LEARN: Nordic ski waxing 101 - Thu, Jan 10 2019

LEARN: Nordic ski waxing 101 (1/10/2019)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the COC.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location:Mountain equipment co-op 830 10th av. SW
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Jan 10 2019  6:50 PM
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jan 9 2019 3:00:00 PM
Event Duration:1.25 hours
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Event Coordinator(s): Grant P
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$3.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:8
Maximum No. Guests:0
Minimum Group Size:2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member:0
Number Registered So Far: 3 (Log in to see who's signed up.)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS and PREMIER members. Regular members will be added if space permits. Unfortunately regular members may also get moved back to the wait list if a priority sign up fills the list. This will be at the coordinators discretion and apologies are offered in advance.

The COC Training Program

The objectives of the Calgary Outdoor Club Training Program are to:
   a) provide educational sessions to members;
   b) raise awareness about different aspects of the outdoors   
   c) increase the members' safety while enjoying their activities in the mountains    and
   d) provide everyone the opportunity to ask pertinent questions.

SESSION:



This session will help you become familiar with all the materials and techniques required to wax Nordic skis, including:
*Cleaning your bases
*Applying glide and kick waxes
*Applying Klister
*Waxing waxless bases
*Tips for selecting appropriate waxes to match conditions
*Material and Structure of Skis


If you plan on using the MEC parking lot, note that you will have to pay the parking lot fee to avoid getting ticketed, It is $2. There is free parking on 10th avenue.

Meet me at the entrance, or wherever the clinic is set up, or call/text me if you haven't seen me to check in.

Please only register for this event if you are serious about attending. Unreasonable last minute cancellations (2 hours or less prior to event) and no shows preventing others from attending the event will be recorded. If you are in the habit of cancelling last minute pls do not sign up. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.


Required Items to Bring:
-None
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Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.


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How to Get There:
Event Directions:Corner of 10th Ave SW and 8th St SW
Downtown/beltline

Notes:
Regular members can become eligible to attend by upgrading to Premier member status. You may contact Grant P for further info or to make the upgrade.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$3.00/Person
Cost Includes:Event fee of $3
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the COC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
*Note: Please do not cancel within two hours of the event.
No shows and late cancellations will be recorded on a members record.