Jackrabbits: Ages 4-9

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About: This is a “learn-to-ski” program with a focus on fun and skills development for young skiers aged four to nine. This program builds physical literacy and encompasses the Active Start and FUNdamentals stages of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) model. Kids will learn the basics of cross-country skiing through games and structured coaching. The emphasis is on encouraging children to enjoy this wonderful sport and to pursue it as a lifetime activity, recreationally or competitively.

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When we meet:  Sundays and/or Tuesdays. You can sign up for both sessions or just one. 

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Dates: 

• Sundays: 12 sessions, December 7th, 2025 to March 8th, 2026  (no sessions Dec. 21 and Dec. 28)

• Tuesdays: 12 sessions December 9th, 2025 to March 8th, 2026  (no sessions Dec 23 and Dec. 30). We have a year end fun day for all Jackrabbits, we’ll wrap up the Tuesday season on the last Sunday
   

Time:  

• Sundays 1:00 pm and Tuesdays 4:30 pm. The duration of each session increases with each level

• Bunnies: 45 min *parents may choose to remain with their child at the Bunnies level*

• Level 1: 60 min

• Level 2: 75 min

• Level 3: 90 min

• Level 4: 90 min​

 

Cost: 

• Program Cost: $120

• Rentals Cost: $70 for the season (set of classic skis, boots, poles, Level 4’s get skate skis)
  *Note: KNC membership not included in program fees
   

Need help paying? Apply for a grant through KidSport Canada

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Registration: August 15th, 2025 at 10:00am until November 1st, 2025 at 10:00pm

Parent Expectations: This program is run entirely by volunteer coaches and coordinators. All monies generated from registration, rentals and fundraising are used directly for this program content and facilities. There is an expectation that families contribute time and/or food for the snack portion of the sessions (at the end of skiing) for a minimum of two (2) sessions per season. More information and a sign up form will be shared prior to the start of the program. 

All Jackrabbits participants and parents must sign the Code of Conduct before the start of the program. Kids should be on their skis and ready to go at scheduled times.

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Additional Information: 

• Levels: While registration is age-based, we do our best to place your child in a suitable level based on a combination of age and ability. This will be established in the first couple sessions of the program and is at the discretion of the coaches and coordinators. We will do our best to accommodate ‘friend requests’ but that may not always be possible

• Rental gear distribution takes place in late November

• We meet each day in front of the lodge at the Kimberley Nordic Club

• KNC membership card must be shown to facility attendants

• Cold weather cancellation is -15 C and below

• Want to know more? Contact our Program Administrator, Anna Malvin, at programs@kimberleynordic.org or 250-427-5268