Youth Ski Programs

WCCFC youth programs follow our National Sport Organization (CCC) and Provincial Sport Organization (CCO) format to excite children and families into our sport.

The Bunny Program

The Bunny Program is a Cross Country Canada Skill development program. It is designed to introduce children five years of age and younger to the sport of cross country skiing and the healthy lifestyle associated with it.

The Jackrabbit Program

The Jackrabbit Program is directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of development (children six to nine years of age), is the second level of the new program. It has been developed in parallel with the second level of the 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 instil a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health.

The Track Attack Program

The Track Attack Program is designed at skiers in the “Learning to Train” stage of development (skiers ten to twelve years of age), is the third level of the new program. It is being developed in parallel with the third level of the new NCCP system. Program materials include a program-specific enrolment kit, an age appropriate booklet and coaching materials specific to this stage in the skier development progression. The objective is for the participants to become technically competent cross-country skiers and to utilize those skills to explore a wide range of cross-country ski activities, from backcountry excursions to ski tournaments.

Developing Physical Literacy
A Guide For Parents Of Children Ages 0 to 12

A Parents' Guide to Cross-Country Ski Equipment For Children (requires Adobe Reader)

Contact Information:

If you need more information, you can contact the Club’s Youth Program Coordinator, Rusty Hopper at 692-0491.

Youth Programs Registration Form

Walden XC Travel Waiver

Please mail to Walden XC or drop off at chalet

Biathlon Registration Form (coming soon)

Biathlon Ontario Site