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 or Tuesdays. Possibility to add an extra session for more time on snow for levels 3-4 only (waitlist based) on Thursdays. 

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Dates: 

• Sundays: 12 sessions, December 6th, 2026 to March 7th, 2027  (no sessions Dec. 20 and Dec. 27)

• Tuesdays: 12 sessions December 8th, 2026 to March 9th, 2026  (no sessions Dec 22 and Dec. 30). We have a year end fun day for all Jackrabbits, we’ll wrap up the Tuesday season on the last Sunday

• Thursdays (extra session for levels 3-4 only): 10 sessions, January 7th, 2026 to March 11th, 2027
   

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Time:  

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

   increases with each level

• Bunnies: 60 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​

 

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Cost: 

• Program Cost: $130 for one weekly session $260 for two weekly sessions

• Extra session for Levels 3-4 on Thursdays: $70 (waitlist - subject to availability of volunteer coaches)

• Equipment Rental Cost Bunnies to Level 3: $80 for the season (set of classic skis, boots, poles)

• Equipment Rental Cost Level 4: $160 (set of classic skis w poles, set of skate skis w poles, combi boots)

• Volunteer deposit: $60*
  *Note: KNC membership not included in program fees

• Need help paying? Apply for a grant through KidSport Canada, Athletics 4 Kids, or Jumpstart

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Registration: August 22nd, 2026 at 10:00am until November 1st, 2026 at 10:00pm

 

Parent Expectations: This program is run entirely by volunteer coaches. All monies generated from registration, rentals and fundraising are used directly for this program content and facilities. There is an expectation that families contribute a minimum of 2 volunteer shifts for various tasks and roles.

*New this year: a $60 volunteer deposit will be collected at registration and will be reimbursed at the end of the season once families have completed their volunteer shifts.

All Jackrabbits participants and parents must sign the Code of Conduct before the start of the program.

 

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; 

• Kids should be on their skis and ready to go at scheduled times.

• KNC membership card must be shown to facility attendants

• Cold weather cancellation is -15 C and below

• Want to know more? Email  programs@kimberleynordic.org