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About the Chet Hope Youth League – REGISTER HERE!

Glacier Nordic’s Chet Hope Youth League started over 40 years ago as one of the Bill Koch Youth Ski Leagues formed throughout the US after the success of Olympic skier Bill Koch. Youth ages 4 through 10 learn and improve classic ski skills through fun and games and exploring the winter landscape.  Volunteer coaches lead skiers in small groups beginning with the youngest “Penguins” and moving through all ages and skiing abilities. A parent (or helper) of four and five year-olds are requested to attend all sessions and ski with your child.

Each skier in the League will be guided through one of the program’s five skiing skill levels. The final session is “Celebration Day” recognizing what skiers have accomplished and with rewards for everyone!

Accomplished skiers, age 8 and up, interested in more coached ski time each week are invited to join the Junior Jets. Please view the Junior Jets page for more information.

Lead Chet Hope Coaches 2023-24

Peg Havlovick & Nancy Persons – glaciernordicskiteam@gmail.com

Ages

Youth skiers age 4 to 10.

When/Where for 2023-24 – Register Here!

Glacier Nordic Center located at the Whitefish Lake Golf Course –

Block 1: SOLD OUT! – Seven Wednesday afternoons 4:15 to 5:30 pm, January 3 – February 14, 2024

and/or

Block 2: Seven Saturday mornings, 10 am to 11:30 am, January 6 – February 17, 2024

and/or

At the Columbia Falls/Meadow Lake location –

Block 3: Seven Monday afternoons 4:15 to 5:30 pm, January 8 – February 19, 2024

Adaptive Option

At Glacier Nordic Club, we believe all community members should have access to the benefits of Nordic Skiing. We partner with another local nonprofit called, DREAM Adaptive Recreation, who provides empowering outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.  DREAM offers Nordic lessons for children and adults with physical, cognitive, and sensory disabilities, including Military Veterans. Military Veterans with a disability participate for free, and there are financial aid scholarships available to offset the cost. Please visit their website to learn more and sign up:  www.dreamadaptive.org/winter or call (406) 885-9539

Please note any special needs on your registration form in the designated area and DREAM will contact you for specifics.

Cost & Time

$80 per Block – Monday or Wednesday or Saturday for seven classes. You can sign up for multiple sessions. Fee includes a GNST hat for first time participants.

Scholarships are available for tuition and ski rentals. See below for more information.

What to Bring—All Labeled with Child’s Name

  • Clothing: Skiers need to dress in layers with a snow and wind resistant outer layer. Wear wool or synthetic socks (cotton tends to make feet wet and cold).  Water proof/resistant gloves or mittens are necessary. Remember to bring a hat and sunscreen. A scarf or neck gator to protect your face and eye protection are recommended.
  • A small belt pack or backpack with a water bottle and extra gloves if possible.

Equipment

Skiers will need Classic skis (no-wax with fish scale pattern on bottom preferred) boots and poles. Having gear in good shape and sized appropriately leads to successful happy skiers!.  All groups will be learning classic techniques.

Seasonal rentals are available for CHYSL participants from Glacier Nordic Shop ($60 for the season).  Glacier Nordic will email registered participants in early December to sign up for rentals.

Scholarships

They are available for both rentals and tuition, please fill out and submit our GNST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

Registration Open

Register here for the 2023-24 Season!

Become a Chet Hope Coach or  Assistant Coach or Simply sweep and ski at the rear!

Without Parent and Community volunteers this program will not happen. Please consider helping with the CHYSL this winter. We need lead and assistant coaches. Coaches are generally paired with another coach to team teach the group.  It is rewarding and the youth of the valley need your support and help.

A free GNC individual membership (membership includes season pass for skiing at the Glacier Nordic Center) will be given for coaching.

Coaches need to attend a training session  that includes:

  • program organization
  • needs of kids as they grow and develop
  • Nordic skill development
  • lesson planning and delivery.

All regular coaches must compete a background check.

Adaptive coaches complete CHYSL and DREAM training.

Substitutes, organizers of fun, sweepers and hot chocolate helpers are also needed.

Programs – Equipment Rental Costs

Full Skate & Classic Sets $100.00
One Set Only $60.00
Skis Only $30.00
Boots Only $20.00
Poles Only $10.00
Waxing $10.00
Comp/Teen Skate & Classic Sets $130.00
Comp/Teen One set only $90.00
Comp/Teen Skis Only $40.00
Comp/Teen Boots Only $30.00
Comp/Teen Poles Only $20.00