Child and Student Programs
Please note that an individual must be a member of the club in order to register for participation in a program offered by the club.
Bunnies & Jackrabbits
The Bunnyrabbit program is for children in the “Active Start” stage (ages 4-5 as of Jan 1/18) (Children who are in or of Kindergarten age). The Jackrabbit program is for children in the “FUNdamentals” stage (ages 6-10) (11) of Cross Country Canada’s (CCC) skier development program. Both programs provide children with the skills and ability to learn to cross country. Ski equipment, boots and skis are available for lease from the ski club. Lessons take place Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the months of January, February, and March of 2018. These programs will start on Sunday, January 8, 2018.
Youth On Skis
This is a program for both new and experienced skiers ages 7 and older. Skiers who are ages 7-9 are provided with a ski lessons, based on the CCC Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit skill development programs, but are fast-tracked by the coaches to their appropriate age level in Jackrabbits (a catch-up program) by the end of the ski season. In addition, skiers who are new and experienced, 10 and older will be provided with the opportunity to learn to cross country ski, reviewing basic ski technique and the opportunity to have fun together participating in ski tours, loppets and more. Lessons take place Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the months of January, February, and March of 2018. These programs will start on January 8, 2018.
Red Foxes
The Red Foxes program (FUNdamentals 2 stage) is an extension of the Sunday Jackrabbit program and is provided to help skiers achieve the recommended ski skills and experiences from CCC for Jackrabbit skiers. It is for skiers ages 7-10 (11) with an interest to start the ski season early. The Red Foxes program (Track Attack 1) is NEW in 2017-2018 to provide skiers ages 10-12(13), who have completed the Jackrabbits level 4 program, the opportunity to stride forward gradually into the CCC’s next stage of skier development (learning to train) and continuing with & add new ski skills & abilities (skate and classic) to that achieved to date and continuing with activities they have taken part in for the last few years in the Red Foxes program.
The program involves dryland games, special activities and training (in the fall), on-snow ski instruction, games and special activities (once snow is on the ground) and opportunities to attend events that are age appropriate and suitable for Jackrabbit and Track Attack 1 skiers. (e.g. loppets, fun events, CCC racing rocks events, regional events/races on some days on the weekends)
In combination with the Sunday Jackrabbits and the Red Foxes program, skiers who are still completing the Jackrabbit levels will have the opportunity to achieve CCC’s Jackrabbit goals and awards. In addition the Red Foxes in the Track Attack Level 1 will start to do activities/ski skill progressions from the CCC’s Track Attack program.
FUNdamentals 2 stage skiers will be part of (be integrated with) on Sunday’s in the Jackrabbit program (January to March) and the Track Attack skiers will also be skiing on Sunday’s as Track Attack skiers in January to March.
To start the program, skiers must have at least one year of cross country skiing experience, completed Level 1 Jackrabbits, starting to work on Level 2 Jackrabbits in 2017-2018 or higher and/or cross country ski skills comparable to the Jackrabbit skills & ability in Level 1 and must also be registered/take part in the FSNSC Sunday Jackrabbit sessions in Level 2, 3 or 4.
Note: Ages are used as a guide - consideration will also be given to the skiers’ ski skills and their personal fit into Red Foxes for the ski skill requirement for the stage. (The age is generally as of December 31st of the year at the end of the ski season (For the 2016/2017 this would be the age as of Dec 31/17)
The ski lessons/practices take place on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from October, 2017 to March, 2017. Ski equipment, boots and skis, recommendations vary for the different level of skiers, and at the lower levels of Jackrabbits the ski club has some equipment that can match the skiers needs available for lease (please see the document FSNSC Cross Country Ski Equipment Guidelines for ski equipment recommendations for each level of Jackrabbits and Track Attack Skiers - for questions contact Vaughn McGrath VP CAD or Hannah Osbaldeston – Red Foxes Coordinator.
Fort Saskatchewan Cross Country Ski Team - Track Attack 2, Youth, Junior and Ski for Life/Team Affiliation Member
Cross Country Ski Team is for skiers who are ready in their personal skill development to have additional cross country skiing experiences, to be part of the Team and join others from across the region and province experiencing the outdoors and exciting sport of cross country. Collaborative/associated partnerships will be sought with other clubs and in the region to develop the skier.
The objective of the coaching team in these stages will be to provide skiers aged 10 and older with the cross country ski skills and event experiences appropriate for the skier’s development stage as set out by CCC. (Note: Ages are used as a guide. Consideration will also be given to the skiers ski skills and their personal fit for the ski skill requirement for the stage (age is as of December 31st for the year that a skier finishes the ski season (December 31, 2017 in the 16-17 ski season) These include the following stages:
- Track Attack 2 - for skiers ages 10 – 12 (2nd year Pee Wee, Mini – Midgets) in the Learning to Train stage of development, with good skate & classic ability. Level 4 completed or Level 4 equivalent skiing ability Skiers will be provided with (or parts of) the Track Attack program from CCC.
- Youth - for skiers ages 13-16 (Midgets and Juvenile) in the Training to Train stage of development, with good skate & classic ability. Skiers will have completed Track Attack or working on completion of the Track Attack program or Junior – for skiers ages 15-20 (Junior Boy/Girl, Junior Men/Women) in the Learning to Compete stage of development.
- Ski For Life/Team Affiliation Member – for skiers ages 13 and older who have taken part in the Track Attack program or similar skill development program, who do not want to be a competitive skier, but maintain a connection with skiers on the “Ski Team,” and may also want to be a coach helper or coach in the ski club and/or loppet skier or go on an occasional ski tour with the Team.. Skiers taking part can obtain skill/technique improvement/coaching skills, find out about the most recent changes in ski technique and ski in “Team” loppets (1-2/year) or an occasional ski tour. Skiers at this stage will be provided with , Sunday ski sessions when snow arrives, an early season Sunday 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. session of how to teach and coach (if snow conditions allow for it) and a few identified “Team” loppets in the winter or one or two tours with the Team.
Opportunities to be a FSNSC coach or coach helper, receive extra coaching, and/or participate in FSNSC fall dryland and on snow training will be provided.
For details contact Vaughn McGrath, 780-239-7306.
2017 / 2018 Fee Schedule
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Bunnies & Jackrabbits
Youth On Skis Track Attack Youth Junior Ski for Life / Team Affiliation Red Foxes |
$75
$75 $50 $50 No Fee No Fee $135 (includes sunday program fees) |
Register early for the best rates. After December 5, 2017 fees increase to higher prices.
For the 2017 / 2018 ski season, the FSNSC Parent's Volunteer Policy will be in place to encourage parents to become involved in a way that best supports the needs of club programs.
For the 2017 / 2018 ski season, the FSNSC Parent's Volunteer Policy will be in place to encourage parents to become involved in a way that best supports the needs of club programs.
