Come watch the best racers and junior hopefuls compete at the Tour de Twin Cities.   Racing starts Jan 21 and continues through Jan 29.  Races that were supposed to be at Battle Creek have been moved to Green Acres Rec in Lake Elmo.  For complete details, visit: http://www.tourdetwincities.com

A partnership between Ramsey County and the SISU Foundation took another step forward on Tuesday.  The project would entail the construction of an outdoor center at Battle Creek Regional park, snowmaking for ski trails, along with additional lighting.

Complete press release:  SISU-Ramsey Cty Release

For more information, contact Ben Popp (ben@sisu-foundation.org  |  c.612-99-7829). 

Want to learn to ski, or ski a bit more efficiently?   SISU’s “Fundamentals of Skiing” (aka Learn-2-Ski) classes are designed to help the beginner to intermediate skier get comfortable on skis.  Classes meet once a week for 5 weeks and offer an opportunity to learn the basic fundamentals of skiing.  More info: info@sisuskiers.org | 651.964.8442

Below is the schedule for this years Fundamentals of Skiing classes.  Get out, be active, feel good, and enjoy the Minnesota winter!

Schedule

• Session I:  Monday’s, Jan 2-30, 7-8pm, Battle Creek Park, St. Paul, $99  FLYER
  
• Session II: “Lunch & Ski”, Friday’s,  Jan 6-Feb 3, 11-12:30pm, Green Acres Rec, Lake Elmo, $150 (includes lessons & lunch)  FLYER
• Session III: “Lunch & Ski“, Tuesday’s, Jan 10-Feb 7, 10:30-12:00pm, West Metro, $150 (includes lessons & lunch)   FLYER
• Session IV:  Monday’s, Feb 6-Mar 5, 7-8pm, Battle Creek Park , St. Paul, $99 FLYER

Register:

REGISTER HERE (you can register online and pay by credit card, or if you want to pay by check – after clicking “Check Out” – under “Payment Type”  select “Send in Check”.  Send in a check to the address provided for $99 or $150 – no credit card processing fee will be charged)

Snow will be flying before you know it!  A complete lineup of adult Fall-Winter classes are on tap aimed at a full range of skiers BEGINNER to ADVANCED.  Groups meet for 20-22 sessions beginning in October with basic dryland, strength, balance, flexibility and technique work being the focus.  Once snow flies, everything from the basic ski  fundamentals to injury prevention and elite training components are covered (for appropriate levels of skiers).  Classes are all over the metro – so find one close to you.  Each evening classes meet, participants are broken into groups of similar ability with a qualified coach to lead the way.  Get your friends – a great way to be active, get fit and have fun!!!  WE HAVE STARTED  – BUT WE STILL SOME OPENINGS IN FALL-WINTER CLASSES – REGISTER TODAY!!

Additionally, a full schedule of  Learn-2-Ski Classes and Nordic Hiking classes will be offered at nights and during the day.  Call or write for a complete schedule or for more information. 

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