Jackrabbits Levels 1 and 2

Registration will open to the public on September 20th

Registration for existing members will open on September 13th

Registration for Key Volunteers will open on September 6th

Jackrabbit Levels Offered

• Jackrabbits Level 1 (ages 6/7)

Pre-requisite: one year of Bunnies OR some ski experience

Note: 6/7  year olds with No ski experience see New Skier Programs

• Jackrabbits Level 2 (ages 7/8)

Pre-requisite: JR Level 1

Season

December 5th to early March.  The Jackrabbit programs run for 12 coached sessions of 1.5 hours

Location

• Confederation Park Golf Course.
• Other locations may be used for extra and weekend activities (Terrain Park nights, Family ski days – West Bragg Creek trails, Canmore and other mountain locations)

Cost

• Program fee: $210
• Foothills Nordic membership (during registration)
• Confederation Trail User Fees (during registration)

Program Description

Jackrabbits will acquire basic ski skills while developing agility, balance, coordination and speed with an emphasis on FUN and participation! The essential goal of Jackrabbits is to provide children with FUNdamental physical and cross country ski skills as a foundation to participate in SPORT-FOR-LIFE.

Jackrabbits will develop cross country skills through a progressive skill program through four levels (JR 1 – 4) following the Foothills Nordic Skill Matrix. Classic technique is taught in levels 1 and 2.

Participation in low-key regional events such as the Cookie Race, the Alberta Cup hosted by Foothills Nordic, and other local ski races is encouraged for all Jackrabbits as an overall skill development opportunity.  It is also a great way to meet other Foothills Nordic families.

Additional activities included in your registration are Terrain Park FUN Nights, Family Ski Days (Saturday or Sunday in Bragg Creek or Kananaskis), and the Foothills Club Day. These super fun events are well loved by Jackrabbits and their parents and are a great way to connect with the Foothills Nordic community.  See the calendar for more information.

Our coaches are all NCCP trained (Community Coach), many are former Jackrabbits and many are Foothills Nordic high performance athletes.

Please check the Frequently Asked Questions for more information:Bunny and Jackrabbit FAQ.

Equipment and Clothing

Participants must have appropriate ski equipment and winter clothing. Please see the equipment and clothing information for details.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Foothills Nordic is able to run high quality programs for a reasonable cost due to the volunteer support from our families.  Based on the Club’s volunteer bond, ALL Jackrabbit parents will be required to volunteer six hours throughout the season.  Numerous volunteer opportunities will be available from coach support for Bunnies, Group Monitoring for Jackrabbits, parking or snow grooming support and support for weekend events (Terrain Nights, Family Ski Days and the Cookie Race).  A full sign-up list with details on volunteer jobs will be available and communicated before the first on-snow sessions.

For information on the volunteer bond and the many other volunteer opportunities available throughout the year, see Club Volunteer Opportunities.

We also welcome keen parents with strong basic ski skills to become coaches. Please note your interest when you register or contact the Jackrabbit Coach/Leader Coordinator.

We encourage families of all economic levels to participate in this awesome winter sport. If you have constraints for program or equipment costs, Foothills Nordic encourages families to seek support through KIDSPORT, a local program to help lower-income families with sport and activity program costs.

More Information

If you have any questions please e-mail Foothills Nordic.