Ptarmigan Youth Programs 2026/27

PNSC youth programs are designed around Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development principles and Nordiq Canada’s program guidelines.

Jackrabbit sessions are created by grouping “like skilled” participants together. The objective of the program is for participants to learn basic cross-country ski skills, to instill a lifelong interest in the sport.

Summary of Available Programs:

Bunny (4yrs and up) - 10 week session. 30-45 min lessons on Saturdays starting in January 9/27. Parent must be present. (some Saturdays are family ski days, not lesson days, minimum 6 lessons.)

Jackrabbit 1 (6-9yrs) - 10 week session. 60 min lesson on Saturdays starting in JANUARY 9/27. (some Saturdays are family ski days, not lesson days, minimum 8 lessons)

Jackrabbit 2 (6-9) - 60 min lesson once a week. Saturday starting in December 5/26. (some Saturdays are family ski days, not lesson days, minimum 16 lessons)

Jackrabbit 3 (6-9 yrs) - 60 min lesson twice a week starting in November 28/26. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

JR 4/ Track Attack (10 yrs +) (Must have completed or near complete JR 4 or have equivalent ski skills) - 60 - 90 min sessions twice a week starting in October 24 /26. Wednesday and Saturdays - will be introduced to Biathlon - membership with Biathlon Canada required if interested in participating regularly or competing (more than 3 times)

Development Team- Mon/Wed/Sat weekly By invite or audition only. Contact us for more information at pnscyouth@gmail.com - Both xc skiing and biathlon within this group - membership with Biathlon Canada required at the level of competition

Current PNSC membership is required to participate in all youth programs. Please ensure you fill in youth's name and date of birth the same as on your PNSC membership to ensure you will not be charged the Nordiq AB and Nordiq CAN insurance fees again.

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