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, beginning with Bunnies & Jack Rabbits where young skiers are introduced to a lifelong sport, and continuing into our racing programs where Black Jack’s SDP athletes may compete at the provincial, national, and international level.
2024/2025 SDP registration
Registration for all programs is through Zone 4, an online registration system endorsed by Nordiq Canada.
Registration information Track Attack, Junior RaD, Racers, Elite, and Biathlon
Registration link for Bunnies and Jack Rabbits. Registration closes December 1, 2024.
SDP Options
The programs below were new offerings for 2023/24.
Depending on demand and coaching availability, we will aim to offer these programs again in 2024/25.
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.
2024/25 Competition Schedule
Black Jack SDP is hosting three events for 2024/25. Volunteers are an essential part of these events.
Jan 25 & 26: Teck BC Track Attack Championships
Mar 8 & 9: Teck Kootenay Cup #3 & #4
Mar 9: Black Jack Al Fisher Loppet (41st anniversary)
Click here to view the full 2024/25 competition schedule on the CCBC website.
Top Photo from Tourism Rossland
Coaching & Officiating CourseS
Volunteers are needed. Information on training courses for 2024/25 will be posted here.
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.