As the leaves fall and the air gets cooler, thoughts of an exciting winter season follow suit. This year the Maine Winter Sports Center is giving adults across the region another reason to get excited about our snow-covered months. Starting this month, MWSC Development Coaches will begin working with any interested adult on improving Nordic ski technique and taking part in an active winter lifestyle through the Arooskis Nordic Program.
This program is unique for the MWSC, an organization recently recognized internationally for its work with youth, as it is targeted specifically towards adults. Whether new to the sport, or a seasoned veteran on cross-country skis, the Arooskis program is designed to help everyone develop a greater love for the sport of cross-country skiing while improving skills and personal fitness.
While the program will focus primarily on Nordic skiing, the Arooskis is for more than those just interested in skiing groomed XC trails.
“Nordic skiing is part of a lifestyle that’s about being outside, being active and having fun,” says MWSC Community Development Coach Mike Smith. “As part of the Arooskis program we want to broaden participants’ view of the skiing lifestyle from groomed trails to adventures of all sorts.
“The focus of the Arooskis is to help everyone reach their personal goals. For some, that means a dedicated training plan and race strategy. For others it means just gaining more comfort on skis. We’ll gladly work with any enthusiastic individual whether they are beginners or experts, racers or recreationalists,” Smith added.
“If you are an adult that enjoys getting outside in the winter,” says Smith, “you will not want to miss out on the Arooskis.”
For more information contact Smith at mikes@mainewsc.org or 227-0250.
