Youth Lessons (Bunnies and Ski League)

Ski League Program Information 

A Cross-Country Ski Program for children aged 3 to 12  

• The Ski League Program is a child-centred program to develop excellent cross country ski technique in a fun environment.

• The Ski League program at Stake Lake is run by the Overlander Ski Club for children 3 to 12 years old with the emphasis on fun, participation, skill development and safety.

• The objective of the program is to provide the opportunity for children to progress through the sport at their own 'pace' based on their ability, skills and interests.

• Our program is based on Cross Country Canada's Skill Development Program (SDP).

• The SDP is part of Sport Canada's new Long Term Athlete Development Model - a model designed to help develop all sport participants to their potential and to encourage life-long participation in sport.

• A detailed outline of the new levels can be found on the SKI LEAGUE page.

• Returning skiers will be placed into groups based on their skill levels.

Bunnyrabbits  (ages 3 to 5)

Jackrabbits -- Levels 1 to 4  (ages 6 to 9 OR beginning skiers over age 9)

Track Attack Program  (ages 9 to 12)

• Sessions are held Saturdays at Stake Lake beginning January 2, 2010 (weather dependent), from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Bunny lessons are approximately one hour).

• The nine-session program will continue until the first week of March.

• Additional lessons may be offered to more advanced levels on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

• The day lodge will open to allow skiers to change afterwards.

**For more information contact Darius Bucher at integrl1@telus.net  (Phone: 374-9226).