This year Ford Sayre Nordic is piloting a PreK nordic skiing program for kids ages 4 and up! We are very excited to introduce our littlest skiers to the fun of nordic skiing through games and play-based practice.

**Registration for 2025/2026 is on hold while we determine coach availability. If you are interested in leading this program, please email nordic@fordsayre.org!**

Registration

Registration historically opens October 1 and fills extremely quickly (check Registration Info for exact date and time). Starting in the 2025/2026 season, everyone will register to a waitlist and will be pulled onto the roster based on coaching availability. Demand for our programs is higher than ever; in order to maintain a safe and quality experience for your child we are rostering skiers based on the number of coaches available when registration opens. In the past we have rostered skiers and crossed our fingers we could recruit enough coaches, which has led to some very large groups and less-than ideal conditions for skiers and coaches.

To register your child, please use the blue “Registration Here” button above. We will cap our registrations based on coach availability so please register early! Late registrants must contact the Program Director to apply, will be subject to a $35 late fee, parent must volunteer on snow, and is provisional based on us meeting our coaching ratio requirement.

Program Details

• Participants: Children ages 4 and up who have not yet started kindergarten. Children are accompanied by an adult on skis (parent, grandparent, nanny, family friend) during practice. This is a great chance for the adult to learn to ski too! One adult may accompany up to two children during practice. Adult may switch from week-to-week but we ask that no more than 3 adults be involved per registration.
  
• Program Fee: $75 (Scholarships available)
  
• Technique: Classic
  
• Equipment: Waxless classic skis with classic or combi boots. No poles for children. Poles may occasionally be used for adults but are not required.
  • Email nordic@fordsayre.org with specific questions.
    
• Trail Pass: Not required for adults during practice time. For children, please acquire a free 5 & Under pass through the Oak Hill Outdoor Center. If adults wish to a ski outside of practice time, please purchase a day or season pass as appropriate.

Practice Information

• December 1 to March 9
  
• Mondays from 3:30 – 4:30
  
• No practice:
  • Winter Break: December 22, 29
  • MLK Day: January 19
  • SAU 70 February Break: February 16, 23
    
• Practice location is determined by snow conditions. Location will be e-mailed the night before practice.
  • Oak Hill: Oak Hill Drive, Hanover, NH; top parking lot of the Storrs Pond Recreation Area
  • Garipay Fields: 9 Reservoir Rd, Hanover, NH; near the Dartmouth Rugby Fields
  • These locations are within walking distance of the Ray School and Richmond Middle School.

Cancellation of Practice

Practice will be cancelled if the Dresden School District is closed, including snow days, early dismissals, and school vacations (except when noted), OR if conditions are dangerous to children or the trails (cold temperatures, unsafe or icy trail conditions, heavy rain).

Questions

Please contact the Nordic Coordinator should you have any questions about enrolling your child in the Big Tracks-Little Tracks PreK nordic program for the upcoming season.

Refund Policy

Refund eligibility may vary by program and is subject to the discretion of the program head(s). The following general guidelines apply:

Missed or Canceled Sessions:
We do not issue refunds for missed sessions or cancellations due to weather or safety conditions.

What’s Covered:
Refunds apply only to Ford Sayre program fees. They do not include costs associated with memberships (NENSA, USSA, etc.) or ski passes from the Dartmouth Skiway, Oak Hill Outdoor Center, Whaleback, or any other ski area or organization.

How to Request:
A refund request must be submitted in writing and received at least two weeks prior to the first day of training (whether dryland or on-snow).

Approved requests submitted by this deadline may be eligible for a full refund minus a $60 administrative fee.

Please send the refund request via email to the Nordic Coordinator (nordic@fordsayre.org).

Late Cancellations:
A refund request is considered late if it is not submitted in writing and received at least two weeks prior to the first day of training (whether dryland or on snow).

Requests received within the two-week period prior to the start of training, may be considered in very limited circumstances. These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

No refunds will be issued on or after the first day of training.

Injury or Illness:
If an athlete experiences a season-ending injury or illness, you may request a partial refund of program fees. These requests must be submitted in writing and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.