Children's Programs

Skill Development Programs (SDP)

Contact: Kim Gardner
Phone: 250.791.6684
Email: kegardner@shaw.ca
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Kids Program Information

Coaching Coordinator / Racing Program

Contact: Marcia McMurtrie
Phone: 250.791.7245
Email: jonandmarcia@shaw.ca

Bunnyrabbit Program

The Bunnyrabbit Program is directed at children in the “Active Start” stage of athlete development (children 5 years of age and younger). It is a fun, skill development program designed to introduce children to the sport of cross country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it. Parents are encouraged to come and ski with their child during lessons.

Jackrabbit Program

The Jackrabbit Program is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of athlete development (children 6 to 9 years of age). It is a fun, skill development program where the objective is for participants to learn basic cross country ski skills (both classic and skating) and to instill a lifelong interest in the sport. Children in this program will have the opportunity to work on techniques towards 4 Technique Awards. As well, they will be able to earn Snow Goals (time spent skiing outside of lesson time and Sprint Awards (timed sprints after technique lessons).

Track Attack Program

The Track Attack Program is directed at skiers in the “Learn to Train” stage of athlete development (skiers 10 to 12 years of age). The objective of the program is for the participants to become technically competent cross country skiers and to use those skills to explore a wide range of cross country ski activities from back country excursions to Ski Tournaments and other competitions.

Please note: For further Information about the CCC Skill Development Program (SDP) go to the CCBC website at www.crosscountrybc.ca.