Basics of Cross Country Skiing *UPDATED MEETING PLACE* - Sun, Jan 18 2009

Basics of Cross Country Skiing *UPDATED MEETING PLACE* (1/18/2009)

PRE-REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:X-C Ski
Event Location: Kinsmen Park (9100 Walterdale Road)
Date(s) & Time:Sun, Jan 18 2009  11:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Jan 5 2009 11:55:00 PM
Event Duration:3 hours
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): Jennifer
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Member Cost:$11.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:10
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
UPDATE: We will meet at the boat house by the tennis courts. Join the EOC and a City of Edmonton Instructor to learn the basic techniques of classical cross country skiing including diagonal striding, stopping, turning, falling safely as well as hill techniques. Get the scoop on clothing and equipment selection, waxing, and trail etiquette.

The first 30 minutes of this session will be spent inside preparing the skis. Once set up, we will head out to the training grid to practice some technique then finish up with a ski in Kinsmen Park.

Equipment is provided, however if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along.


Required Items to Bring:
- Active wear appropriate to the weather (lots of layers!)
- Water bottle		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Camera small snack to keep up the energy!

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Kinsmen Park is located at 9100 Walterdale Road.
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Notes:

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the EOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where EOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in EOC events.
- Please scroll through and read the entire online waiver when you sign up.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.

Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$11.00/Person
Cost Includes:Ski Equipment 3 hour lesson
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the EOC on Mon, Jan 5 2009.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!