2020 - 2021 Youth Programs

Our ski programs will be a bit different this season, like many aspects of this past year. Taking care of our community and taking care of our health is our top priority. All of our ski programs will be held in accordance with Mesa County Public Health COVID-19 guidelines. Currently groups are limited to 10 participants, skiers and coaches must wear masks at all times, skiers and coaches are also required to maintain 6 foot spacing. We will also be using an online health screening questionnaire that needs to be completed before each practice session. If a group member tests positive for COVID-19 all group members and the coach will be required to quarantine, which may reduce the sessions offered for our programs. We will  try our best to reschedule  missed session. 

All skiers need to be able to put on and take of their own equipment. They must also be able to get up on their own if they fall down. Children can practice all of these skills while they are at home. 

We believe that with a bit of creativity we we will still be able to offer play based learning as a foundation for our programs this winter. We will adjust our protocols if new guidance is issued by the county. Please contact Christina at gvnsc.president@gmail.com if you have questions regarding our COVID-19 protocols. 

The Snow Monster Ski Program is for children of all skiing abilities from 5 to 7 years old. This program uses play based learning to help skiers develop balance, motor skills, and ski technique. This program will have two groups and will be held on Saturdays. 

Group 1 will meet from 9:45 am – 10:45 pm starting on January 9th and ending on February 13th, 2021 (no session on February 6th).

Group 2 will meet from 10:15 – 11:15 starting on January 9th and ending on February 6, 2021.

The registration fee is $125 (35 United States Ski and Snowboard general membership required and deducted from our registration fee) for the program. The Skier to coaching ratio will be approximately 8:1.  Skiers need to have waxless skis, boots, and poles for this program. Click here for online registration. Payment can be completed through the PayPal link below.

We may hold an additional session on Saturday afternoons on the top of the Grand Mesa if our morning sessions fills up. 

The Junior (development) Program  is for  skiers between 8 and 13 years old. This program will have two groups be held on Saturdays. 

Group 1 begins on January 9th and ends on March 6th (no sessions on 1/30, and 2/27). Practice will be held on Saturdays  from 10:00 am – 11:00 AM. 

Group 2 begins on January 16th and ends on February 27th. Practice will be held on Saturdays  from 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM. 

The registration fee is $150 ($35 United States Ski and Snowboard general membership required and deducted from our registration fee) for the program. The Skier to coaching ratio will be approximately 10:1.  Skiers need to have waxless classic skis, skate skis, boots, and poles for this program.  Click here for online registration. Payment can be completed through the PayPal link below.

Scholarships

Need based scholarships are available for all of our programs. It is our goal to ensure that are programs are accessible to all interested children. For more information about scholarships contact us at gvnsc.president@gmail for more information. The ski club has limited skis available for season rental with priority given to low income families. 

Season Equipment Rentals:

Odin Recreation is providing season equipment rentals. Please contact Toby at Odin Recreation to reserve your ski equipment: www.odinrecreation.com.  

We have decided to cancel our Frozen Rangers program this winter due to the assistance that the younger skiers need from their coaches, which will make social distancing difficult if not impossible. We may offer this program again next winter. 

Registration for our full season Junior (development) Program will open again in the fall of 2021.