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Ski League
Programs for Children
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Cross Country Canada’s Ski Development Program is a modern,
state-of-the art progression of skill development programs for children.
This exciting new program conforms to the Canadian “Sport for Life”
Guide and provides a vertically integrated continuum of development
opportunities for children in the first three stages of skier
development.
Active Start: Bunnyrabbit Program
The first level is the Bunnyrabbit Program, which is directed at
children in the “Active Start” stage of development (children five years
of age and younger). Program materials include an enrolment kit, a
kid-friendly, age-appropriate booklet, and skill award stickers. It has
been developed in parallel with the first level of the new
competency-based National Coaching Certification Program, which now
provides coaching materials specific to the needs of this age group. The
objective of the new program is to introduce cross-country skiing and
the healthy lifestyle associated with it through organized activity and
active play. In addition, the program is designed to:
- Help children develop a positive self-image.
- Be fun.
- Provide children an opportunity to make ski friends.
- Develop fundamental movement skills.
- Help children develop an awareness and appreciation of our
natural environment.
Fundamentals: Jackrabbit Program
The Jackrabbit Program, which is directed at skiers in the
“FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years), is the
second level of the new program. It has been developed in parallel with
the second level of the new competency-based National Coaching
Certification Program, which provides coaching materials specific to the
needs of skiers this age. Program materials include an enrolment kit, an
age appropriate booklet that provides a comprehensive record of the
young skier’s ski career and “technique” and “program” award stickers to
chart the different levels of achievement. The objective is for children
to learn basic cross-country ski skills (both classic and skating) and
to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their
quality of life and health. In addition, it is designed to:
The 2007
Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit enrolment kit is a back pack displaying a
speedy white rabbit on skis.
Learning to train: Track Attack Program
The Track Attack Program, which is directed at skiers in the “Learning
to Train” stage of development (skiers 10 to 12), is the third level of
the new program. It has been developed in parallel with the third level
of the new National Coaching Certification Program system. Program
materials include a program-specific enrolment kit, an age-appropriate
booklet, and coaching materials specific to this stage in the skier
development progression. The objective 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. In addition, it is designed to:
- Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.
- Be fun.
- Provide children an opportunity to be part of a sport “team”.
- Develop competence in cross-country ski skills.
- Expose children to a variety of “adventure-based” cross-country
ski activities.
The 2007 Track Attack enrolment kit is a ‘starter’
wax box container called a SKI LAB.
For more information,
please contact Cam Molder
837-2914 or molder@telus.net
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