YOUTH PROGRAMS
SUMMER TRAINING 2025
This year, we are offering summer dryland training from 4:30-6:00 PM 3 days/week: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.
Summer training will begin on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 and conclude on Thursday, August 14, 2025 for a total of 9 weeks offered and 27 days of training. Coaches Evan & Abe will be leading training sessions.
The cost per session is $26. If you would like to register for the entire summer of training, the cost is $575 (this gives you about 5 days of "free" training as compared to registering per session.)
Training is open to any youth athletes who are interested, so please feel free to pass along the info. In particular, on Tuesdays, we will be running intro roller skiing clinics which are intended for any kids who would like to give it a try. See below for more details on weekly training plans. We will also offer adult intro to roller skiing clinics if there is interest.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Click on the orange button below.
Option 1: Register your Athlete Per Session ($26/session)
If you are registering per session, and not the entire summer, add the number of participants to the daily session in the first step. Then, select your date and start time (4:30). You will then be able to select additional sessions from your cart window.You do not have to add all of the sessions you want at once - you can do this weekly, if you'd like. Once you have added the sessions you want to register for to your cart, proceed to checkout (top right corner shopping cart.)
Option 2: Register your Athlete for the Entire Summer ($575)
If you are registering for the entire summer, choose the number of athletes you are registering in the first step. In the next step, choose the first date (June 17) at 4:30 PM. Proceed to checkout (top right corner shopping cart).
We will be sharing a Google calendar with the plan for training each day. However, the tentative plan is as follows:
Tuesdays: strength/mobility & introductory roller skiing (Rec Center)
Wednesday: advanced roller skiing (Locations around town)
Thursday: all levels fitness (mountain biking, running) (Locations around town)
*If you need scholarship assistance, please email Lydia (lydia@durangonordic.org).*
We need an average of 7 participant days per week in order to cover our costs, which equates to 2-3 participants per day. Unfortunately, if we do not have a minimum of two participants for a practice signed up 24 hours in advance, we will need to cancel the session.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or if you need assistance with registration, as it is a little wonky.
Winter Programs - Registration Opens in September
We offer programs for recreational and competitive skiers from ages 5 to 19. These programs help kids develop a love for Nordic skiing and an appreciation for being active in the winter months. We believe that a fun and healthy outdoor lifestyle mixed with a great group of kids provides a foundation for growth and personal development.
Snowburners (Ages 5-14): For kids ages 5 through 14 to learn cross country skiing through fun and games in a non-competitive environment. Meets 1x/week on Sundays from 9:30-12:00 for 8 weeks through January & February. There is a discounted registration rate until mid-December. Rental equipment is available for kids in this program.
Cruisers (Ages 8-14): For elementary and middle school aged athletes who wish to have fun, be outside with friends during the winter months, and develop their ski skills in a less competitive environment. Meets 2x/week on Tuesdays & Thursdays for 8-10 weeks, snow dependent. If your kiddo is younger than 8 and is interested in Cruisers, reach out to connect with our Coaches. If you have a middle-school kiddo who would like to ski more but is not sure about joining the team, you can consider Cruisers + the “Afterburners” Snowburners program for three days a week of skiing.
Nordies (Ages 7-18): For the youngster who wants to get off the beaten path and use skiing as a way to venture out into the wilderness in a fun and safe environment on scaled touring or classic skis. Meets 1x/week for 8 weeks starting mid-January through the beginning of March. Includes an overnight adventure too!
W.A.C.O. (Ages 14-19): For high-school athletes who wish to maintain fitness during the winter. This program is ideal for the competitive mountain biker, the cross-country runner, or the summer sports athlete who is looking for a way to remain fit during the snowy winter months. Register for 2-days/week for 8-10 weeks, or drop-in (2 session registration minimum).
Race Program (Ages 8-19): For competition-minded skiers who wish to reach their full potential. Participants compete in Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) Junior National Qualifier (JNQ) races in Colorado and Utah. Dryland practice starts mid- to late-October. Enrollment is open through the start of the season.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and fundraising efforts, we try to keep average program costs to about $20-22 per practice session. Durango Nordic's program fees remain a fraction of program fees for other Nordic programs in Colorado and are consistent on a per session rate with DEVO and other local club programs.
Scholarships
We offer scholarships to athletes and families in need of support. The scholarship application form can be found here. Please submit your application prior to the start date of your program, or as soon as possible after the start!
YOUTH PROGRAMS SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to Morehart Murphy Subaru for sponsoring our youth programs.
