The Jackrabbit ski league is a fun way for kids from 4 to 13 years of age to learn to cross-country ski! We are gearing up for another great year. We will meet every Sunday from 1:30pm. to 3:00pm., most often at White Butte Trails, 3.8 km north of White City, off Highway 48 intersection on Highway #1.
Click here for a directions and trail map.
Each week we meet to ski, play games and go on fun trips together. Jackrabbits is a family activity and parents are encouraged to actively participate in the lessons with their children, (especially the 4-7 year olds.)
Jackrabbit registration is $40.00 ($20.00
for those born in 2003, 04, 05) with a Regina Ski Club Membership.
Lessons will start when the track is adequately established- usually
mid December or early January. Coaches will contact each family by
phone or email regarding the first session. Registration for the 2009-2010
season has now closed. Please email us jackrabbits@reginaskiclub.ca
if you wish to be contacted about the 2010-2011 season.
To print the Jackrabbit Registration Form click here and contact jackrabbits@reginaskiclub.ca for information about mailing or drop off of fees and forms.
Jackrabbits is a volunteer organization. Coaches and behind the scenes organizers are always needed. Please email us jackrabbits@reginaskiclub.ca or call Leslie @ 522-1527. Training is provided. It's easy & lots of fun!
Here are a few things you should know as you get ready for a day on the snow:
Clothing: Dress warm. Dress in layers so cloths can
be vented or removed if you get too warm. Wear warm gloves, hats, and socks.
Equipment: Most of the time, "Classic" cross country skis, boots
& poles are all you need for equipment. "Waxless" skis are OK for bunnyrabbits
and beginners, but waxable skis are recommended for Jackrabbits entering
skill level 3 or higher. Try to avoid 3 pin bindings in these higher skill
levels, as they do not provide for good skate technique.
Cancellation Policy:
Jackrabbit sessions will be canceled if there is not enough snow for a good ski track or if the Environment Canada info line
(780-5744) temperature is below -25 degrees Celsius or colder at 12 noon Sunday (including
wind-chill factor).
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February 21st, 2010.
This is a great Ski experience for a Jackrabbit and an opportunity to enjoy
some treats together afterwards.
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The Duck Mountain Jackrabbit field trip is
run in conjunction with the Regina Ski Club bus trip on Saturday, Feb. 27th, 2010.
A grant from Sask Sport (MAP grant) gives kids and parents a chance to
enhance their enjoyment of cross-country skiing at one of Saskatchewan's
most popular ski destinations, at a greatly reduced price! The Kamsack
Ski Club's "Duck Mountain Tour" includes a 5km "Jackrabbit loop" complete
with an outdoor wiener roast and certificate of participation. Afterwards,
the kids can enjoy a swim (small extra charge) and supper at the Duck
Mountain Lodge. The bus departs from the Sask Power parking lot (across
from the Regina Bus Depot) at 7:30am SHARP and gets back into Regina around
9pm that evening.
Trip Fees: (include loppet fees, bus fees,
wiener roast & supper)
Jackrabbits: $15.00/child
Adult chaperones: $25.00/Regina Ski Club Member
For insurance reasons, all adult chaperones
must be Regina Ski Club members.
DO NOT miss this incredibly fun family experience
for kids of all skill levels!
DO NOT miss this incredibly fun family experience for kids of all skill levels!
Make plans to come along on the bus with us. Contact Leslie Beck, trip coordinator at jackrabbits@reginaskiclub.ca for signup or more information.
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The Track Attack program is a series of personal challenges designed for kids aged 10 & older who already have some ski experience (ie Jackrabbit levels 1-2 completed) , but want something new. As the child accomplishes each challenge, they receive a collector card from their group leader to put into their Track Attack book.
Challenges include:
Technique:
Diagonal Stride - like Devon Kershaw, first Canadian male athlete to win a World Cup medal for cross-country skiing in a sprint competition.
Double Poling - like Beckie Scott, Gold Medallist- 2002 Olympic Winter Games
One Skate - like Chandra Crawford, Gold Medallist- 2007 Olympic Winter Games
Competitive Event Participation:
Ski Tournament - like Shirley & Sharon Firth, twin sisters who both competed for Canada in four consecutive Olympic Winter Games
Midget Championships - like Bjoern Daehlie (Norway)- most Olympic medals won by a male athlete
Provincial Championships - like Marie-Josee Pepin- first Canadian to win a medal for cross-country skiing at the World Junior Championships
Other Types of Skiing:
Backcountry Adventure - like Brian McKeever- multiple Gold Medallist- Paralympic Winter Games
Snow Camp - like Stefania Belmondo (Italy)- most Olympic Winter Games medals won by a female athlete (tie)
Ski Orienteering - like Angela Schmidt-Foster- first Canadian female athlete to win a World Cup medal in cross-country skiing.
Training:
Practice Sessions - like George Grey- best Canadian result in men's cross-country ski competition at World Championships (with Devon Kershaw)
Ski Preparation - glide wax application- like Dave Wood- first coach to lead Canadian athletes to medals in cross-country skiing events at the Olympic Winter Games and World Championships
Roller Skating - like Raisa Smetanina (Russia)- most Olympic Winter Games medals won by a female athlete (tie)
Something Different:
Team Sprints - like Sara Renner- Silver Medallist- 2007 Olympic Winter Games
Xtreme X-Country - a check list for a Double Cross activity- like Pierre Harvey- first Canadian to win a World Cup Gold Medal in cross-country skiing.
Off Season Camp - like Al Pilcher- Best Canadian result in men's individual competition at World Championships
