Methow Valley Nordic Team gives kids the opportunity to grow through cross country skiing while learning life skills as teamwork, persistence, goal setting, all while spending time outside.
Programs for all ages and all abilities.
Our ski team brings together skiers of all ages and abilities to find the joy in cross-country skiing. Participants learn in a fun and supportive environment outdoors while developing athletically, socially, and emotionally.
A note about registration: when you click on the button to register, you’ll be taken to our registration platform, where you’ll first create a login for Methow Valley Nordic. Since this is a new platform. All Team Members and Class Participants are required to be Members of MVNSEF. You may opt for an Individual Membership that covers the participant only or a Family Membership. From there, you’ll be able to register for teams and classes.
Please contact info@mvnsef.org with any questions, or attend one of our information session as shown on our Events Page.
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Arctic Foxes
Dates: Jan. 7-March 4
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages: YOB 2016-2018
$150
Arctic Foxes introduces first and second-graders to classic and skate skiing over the course of the winter. Skiers learn basic skills to to play, explore and develop their overall athleticism on skis. The emphasis is on fun, play and exploration as the primary modes of instruction.
*MVNSEF Family or Individual Membership Required
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Polar Bears
Dates: Dec. 3 (or Jan. 7)-March 4, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Ages: YOB 2013-2016
$150-225
Polar Bears is intended for mid-to-late elementary skiers of all abilities, developing and reinforcing the basics, while introducing more skills to skiers’ repertoire. The emphasis is on fun, play and exploration.
*MVNSEF Family or Individual Membership Required
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Prep Team (Prep-Rec and Prep-Comp)
Dates:
Tuesdays-Thursdays Oct. 29-March 4 (Prep-comp)
Tuesdays and Thursdays Dec. 3-March 4 (Prep-rec)
YOB 2008-2012
$260-650
For skiers in and around middle-school age (including ninth grade), we have two groups in this age range so athletes can see their peers and grow toward their individual goals. Skiers can choose twice or three times per week and have racing opportunities if they desire. Play and exploration are still important parts of what we do at this level as we strive to create an enjoyable and motivating environment for skiers.
*MVNSEF Family or Individual Membership Required
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Comp
Dates: Nov. 4-March 4
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, plus power camp and weekends
$1000
The Comp program is for our oldest skiers wanting to see their potential through the sport. Racing opportunities vary between local, regional, national and even international races. Training typically involves both physical and technical objectives on a daily basis, while keeping a fun, challenging, supportive and rewarding atmosphere.
*MVNSEF Family or Individual Membership Required
FAQ
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Clicking the button below the program will send you to our registration platform. You'll create a "head of household" and then enter all of the skiers and can register for any and all program offerings.
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We subsidize every skier; program fees that you pay cover under half of the true costs of coaching, transportation, grooming, and operations. Travel and races are billed separately so that you only pay for what your skier(s) attend.
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Yes! We never want finances to inhibit a skiers ability to participate. We have a very simple form here. Through our fundraising efforts, we can help with costs.
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Through our partnership with Winthrop Mountain Sports, rental packages are available for the season for both classic and skate modalities, which include skis, boots, and poles. Each Fall we will let you know when you can submit orders for rentals, with two days for pick-up typically in early November.
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We love to encourage skier's enthusiasm! There are many factors that we take into account as skiers develop: keeping social cohorts together, age, eagerness, and physical and mental readiness to train more. We do have bridge opportunities available for the oldest skiers in the Polar Bear and Snow Leopard groups. Please email Pete to discuss if your skier is ready.
