Events & Clinics - January 2014

INTRO TO CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 North Henry St., Madison, WI
Learn the classic kick and glide ski style. There’s a reason this sport has been around for so many years. It’s an easy way to enjoy the winter and get out for some activity during the cold months. We’ll get you prepared for the upcoming snow season, answer any questions you may have and give tips on the best local places to cross country ski. This is a free event.

FONTANA SPORTS "SHOE THE ZOO"
Saturday, January 11th, 2014 at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Vilas Park, 702 S. Randall Ave., Madison, WI 53715 (next to the Zoo)
Come out and support your Henry Vilas Zoo, and its Arctic Passage Project and take a walk on the wild side with Fontana Sports! Join us for fun in the snow with a one hour introductory lesson in the fast-growing sport of snowshoeing. This is the first year for Fontana Sports “Shoe the Zoo” event, which will raise funds for the Henry Vilas Zoo’s state-of-the-art Arctic Passage Exhibit. The exhibit, which will bring the bears back to Madison, will be home to polar bears, grizzly bears, and seals. For more Information about the event visit: www.fontanasports.com/misc_content/shoe-the-zoo or Buy Tickets

SNOWSHOE SCURRY RACE SERIES
Sunday, January 12th, 2014
Donald Park, Mount Horeb WI
This is the first year for you to snowshoe race in the Madison area! This is a 4 event series with races every Sunday in January each including a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k and 10k options. Come for a great workout, wintertime fun, and enjoy some food and drinks after the race with other adventurous runners!
Don't have snowshoes? That's OK!! As our main sponsor, Fontana Sports is offering a discount on the purchase of running snowshoes with race entry as well as offering some for rent! Get the whole family involved in a fun winter activity.
For more info please visit - http://snowshoewi.com/

INTRO TO SNOWBOARDING
Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI
Join us as we teach you how to select the proper equipment to get started snowboarding. The right equipment can make all the difference of enjoying your experience on the snow. We’ll be happy to share our favorite local places to hit the slopes, the best times to go for the deals and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event.

SNOWSHOEING BASICS
Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 6:00 pm
Downtown Location - 216 North Henry St., Madison, WI
If you’ve thought about getting into snowshoeing, this is a great introduction to the sport! We’ll show you how to get started with gear and apparel choices as well as the best places to actually snowshoe and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event.

SNOWSHOE SCURRY RACE SERIES
Sunday, January 19th, 2014
Token Creek Park, DeForest WI
This is the first year for you to snowshoe race in the Madison area! This is a 4 event series with races every Sunday in January each including a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k and 10k options. Come for a great workout, wintertime fun, and enjoy some food and drinks after the race with other adventurous runners!
Don't have snowshoes? That's OK!! As our main sponsor, Fontana Sports is offering a discount on the purchase of running snowshoes with race entry as well as offering some for rent! Get the whole family involved in a fun winter activity.
For more info please visit - http://snowshoewi.com/

LEARN TO NORDIC SKATE SKI
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI
Would you like to be active outdoors during the winter months? Or have you been cross country skiing for years and would like to take it to the next level? Nordic Skate skiing is a great option! We’ll explain how it’s done, show you how to select your equipment, give tips on the best local places to go and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event.

FONTANA SPORTS "SHOE THE ZOO"
Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm
Vilas Park, 702 S. Randall Ave., Madison, WI 53715 (next to the Zoo)
Come out and support your Henry Vilas Zoo, and its Arctic Passage Project and take a walk on the wild side with Fontana Sports! Join us for fun in the snow with a one hour introductory lesson in the fast-growing sport of snowshoeing. This is the first year for Fontana Sports “Shoe the Zoo” event, which will raise funds for the Henry Vilas Zoo’s state-of-the-art Arctic Passage Exhibit. The exhibit, which will bring the bears back to Madison, will be home to polar bears, grizzly bears, and seals. For more Information about the event visit: www.fontanasports.com/misc_content/shoe-the-zoo or Buy Tickets

SNOWSHOE SCURRY RACE SERIES
Sunday, January 26th, 2014
Donald Park, Mount Horeb WI
This is the first year for you to snowshoe race in the Madison area! This is a 4 event series with races every Sunday in January each including a 1 mile fun run/walk, 5k and 10k options. Come for a great workout, wintertime fun, and enjoy some food and drinks after the race with other adventurous runners!
Don't have snowshoes? That's OK!! As our main sponsor, Fontana Sports is offering a discount on the purchase of running snowshoes with race entry as well as offering some for rent! Get the whole family involved in a fun winter activity.
For more info please visit - http://snowshoewi.com/

SNOWSHOEING BASICS
Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 at 6:30 pm
Westside Location - 231 Junction Rd., Madison, WI
If you’ve thought about getting into snowshoeing, this is a great introduction to the sport! We’ll show you how to get started with gear and apparel choices as well as the best places to actually snowshoe and answer any questions you may have. This is a free event.

Visit Fontana Sports Events page: http://www.fontanasports.com/misc_content/events