COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER RUN ORGANIZATION - Providing groomed cross-country ski trails and programming in the heart of St. Albert for all ages.
ST ALBERT NORDIC
Annual Fundraiser
Help us make great trails and programming for our community.
Volunteer with SANSC
We welcome new volunteers. We would love you to join our team. Reach out to us!
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Email: sanscpresident@gmail.com
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A BIG THANKS
To our volunteers, donors and sponsors who made our season such a great success!!
Last Youth Lessons March 8&9
Dinosaur theme
check your emails for more details!!
**if we get snow...there could be a bonus lesson!
Rental Returns:
March 16: 2:30-4pm
March 29: 2-4pm
2024-2025
Adult Ski Lessons
Registration is Now Open!!!
Welcome to the St. Albert Nordic Ski Club’s Adult Lesson Programs! We offer various lessons and clinics for adults to learn the fundamentals of cross-country skiing.
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All participants must be members of either St. Albert Nordic Ski Club or Edmonton Nordic Ski Club to register for adult lessons. An individual SANSC membership is $25, and a family membership for two or more skiers residing in the same household is $50. Each member must also pay a Nordiq Alberta fee of $10 and a Nordiq Canada fee of $12 (these fees cover the insurance requirements and are non-refundable). A registered adult may be accompanied by a registered teenage youth family member, but the lessons are intended for adults.
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**NOTE: the Kingswood Shelter is heated with public washrooms but is run by the City of St. Albert, so please check their website for hours.
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As always, if you're looking for alternative lesson types or dates, please send us a message below. If we have enough interest and can recruit CANSI instructors to meet those needs, we will try to accommodate any requests.
See you on the tracks!
Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy for adult lessons is as stated below. Please read these policies before registering for adult programs. Requests for refunds based on extraordinary circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis by the Adult Program Director.
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Membership and program fees including ski rental fees are non refundable unless lessons are cancelled by SANSC due to low enrollment, lack of snow or other climactic factors that prevent lessons from taking place. Attempts will be made to reschedule the lessons where possible but if lessons are cancelled by SANSC, lesson fees will be refunded but club membership, Nordiq Alberta, Nordiq Canada and transaction fees will not be refunded.
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If a participant is not able to attend the lesson due to illness, SANSC will make reasonable attempts to reschedule the missed lesson(s). This is at the discretion of the Adult Program Director and based on availability of instructors and rental equipment.
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If a participant chooses not to attend the lesson due to icy conditions or other reasons, the lesson will not be rescheduled or refunded.
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Adult Ski Lessons
Explore our variety of ski lessons tailored to all levels. From novice to advanced skiers, we offer personalized instruction with CANSI certified instructors to enhance your skills on the trails.
Ski Refresher
(no rentals)
Come out and enjoy the snow, crisp clean air, and beautiful surroundings of St. Albert's Kingswood Park. Bring your own skis (no rentals available for this lesson) and start the season off with a refresher course. Whether you're new to St. Albert Nordic Ski Club or a seasoned veteran, come join us for a warm up to the ski season. The lessons will be tailored to the skill levels of the group, no one will be left out, and it will be a fun basic refresher to all aspects of classic Nordic Skiing.
Novice with Rentals
(or Own Skis)
The novice lessons will start by giving participants a basic understanding of clothing layering systems, ski equipment selection and maintenance as well as waxing the glide and grip zones of skis. Once on skis, classic cross-country skiing techniques will be introduced through a series of progressive exercises. The instruction will cover the following techniques: diagonal stride, diagonal stride with poles, double-poling, and uphill & downhill maneuvers.
Parent Beginner Weekend Lesson
(no rentals)
Parent Beginner Weekend lessons are intended for parents who would like to learn or refine their Nordic Ski skills during their child’s Sunday youth ski lesson. These simultaneous adult lessons will be fun, basic lessons for adults who have minimal ski experience or who have not been on their skis for a while. These are two lessons only, lasting up to an hour each, and aligning with youth lesson time slots. You don't need to be a parent to register...just an adult.
Dates:
Monday Jan. 6 & Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$40 plus membership fees
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Dates:
Sunday Jan. 12, 2025 with 3 time options
Sunday Jan. 19, 2025 with 3 time options
Time:
A) 10:00 -10:45 am
B) 1:00 - 2:00 pm
C) 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost:
$20 plus membership fees
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Dates: 2 options
A) Thursday Jan. 9, Monday Jan. 13, Thursday Jan. 16, and Sunday Jan.19, 2025
B) Monday Jan. 20, Tuesday Jan. 21, Monday Jan. 27, and Tuesday Jan. 28, 2025
Time:
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost:
$80 plus membership fees. $75 for rentals if applicable.
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Learn to Ski Better [Intermediate]
(no rentals)
Learn to Ski Better lessons are intended for skiers that have taken the Novice lessons and can ski at least 1 km continuously. Lessons will focus on improving technique and becoming a stronger skier.
Dates:
Tuesday Jan. 14, Thursday Jan. 16, Tuesday Jan. 21& Thursday Jan. 23, 2025
Time:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$60 plus membership fees
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Skate Skiing
(No Rentals)
Have a pair of skate skis and want to learn how to skate ski or improve your skills? Join our lessons and learn new techniques or home you current skills.
Dates:
Fridays: Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 7 and Feb 14, 2025
Time:
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$80 plus membership fees
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Not Finding a Lesson for you?
We also offer private lessons. Just click on the button below to check out our talented coaches who can cater a lesson to your needs.
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If you have further questions, scroll down on the page and send us a note. We are happy to answer your questions. Keep in mind, our club is run by volunteers so it may take us a few days to answer you but we are happy to help!
Registrants need a Membership
We strive to make our lessons affordable and here is a breakdown of what the fees entail.
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St. Albert Nordic Ski Club Memberships
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Memberships are available for $25 for individuals or $50 for families. The family membership is for two or more skiers living in the same household.
Nordiq Alberta and Nordiq Canada
Additional fees per individual member are required for Nordiq Canada ($12) and Nordiq Alberta ($10). Click below to visit their websites.
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WHAT DO I NEED FOR MY LESSONS?
For novice lessons there is some inevitable standing around although the coaches do their best to keep people moving. The first novice lesson has a level of activity similar to hiking or a brisk walk so adjust your clothing for the temperature that day.
Layers are significantly better than a single bulky jacket for winter activities. For example you can take off a jacket and put it on the picnic table to be put back on when the need arises.
Warm mid-weight gloves are recommended for a novice lesson. You won't need the heavy duty downhill skiing type of gloves. You can also stuff some lighter gloves in your pockets just in case. Handwarmers are also an option.
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Wool socks are suggested to keep your toes warm.
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Of course you need a hat to cover your ears and a neck warmer to cover your neck/face to stay warm.
Also consider a headlamp in your jacket pocket or wear one to see what you're skiing on.
Questions?