Classical Wax Clinic

Join Kevin Sweeney, Swix Sport's Director of Nordic Racing and former Head Coach of the University of Utah Ski Team, for an evening of classical waxing demonstrations. The focus will be on kick zone selection and preparation, and proper kick wax selection and application.

The clinic will take place at the White Pine Touring Center on Wednesday, December 3, at 6:00 pm. Call 435-649-8710 for more information.

White Pine/TUNA Relay

The White Pine/TUNA Relay scheduled for Saturday, December 6, has been cancelled/postponed. It has not yet been determined whether or not we will be able to reschedule this event. An announcement on this will appear here on approximately December 8.

Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series

The first Timberland Wasatch Citizens Series event will be a 10-kilometer classical race at Soldier Hollow on Saturday, December 13. Day-of-race registration will be from 8:30-9:30, and the first wave will start at 10:00. We'll start and finish at the Lodge.

Immediately after the race, the University of Utah Ski Team will conduct a free classical technique clinic. Following that will be lunch (compliments of MidValley Animal Clinic), awards, and a drawing for numerous prizes provided by our many generous sponsors.

To pre-register for the Wasatch Citizens Series, please click on the Membership link to the left. If you prefer not to use a credit card, you may copy the registration form, fill it out, and snail mail it by Monday, December 8, along with your check, to Dave Hanscom, 1451 Moray Court, Park City, UT 84060.

Ski, Biking, and Trail Running Clinics

Cross Country Ski Clinic - December 20, 2008 - Mt. Dell Golf Course - 1PM
Winter is the perfect time to do some cross training. Cross country and skate skiing are great ways to stay in shape and enjoy the winter snow. This clinic is supported by TUNA (The Utah Nordic Alliance), WARP's BASH Winter Triathlon and Wild Rose. Guest instructors from TUNA and the Desert Sharks will be conducting. Beginners and experienced skiers are welcome. You don't need to be a Desert Shark to attend. Youth welcome and encouraged to come, but will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the clinic waiver.

Mtn Biking and Trail Running on Snow Clinic - Sat. Dec. 13 and 27, 2008 - 10AM
Come learn more about the growing sport of Winter Triathlon with 2 seperate clinics. Hosted by WARP Racing and The Desert Sharks in conjuction with the upcoming BASH Winter Triathlon. Both of these clinics will focus on the aspects of mtn biking and running on snow, so yes...bring your mountain bikes and bring your running shoes. All abilities are welcome, youth will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the clinic waiver.

For more information on both of these clinics, click here.

TUNA Junior Programs

Information and registration forms for this year's Junior programs are now on-line. Registration and uniform pick up sessions are scheduled for November 15th from 9:00 and 11:00 AM at the McGillis School, and again on December 13th at 1351 E Logan Av. between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. Space is limited and registration will very likely be CLOSED after December 13. Click here or on the Junior Programs link in the left column.

2008 TUNA Mountain Challenge

The race results are posted here.

Junior Fall Dryland Training

Under the direction of TUNA Head Coach Bill Hokanson, Junior Program fall training sessions will take place from early September through mid-November. Two programs are available:

The TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team (SLNST) is a junior program for young athletes ages 13 - 19 years old, interested in active physical training and technical ski skill development. Race participation is not required, but athletes are encouraged to join the team for local, regional, and national junior races. Fall training will be four or more days per week in a program aimed at developing physical fitness (speed, strength, and endurance), agility, and ski technique.

The TUNA Junior Comp Team is designed for younger 8 - 13 year old skiers. Athletes will meet two or more times per week for activities designed to develop total and ski-specific fitness, as well as improve technical skills.

The goal of both programs is to have fun, while preparing to ski fast! For more information, contact Bill Hokanson at skiingxc AT yahoo DOT com, or (801) 583-8189 or (801) 949-2971 (cell).

Adult Competition Dryland Training

Bill Hokanson will also organize adult training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting on Sept 2, at Sugarhouse Park, on the grass strip along the north side of the pond. The program is designed to aid skiers in their preparation for the upcoming season. These are high intensity sessions, designed to supplement distance training that adult skiers traditionally perform on their own. Bill's contact information is listed above.

Recreation Dryland Training

Laurie Humbert and Janet Myshrall will again conduct their Wednesday evening sessions, starting on Sept 3, at Sugarhouse Park on the north side of the pond. The program will emphasize core stability exercises, ski specific strengthening techniques, flexibility training, ski walk and bounding interval work.

Laurie is a former Olympic biathlete; she can be reached at laurie_humbert AT yahoo DOT com or (801) 485-7309. Janet is a physical therapist and yoga instructor; her contact information is janet AT livewellfitness DOT org or (435) 901-3579.

Fall Yurt Trip

This clean-up work trip includes the orientation that's required for people who use the yurt. Volunteers who come on this trip will get first priority on winter yurt reservations. TUNA members will be able to sign up starting on November 1, and the general public on December 1. For more information, send email to Greg Adams at yurt AT utahnordic DOT com.