Bull Mountain Racers

Information for Parents

Communication with parents is done through email. To be added to the list, email Julianne Trelenberg at WLCCSC_Jackrabbits@outlook.com

The team follows Cross Country Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) and strives to provide age-appropriate instruction and training for all skiers involved. Further information on the LTAD model can be found at crosscountrybc.ca

Ages 9 and up to whatever! Adults welcome too. Younger energetic skiers welcome.

Practices:

Official season startup will be in Nov/Dec (snow conditions dependent) at the Bull Mt Ski trails.

Ski practices

Wednesdays
6pm to 7:30/8 pm.

Sundays

1pm to 3pm.

We usually alternate weeks between classic and skating techniques.  The Wednesday and Sunday sessions run at the same time as the Skill Development Programs.

Racing:

Racing is introduced during ski practices and skiers are encouraged to develop a sport for life healthy lifestyle in a team atmosphere.

Training Camps:

Training camps are an important part of the program for many skiers. There are age limits and skiers should be registered members of a club program for insurance reasons. Camps consist of age related sport skills, training concepts, exercise and having fun with like-minded co-athletes. Many parents assist with the coaching with these events and costs are kept as a non-profit concept.

Regional Snow and Dryland Camps – For athletes aged ~8-16 from the interior; locations and dates found on the Cross Country BC website.

Cost:

Bull Mountain Racers must be registered in the Skill Development Program (Track Attack / Jackrabbits).  The Racers is a supplemental program, and there is no additional registration cost.

Racing Licences:

• All skiers competing in the National Championships are required to have a current Nordiq Canada Racing Licence.

• Skiers in U14 through Open categories, who are planning to compete in the BC Cup Series, Western Canadian Championships or Nor Ams, require either a Nordiq Canada Racing Licence or a Nordiq Canada Day Licence.

Coaching:

Athletes are coached primarily by volunteer coaches.  If you are interested in being involved as a coach, contact Julianne Trelenberg, WLCCSC_Jackrabbits@outlook.com

Bull Mountain Jackrabbits Coach Contact and other info: Text Bev at 250-267-3693.

Equipment:

Skiers need skis, poles and boots for both classic and skate skiing.  Combination boots are recommended for younger skiers.  Skiers should also carry a waist-attached water bottle or other hydration system.

The club has some equipment available for Bull Mountain Racers skiers to rent for the season.  Talk to Julianne Trelenberg about this.