Skiing for ages 3 to 12

The Jackrabbit Program is designed to introduce children aged 3 to 12 to the sport of cross-country skiing. It is structured in much the same way as Red Cross and YM/YWCA swim lessons are: children become proficient in the sport by moving through a series of skill levels. Parents and kids, please note: it is quite common for the kids to repeat levels - there is a lot to learn, and the season is short!

The emphasis of the Program is on fun, participation, skill development and safety. The objective of the Program is to provide the opportunity for children to learn to cross country ski at their own pace, based on their personal abilities, skills and interests.

After your child has completed all levels of Jackrabbits, they may be interested in continuing in the Lynx program offered on Sunday afternoons at the same time as Jackrabbits.

Jackrabbit Basics

Time: ENSC offers the program on Saturdays and Sundays. Families choose which day works best for them.

• Saturdays: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
• Sundays: 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Fee: $50 plus a family membership in ENSC. Click here to register.

Equipment: General information is available here. Please discuss equipment needs with your instructor to ensure your child is properly dressed and equipped for the level in which they are registered.

Location: The Edmonton Nordic Ski Club offers its Jackrabbit Program at the Gold Bar Park ski trails located just east of 50th Street along the south side of the North Saskatchewan River. The parking lot, warm-up facility and trails are located within Gold Bar Park just east of the Gold Bar Waste Water Treatment Plant.

More information about the two programs is available from the links on the right-hand side.