Cross Country: Jackrabbits Registration (kids ages 4-12)

2016 Calgary Ski Club Jackrabbits Program

Coordinator: Michael Kieser, jackrabbits@calgaryskiclub.org

8 Lessons:

Time: Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am

Registration Cost: $90/child [When registering you only need to register your child(ren). When RSVP'ing, if you only have one child to register select "Only me", if you have two children to register select "+1 guest", etc.]

Bunnyrabbit (ages 4-5): introduce cross-country skiing, movement skills (with a focus on balance and agility), coordination, self confidence, imagination and social skills. A parent must remain with Bunnyrabbits under the age of 5 at all times.

Jackrabbit (ages 6-9): learn basic cross-country ski skills, develop fundamental movement skills, build overall motor skills, confidence and social skills, and encourage fun and participation.

Track Attack (ages 10-12): learn the skating technique, become technically competent cross-country skiers, further develop and refine all the cross-country ski skills, develop skills, speed, power and aerobic fitness, develop strength and flexibility as well as good ski habits.

Location Tentative Schedule (depending on snow conditions):

1: January 9th @ Canada Olympic Park

2: January 16th @ Shaganappi Golf Course

Jan. 23 NO LESSON (Huckleberry Loppet in Golden BC)

3: January 30th @ Shaganappi Golf Course

4: February 6th @ Canmore Nordic Centre

5: Feb. 20 @ Shaganappi Golf Course

Feb. 27 NO LESSON (FNSC Cookie Race in Peter Lougheed)

6: March 5 @ Canmore Nordic Centre

Mar. 6 Calgary Ski Club's Annual Lake Louise Loppet

7: March 12 @ Peter Lougheed Provincial Park

8: April 2 @ Canmore Nordic Centre

Family Fun Day: April 2 afternoon @ Canmore Nordic Centre

Volunteering Requirement:

The CSC is implementing volunteering requirements for the parent(s) of each child registered in the Jackrabbits Program. Parents must volunteer for one shift (min 4 hours) of the following per registrant:

-Tend the CSC booth at one event: e.g. MEC Snow Fest, Lilac Festival, Marda Gras, etc.

-Assisting with the Lake Louise Loppet or Shaganappi Golf Course.

-Coaching or assisting with the Jackrabbit Program.

To ensure volunteer participation we require a separate cheque deposit of $100 (post dated April 1, 2016) per Jackrabbit registration mailed upon registration to the CSC office (PO Box 36095, RPO Lakeview, Calgary, AB, T3E7C6) which we will hold until volunteering is complete. Volunteering opportunities will be posted on Meetup. If volunteering is not fulfilled by May 1st, 2016 the cheque will be cashed.

Coaching:

If you are interested in coaching Jackrabbits please email jackrabbits@calgaryskiclub.org to find out more regarding training and other requirements. Note: Coaching is also a way of fulfill volunteer requirements while spending time with your Jackrabbit.

Ski Equipment:

The CSC offers season-rental of ski equipment on an as needed, first-come first-serve basis to kids ages 4-12 in the Jackrabbits Program. You simply need to provide a damage deposit when you pick up the equipment. If you are interested in renting equipment please be sure to RSVP to the question regarding equipment. Ski equipment pickup will occur in December. Sorry the CSC does not have skis for adults.

Cancellation of lesson:

The CSC reserves the right to alter the schedule, or combine classes depending on registration levels, weather, and availability of coaches. The Jackrabbit coaches will cancel practice if the temperature is colder than –18 Celsius (with wind chill).