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​DXC SkiSparks mission is to introduce ski activities and inspire a love of cross-country skiing to keep our children healthy and active. DXC SkiSparks is open to all children age 4 to 14.

Meetings are held Sunday afternoons in January and February

at Lower Spirit Mountain Nordic Center (Grand Avenue Chalet). 

 

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DXC partners with the Minnesota Youth Ski League

to provide a safe and fun experience for all abilities.

Volunteer sign-up, registration and more info

is available at the MYSL website: https://www.myxc.org/clubs/dxc-skisparks-1
 

Look at all the ways you can play a part! 

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SkiSparks Leader

• Task: Main coordinator for the club and the point of contact for MyXC Staff and families.

• Time Commitment: September - April, 2-3 hours a week

• Ski Experience: Background ski knowledge helpful.  No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Director

• Task: Admin support for the leader, primarily ordering club supplies, compiling attendance and organizing bibs.

• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience: No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and club meetings

SkiSparks Outreach Coordinator

• Task: Form connections to new communities and create a welcoming club.

• Time Commitment: September - April, 2-4 hours per month

• Ski Experience:  Background ski knowledge helpful. No skiing required.

• Location: Out in the community/schools, mentoring new families at club meetings

SkiSparks Equipment Manager

• Task: Manage, order, distribute and create storage plan for rental skis.

• Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week in November and December.  2-4 hours in March.

• Ski Experience: Background knowledge helpful. No skiing required.

• Location: Home or SMNC. 

SkiSparks Coach

• Task: Lead groups of skiers through weekly curriculum activities and games.

• Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience: Beginner through elite. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Assistant Coach

• Task: Ski along with a group of kids and lead games. 

• Time Commitment: 6-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience:  Beginner through intermediate. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Sweeper

• Task: Ski in the back of a group and encourage kids.

• Time Commitment: 8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each

• Ski Experience: Beginner. Must have ski equipment each week.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Junior Coach (high school age)

• Task: Ski with a group of kids and show them how fun skiing is.

• Time Commitment: 4-8 Club Meetings, 1 ½ hours each.

• Ski Experience: Intermediate through Elite.

• Location: SMNC

SkiSparks Photographer

• Task: Take pictures at club meetings with personal camera/phone and share with club members and MyXC Staff.

• Time Commitment: Shared position. Club meetings plus 2-4 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience:  No skiing required, but may be helpful at some locations to access groups.

• Location: SMNC. 

SkiSparks Chalet and/or Snack Coordinator

• Task: Coordinate and monitor a space and/or snack for club connection and weekly socializing.

• Time Commitment: 2-4 hours during the season.

• Ski Experience: No skiing required.

• Location: Personal computer and inside the meeting area (if available at club location) during club meetings.