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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Zoom Meeting January 29th at 7:00pm

We are coming out of the deep freeze now and the weekend is looking awesome. We are offering another virtual coaching session Friday for anyone would would like. We'll take your lead on what to chat about. We can talk dressing for the weather, games to play, waxing, gear, you name it, we are ready! We'd love to here where you have been and what some of your successes are. 

As always, this is totally optional. There is not pressure to attend. If it is helpful, we are here.
 
We are pegging this for 30 minutes. We are happy to go longer if we need. 

Email if you'd like a link to attend. 

Also, registration closes on the 31st of January. If you are holding out hope to participate, then now is the time! Consider it an act if defiant hope!

Monday, January 18, 2021

Zoom meeting January 22 7pm

We are going to have another zoom meeting this Friday for those unable to attend last week, or,  after another week of skiing, have new questions. 

As with last time, this is a fairly informal conversation to chat about anything ski related that would make skiing better and more enjoyable for you and your family. We'll have some cool websites on tap to show you. These can help with where to ski,  trail conditions and weather. We can also go over some of the more popular destinations and what to expect. We'd also love to hear where you have been!  We've got a bit of a waxing demo prepped if people want to dive into that. Whatever works. And if this isn't something that is helpful for you, there is no requirement or pressure to attend. Us coaches like hanging out talking about skiing, so we'll have a good time regardless!

A link and calendar invite has been emailed to everyone who is registered. If you haven't yet and would still like to attend, please email the coaches. wildwoodjackrabbits@gmail.com.


Thursday, January 14, 2021

Jackrabbit Zoom Meeting Friday Jan 15

Friday will be having one of our (hopefully) recurring meetings to help you with you skiing while we are not able to be together. We have a few things planned, including a waxing clinic to go into some more details about how to wax effectively. But we are really open to what you want to discuss. What is helpful for you and your kids, hints and tips, where to ski - whatever help you need. 

A link has been emailed to everyone who is registered. If you haven't yet and would still like to attend, please email the coaches. wildwoodjackrabbits@gmail.com



Thursday, January 7, 2021

Jackrabbits 20/2021 Season - Lets Get Skiing!.... Well lets get YOU Skiing anyway

We hope many of you have already had a chance to get out and enjoy this fantastic weather and the great conditions at many of the trails in and around the city.  Usually by now we would be well into our season, but not this year. With the current restrictions, gathering is still not possible. That may be changing (fingers crossed!), but for now, we are all on our own. Getting out for physical activity is important and encouraged under provincial health restrictions, and skiing is a great way to enjoy the winter. 

Here is how the program is going to work until we can actually meet. Basically you are going to go skiing, and we are going to wrap some ideas, tools and support around that. 

Starting next Friday (January 15th) we are going to offer a weekly parents meeting to talk about skiing - the weather, how to prep, where people may want to go, what to expect at different places, and some skills to work on. Depending on the interest we can break that into different meetings for different levels. We are also more than happy to have one-on-one meetings with families (including kids if you like!). This first Friday meeting will be some general stuff, with conversation about what you would find helpful.  We'll also have a more detailed waxing clinic and talk about the Jackrabbit booklets, stickers and skill progression that families can use for motivation (if that is helpful). From there we'll build these sessions to meet what you need. We are also working on some 'on your own" activities that you can choose to do as well. All of this is to help you get out skiing with your family. None of it is required, use what works for you.  

In terms of places to go, here are some ideas. 

Wildwood is tracked and in great shape. Our usual ski playground area is a bit of a mess because of all the people sledding, but once you get on the trails they are great. 

Windsor Park Nordic Centre is excellent. Well tracked. And lit for evening/night skiing, which is super fun. Look up the map online because there are lots of ways to go. Adam's kids like to follow the main drag out to the blue oval and then do the black diamond loop and all the little 'loops' (dog tooth, deer leg, fox hole, coyote run) back to the clubhouse. An easy 45 minute ski. (the black diamond isn't bad and you can easily skip it). You do need a pass to ski here. They can be bought online. We haven't ever seen them check for passes, but a good idea to get one to support them. 

Beaudry Park is also great. Chad's family skied the Wild Grape - Elm loop, which is a great place start.  You can always skip Elm with littler kids. The path across the river to the Basswood trails is open now, and that is a nice loop to add on if you want a longer ski. 

And Birds Hill is always great for a fairly close adventure. Page 2 of the trails map shows the ski trails. You can start at the Chickadee parking lot (first parking on the map) or further along at the ranch just off Nimowin road. There are lots of trails here, so take a map for sure. Lots of great loops for whatever distance you want to tackle. The viewing tower is a fun stop, and Chickadee will take you straight there.  

You need a park pass for provincial parks (that applies to Beaudry and Birds Hill). Remember that no warming shacks or club houses are open - so go prepared! 

Let us know what your favourite place to go is and any tips you may have!

In the meantime if you have any questions about skiing at all - how to get started with your kids, or anything, shoot us an email. 

And one last thing. If you haven't registered, this is the last mass email. We will be sending all further emails just to the registered folk, and posting on our website. 

Registration is via ZONE4: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=24872   

We are looking forward to connecting next week!