Skill Development Program

On-line Registration opens October 3rd, 2011

Cross Country Ski Lessons for Children
(ages 4 — 12)

 

 

WHAT?

Bunnies, Jackrabbits and Jackalopes are programs to introduce children to cross country skiing. The emphasis is on having fun while learning basic ski techniques. Follow the program link for more information.

WHEN?

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Skill Development Program

2011 – 2012 Program Calendar

The Skill Development Program consists of Bunnies, Jackrabbits and Jackalopes. Bunnies is for children 4 and 5 years old, Jackrabbits is split into two age categories, Atoms 6 and 7 year olds and Peewees 8 and 9 year olds, Jackalopes is for children aged 10 through 12 years. All three programs are designed for children new to skiing all the way up to experienced skiers.

We offer two training sessions, participants can register for either Tuesday evenings or Saturday afternoons. There are also special events that may not fall on either of these days but all participants are invited to attend.

Tuesday sessions begin at 6:30pm and end at 7:15pm for Bunnies and 8pm for Jackrabbits and Jackalopes. Sessions begin January 3rd 2012 and continue every Tuesday up to and including the final training session on March 6th. All Tuesday participants are encouraged to attend the special events which may not fall on a Tuesday.

Saturday sessions begin at 1pm and end at 1:45pm for Bunnies and 2:30pm for Jackrabbits and Jackalopes. Sessions begin January 7th 2012 and continue every Saturday up to and includingn the final training session on March 10th. All Saturday participants are encouraged to attend the special events which may not fall on a Saturday.

Special events include sponsored Chocolate Races and Fun Day, all special events are listed in the calendar and we encouraged all children in the program to participate.

Any lesson cancellations will be documented on the club website. Our cold weather policy is to cancel lessons if the temperature is below -15C at 4:30pm on Tuesdays and below -16C at 11:30am on Saturdays.

Tuesday lessons (includes special events that may not be on a Tuesday)

January 3rd 2012 through March 11th 2012

Bunny lessons are typically shorter durations, usually 45 minutes, speak to your coach to ensure you are ready to pick up your child at the correct time.

January 3rd 630pm-8pm Evaluations and group assignments

January 10th 630pm-8pm Lesson #1

January 17th 630pm-8pm Lesson #2

January 24th 530pm-630pm Chili Warm Up, families welcome

January 24th 630pm-8pm Lesson #3

January 31st 630pm-8pm Lesson #4

February 7th 6pm-8pm Lesson #5, Torchlight Ski, hotdog roast, families welcome

February 14th 630pm-8pm Lesson #6

February 21st 630pm-8pm Lesson #7, marshmallow roast, families welcome

February 26th 9am Caledonia Loppet

February 28th 630pm-8pm Lesson #8, Junior Racer visit

March 6th 630pm-8pm Final Evaluations

March 11th 1pm-230pm Fun Day and Report Cards, families welcome

Saturday lessons (includes special events that may not be on a Saturday)

January 7th 2012 through March 11th 2012

Bunny lessons are typically shorter durations, usually 45 minutes, speak to your coach to ensure you are ready to pick up your child at the correct time.

January 7th 1pm-230pm Evaluations and group assignments

January 14th 1pm-230pm Lesson #1

January 21st 1pm-230pm Lesson #2

January 28th 12pm-1pm Chili Warm Up, families welcome

January 28th 1pm-230pm Lesson #3

February 4th 3pm-5pm Lesson #4, Torchlight Ski, hotdog roast, families welcome

February 11th 1pm-230pm Lesson #5

February 18th 1pm-230pm Lesson #6

February 25th 1pm-230pm Lesson #7, marshmallow roast, families welcome

February 26th 9am Caledonia Loppet

March 3rd 1pm-230pm Lesson #8, Junior Racer visit

March 10th 1pm-230pm Final Evaluations

March 11th 1pm-230pm Fun Day and report cards

Tuesday evening lessons begin January 3, 2012, and are for 8 weeks (from 6:30-8:00PM).

Saturday afternoon lessons begin January 7, 2012, and are for 8 weeks (from 1:00-2:30 PM).

WHERE?

The Otway Nordic Center on Otway Road (west of Foothills Blvd.)

REGISTRATION AND COST?

Registration for 2012 SDP (jackrabbits) opens October 3rd, 2011.

Please note that all program fees are subject to HST.

Registration: By November 5th
 After November 5th
Bunnies: $35.00 $45.00
Jackrabbits: $45.00 $55.00
Jackalopes: $55.00 $65.00

Children, or their families, must also become members of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club which is a separate cost.

Caledonia Nordic Club rates can be viewed by visiting Membership Fees

CANCELLATION POLICY

For the safety of the participants, Jackrabbit classes will be cancelled if the temperature is colder than -15 degrees Celsius at 4:30 pm on the weather page of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club web site (link coming soon) on Tuesday afternoon and -16 degrees Celsius at 11:30am on Saturday morning.

REMINDERS

  1. Parents are reminded that skis and poles need to be labelled with your child's name.
  2. Tuesday evening lessons start at 6:30 pm. Saturday afternoon lessons start at 1 pm. Leaders leave with their classes at these times. If you arrive late, it may be difficult to find your class.
  3. Waxing: Leaders do not wax children's skis. Please be sure waxing is done before lessons begin.
  4. Rental skis for beginner Jackrabbits are available, please call the CNSC Office at 564-3809 for more information.

QUESTIONS?

For registration and program enquiries email Peder Nesset jackrabbits@caledonianordic.com.

For coaching/certification enquiries phone Colin Hamilton at 250 563 2271.

For Criminal Record Check Forms follow this link.

Follow the fitting equipment link for information on childrens equipment.

 

SDP Newsletters

January 2011

February 2011

Coaches Newsletters

November 2010

December 2010

January 2011