Programs

Adult Technique Improvement Series

Ski Clinics

The club will again be hosting a one day technique tune up for both skating and classic skiing this season. Lyle Wilson will be providing his national ski team expertise to help you out on the trails. The clinics are open to all, but come at a reduced rate to TCNSC members. Depending on snow, the clinics will kick off in late December and will be held at Panorama or Nipika Mt Resorts. Contact Lyle Wilson for more details at info@tobycreeknordic.ca

Adult Learn to Ski

For the second year, the adults have a chance to learn this fabulous sport or just improve your skills. The club will be offering drop in sessions starting on Sundays in January at Nipika Mt Resort. Qualified instructors will get you up to speed with some basic skill techniques, waxing tips and get you ready to take on the longer scenic trails the valley has to offer. Contact Lyle at info@tobycreeknordic.ca for more information and start times.

JackRabbit Kids Ski Program


Beckie Scott joins the 2008 Jackrabbit group for a session

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is once again offering a ‘Learn to Ski’ program for the 2009/2010 ski season. This is a great way to introduce children and families to the sport of cross country skiing.
The 6 week program will include Bunnyrabbits (5-6 years), Jackrabbits (6-9 years), and Track Attack (10-12 years).Coaches are certified through the National Coaching Certification Program.

Registration form and more info

Bunnyrabbit Program (5-6 years)
This 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 (NCCP), 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
Jackrabbit Program (6-9 years)
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 NCCP, 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:
•Help children develop confidence
•Be fun
•Provide children an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski-friends
•Build overall motor skills
•Help children develop outdoor winter safety skills