Information for Parents
Communication with parents is done through email. To be added to the list, email Julianne Trelenberg at [email protected]
Our Facebook page can be accessed at: https://www.facebook.com/. “Bull Mountain Jackrabbits & Bull Mountain Ski Team”
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 will be each Wednesday (from 6:00 pm to 7:30/8 pm). Sundays we will meet at 1:00 pm until 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 CCC Racing Licence.
- Skiers in Midget through Open categories, who are planning to compete in the BC Cup Series, Western Canadian Championships or Nor Ams, require either a CCC Racing Licence or a CCC Day Licence.
- Skiers competing in the Bantam age class and below, who are members in good standing with a CCC/CCBC club, do not require a day licence. However race organizers are responsible for ensuring these younger participants are members in good standing with a CCC/CCBC club.
Coaching:
Athletes are coached primarily by volunteer coaches. If you are interested in being involved as a coach, contact Julianne Trelenberg, [email protected]
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.