The Program
JACKRABBIT SKILLS OUTLINE
Jackrabbit groups are broken into 6 skill levels. On successful completion of lessons, Jackrabbits will recieve a technique badge based on the skill level they have worked on during the season. Some skills are repeated from level to level. When this occurs, a higher level of sophistication is expected at the higher skill level. Leaders have a detailed list of criteria by which skills are developed and evaluated.
For a full and updated outline of the Ski League Badge program access the Cross Country BC Website with this link: Ski League Badge program
(NP) means activity is done with no poles
| GREEN | YELLOW | ORANGE | RED | BLUE | PURPLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready Position(NP) Star Turn A (tips & tails) Ski Walking(NP) |
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| Falling & Rising(NP) | Falling & Rising(on slope) | ||||
| Herring Bone(flats) | Herring Bone (slope,NP) | Herring Bone | |||
| Side Step on Flats(NP) | Side Step(up slope,NP) | Side Step | |||
| Diagonal Stride(NP) | Diagonal Stride | Diagonal Stride | Diagonal Stride | Diagonal Stride | |
| Kick Turn(NP) | Kick Turn | Kick Turn | Uphill Diagonal with glide | ||
| Braking Snow Plow(NP) | Snow Plow | ||||
| Snow Plow Turn(NP) | Snow Plow Turn | ||||
| Braking Half Snow Plow | |||||
| GREEN | YELLOW | ORANGE | RED | BLUE | PURPLE |
| Straight Running (small hill) | Straight Running (med. hill) | Straight Running (with tuck) | |||
| Free Skate(NP) | Step Turn | Step Turn | Step Turn | ||
| Double Poling | Double Poling | 1-Step Double Pole | Double Poling(1 Step) | ||
| Free Skate(NP) | Free Skate(NP) | ||||
| 1 Skate (poles) | 1/2 Skate | 1/2-Skate | 1-Skate | ||
| 1 Skate | 2 Skate | 2 Skate | |||
| Diagonal Skate | Parallel Side Slipping | Offset Uphill Skate | |||
| Endurance: Classic(10min) Skating(5 min) |
Endurance: Classic(15min) Skating(10min) |
Endurance: Classic(20min) Skating(15 min) |