YOUTH WINTER SPORTS LEAGUE
Your child can learn and compete in multiple winter sports throughout the season.
Developing Snow Sports Athletes
The goal of the Youth Winter Sports League is to introduce young athletes to some of the most popular snow sports in Michigan and develop the fundamental skills of these sports. In doing so we aim to foster teamwork and inclusivity, promote safety and responsible sportsmanship and encourage a love for being outdoors and active in the winter time.
Learning How To Compete in Winter Sports
Once a week, every Tuesday night from 6-8pm, youth athletes will learn the fundamentals and compete in a different winter sport. The league is designed to build on skills learned in previous sessions. Each practice will include instructional time from a coach followed by practicing specific skills. The season will culminate in a competitive triathlon event featuring all of the skills developed over the course of the season.
Luge
The Muskegon Luge track is one of four in the country. Our luge track is designed for first time athletes to learn the sport. The track is 650 ft long with four banked curves. Sliders reach maximum speeds up to 30 mph. Before sliding our coaches will teach your athlete the equipment, how to position their body on the sled and how to steer and control the sled while sldiing down the ice track
Skating and Hockey
Muskegon Luge has over 2 acres of outdoor ice for skating, plus a quater-mile skating trail through the woods. Athletes will first learn the fundamentals of ice skating wearing their choice of hockey, recreation or speed skates. Once athletes have demonstrated their ability to skate they will use a hockey stick to learn puck handling and play a fun game of pick-up pond hockey.
Cross Country Skiing
The trails at Muskegon Luge are lighted and groomed for two types of cross country skiing, classic and skating. Your athlete will first learn how to classic ski using groomed. parallel tracks set in the snow. Once they can demonstrate the ability to classic ski that will advance to the more difficult and faster technique of skate skiing.
Biathlon
Biathlon is an Olympic event that combines the sports of cross country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes will use their cross country ski skills to ski to our controlled shooting range where they will learn the fundamental safety procedures and techniques for firing an air rifle After instruction they will compete in target shooting.
Winter Season Schedule
We will attempt to stick to the following schedule when possible. However, as all good snow sports athletes know, conditions will ultimately dictate which sports are possible on any given night. Muskegon Luge staff may adjust the scheduling and programming based on conditions.| January 16th | Learn to Luge |
| January 23rd | Fundamentals of Skating |
| January 30th | Basic XC Ski Technique |
| February 6th | Luge Racing |
| February 13th | Puck Handling & Hockey |
| February 20th | Biathlon |
| February 27th | Triathlon |
| March 5th | Awards Banquet |
Things to Know About Youth Winter Sports League
- The League meets every Tuesday night beginning Janurary 9th through February 27th from 6pm to 8pm (conditions permitting).
- The Youth Winter Sports League is for athletes in 4th through 8th grade. Athletes will compete in age groups of 4th and 5th graders and 6th - 8th graders.
- All equipment is provided. Athletes should come prepared with appropriate outdoor winter clothing.
- A parent or guardian is required to be present during each practice.
- Coaches will work with all athletes to ensure safety and to teach you athlete the fundamentals of each sport.
- Registration includes a team sweatshirt with athlete's name on the back.
Youth Winter Sports League Registration
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Season Pass Holder Registration Season Pass Holders have been emailed a promo code to redeem this price at check out. If you did not receive the promo code please email info@msports.org | $80 |
| Non-Season Pass Holder Registration | $120 |
Requirements
- All participants must have a waiver signed by a legal guardian
- A parent or guardian must be in attendance at practice
- All equipment is provided
- Attendance Tuesday nights 6-8pm January 16th - February 27th
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