This year we have taken the SDP out of the membership registration form to better process lesson registrations. If your children are taking SDP lessons they must be registered as a member with Nickel Plate Nordic Centre (completion of the membership form should accompany the SDP registration).

Nickel Plate Nordic Cross Country Ski Club has been providing lessons for children for over 10 years. The SDP lesson program is an excellent way to get your children involved in the great sport of cross country skiing. From the Cottontail program starting at the age of 3 to the Teen Junior Racers program, skills, technique and competition are taught at a progressive level. Children will learn both classic and skate skiing at the appropriate lesson levels.

Our SDP coordinator Chris Toneff, over the past several years has provided expertise in coordinating volunteer coaches and schedules.

Skills Development (SDP) commences Saturday January 7th, 2012 and runs consecutively for 8 weeks starting @10:30 am for all levels.

Saturday mornings – 10:30 am -11:30am

Cross country ski fun for children ages 4 & 5. The emphasis is on having fun while developing fundamental skiing skills through activity and play.

Fees: If paid before Nov. 1 - $45

After Nov. 1 - $50

Jackrabbit – FUNdamentals

Saturday mornings – 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Jackrabbit’s is a 4 level program directed at skiers aged 6 to 9 years. The program teaches basic cross-country classic and skate skiing skills. The emphasis is on having fun, helping develop confidence, improving the skiers’ balance & agility, and providing children with an opportunity to ski and socialize with their ski friends.

Fees: If paid before Nov. 1 - $55

After Nov. 1 - $60

Saturday mornings – 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Track Attack is aimed at skiers 9 to 12 years old. Games, activities & drills will be utilized to develop fitness at this stage. There will be a focus on balance, agility and rhythm. The objective is for participants to become technically competent skiers and to utilize those skills in a wide range of ski activities from “adventure-based” cross country ski activities to tournaments, club and optional regional races.

Fees: If paid before Nov. 1 - $55

After Nov. 1 - $60

Saturday mornings 10:30am – 12:30 pm

The Junior Racers program is for teens who graduated from the Track Attack program and would like to excel in their skills in classic and skate ski techniques and compete at racing levels. This program is offered by our Club Coach, Jerome Jang. Some travel for competition will be required.

Fees: If paid before Nov. 1 - $70