Due to overwhelming participation in the online registration process and the November 14th registration we have reached capacity for the Youth League program. We look forward to a fun year of skiing and apologize that we will not be able to offer an additional registration day.

The Learn-to-Ski program is still open.

Those interested in the Competition or Junior Competition (JO,J1-J5) teams can contact Head Coach, Bill Hokanson (801) 949-2971 or (801) 583-8189, skiingxc [at] yahoo [dot] com

The make-up registration session for winter ski programs is CANCELED. Registration for Learn to Ski and Comp/JrComp will continue online

TUNA SLNST Youth League Registration for 2009-2010 is **CLOSED!!**

• For those wishing to register, please follow the online registration instructions below and bring a check, printed invoice, and liability waiver forms to the registration and uniform/equipment pick-up.
• If you can't register online, you will be able to complete the registration process on-site
• Classes fill early so sign-up soon.

Note: current TUNA Membership is required for all programs except Learn to Ski. See www.utahnordic.com/membership for information about TUNA membership options

Online Registration Process

This year, we are making it possible for you to register yourself and your family members for TUNA programs online. When you register online, you don't need to complete paper forms, but you do need to complete and sign all waivers at registration. Also, while you can pay for the programs in advance with a credit card in the online store, you should still bring a checkbook to pay for equipment rental and deposits as needed on November 14. Instructions for registering online are as follows:

1. Log in to the TUNA website. If you can't remember your password, use the 'Request new password' link on the home page. If you don't have an account, use the 'Create new account' link

2. If you have not renewed your membership for the 2009-2010 season, visit www.utahnordic.com/membership and add either an individual or family membership to your cart so that your membership is up to date

3. See all available TUNA programs at www.utahnordic.com/programs. Find the program that you want to register for, then click the "add to cart" button

4. Fill out the registration form as prompted, then click the "add to cart" button at the bottom of the form

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each person you are registering

6. Complete the checkout process: click the 'Checkout' button, choose a payment method (check, credit card, or Pay Pal). Click 'review order', review carefully, then click 'Submit order'. If you selected pay by check, don't mail your check - just bring it with you to registration.

7. Click the "View your current order status" link, then click the 'Click to open a window with a printable invoice' link and print a copy of your invoice. Bring you invoice with you to registration. You can return to your order again by going to 'My account > Orders'

8. Download the TUNA Liability Waiver, print and complete for each participant. Bring these forms with you to registration along with your invoice:

TUNA.Liability.release.pdf

9. Bring with you to registration on Nov. 14:

• printed copy of your invoice
• completed and signed liability waiver(s) for each participant registered
• a check to pay for your order (if you opted to pay by check)
• a check to pay for equipment rental and/or deposits as required

Email help [at] utahnordic [dot] com if you have trouble or need assistance registering online.

Program list

Details on all TUNA programs can be accessed from the "Program" menu at the top left of this page, and from the list below:

• Kids programs
• Juniors programs
• Adult programs

Learn to Ski Program

The Learn to Ski program is for young skiers 4-8. This is an introduction to Nordic skiing, and the emphasis is on fun, with games, relay races, treasure hunts, and obstacle courses. More detailed information and online sign-up is available here.

Equipment and uniforms
TUNA equipment and uniforms are not available for Learn to Ski program participants. Children should be dressed for winter play including hats and warm gloves appropriate for the temperature of the day. Children also need to bring their own ski equipment. No-wax skis with boots, bindings and poles are recommended. Please avoid using strap-on skis. Half-price rentals are available at Wild Rose Mountain Sports (702 Third Avenue) on a first come, first serve basis.

Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team

The Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team includes Youth League and Touring Group programs for juniors 8-19 years old, who want to ski 1 or 2 days a week. Youth League programs emphasize fun, teaching ski skills, and developing a life long interest in x-c skiing. Touring group programs emphasize exploring off trail areas and may include some weekend tours in the Wasatch.

Equipment

• Each participant will need an adequate pair of skis, warm boots and poles.
• TUNA offers a limited number of season rental ski packages to program participants
• All youth renting skis must be registered in the program.
• Season rental skis will be available for pick up during the November 14th registration, subject to availability, and again at the December 5th registration.
• Cost: $70 per package for the season (boots and poles also available separately).
• Free one day rental skis are also available for the Tuesday and Thursday sessions from Wild Rose Mountain Sports (702 Third Avenue) on a first come first served basis. Discounted rentals are also available for Tuesday and Thursday sessions from REI (3285 East 3300 South).

Uniforms

• Participants are provided with a SLNST uniform (wind jacket and pants), on loan for the season.
• Uniform pick up is scheduled for November 14 and December 5 during registration. NOTE – these are the only scheduled uniform pick up dates so if you can’t make it, please arrange to have a friend pick up your child’s uniform.

Competition Team Programs

TUNA Competition Team Programs are competition-oriented programs for motivated skiers. The comp programs are organized by the age classification used in Nordic ski racing juniors:

• J5 - ages 8-9
• J4 - ages 10-11
• J3 - ages 12-13
• J2 - ages 14-15
• J1 - ages 16-17
• OJ - ages 18-19

Junior Competition Team - J5 J4 J3
This is a more active, competition oriented program incorporating a combination of games and formal training. This program is for those skiers with an interest in developing their skiing skills and for those anticipating participating in cross country ski racing. Skiers should be proficient in both classic and skating techniques.

Competition Team - J2 J1 OJ
This program is open to all motivated skiers who want to improve skiing technique and train at a higher level. The competition group will take part in some weekend activities such as special clinics, and participate in local and regional races.

Mountain Dell Greeting and TUNA Jr Comp and Comp Team Parents
This year participation in any Comp or Jr. Comp program, in addition to program fees, will require one parent day per child to be spent as a TUNA volunteer greeter at Mtn. Dell. Responsibilities of the parent greeter will be limited to weekends and holiday periods. An additional check for $250 will be required of each skier. The check will be held, but not deposited and be returned after fulfillment of parent greeter requirements.

Equipment

• Each participant will need an adequate pair of skis, warm boots and poles.
• TUNA offers a limited number of season rental ski packages to program participants
• Season rental skis will be available for pick up during the November 14th registration, subject to availability, and again at the December 5th registration.
• Cost: $70 per package for the season (boots and poles also available separately).

Uniforms

• Comp Team participants are provided with a SLNST uniform (both training and race), on loan for the season.
• Uniform pick up takes place during the November 14th and December 5th registrations. NOTE – these are the only scheduled uniform pick up dates so if you can’t make it, please arrange to have a friend pick up your child’s uniform.

Comp Team Contact
Head Coach, Bill Hokanson (801) 949-2971 or (801) 583-8189, skiingxc [at] yahoo [dot] com

Adult Classes

TUNA offers adult clinics on Tuesday afternoons for parents of Junior Program skiers and other interested adults. Depending on demand, we anticipate beginner and intermediate groups. Program fees do not include a Mountain Dell trail pass - parents are required to purchase a Mountain Dell pass separately.

Contacts for general program information

Matt Slawson (801) 484-1380, matt [dot] slawson [at] utah [dot] edu
Stan Burns (801) 364 – 6383, burns [dot] s [at] att [dot] net
Tom Bonacci (801) 583-3449, tom [at] bonacci [dot] net