| | | | Our members are from Calgary and surrounding area. Each season we usually have close to 50 children registered for Jackrabbits. Children earn badges for lesson participation, technique, touring, speed, and loppet participation.
We strongly encourage adults to improve their skiing technique by offering the opportunity to ski with other families after lessons, and during optional tours. Parent Volunteer Instructors are required to attend at least the Introduction to Community Coaching course according to Cross-country Alberta regulations.
Each season, we organize activities, depending on the interests of the members, and depending on willing volunteers. In the past, we have run hostel weekends, women's and men's tours, optional tours and sports days. Our AGM and awards banquet wrap up the season, in April. Although our schedule allows skiers to try a fun race or two (called "loppets"), our emphasis is on recreational skiing, skills improvement in both classic and skating techniques, ski touring and fun! Beginning families typically start by participating in our 10 lesson program and then add more activities as the seasons go by.
Our program relies on volunteer participation. We ask that one family member volunteer in some capacity with the club, whether it be instructing, organizing a hostel weekend, taking photos, helping with sports day or the AGM, or other tasks which are required. The volunteer spirit has been the success of our club! Click here for a description of Volunteer Positions.
The "Snowphone" box on this page is used to communicate our next activity. We will try to give the "go" or "no go" call via e-mail a few days in advance of a lesson or tour. Activities may be postponed if we experience poor snow conditions or very cold weather.
Please note that club activities as described on our website are limited to club members only. Due to liability issues, we regret that we can no longer accept "drop in" or member guests at lessons or optional tours.
Please visit other pages on this site to learn more about Bow Waters Jackrabbits, including how to join our club, and how to contact us. May the snow be with you! | | | | | | | |
