Cross Country
Our Cross Country program offers programming for ages 4 and up. See below for a summary of our programs.
Membership to Sea to Sky Nordics, required for registration in all programs, can be purchased here. Passes are required for participants age 7 and up for our winter programs and can be purchased directly from Whistler Olympic Park.
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Bunny Rabbits
Designed for ages 4-5 to develop fundamental movement, coordination, self confidence, and social skills.
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Jackrabbits
Directed at children ages 6-9. This is the second level of our Youth Skill Development Program.
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Track Attack
For ages 10-14 with at least a year of previous ski training in classic and skate. Designed to further develop and refine all cross-country ski skills (speed, power, aerobic fitness).
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Bunny Rabbits Program Description
(Year of Birth: 2021-2022, ages 4-5)
The first level of the SDP is the Bunnyrabbit Program, designed for children in the “Active Start” stage of athlete development (ages four and five). The program introduces children to cross-country skiing and the healthy, active lifestyle associated with it through organized activities and active play.
Participants develop fundamental movement skills, with a focus on balance and agility, as well as coordination, self-confidence, imagination, and social skills. Most importantly, the program is designed to be fun and engaging! Parent attendance is generally required.
Coaching Bunnyrabbits
The corresponding National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training for coaches involved at this level is called “Introduction to Community Coaching”.
2026/27 Schedule & Fees
Practices: Saturdays December 5th to March 13th (with a break over the holidays), 10:30 – 11:30 am at Whistler Olympic Park.
Registration: Opens on September 13, 2026 at 10am. Note that our program fills up quickly. Volunteer coaches will get priority registration for their kids.
Program Fee: $TBC plus approx. $21 CCBC and Nordiq Canada Membership plus Sea to Sky Nordics Membership (approx. $80 family, required, can be purchased at time of registration). The program fee includes free entry into Coast and BC Cups.
Children 6 and under ski free at Whistler Olympic Park. Please note parents solely accompanying children for lessons do not need to buy a WoP pass, but if you plan to ski outside of lesson time, you will need to purchase a pass.
Program Schedule: Sessions will take place on Saturdays from December 5th to March 13th (no sessions December 19th, December 26th and January 2nd).
Competition Schedule
- January 3rd, Teck Coast Cup #1
- January 24th, Teck Coast Cup #2
- February 6th-7th, Teck Coast Cup #3
- February 27th, Payak Day
Events
Optional race events are a way for your child to test their ski skills out on the snow. We know a lot of kids are a bit tentative about racing, so registration includes entry fees for Coast and BC Cups. We hope kids come out and give them a try! Please see the event schedule here.
Equipment Required
Classic skis and boots only. Your child does not need poles for bunny rabbits (and will be asked to leave them behind if they bring them). Please see the parent handbook for more information about gear.
Parent/Guardian Volunteers
We are a community club and the success of our programs and events is built on parent participation. Each family is expected to make some volunteer contribution. We need volunteers in many roles, from coaching to parent helping, to assisting at an event, planning and administration roles and more. Information on volunteer roles can be found here.
Sign up for Bunny Rabbits
Jackrabbits Program Description
(Year of Birth: 2017-2020, ages 6-9)
Our Jackrabbit program is directed at children ages 6-9 (the ‘FUNdamentals’ stage of athlete development), and is divided into four levels, based on ability and experience.
The Jackrabbit Program focuses on developing Fundamental Movement Skills—the basic motor skills that provide a foundation for participation in sport and lifelong physical activity.
Children develop skills such as running, jumping, catching, kicking, throwing, swinging, and hitting, which form the building blocks for a wide range of sports. Developing these fundamental skills helps children participate confidently and successfully in different activities.
For Nordic skiing, these skills can be summarized as the ABCs: Agility, Balance, and Coordination. Movement skills are essential to developing sport-specific skills—for example, without good balance, a skier cannot effectively glide using either classic or skate technique.
The Jackrabbit stage represents an important window of opportunity for developing these foundational movement skills in a fun, active, and supportive environment.
Coaching Jackrabbits
The corresponding NCCP training for coaches involved at this level is called “Community Coaching”.
2026/27 Schedule & Fees
Practice Dates: Saturdays from December 5th to March 13th (with a break over the holidays), 10:30am-12pm at Whistler Olympic Park.
J3 & J4 will also practice Wednesdays from December 9th to March 10th (with a break over the holidays), 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Whistler Olympic Park.
Registration:
Opens on September 13th, 2026 at 10am. Note that our program fills up quickly. Volunteer coaches will get priority registration for their kids.
Program Fee: $TBC plus approx. $21 CCBC and Nordiq Canada Membership plus Sea to Sky Nordics Membership Fee (Approx. $80 per family, required, can be purchased at time of registration).
The program fee includes free entry into Coast and BC Cups.
The program fee does not include a Whistler Olympic Park season pass. Please purchase a youth pass directly from Whistler Olympic Park here. Please note parents dropping off children do not need to buy a WoP pass. If you plan to ski while your child skis, then you do need a pass.
2026/27 Competition Schedule
- January 3rd, Teck Coast Cup #1
- January 24th, Teck Coast Cup #2
- February 6th-7th Teck Coast Cup #3
- February 20th-21st, Track Attack Champs
Events
Race events are a way for your kid to test their ski skills out on the snow. We know a lot of kids are a bit tentative and shy about racing, so registration includes entry fees for Coast and BC Cups. Please see the event schedule here.
Pre Season Camps
Fall Dryland Training
If you’re 8+ and interested in getting a jump on the season, register for one of the fall dryland training programs being offered through our biathlon program. If you have questions, or are wondering if it’s a fit, please reach out!
Equipment Required
Classic skis, poles and boots (levels 1 – 4).
Skate skis, poles and boots (levels 3-4 only). This is in addition to the classic set up.
Ski equipment can be rented at Whistler Olympic Park. Valhalla Pure, Source for Sports and Whistler Olympic Park, Coast Outdoors, MEC, and Sports Junkies Broadway (2nd hand) all sell Nordic ski equipment. For more information, check out our parent handbook.
Sign up for Jackrabbits
Track Attack Program Description
(Year of Birth: 2011-2016, ages 10-14)
Our Track Attack program is directed at children ages 10-14 (the ‘Learning to Train’ stage of development). This is the third level of our Youth Skill Development Program. Track Attack is designed to further develop and refine all the cross-country ski skills, including speed, power and aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility, as well as develop good ski habits.
The objective of our Track Attack program is for the participants to become technically competent cross-country skiers, and to utilize those skills to begin a lifetime of enjoying a wide range of Nordic activities.
The ski practices will alternate between skate and classic technique.
Track attack athletes are also encouraged to join the CCU – Learn more about Coast Corridor United.
PREREQUISITES
Our Track Attack program is designed for skiers with at least 1 year of both classic and skate cross country ski experience. If your child is 10 years of age or older and is new to cross country skiing, they may need to take a few private lessons and/or be willing to ski in a group with younger children to facilitate the best group placement. Please contact us for further information.
2026/2027 SCHEDULE & FEES
Practices Dates: Saturdays and Wednesdays December 5th to March 13th (with a break for the holidays)
Registration: Opens on September 13th, 2026 at 10am. Note that our program fills up quickly. Volunteer coaches will get priority registration for their kids.
Program Fees:
For Sundays: $TBC plus approx. $21 CCBC and Nordiq Canada Membership plus Sea to Sky Nordics Membership (Approx. $80 per family, required, can be purchased at time of registration).
The program fee does not include a Whistler Olympic Park pass, available here.
Program Schedule: Wednesdays, Saturdays at Whistler Olympic Park
Saturday sessions will take place from December 5th to March 13th (no session December 19th, December 26th and January 2nd). Wednesday sessions will take place from December 9th to March 10th (no session December 23rd, December 30th and January 6th).
2026/2027 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- January 3rd, Teck Coast Cup #1
- January 24th, Teck Coast Cup #2
- February 6th-7th Teck Coast Cup #3
- February 20th-21st, Track Attack Champs
EVENTS
Race events are a way for your kid to test their ski skills out on the snow. We know a lot of kids are a bit tentative and shy about racing, so registration includes entry fees for Coast and BC Cups. Please see the event schedule here.
Pre Season Camps
Fall Dryland Training
If you’re interested in getting a jump on the season, register for one of the fall dryland training programs being offered through our biathlon program. If you have questions, or are wondering if it’s a fit, please reach out!
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Skate skis, poles and boots. Classic skis, poles and boots.
Ski equipment can be rented at Whistler Olympic Park. Valhalla Pure, Source for Sports and Whistler Olympic Park, Coast Outdoors, MEC, and Sports Junkies Broadway (2nd hand) all sell Nordic ski equipment. For more information, check out our parent handbook.
PARENT/GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS
We are a community club and the success of our programs and events is built on parent participation. Each family is expected to make some volunteer contribution. We welcome volunteers in many roles, from coaching to parent helping, to assisting at an event, planning and admin roles and more. Information on volunteer roles can be found here.
