SKIER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SDP)

Black Jack Ski Club follows Nordiq Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. The Skier Development Program (SDP) at Black Jack is a key component of our club. SDP begins with our Bunnies & Jack Rabbits, where young skiers are introduced to a lifelong sport, and continues into our racing programs. Some of Black Jack’s SDP athletes compete at the provincial, national, and international level.

2023/2024 SDP registration

Registration for all programs is through Zone 4, an online registration system endorsed by Nordiq Canada.

 

Black Jack is offering three new SDP Options for 2023/24

  • After School Ski: recreational group for ages 10 to 13, with 1-2 ski sessions per week

  • Youth Loppet: recreational race-focused group for ages 14 to 18, with 1-2 sessions per week

  • Adult Training Group: meet other skiers and prepare for the Sovereign to Silver Star Loppet following a program with 1 coached session per week (5pm Thursdays) and 3 additional skis per week. First coached session is Thu Jan 4. Register now on Zone4.

Contact sdp@skiblackjack.ca for more information on these programs.

Coaching & Officiating CourseS

Volunteers needed! Consider attending these weekend courses.

2023/24 Race Officials Courses:

2023/24 NCCP Coaching Courses

 

Bunnies and Jack Rabbits

 

Fees (2023/24):

  • Junior Bunnies (age 3): $60

  • Bunnies (ages 4 & 5): $75

  • Jack Rabbits Level 1 / 2: $150

  • Jack Rabbits Level 3 / 4: $180

All Bunnies and Jack Rabbits must have Black Jack Ski Club memberships.

Bunnies and Jack Rabbits is a fun cross country ski program for kids ages 3 - 10.

Come ski with us and our volunteer coaches!  Learn the basics of cross country skiing in a friendly and supportive group environment. Activities open the door to a lifetime of winter recreation and fitness.

  • Junior Bunnies (age 3): sessions are Sunday mornings. A parent or guardian participates along with their little skier.

  • Bunnies (ages 4 - 5): sessons are Sunday mornings.

  • Jack Rabbits (ages 6 - 10): sessions are Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings.

 
 

Track Attack

 

This is the next step after Jackrabbits and is designed for U10 and U12 skiers. The Track Attack program continues to develop skills through skiing and games, with the option to attend local races.

The program is offered ten months of the year, with 2 to 4 training sessions per week. Track Attack fosters fitness, skill development, and a sense of being part of a team. Athletes interested in competing can have up to 10 race days per year.

 
 

Junior Racers and Development (Jr RAD)

 

This program follows Track Attack and is designed for U14 skiers interested in racing. The focus is to further develop and refine skiers’ skills, technique, and fitness, and to support competition in local and provincial races.

Athletes in this program have 4 training sessions per week, training camp opportunities, and 10 to 16 race days per year.

 
 

Racers and Elite

 

Photo: Tourism Rossland

This is the stage of development where athletes U16 and older are specialized and focused on skiing as their competitive sport.

This is the most intensive level of programming. Athletes have indivual training plans that can include 2 sessions per day. The focus is to further develop and refine skiers’ skills, technique, and fitness, and to support athletes to take part in organized races locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally.

 
 

2023/24 Competition Schedule

Black Jack SDP is hosting three events for 2023/24. Volunteers are an essential part of these events.

The full 2023/24 competition schedule is available on the CCBC website.

Top Photo from Tourism Rossland