Youth Program
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Our 9-week Youth Program is aimed at young people who are new to skiing or are still developing basic skills in classic and skate technique. It’s the perfect way to set youth up for success and help them transition into one of our Race or Adventure programs with confidence.
The skiers will learn and practice the basic techniques for both classic and skate skiing including balance, agility and endurance. This will be done through fun games and drills as well as short distance skis compatible with the ski level of the group. At the end of the season, the group will do a longer ski on the Voie Verte or in the Gatineau Park.
Please note: All families will be required to volunteer as a coach, parking attendant or hot chocolate duty. There will be a sign up sheet prior to the start of lessons.
FAQ
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If your child is new to skiing, or has limited experience; and has not participated in one of our Race or Adventure programs, this is the program of choice.
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The lessons start Sunday January 10, 2026. There are nine Sunday afternoon sessions, including the Jamboree.
Session time:
2:45 - 4:15 pm
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Most of the lessons take place at Larrimac Golf Course, 1148 Route 105, Chelsea. There will be a lesson or two in the Gatineau Park or along the Voie Verte in Chelsea.
It is strongly recommended to car pool to Larrimac as parking is limited.
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Programs are coached by parent coaches with the addition of a youth coach when available. Training sessions will be offered to parents who help lead a group.
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Classic skis, skate skis*, boots and poles. Classic skis should be about a hand length taller than the child. Skate skis about the same height as the child. One pair of boots (combi recommended). One or two sets of poles. Classic poles up to armpit with boots on. Skate poles up to the mouth with boots on.
*Note: your child can use waxable classic skis for skate skiing by removing the wax. It’s very difficult to skate ski using classic skis with ‘skins’ or ‘scales’ and therefore is not recommended.
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The cost for the 9-week program of lessons for winter 2027 is $176.
Additionally, all registrants must pay for affiliation with the Provincial Ski Organization and Nordiq Canada ($36) and purchase a Family or Child ‘Learn to” Individual Chelsea Nordiq Club Membership ($32 to $137).
More Questions?
For further information please email programmanager@chelseanordiq.ca
