Strafford Nordic Center

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Biathlon Clinics

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2021-22 clinics will be held every Sunday starting January 2nd at 1pm, except Feb 6.

Biathlon is one of the most challenging winter sports.  If you have ever wanted to try it, now is the time. Come to one of our clinics to learn about the sport. The clinic is $50, in addition to your trail pass and/or rentals, to help cover the cost of rifle upgrades, coaching, maintenance and ammunition.  Check in at the lodge, we’ll meet there.

Biathlon Clinics will be limited to 6 people per date, and pre-registration is required via e-mail or by calling the lodge 802-765-0016.

Contact us to ask about a private Biathlon clinic.

During our clinics, we will start with basic gun and range safety, followed by shooting practice at the Biathlon targets.  After you get the hang of the shooting at the target, anyone who wants to try it, we will go for a ski on the penalty loop- a short lap – then come in and shoot, then ski the loop again, then shoot again.  Challenge yourself to see how well you can shoot when your heart rate is high from skiing!

Womens Ski Clinics

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COVID-19 Message: Our women’s clinics are on hold for this season. If you have a small group of women and would like a guided ski tour, please contact us to schedule.

A ski clinic for women by women. Designed for specific technique work, followed by an optional group ski.

Reservations preferred. E-mail us to reserve your spot.

All skill levels welcome. Rental Equipment available.

$20 fee in addition to your trail pass and rental equipment.

Brewski

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Join us for a Brew-ski for great skiing, and a bit of fun!

Covid-19 message: Our official Brewskis are on hold for this season. If you have a small group and want a fire available for apres ski, please contact us to set this up.

Dates: TBA

2:00-4:00pm

Get in some great skiing and drink beer when you are done! Get your ski on and then relax outside by the fire when you are ready. Bring your friends, your own beer and a designated driver.

Day pass is required for skiing, snowshoeing or fat biking on the trail system.

Strafford Nordic Ski Club

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Strafford Nordic Center is proud to be the home base for the Strafford Nordic Ski Club.

COVID-19 Message: We are not planning to run a middle or high school ski and biathlon training and racing group this year. If you are a skier interested in training, we may be able to work with you one on one. Please contact us to work out details.

Here’s how the program usually works: SNC provides an experienced ski coach that will organize training and racing for all participants. Dry land training will be included if/when there is no snow. The coach will determine the racing schedule for school nordic based races, with a goal for high school athletes of competing in the Vermont State Championships. We will work with you to ensure your home school is listed as your affiliation at races, but members of the team will train and compete together under one coach. Middle school racers may also compete in separate BKL races under the guidance of parents, or the coach, if available. If you are interested in Biathlon, races may differ and we will target attendance at the Thursday night Biathlon series in Jericho and spring age group National Championships.

  • The program will run concurrent with VPA winter sports season,  and run through the VT State Championships (usually late February). Biathletes will train through March for Nationals if they are interested.
  • Training will take place from 3:30-4:30pm (a bit later as it stays light). If you want to participate but can’t arrive by 3:30, please contact us so we can make arrangements with the coach.
  • Newton school students may take the bus to the Nordic Center with a note – however skis are not allowed on the bus.
  • Race fees charged by the host school or other organizer are the responsibility of the athlete. Please work with your home school on whether the school should make payment, or you need to cover the cost. Typical race fees are $6-8 per athlete for school based races, up to $20-$20 for BKL races.

Registration for this program for nordic skiing only is $200 and includes ski rentals while skiing at Strafford Nordic Center.  Cost is $125 if you bring your own skis. Biathlon rates will be higher, and determined individually based on use of Club equipment.

Biathlon Training sessions

We also offer Biathlon clinics on Sundays. If you interest lies with Biathlon, please consider attending one of more of our Biathlon Clinics.

Strafford Nordic Ski Club’s main focus is to provide organized Nordic skiing and Biathlon opportunities to its members as well as the other Nordic skiing enthusiasts while promoting the growth of the sport in the Upper Valley. We welcome non-club members to join us for training, however, everyone is eligible to join the club.