U12 Development

This team builds on the skills acquired in the U10 program or Jackrabbit Level 4. In this two day a week program the focus will be on improving skier confidence and their understanding of the different classic and skate techniques while cementing the foundations for a life long love of cross country skiing. Fitness, strength and speed will be enhanced through a variety of dryland and onsnow activities. Skiing at least twice per week is recommended for children aged 10-11 in Nordiq Canada’s Skill Development program.

  • WHO: The U12 program is intended for athletes born in 2015 and 2016, who have graduated from Jackrabbits 4, or U10 Development, or demonstrate equivalent skills with coach approval. The participant will attend two days per week in a full season program (from September to March). 

    Athletes will have FUN skiing or running on Nordic trails.

  • U12 is a skill development program aimed at improving classic and skate technique in a FUN and social team environment. Although athletes will be provided an opportunity to participate in race events, racing is optional and not a requirement in any of our programs. 

    If your athlete wants to register in Biathlon, please see the Biathlon page.

    All workout, camp and racing information will be communicated through TeamSnap. You will receive an invitation to join the ENSC U12 XC Team a week before the first session on September 8th.

  • Jackrabbit Level 4 for a one session/week option that starts in December 

    Jackrabbit Learn to Ski - typically for youth ages 8-15 for a one session/week option for those new to cross country skiing that starts in December.

  • September 8, 2026 to March 20, 2027 (conditions dependent)

    Training Program 

    Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm

    Saturdays 10am - 12pm

    • Registration fee includes race support at the Edmonton Nordic hosted Alberta Cup, Jan 30-31 2027.

    • $650 2 day training program

    Racing Program

    Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm 

    Saturdays 10am -12pm

    • Registration fee includes race support at all Alberta Cup weekends

    • $850 2 day racing program

  • Dryland locations will vary: Gold Bar Park, Capilano, Rundle Park, Gallagher Park, Kinsmen Park, Whitemud Ravine, Terwillegar Park & other locations communicated to participants.

    On snow location: Gold Bar Park and Capilano with adventure skis happening at locations within an hours drive of Edmonton such at Strathcona Wilderness Centre. These sessions will be communicated well in advance through TeamSnap.

  • ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership. Race Support fee if skiers’ choses to join the club at an additional races other than AB Cups 5 & 6 in Edmonton, Jan 30-31 2027.   

    Training camps and races such as Westerns, Canada Cups and Nationals are charged to individuals attending.

  • Skis – classic and skate skis

    Boots – combi boots are acceptable

    Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles

    Headlamp – these are mandatory for late Fall and winter. Participants without headlamps will NOT be able to join the workout. 

    Rock skis are not mandatory but can be useful for early and late season training