Our Program registration is now open for the 2026-27 season.

The 2026-27 Kids' Skill Development Program ("Jackrabbits") runs for 13 weeks. Sessions are Saturday mornings,  December 5th, 2026 through February 27th, 2027.

2026-2027  Season Program Information:
Our program follows the Cross Country Canada Skill Development Program for children. Our program is directed at young skiers from ages 4 and up, who want to learn the basics of cross country skiing, both classic and skating, aiming to instill a lifelong interest in the sport, enhancing health and quality of life. This program helps children develop Nordic ski skills as well as general  physical literacy (agility, balance & coordination) in a fun and social environment. As part of the program, time and conditions permitting, we also offer introductory sessions in biathlon, using high tech battery-powered laser rifles (no bullets!) for kids aged 9 and up, (parental permission required).
All our coaches are volunteers and have  NCCP certification (National Coaching Certification Program) and Nordiq Canada licensure.
Parent volunteer hours are mandatory. Please plan to volunteer at least twice during the ski sessions.

The start/meeting point is at the Nordic Trailhead at the SE corner of P5. All participating kids will need to have a parent or other designated responsible adult available on short notice to come to get a child who needs to leave a session early due to cold, fatigue etc.

Note the later start time this year due to the lack of time change

Bunnies: 4 & 5 yrs - 10:00am - 11:00am, weather and children permitting $70.00 
(NB For this age group, parent accompaniment of their kids during sessions is now optional)

Jackrabbits: 6 - 9 yrs -10:00am - 11:30am $100.00 

Track Attack: 10 - 12 yrs - 10:00am - 11:30am $100.00

 Youth: 13 - 18 yrs - 10:00am - 11:30am $100.00

Please note that in order for a child to register in the program, both the child and at least one parent must be members of the Sun Peaks Nordic Club.

Equipment Rental: Skis,  boots and poles are available for rental for $75 per season. This includes both classic and skate for older ages (ability dependent), younger kids classic only. The equipment is issued for the full season. This means ready access for the kids to go skiing whenever they like (skiing to school, anyone??), but everyone must bring equipment with them to the sessions and be aware whether it's a skating or classic session, and bring the appropriate skis!
Any questions, contact our coordinator at [email protected].

Register here