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Youth Development

Unsure where your child or teen should begin? The chart below shows expectations by age and development. See below for more details by group.

Where do you fit?

Snow Striders

Grades K4-4
Phases 1 & 2
Skis and boots provided at practice only
5 weeks (Sunday only)

Adventure Team

Grades 3-8
Phases 1 & 2
Rental skis and poles provided
Must have 1 pair Combi ski boots
Practice two nights a week.
racing is optional

Middle School Racing

Grades 4-8
Phases 3-6
Skis (both race & “b” skis) and poles provided by Wausau Nordic Ski Club.
Must have 1 pair Combi ski boots
Practice 3 nights/week plus frequent weekends
10-15 races including travel out of town

High School Racing

Grades 9-12
Phases 4-6
Equipment rental and support available
Racers should work towards owning own gear for lifetime pursuit of the sport
Practice 3-4 nights/week plus races most weekends. Travel required.

For more information email webmaster@wausaunordic.org and we will direct you to the right person!

Membership Required.

Wausau Nordic Ski Club membership is also required in addition to applicable team and race fees.

Join Wausau Nordic

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