Skill Development Program

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

Jackrabbit Newsletters:

November 2009

January 2010

WHAT?

Bunnies, Jackrabbits and Track Attack 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?

Tuesday evening lessons begin January 5, 2010, and are for 8 weeks (from 6:30-8:00PM).

Saturday afternoon lessons begin January 9, 2010, 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?

Due to limitations in class sizes and a limited number of coaches, registration for 2010 Jackrabbits is only available in person at the Rotary Nordic Lodge. Office hours are, beginning October 15th, Wednesdays to Fridays 12PM-6PM, and Saturdays 10-2pm, or...register at the Open House 9-1pm, Nov 7, 2009.

Registration: By November 7th After November 7th
Bunnies: $35.00 $45.00
Jackrabbits: $45.00 $55.00
Track Attack: $55.00 $65.00

(Children, or their families, must also become members of theCaledonia Nordic Ski Club which is a separate cost)

For registration enquiries phone Otway Nordic Office at 250-564-3809 or for program enquiries phone Colin Hamilton at 250-563-2271.

Caledonia 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 Jackrabits are available, please call the CNSC Office at 564-3809 for more information.

QUESTIONS?

For coaching/certification enquiries phone Colin Hamilton at 250-563-2271. For registration enquiries phone Otway Nordic Office at 250-564-3809.

Follow the fitting equipment link for information on childrens equipment.