Track Attack Ski SCool School Ski Program

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Track Attack Ski SCoolSchool Ski Program
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club
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The Track Attack Program

• Gives school children an opportunity to
  participate in cross country skiing as part of
  their school curriculum.
  
• Is accessible and affordable for school
  children.
  
• Is a model for School based Nordic programs
  across Canada.
  

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The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club

• Is a non-profit cross country ski club, offering
  the most affordable cross country ski experience
  possible.
  
• Makes cross country skiing accessible for all
  user groups including school children up through
  masters as well as disabled athletes.
  
• Promotes healthy lifestyle through sport.

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Program Goals

• To promote healthy lifestyle and fitness in
  children.
  
• To offer fun and educational instruction.
• Deliver programs based on the latest models and
  research for Athlete Development.
  

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SNLC Athlete Development Goals

• Vertical integration of all programs including
  Track Attack under one Athlete Development
  Program.
  
• Development of programs that develop life long
  athletes and athletes that may go on to
  international level competition.
  
• Implementation of Sport Canadas new Athlete
  Development Model into our programs.
  

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New Athlete Development Model

• Requires that children correctly learn
  fundamental movement skills and that these skills
  are introduced during the optimal point in their
  physical development which is prior to age 11 for
  girls and age 12 for boys.
• Provides overall health benefits as children
  develop physical literacy.
  
• Provides a pathway for those who want to compete
  and excel at the international level.
  
• The same model is being followed by all National
  sport organizations and schools throughout our
  country.
  

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We will achieve our Athlete Development Goals by

• Ensuring our instructors are trained under the
  new competency based national coaching
  certification program, which parallels the new
  Long Term Athlete Development Model.
• Offering more session to Track Attack program
  participants.
  
• Encourage schools to send students for 3 or 4
  consecutive years in order to develop a life long
  commitment to sport and develop optimal physical
  literacy.

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• By increasing the number of sessions and
  frequency of cross country ski sessions over the
  key developmental years, our school children will
  develop fundamental movement skills at the
  optimum time in their development.
• Following the same Sport Canada model for Long
  Term Athlete Development as school programs
  ensures that our children are consistently
  presented with the same skill development
  progressions for their developmental age.

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• Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre is one of the
  premier Cross-Country Ski Areas in North America!
  Located in beautiful Silver Star Provincial Park,
  near Vernon BC, at an elevation of 1664m (5500
  ft) the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre consists of
  more than 50km of manicured Nordic trails, 12km
  of snowshoe trails, a large full service day
  lodge, ski school, rentals and more. The ski area
  is operated by the Sovereign Lake Nordic Club in
  co-operation with BC Parks to provide a great
  skiing experience at the lowest possible price.

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Cross Country Ski Program

• The Sovereign Lake Nordic Club, Track Attack
  Elementary School Ski program began 8 years ago.
  Over the past 8 years this program has grown to
  be a model for school Nordic programs in Canada.
  Each year many school children participate in
  this popular program. Through this program
  students have the opportunity participate in the
  sport of cross country skiing, develop their ski
  technique with the help of our CANSII certified
  Instructors, and gain appreciation and knowledge
  of our winter wonderland through various winter
  safety and interpretation activities. Most
  importantly they have lots of fun, while
  participating in a truly Canadian winter
  activity.
• Our lesson plans are designed to follow the
  National Coaching Certification (NCCP) curriculum
  which parallels the Long Term Athlete
  Development Model (LTADM) recently released by
  Sport Canada, the focus of this Model is to
  develop physical literacy in children. The LTADM
  requires that children correctly learn
  fundamental movement skills and that these skills
  are introduced during the optimal point in their
  physical development which is prior to age 11 for
  girls and age 12 for boys. This model is being
  implemented in sport systems throughout Canada
  including sporting clubs and schools. This is
  why the Track Attack Ski SCool program fits so
  well into our school system and that so many
  teachers have incorporated Track Attack into
  their curriculum.

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Snowshoeing
Sovereign Lake Nordic Club now offers fun and
educational snowshoe program sessions.
SESSIONS COVER Snowshoe techniques Games
Activities Winter travel safety Tree, plant, ani
mal and track identification skills
Hints for exploring and discovery in our winter
wonderland
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Adapted Nordic Ski Program

• The Adapted Nordic Ski Program is for students
  who have disabilities or special challenges that
  might limit their participation in the Track
  Attack, Cross Country Ski Program.
• The skiing experience offers children, who are
  limited in their abilities to participate in
  other organized group sports, an opportunity to
  learn cross-country skiing while gaining
  self-confidence, muscle tone, strength , balance,
  self-esteem and have fun doing it.

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Program Participants

• Our Track Attack program is available for
  school children ages K through 12.
  
• Single or multiple snowshoeing outing can be
  added to your classes sessions with over 12 km of
  designated snowshoe trails accessible to
  explore.
• Programs can be suited to meet curriculum needs
  including Outdoor Education and Natural Science
  based material.

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Nordic Skiing Program Costs

• Instruction 3.50 per session
• Track Fees 2.50 per session
• Rentals 3.00 per session
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• Total cost 9.00 per session
• Based on minimum of 4 sessions
• Plus your cost of bussing
• Approx. total cost per session including busing
  is 14.50 per student.
  

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Snowshoe Program Rates

•    Equipment 6.40 per session
•     Trail Fee 2.40 per session
•     Lesson 3.50 per session
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• Total Cost 12.30 per session
• There is no trail fee or lesson charge for
  Teachers and Adult Supervisors
  
• Teacher Adult Supervisor Rentals 6.40
• There is no minimum for the number of sessions
• A special rate of 7.00 total cost per session is
  offered for 4 or more sessions.
  

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Our Instructors

• Our team of Instructors have been working with
  school age children since the inception of our
  Track Attack School Ski Program over 8 years
  ago. Our Nordic Instructors are all CANSII
  certified and active club members of the
  Sovereign Lake Nordic Club. They have all
  completed Snowshoe Instructor and Interpretive
  Training with Rosanne VanEe (Guide/Naturalist) of
  Outdoor Discoveries.

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Scheduling

• Our Track Attack program begins in early
  December and runs until late March.
  
• Early bookings are encouraged due to popularity
  of this program. Generally classes attend two
  sessions per week.
  
• Please call the Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre for
  bookings at [phone]
  
• Please note payment is due on your schools
  last visit, with one cheque made payable to the
  Sovereign Lake Nordic Club.
  

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Track Attack Packages

• Your information package will include
• 2 page Procedure Outline
• Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club Waiver Form
• Booking Confirmation Form
• Schedule
• Contact Information List
• Boot Fitting Tub Schedule
• Adaptive Skiing Information
• Sample Parent Letters, School Waiver Forms and
  Reminders
  

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Waivers

• Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Waiver Forms must be
  signed and brought to Sovereign Lake on the first
  day of your classs skiing session. Schools
  should use the School District 22 Consent Waiver
  Form for their own records.

Boot Fitting
A tub of boots will come around to your school
in the late fall for boot fitting. Having
students pre-sized allows for less preparation
time and more time on snow in the first session.
A boot fitting schedule will be sent out to your
school.
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Equipment
Skis
THE SOVEREIGN LAKE NORDIC CLUB SUPPLIES EACH
PARTICIPANT WITH FISCHER JR. CROWN SKIS These
skis are a waxless, jr. specific ski designed
to be light weight and provide maximum stability
and control for novice skiers.
FISCHER JR. BOOT Designed with Jr. skiers in
mind, these boots are comfortable and lightweight
while providing warmth.
Snowshoes
WE HAVE A VARIETY OF TUBBS SNOWSHOES AVAILABLE
Tubbs Snowshoes are LIGHTWEIGHT and EASY-TO-USE
with adjustable bindings, secure traction systems
and durable materials which are PERFECT for
exploring our trail system and make winter
exploration EASY, FUN SAFE.
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Clothing

• Layered clothing is most appropriate for cross
  country skiing.
  
• Addition or deletion of layers helps in
  controlling our body temp.
  
• Polypropylene or wool are the best materials for
  insulating and for wicking.
  
• A change of clothes for after the activities
  prevent against chills.
  
• A small waist pack or back pack works well for
  carrying extra layers, snacks and water.

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• For more information or to register your class
  for the Track Attack Program
  
• please contact

Andrea Smith Athlete Development Coordinator Pho
ne [phone] Email andrea_at_sovereignlake.c
om