Learn to Cross Country Ski!

​Jackrabbits is a fun learn to ski program for kids. 

Saturdays  1:00 - 2:00 pm. 
Little Red River Park

2022-2023 Lesson Dates: (weather permitting)

December: 10th, 17th
January:  7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
February: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

The fundamentals of balance, weight transfer, gliding, hill climbing, side stepping and diagonal stride are taught.
Older youth may be introduced to skate skiing.

(​Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Kids are placed in ski groups based on their skill level, not necessarily by age.

There are two beginner groups: (Bunny rabbits and JR 1).

(To encourage good technique typically these beginner skiers do not use poles.)

Kids under 7 who have never skied are encouraged to take Bunny rabbits.

Kids 7 and older who have never skied should take JR 1.  

Kids in JR 2 should be comfortable on skis and be able to fall and rise without assistance and ski 1-2 km.

Kids in JR 3 should be comfortable climbing moderate hills and skiing 2-3 km.

Kids in JR 4  should be comfortable climbing steeper hills and skiing  3-4km.

Kids in Track Attack should be very comfortable on skis, able to climb steep hills, ski over small jumps, around obstacles
and have endurance to ski 4-5 km.

Open the following document to view the skills covered by each group: (jackrabbit__skills.pdf​)

*******Your child needs a PA Nordic Ski Club  Youth Membership ($20 plus online processing fee) and a
Jackrabbit Registration ($20 plus online processing fee) ******

Jackrabbit program and PA Nordic Ski Club Membership can be purchased online on zone4.ca.


​A limited number of club ski and boot rentals are available.
For more information contact:

Alex Crawley at 306-260-2603 or alex.crawley@usask.ca


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