and navigating turns on hills) and are ready for the next step.

When we meet:

Dates: Tuesdays, December 9th - February 25th (no sessions Dec. 23 and Dec.30)
- Classic and skate, techniques will alternate weeks
Time: 10:00-11:30am

Cost:

Weekly: $200
Biweekly: $130 (Classic or Skate)

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am until December 7 at 10:00pm

1. Novice/Intermediate Group Lessons

Description: Nordic skiing is a very technical sport. Instruction can help make your skiing experience better! Proper technique will reduce back pain, slipping and increase efficiency and enjoyment. Three (December) or four-week (January) progressional lessons for those looking to advance their skills with a CANSI-certified instructor. The low ratio of instructor to student will aim to advance your skiing with skiers at a similar level in a social setting.

When we meet:

Daytime: Mondays from 10:00 –11:30am (December 1st-15th OR January 5th-26th)
Evenings: Thursdays from 6:15 –7:45pm (December 4th-18th OR January 8th-29th)

Cost:

December: $60.00 (3 weeks)
January: $80.00 (4 weeks)

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am until two days before the start of each lesson set

2. Beginner Group Lessons

Description: These NEW lessons are for those excited to learn to ski! In the two hour session you will learn the basics of cross country skiing such as how to diagonal stride (classic) or how to skate (skate), get back up from a fall, use your poles, and get up small hills. At the end, you should be able to confidently explore our green trails on your own!

After taking a beginner lesson, you can take part in our group lessons to further progress your cross country ski skills. Rentals are included and you do not need to have a KNC membership to participate. You can sign up for either skate or classic technique.

When we meet:

Dates: Saturdays, December 6th, December 20th and January 3rd
Time: 9:00-11:00am

Cost:

$60.00 (3 weeks)

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am until December 4th at 10:00pm

Group Ski

Description: This NEW program is like a group ride on skis! The focus of this program is to explore the KNC trails as a group with some helpful tips and tricks from our instructors along the way. Join us in the lodge afterwards for après snacks and beverages!

Classic and skate skiing will alternate each week. Sign up for both skate and classic or just one (bi-weekly). This program is available for drop-in participants - please purchase your admission at the ticket office prior to the start of the program.

When we meet:

Dates: Tuesdays, December 2nd - March 3rd (no sessions Dec.23 and Dec. 30)
Classic and skate techniques will alternate weeks
Time: 6:15-7:45pm

Cost:

Weekly: $144
Biweekly: $94 (Classic or Skate)
Individual Drop-In: $15

Registration: August 15 at 10:00am (ongoing)

Ski & Yoga!

Description: This NEW program is in partnership with Kula Yoga. Participants will go on a 45-minute group ski led by KNC’s instructors who will offer some helpful tips and tricks along the way. Then the group will head to the KNC gym for a 45-minute skier-specific yoga session led by Sasha from Kula Yoga.

This program is for intermediate to advanced skiers. The December sessions will be skate and the January sessions will be classic.

When we meet:

Dates: Wednesdays, December 10th and December 17th (skate), January 7th and January 14th (classic)
Time: 6:15-8:00pm

Cost:

$50 per two week session (skate or classic)

Registration: August 15th at 10:00am to December 8th (skate) at 10:00pm or January 5th (classic) at 10:00pm