The Team Telemark Youth Development Programs are all about having fun on skis and instilling a lifelong love for nordic skiing, exercise and time with friends in outdoors.
We want you and your ‘Jackrabbits’ to “ski for life.” We focus on having fun, while teaching skills and techniques like balance, coordination, cooperation, timing, and fun on snow.
The Team Telemark Youth Development Programs follow Nordiq Canada’s Long Term Development Model. Please see program descriptions below with pricing details immediately following.
3-5yrs
- Help children develop a positive self-image.
- Provide children an opportunity to make ski-friends.
- Help develop essential motor skills.
- Help develop awareness and appreciation of our natural environment.
- Help guide parents how to best help their young skiers develop.
- Have FUN on skis.
6-9yrs
- Encourage FUN and participation building a lifelong interest.
- Develop ABC’s: Agility, Balance, Coordination.
- Encourage frequent cross-country skiing during the season.
- Develop good technique habits through repeated practice.
- Utilize games and ski playgrounds to develop technique, speed skills and fitness.
- Develop linear, lateral and multi directional speed.
- Nurture a team/social atmosphere.
- Introduce competition in a team environment.
- Encourage inter-club social, skill and fitness-oriented ski activities.
10-11yrs
- Encourage FUN and participation building a lifelong interest.
- Develop ABC’s: Agility, Balance, Coordination.
- Encourage frequent cross-country skiing during the season.
- Develop good technique habits through repeated practice.
- Utilize games and ski playgrounds to develop technique, speed skills and fitness.
- Develop linear, lateral and multi directional speed.
- Nurture a team/social atmosphere.
- Introduce competition in a team environment.
- Encourage inter-club social, skill and fitness-oriented ski activities.
9-11yrs
- Improve ski technique through drills and careful input from qualified coaches.
- Use games, relays, racing and terrain parks to develop technique, speed, skills and fitness.
- Learn how to ski safely in a wide variety of conditions & terrain.
- Nurture a team/social atmosphere.
- Encourage competition in a team environment at the BC Cup level.
- Learn how to race with confidence.
- Begin to build fitness before the ski season starts with dryland sessions through the fall.
12-17yrs
- Encourage FUN and participation to build a lifelong interest in xc skiing.
- Develop ABC’s: Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed.
- Encourage frequent cross-country skiing during the season.
- Develop good technique habits through repeated practice.
- Nurture a team/social atmosphere.
- Encourage inter-club social, skill and fitness-oriented ski activities.
Team Telemark Youth Development Programs Prices 2021-2022 Season
Program registration is integrated with the Season pass/membership registration. Online Zone 4 Registration Here
This year we have set a deadline of Oct 31st for program registration. The programs fill up fast so register soon.
Bunnies (3-5yrs) – $95
Program fee includes 10 x 1hr sessions on Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 from Dec to March. This program requires a Parent helper for each child in each session.
Jackrabbits – U8 &U10 & U12 (6-11yrs) -$150
Program fee includes 22 x 1.5hr sessions on Saturdays (U8 10:30 to 12:00 &
U10 10:45-12:15) Tuesdays 6:15pm – 7:15pm Dec to March. U8 (6-7 yrs) do classic skiing only but the older U10&U12 (8-11yrs) do both classic and skate ski sessions. Classic and skate ski equipment will be needed for U10&U12.
This program relies on volunteer parent coaches and registrations will be limited by the number of parent coaches. The program schedule includes an introduction to competition.
Entry into the Telemark BC Track Attack Championships Feb 26-27, 2022 and the Telemark Apple Loppet on Saturday March 12th, 2022 are integrated into the program with program fees covering entry into these events. The Track Attack Championships are for birth years 2009-2012.
Track Attack U12 (9-11yrs) – $400
Program fee includes 2x 1.5-2hr sessions per week (approx. 50 sessions) and includes race/wax support for those who decide to race. All XC Track Attack registrants will also have the opportunity to try Biathlon.
From Sept to Nov: Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:30 starting Sept 7th and Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00 starting September Sept 12th.
From Dec to March: On-snow sessions will be at Telemark on Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:30 and Saturdays 10:00-12:00 with a few extra sessions scheduled on Thursdays.
This program is led by qualified paid development coach – Alex McDonald but also relies on volunteer coaches to help deliver the program. This program is primarily for 10-11yr olds but 9yr olds with the appropriate maturity and development level as well as desire are encouraged to join.
Entry into the Telemark BC Track Attack Championships Feb 26-27, 2022 and the Telemark Apple Loppet on Saturday March 12th, 2022 are integrated into the program with program fees covering entry into these events. The Track Attack Championships are for birth years 2009-2012.
Adventurers (12-17yrs) – $150
Program fee includes 22 x 1.5 hr sessions Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00 and Tuesdays 6:15pm – 7:15pm Dec to March. This program is led by volunteer coach Joel Springer.
*Note. All programs – No sessions Dec 21, 2021 to Jan 1, 2022
Season Ski Rentals
Equipment rentals for the ski season are available for Youth Program participants. Enroll on Zone 4 when you sign up. Rentals are for skiing at Telemark ONLY during the program sessions. U10 and U12 Jackrabbits will do some skate ski sessions. Season rental includes skate skis if needed by the participant. We also want to encourage new Bunny Program parents to be on skis when they accompany the kids so we also will offer a Season rental to the accompanying parent of registered bunnies under the same rental conditions. Please talk to the program coordinator to get on the list.
| Program | Season Rental rate |
|---|---|
| Bunnies – U7 and Jackrabbits – U8 | $72 (plus GST) |
| Jackrabbits U10 &U12 + Adventurers | $92 (plus GST) |
On-Snow Sessions – Begins December – Saturday Dec 11th 10:30am-12pm – Location Telemark Nordic Centre – ALL Levels – snow permitting
On-Snow Evening Sessions – Begins December – Tuesday Dec 14th 6:30pm-7:30pm – Location Telemark Nordic Centre – U10&U12 and Adventurers (bring headlamp)
Classes will start promptly at these times, plan accordingly for winter driving & parking. Arrive early, especially on first day!
Volunteer Coaching Staff
Our Volunteer Parent Coaches have attended one or more of Cross Country Canada’s amazing coaching programs, provided free to all Telemark Coaches. These coaches get free instruction (how to ski better) from Head Coach Adam Elliot.
The ski league program relies on parent coaches like you to grow our programs. Contact Deren Sentesy for more information.
Volunteering
Telemark programs rely on volunteers to run. Parents are expected to volunteer throughout the season. Opportunities include: volunteer coach, coach assistant, group assistant, hot chocolate attendant, or special event helper.
Contact Telemarkskileague@gmail.com to find out more. Volunteers are also invited to special skills development sessions and other coaching team events.
What’s NEXT?
Many of our skiers move on to Team Telemark Biathlon and the Team Telemark Youth Competitive Program for more fun in the snow.
During the summer months our older Jackrabbits train with the race team Telemark, Ogopogo Swim club, Ogopogo triathlon club.
Thank you for your time, we look forward to skiing with you.
Deren Sentesy – Youth Program Director – Derens@gmail.com – 250-979-8005
Jennifer James – Youth Programs Coordinator – youthcoordinator@telemarknordic.com