Trail Kids (ages 5-11)
Winter Program 2025
The MadNorSki winter programs for our youngest skiers Trail Kids (ages 5-11), are guided by CXC/USSA Certified Level 100 and Level 200 coaches with the assistance of volunteer instructors. The goal of these programs is for kids to learn physical literacy on skis and fundamental ski skills.
Each session will be around 1 hour long and will include skill progression, games, and small pod group ski. Each session will have a different focus and will progress in basic skill development.
When natural snow conditions are poor, we will use the CXC Trails in Middleton where there is a machine-made snow loop.
We ask that families have a current 2025-26 Madnorski membership. Thank you for your support of the club!
Trail Kids (ages 5-11)
Our once-a-week Winter Trail Kids program for Classic skiing will be offered on Sundays and on Mondays. The times will be in the late afternoon – skiing when there is some daylight! Skiers will meet their instructors behind the shelter. Participants must have their own classic boots, skis and poles that are fitted to their size and weight.
Sunday Trail Kids
When: Sundays 3:30-4:30pm (CLASSIC)
Where: Elver Park, Madison, WI
Season: 8-week session Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: $130.00
Monday Trail Kids
When: Mondays 4:30-5:30pm (CLASSIC)
Where: Elver Park, Madison, WI
Season: 8-week session Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $130.00
Trail Kids Learn-to-Skate “Yellow pod” (ages 9-11)
For Trail Kids who can comfortably ski 2K with classic technique, can manage hills, and are eager to learn to skate, our Yellow Trail Kids pod group is for you! There are two class time options held at the same time as our regular trail kids winter programs meeting once a week on either Sundays and Mondays. Participants must have their own classic AND skate boots (or COMBI boots), skis and poles that are fitted to their size and weight. The club has very limited skate equipment that can be rented. Lessons will review classic technique and introduce skating.
Sunday Trail Kids – Yellow Pod
When: Sundays 3:30-4:30pm (CL & SK)
Where: Elver Park, Madison, WI
Season: 8-week session Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: $130.00
Monday Trail Kids – Yellow Pod
When: Mondays 4:30-5:30pm (CL & SK)
Where: Elver Park, Madison, WI
Season: 8-week session Jan 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $130.00
If the program you are interested in is full, please consider being adding your name to our waitlist HERE
New Skier Discount & Referral Discount (Save 15%)
If you are new to our youth programs, you can receive a discount on your registration fees. Please use the discount code NEWSKIER when you register. If you are a current Madnorski skier and you invite a friend who joins our program, the TWO of you get the discount!
Family Discount (Save 20%)
Families that have more than one skier in the Madnorski youth programs will receive a 20% discount on the total family fees at registration. Please use the discount code FAMILYSKIS when you register.
NOTE: When registering you are limited to one discount code if it applies — For example, if you qualify for both the new skier and the family discount, use the family discount code only. Thanks!
Scholarships
Madnorski offers a limited number of partial scholarships. Madnorski doesn’t want finances to preclude skiers from participating in programs – our motto is “Cross Country Skiing for Everyone.” Madnorski would like to increase access to the sport of Nordic skiing. Scholarships are available or if your situation needs special attention, please contact Director Tamara Bryant.
Weather & Cancelations
Madnorski will do everything possible to hold programs as planned, but some situations are out of our control like extreme cold weather or unhealthy air quality. Should we need to cancel lessons, there will be NO REFUND of program fees.
Skill Levels and Goals
1 – First Steppers, learning to walk on skis, get up off the ground, turn on flats. No poles.
2 – Climbers, Learning to sidestep up gentle hills, glide downhill and pole.
3 – Gliders, Learning to kick and glide, herringbone, snowplow down steeper hills, turn on downhills, pole effectively.
4 – Striders, Learning to ski faster with control up and down steeper hills, double-pole kick and skate turn.
5 – Skaters, Learning to skate without poles. Progressing to V1 and V2-alternate (open field). Needs skating equipment. Not an entry level.
6 – Nordics, Learning V2 and faster skating. Needs skating equipment.
For more information, contact Tamara Bryant at director@madnorski.org
