Skills Development Program

Build a positive foundation for a lifetime of skiing

2021 SEASON MUST-KNOWS

Omineca COVID-19 PROTOCOLS in place – see plan.
NO lodge access and NO after practice snacks.
Participants must be 3 metre distanced throughout practice, as per VIA Sport Phase 2 guidelines.
If you are feeling un-well, stay home!
Cold weather cut off is -15C.

SCHEDULE:
Lessons are held every Sunday starting Jan 3, 2021 and continue until mid-March

For more information contact:
Julie Sheppard at juliemsheppard@gmail.com

AGE GROUPS:
The Skills Development Program (SDP) provides ski lessons for kids aged 4-12 years old:

Bunnyrabbits are aged 4 and 5 years old.
- directed at children during the “Active Start” of athlete development.
- designed to help children develop a positive self-image, be fun, develop fundamental movement skills, develop an awareness of the natural environment and meet new friends!
Jackrabbits are aged 6-9 years old.
- directed at skiers in the “FUNdamentals” stage of athlete development.
- designed to help children develop confidence, be fun, socialize with ski friends, build overall motor skills and develop winter safety skills.
Track Attack are aged 10-12 years old.
- directed at skiers in the “Learning to Train” stage of athlete development.
- designed to develop fitness through active play, games and other activities, be fun, provide an opportunity to be part of a team, develop competence in cross country ski skills and to experience a variety of adventure-based cross country ski activities.

Above, SDP kids participate in World Snow Day 2017