Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Managed and Operated By:
The Grayling Recreation Authority
Programs and Events

Fall/Winter Events

6 HOUR MI-CUP TEAM RELAYS:
5K – 7K  Loop  (3 person teams) Men, Women, and Co-Ed divisions. 6hr Event. Each member must complete at least 1 loop between 10:00 am and 4:00pm. Most accumulated laps determine winning team. (POT LUCK/SOCIAL)(BRING DISH TO PASS)

Enjoy great ski camaraderie, take this opportunity to test skis/waxes and enjoy the beautiful trails at Hanson Hills.

DATE: January 7, 2012          TIME:10:00am                                      
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS/Archery Bldg.

DISTANCE: 5K-7K                  
DISCIPLINE:  FREESTYLE/CLASSIC          
FEE:  $45 PER TEAM

 

COTE DAME MARIE SKI LOPPET (NORDIC SKI EVENT): RACE WEBSITE (www.graylingnordic.com)

Event features Friday night KIDS race at the Cross Country Ski Shops lighted trails, Mens and Women's MI-CUP points races, as well as both Classic and Skate Citizens events.  Custom awards to first 250 registered, Overall/Age Group awards, and Banquet Luncheon held at the RAMADA INN  Grayling


DATE: January 20-21, 2012                 
TIME: VARIED                                          
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS

DISTANCES: 15K,30K            
DISCIPLINE:  FREESTYLE/CLASSIC          
FEE: VARIED

 

WINTER FUN DAYS:

Winter Fun Days is always the first weekend in February.  Lots of fun things starting Friday with Dollar night, DJ outside and a marshmallow roast over the campfire.  The events continue Saturday & Sunday with free lift tickets and trail passes.  Other events include, Big Air Competition, Chili Cook off, Sled Box Race


DATE: February 3-5, 2012    
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                                   

 

HANSON HILLS CLASSIC (NORDIC SKI RACE):

12K Classic Interval Starts based on Age Group.


DATE: February 19, 2012     
TIME: 10:00am                                      
LOCATION: HANSON HILLS   

DISTANCE: 12K                      
DISCIPLINE:  CLASSIC                             
FEE:  PRE REG- $15 LATE REG-$20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall/Winter Programs

 
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL:
Flag football is for 1st through 5th grade boys and girls and offers your child the basic knowledge of football and team building skills.  Players receive a team shirt and it lasts for 5 weeks. 

DATE: September 13, 2011     
TIME: Coach/Parent Meeting is Friday, September 9th at 6pm

AGES: 6 - 10                                             
FEE: $25.O0

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                  
DEADLINE: September 13, 2011


FALL CHEER CLINIC:
 

This program is offered to girls Kindergarten through 5th grade.  The girls are taught different tumbling moves, cheers and a dance.  After four practices the girls cheer at a Junior Varsity home football game on October 13th. 


PRACTICE DATES:  October 4, 5, 11 & 12     
TIME: 3:30-5:30

AGES:  K-5th                                                  
FEE:  $25

LOCATION: AuSable Primary Elementary Cafeteria                             
DEADLINE: October 4th, 2011


HANSON HILLS/CROSS COUNTRY SKI SHOP NORDIC SKI TEAM:

The ski team is open to people of all ages and abilities, who have an interest in competing in the Michigan Cup Cross Country ski race series.   The Hanson Hills team will compete with nine other teams during the race series.  In addition various team events such as team training nights will be scheduled.  The team is open to serious racers as well as people who just want to improve their cross country skiing ability.


DATE:  December 2011-March 2012                    
TIME:  VARIED

AGES:  ALL AGES                                                 
FEE:  $6

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                                
DEADLINE:  January 30, 2012

 

HANSON HOPPERS LEARN TO SKI PROGRAM:  

A SIX week program specially designed for children from ages 4-7 years old.  This program is animated and colorful in order to keep the attention of our young students.  Classes are held on Sundays at 12:30pm. Fee includes a lift ticket and rental for the day. 


DATE: January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 12, 19 
TIME: Sundays @ 12:30pm    
AGES: 4-7yrs old                                                   
FEE: 6 Weeks: $120.00

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                       
DEADLINE: January 8, 2012

 

SNOWBOARD ACADEMY: 

This is a SIX week class designed for the beginning snow boarder. This program will teach students the basic fundamentals to snowboarding, including turning and stopping.  Each Class will last an hour and a half, and then each student will be allowed to stay and board the rest of the day.  Class includes rental and lift ticket for the day.


DATE: January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 12, 19     
TIME: Sundays @ 2:30 pm

AGES: 8yrs or older                                         
FEE: 6 Weeks: $120.00

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                       
DEADLINE: January 8, 2012

 

FREE DOWNHILL SKI LESSONS:
(SPONSORED BY GRAYLING YOUTH BOOSTERS)

This Program provides free Downhill ski lesson for Crawford AuSable School District 3rd & 4th graders. Program lasts for five weeks and is designed for first time skiers.


DATE:       January 16, 2012                                 
TIME: Mon, Tue, or Wed 3:30pm-5pm

AGES:      3rd-4th Grade                                       
FEE: FREE

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                         
DEADLINE: January 6, 2012

 

FREE CROSS COUNTRY SKI LESSONS:
(SPONSORED BY GRAYLING ROTARY CLUB)

This Program provides free Cross Country Ski lessons for Crawford AuSable School District 5th & 6th graders.

Program lasts five weeks and is designed for first time skiers.


DATE: January 19, 2012                                       
TIME: Tuesdays or Wednesdays 3:30pm-5pm

AGES: CASD 5th-6th Grade                                   
FEE: FREE

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                             
DEADLINE: January 6, 2012


GMS SKI TEAM:

This is a racing team for kids 5th to 8th grade. Practices are 3 days a week with meets scheduled around northern Michigan against other schools.  Parents must provide all transportation


DATE: January 11, 2012                                       
TIME: Tues, Weds, Thurs at 3:45pm-5pm

AGES: CASD 5th-8th Grade                                   
FEE: $15.00

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                            
DEADLINE: January 7, 2012

 

HANSON HILLS RACE TEAM:
(SPONSORED BY AUSABLE FAMILY DENTAL)

This is a Sunday Race clinic for kids through 8th Grade.  Local coach’s work with kids at their ability and teach them the fundamentals to slalom and giant slalom racing.  Not designed for first time skiers.


DATE: January 15, 2012                                       
TIME: Sundays 12:30pm-2:30pm

AGES: Through 8th Grade                                      
FEE: FREE

LOCATION: HANSON HILLS                        
DEADLINE: January 15, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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