Nickel Plate Skills Development Program (Jackrabbits)

Welcome to Nickel Plate’s Skills Development Program (SDP)! Below you’ll find all the information your family will need in order to get the most out of the program.
  • Participants learn proper ski technique right from the start, emphasizing balance, coordination and agility. All transferable skills with value throughout any athletic pursuit
  • Focusing on fun and skills-based games to encourage a lifelong love of Nordic skiing
  • Helps to develop social skills, leadership and a sense of community and belonging
  • Current membership is required for all participants
  • Memberships and registration are available here, on Zone4.
  • Seasonal Rentals available: Skate & Classic – $63; Skate only – $26.50 (also available on zone4)

Programming Details

Bunnies Age 5Jackrabbits
1 & 2
Ages 6,7 (8 new skier)
Jackrabbits
3&4
Ages 8,9 (10 new skier)
Trail Blazers
Age 10,11,12
Track Attack
Ages 10,11,12
Notes
DatesDecember 10, 2022 -
March11, 2023
December 10, 2022 -
March11, 2023
December 10, 2022 -
March11, 2023
December 10, 2022 -
March11, 2023
December 10, 2022 -
March11, 2023
Note: Cold Weather Cancelation guidelines Cold weather cut-off for Bunnies is -12*C. Cold weather cut-off for “Jackrabbits″ is -15*C. In the event that a session is cancelled, notice will be posted on our trail report by 8:30am on Saturdays.
Total # of sessions1111111122
Sessions per week11112
DaysSaturday
10:30-11:30
Saturdays
10:30- 12:00
Saturdays
10:30- 12:00
Saturdays
10:30- 12:00
Saturdays
10:30- 12:00
Thurdays
5:00-6:30
No sessions on:
Saturday-Dec 24, 31 and Feb 18
Thursdays -Dec 22, 29 for Track Attack
Cost$93.00$115.00$115.00$115.00$230.00
Registration Deadline
October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first)October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first)October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first)October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first)October 31 or until program capacity is reached (whichever comes first)

 

 

Starting at 1850 metres above sea level, Nickel Plate offers an unparalleled experience of blue skies, endless mountain vistas, and one of the longest ski seasons in Canada.

Nickel Plate Nordic Centre is located 6.5 kms (4 miles) past Apex Mountain Resort on the Hedley/Nickel Plate Road, an all-weather road maintained by the BC Ministry of Highways.

CALL: 250-809-9985 | EMAIL: INFO@NICKELPLATENORDIC.ORG