The Skills Development Program offered at the Morice Moutain Nordic Ski Club is a program designed to help kids learn both basic and advanced cross country ski skills (classic and skating) and develop a love of the outdoors through this winter sport.
The Skills Development Program (SDP) is broken up into three levels: Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbits, and Track Attack. Each program is specifically designed to assist kids in their age group in becoming comfortable and confident on their skis.
The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club offers all three of these levels and has become an integral part for many families in the Bulkley Valley during these winter months. Whether you are new to cross country skiing, or are looking to improve your skills, our club believes strongly that all individuals should be involved in lifelong physical activity and we seek to provide the community with the skills and techniques to make that happen.
Skill Development Program begins the first Sunday of January and runs for nine sessions until late March. Sessions begin at 2:00pm at The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club on Buck Flats Road.
Bunnyrabbit Program (ages 4-5)
This program is directed at children in the ‘Active Start’ stage of development. This is the first level of the program. The objective is to introduce cross-country skiing and a healthy lifestyle associated with organized activity and active play. The program is designed to develop fundamental movement skills (with a focus on balance and agility), coordination, self confidence, imagination and social skills. It encourages children to be active and helps them develop an awareness and appreciation of our natural environment. Coaches are trained to meet the needs of children at this stage of development by taking the Intro to Community Coaching NCCP workshop.
JackRabbit Program (ages 6-9)
This program is directed at children in the ‘FUNdamentals’ stage of development. This is the second level of the program. The objective is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills (both classic and skating) and to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health. The program is designed to develop fundamental movement skills, build overall motor skills, confidence and social skills, and encourage fun and participation. At this level, low-key competitions may be introduced, as are inter-club social, skill and fitness oriented ski activities (e.g. on-snow ski camps). Coaches are trained to meet the needs of athletes at this stage of development by taking the Community Coaching NCCP workshop.
Track Attack Program (ages 10-14)
This program is directed at children in the ‘Learning to Train’ stage of development. This is the third level of the program. 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 back country excursions to Ski Tournaments. The program is designed to further develop and refine all the cross-country ski skills. Develop skills, speed, power and aerobic fitness, develop strength and flexibility as well as good ski habits, building adventure based activities into the seasonal plan e.g camps on and off snow. Coaches are trained to meet the needs of athletes at this stage of development by taking the Competition Introduction NCCP Workshop.