Nakkertok Nordic Cross Country Ski Club Learn-To-Ski Program

NakkertokNordic Cross Country Ski Club

Learn-To-Ski Program

Leaders/Assistants Information SessionDecember 2013

AgendaAgenda

• Nakkertok Nakkertok

• Learn-to-Ski (LTS) program overview Learn-to-Ski (LTS) program overview

• Coach developmentCoach development

• Coaching tipsCoaching tips

• Skills and evaluationSkills and evaluation

• Weather, safety, facilitiesWeather, safety, facilities

• Open forum, questionsOpen forum, questions

What is Nakkertok?What is Nakkertok?

• Founded in 1971 by a group of families interested in ski

racing

• Nakkertok is an Inuktitut word for “moving swiftly on snow”

• Nakkertok has grown into the largest x-ski club in Canada ~1400 members

~80 kilometres of trails in two locations (North, South)

Various programs and events

What is Nakkertok?What is Nakkertok?

• Nakkertok is uses a co-operative approach Adult members are expected to volunteer with various tasks

Trail clearing

Ski instruction

Facility maintenance

Race/event organization

Club administration/organization

Social activities

Nakkertok Governance

• Board of Directors President, Marten Burns Past President, David Goldsmith VP, Programs Director, Thom Lyon Treasurer, Jon Digney Secretary, Ian Mackay Communications Director, Peter Hadwen LTS Director, Noel Harrington Racing Director, Carolyn Johnson-Grall Trails and Facilities Director, Ken Lindfors Competitive Events Director, Fiona Hennessy Fundraising, Michael Koros Nakkertok North, David Wilson Governance and Volunteering, Robert Hornung

Recreational Competitive

Ages

4-5

Ages

11-18

7-8

9-11

12-14

15-17

LTS+

Racing Rabbits

Train to Train

Learn to Compete

Train to Compete

17+

Wapoos

Jackrabbits

Bunnyrabbits

Racing Program

Adventure Program

Learn-to Ski Program

6-12

12+

Nakkertok ProgramsNakkertok Programs

Nakkertok ProgramsNakkertok Programs

• Learn-To-Ski Bunnyrabbit/Jackrabbit: 4-12 yrs Mud Monsters: 4-12 yrs, fall training at Nakkertok South

• Adventure 11-17 yrs and L3 Autumn (2x wk), winter (2x week) Adirondacks, orienteering, back-country safety, winter camping,

Loppets, etc.

• Racing Learn-To-Train (Racing Rabbits): 9-12 yrs and completed L3,

2x week Train-To-Train (Midgets): 13-15 yrs Learn-To-Compete, Train-To-Compete, Compete-to-Win:

16+ yrs

LTS Program – Who We AreLTS Program – Who We Are • Nakkertok Learn To Ski Team [email protected]

Administrator François Blain: [email protected]

Director Noel Harrington:

Day Coordinators Saturday AM: Lisa McMurray Saturday PM: Luk Arbuckle Sunday PM: Andrew Batchelor

Sponsorship/Coach Nights: Kelsey Robin Coaches – Leaders and Assistants Other Helpers

Barn Parents, Photo Day, Birkebeiner (North cookout), end-of-season picnic Canadian Ski Patrol Parents Kids

AdministratorAdministrator

Paid administrator to provide a central point of contact and reduce

volunteer requirements

Roles related to LTS Registrar – verifying and fixing data

Correspondence – respond to [email protected] emails and

information requests from CCC, CCO and SFQ

Order materials and goodies from CCO and SFQ

DirectorDirector

Spokesperson for the Learn-to-Ski programs (Bunnyrabbit, Jackrabbit, Adult, Mud Monsters, LTS Plus) Set the goals and direction for the LTS program LTS representative at Nakkertok Board meetings Recruiting individuals for the LTS administrative positions Creation and tracking of Learn-to-Ski budget Set the calendar in consultation with the Nakkertok Board and LTS

Admin team Oversee the LTS programs to ensure that they are running

smoothly Ensure trails & grooming staff have trails track set appropriately

Day CoordinatorDay Coordinator• Coordination of ski lessons

Primary contact for coaches Grooming requests Class cancellation Communications Class List

• Finding volunteers: Coaches signs Barn parents Birkebeiner Photo Day End of Year Picnic

• Be a member of the LTS Committee

Coaches – Leaders/AssistantsCoaches – Leaders/Assistants

• Provide a fun, safe but yet challenging environment where young skiers can learn FUNdamental skills Create a season plan and lesson plans Know what you are instructing and how to evaluate Be mindful of the safety risks

• Communicate Introduction email to parents Weekly email to parents Ongoing feedback to skiers

• Responsibility For the skiers while coaching To cover their own absences Skier evaluations To complete Police Records Check

Parental ResponsibilitiesParental Responsibilities

• Be an active participant in the program Nakkertok is a cooperative; not a drop-off program Participate with classes (a couple of times per year) Help out with program activities and special events

• Communicate with the leader Let the leader know how your child is feeling on that day Inform the leader if your child cannot attend a class

• Help make skiing fun for the children Ensure the skiers have correct equipment, clothing, snacks and drinks snack

for skiing Ski for fun with their child(ren)

• Arrive on time! Leave enough time to have children skiing at lesson time

• Pick up children on time

Other Helpers/RolesOther Helpers/Roles

• Barn Parent

• Photo Day photographer and helpers

• Birkebeiner organizers, lighting fires

• End-of-season picnic organizer and helpers

• Canadian Ski Patrol

Bunnyrabbits (~4-5 years old)

Jackrabbits(~6-12 years old)

Learn-to-Ski Program OverviewLearn-to-Ski Program Overview

Learn-to-Ski ProgramLearn-to-Ski Program

• Learn To Ski: follows Cross-Country Canada athlete development Bunnyrabbits: (~ ages 4-5)

enjoy structured ski fun basic technique through games, and action songs that reinforce skiing skills après-ski. (1.5 h ski + 30 min après-ski till parents arrive) Active Start

Jackrabbits (~ ages 6-12) enjoy structured ski adventures. more complex ski techniques through games, drills and challenges. explore the trail system by skiing longer distances each session FUNdamentals

Wapoos (~ ages 11 and up- completed L4). completed the Jackrabbit program comfortable with classic and skate skiing, but do not wish the Racing or

Adventure Programs Active For Life

Adult Beginner: classic (JR1-JR2 skills)

CS4L – Canadian Sport For LifeCS4L – Canadian Sport For Life

• www.canadiansportforlife.ca• LTAD – Long Term Athlete Development Model • Where we fit? Active Start & FUNdamentals

important for competitive and recreational (Active For Life)

CS4L - Physical LiteracyCS4L - Physical Literacy

The learning and practice of fundamental movement skills is the basic building block for the development of physical literacy

Critical if children are to feel confident when they engage in physical activity for

fun and for health or for competition and the pursuit of excellence.

Learn-to-Ski ProgramLearn-to-Ski Program

• Learn To Ski and Club Policies:

Screening Policy Medium-level trust positions – police records check

Privacy How we collect, manage, store and destroy

personal information.

Photography No photos list

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development


Our programs donOur programs don’’t succeed without qualified t succeed without qualified and skilled coaches at all levels: and skilled coaches at all levels: LTS, Racing, AdventureLTS, Racing, Adventure

Nakkertok supports coach developmentNakkertok supports coach development Intro to Community Coaching (Intro to Community Coaching (ICCICC)) Community Coaching (Community Coaching (CCCC)) Learn-To-Train (L2T) ages 8-12 (LTS/Racing Rabbits)Learn-To-Train (L2T) ages 8-12 (LTS/Racing Rabbits)


ICC/CC Courses:ICC/CC Courses: Games that teach techniqueGames that teach technique Developing successful lesson plansDeveloping successful lesson plans SafetySafety Appropriate equipmentAppropriate equipment Skill improvementSkill improvement

Trainer/FacilitatorTrainer/Facilitator Geoff Tomlinson Geoff Tomlinson [email protected], , Head Coach Head Coach

for our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletesfor our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletes


• Coach technique sessions (tentative)Coach technique sessions (tentative)

Free Technique Sessions with Geoff Tomlinson Free Technique Sessions with Geoff Tomlinson

(Nakkertok T2T Coach)(Nakkertok T2T Coach)

4 sessions in January4 sessions in January

Sign-ups will happen the week before each session. Sign-ups will happen the week before each session.

Maximum of 12 participants per sessionMaximum of 12 participants per session

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips

First DayFirst Day

Wear something distinctiveWear something distinctive Arrive earlyArrive early Select a site in the stadium and post your class’ signSelect a site in the stadium and post your class’ sign Name tags for kidsName tags for kids Speak with parents – allergies, health concernsSpeak with parents – allergies, health concerns Evaluate class – skill level, speed, enduranceEvaluate class – skill level, speed, endurance Check equipment and clothingCheck equipment and clothing Check every child has water bottle and snack in a packCheck every child has water bottle and snack in a pack

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips• Every DayEvery Day

Welcome child and determine if OK/not so OKWelcome child and determine if OK/not so OK Have one of the assistant coach play with kids while Have one of the assistant coach play with kids while

waiting to startwaiting to start Start on timeStart on time Know the trailsKnow the trails One leader at front and one at back, minimum of 2 One leader at front and one at back, minimum of 2

adults with classadults with class Parent volunteer to ski with classParent volunteer to ski with class Bunnyrabbit skiing ends at 11:30/3:00 and then snack Bunnyrabbit skiing ends at 11:30/3:00 and then snack

with coaches until 12:00/3:30. Parent snack schedule. with coaches until 12:00/3:30. Parent snack schedule.

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips• Equipment/suppliesEquipment/supplies

Extra mitts, socksExtra mitts, socks Socks with holes cut to fit over bootsSocks with holes cut to fit over boots Emergency blanketEmergency blanket Hand warmersHand warmers WhistleWhistle Matches (e.g. lighting fires at Nakk North)Matches (e.g. lighting fires at Nakk North) MapMap Duct tapeDuct tape First aid-kitFirst aid-kit Wax: recommended plus 1 warmer, 2 colder, cork/scraperWax: recommended plus 1 warmer, 2 colder, cork/scraper Bribes/treats: gummy bearsBribes/treats: gummy bears Petroleum jelly for cold weatherPetroleum jelly for cold weather


Equipment for Lessons (Shed)Equipment for Lessons (Shed) RopesRopes PylonsPylons Large ballsLarge balls Small ballsSmall balls Hula hoopsHula hoops ‘‘Grab-n-Go’ equipment bagsGrab-n-Go’ equipment bags


• ‘‘Grab-n-Go’ Equipment BagsGrab-n-Go’ Equipment Bags


• End of ClassEnd of Class

Finish on timeFinish on time Make sure every child has found a parentMake sure every child has found a parent When appropriate, let parent know if any, good things When appropriate, let parent know if any, good things

or issues that arose in the classor issues that arose in the class Pass info along for the next week (e.g. Nak North, Pass info along for the next week (e.g. Nak North,

skating/classic)skating/classic)


• Bored, frustrated skierwaiting

Prevention: game for those who show up early, brief explanations and demonstrations, long enough (time) loop for drills

Games, Games, Games Wax not working

Ensure wax works for the day Carry extra wax Educate parents, remind them of the free wax cliniques

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/ http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/

Leader’s Golden NotesLeader’s Golden Notes Skill Levels and EvaluationsSkill Levels and Evaluations Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit GamesBunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit Games Lesson PlansLesson Plans

Skills and EvaluationSkills and Evaluation

Sport Specific FundamentalsSport Specific Fundamentals Level General Description Primary Skills Covered Classic Skate

Bunnyrabbit

Ski on easy terrain (flats and slight hills), change direction, and getting up from falls

Movement on skis, falling & rising, side stepping, star turn, - ski 2km during class

100% (no poles) No

JackRabbit

L1

Can ski the trails below the escarpment (Charron's Chute) with some assistance

Herringbone, snowplow braking, diagonal stride, free glide, falling and rising- ski 3km during class

100% (very limited poles)

No

Jackrabbit

L2

Ability to classic ski in control almost all trails at Nakkertok South including up, and down, bigger hills such as Charron's Chute (1) and Powerline

Herringbone, diagonal stride, snowplow turn, snowplow stop, double pole- ski 5km during class

90% +(with poles)

< 10%

JackRabbit

L3

Weight transfer and extension in all techniques. Ability to skate ski on easier terrain.

Diagonal stride, double pole,Free skate, diagonal skate, one skate- ski 6km during class

~50% ~50%

Jackrabbit L3/4

Weight transfer and extension in all techniques. Ability to skate ski on most terrain.

Diagonal stride, double pole, Free skate, diagonal skate, one skate, two skate, skate turn- ski 7.5km during class

~40% ~60%

Jackrabbit

L4

Very high level of proficiency in both techniques

Uphill diagonal, one-step double pole,offset, one skate, two skate, skate turn, step turn,parallel side slip, - ski 10km during class

~20% ~80%

Evaluating SkillsEvaluating Skills

Why?Why? Improvements in FUNdamentalsImprovements in FUNdamentals SafetySafety

Evaluation SpreadsheetEvaluation Spreadsheet

Falling & Rising

1) Getting up from falling on flat trails by themselves (Good level)2) IMPORTANT: Intentionally falling on downhills when getting out of control. Sit down to one side of the skis. On moderate to steep slopes. (Good level)3) Getting up with assistance on downhills (help them get into the correct position with feet perpendicular to the hill and below them) (Basic level)

1) On trail 1 from Junction C to Junction B (falling on downhills)2) Bottom of Powerline (#18)3) Later in year on trail 10 from trail 16 to Junction Y (Gopher Gully) with spotting by leaders at bottom only once you are confident they know how to fall safely.

Evaluation RubricEvaluation Rubric

LevelLevel DescriptionDescription CommentsComments

StartStart Starting to learn skillStarting to learn skill

- low success rate (can repeat motion) (<50%) - low success rate (can repeat motion) (<50%)

- skill motion is not accurate or fluid yet- skill motion is not accurate or fluid yet

No passNo pass

LearningLearning Has acquired basic motion of skillHas acquired basic motion of skill

- Success rate (can repeat motion) moderate (<75%)- Success rate (can repeat motion) moderate (<75%)

- Not yet completing full motion of skill- Not yet completing full motion of skill

- Coordination of skill is still unsteady- Coordination of skill is still unsteady

- With assistance- With assistance

No pass, but getting No pass, but getting closer closer

BasicBasic Has acquired basic motions of skill or general conceptHas acquired basic motions of skill or general concept

- Success rate (can repeat motion) high (>80%). - Success rate (can repeat motion) high (>80%).

- Skill motion is generally correct- Skill motion is generally correct

- Skill motion is not fully correct yet- Skill motion is not fully correct yet

- Power is limited- Power is limited

- With limited assistance- With limited assistance

For some skills at For some skills at some levels Basic some levels Basic proficiency is proficiency is adequate: L2 double adequate: L2 double pole, L3 1 step double pole, L3 1 step double polepole

GoodGood Fluid and effective motion with good powerFluid and effective motion with good power

- Success rate high (>80%) - Success rate high (>80%)

- Skill motion is fully correct using all muscles required in - Skill motion is fully correct using all muscles required in correct ordercorrect order

- With no assistance- With no assistance

PassPass

ExcellentExcellent Very fluid and effective motion with good power on differing Very fluid and effective motion with good power on differing terrain and conditionsterrain and conditions

- Success rate very high (>95%)- Success rate very high (>95%)

PassPass

Evaluation How ToEvaluation How To

1st class ensure the skiers are at the appropriate level Safety and ability to keep up - can be moved to another class*Note: There are variations in skills in each class and per day per

child Keep notes on each child for each technique

Strengths Areas for improvement

Have a 100m time trial (Becky Scott Award) Get an estimate on the number of hours skied outside

class (Richard Weber Award) Pierre Harvey “Hat Trick” Award Be TOUGH but fair!!!

Evaluation How ToEvaluation How To

Weather, Safety, Equipment, Weather, Safety, Equipment, FacilitiesFacilities

WeatherWeather

• Class may be cancelled or delayed due to ice, snow, cold, etc.

• Decision is made by the Day Coordinator

• Communication with parents

• It is important your lesson plans be adapted to the weather conditions

SafetySafety

Injured skier Learning how to fall, appropriate terrain, we are here cones Canadian Ski Patrol – cell phones Hospital

Cold injuries – Hypothermia, frostbite Proper clothing, food, water, “emergency kit”, stay out of wind, warm-

up break Allergy – Use of Epi-pen Lost skier or coach

Coach at front and back (+ parent), stop at intersections, ski in pairs, count kids

Know the map, carry a map, give out maps! Other:

Rocks on trail, fireplace, snow falling off Johannsenhus or Ostromhus

Hospital Hospital (From North, same hospitals apply)(From North, same hospitals apply)

C.H. Gatineau (~10min)

Ottawa Hospital, General Campus and CHEO (~25min)

Nakkertok South

Emergency Action Plan for Injured SkierEmergency Action Plan for Injured Skier

In the event of an injured

skier.

In the event of an injured

skier.Stay calm.Stay calm.

Ensure you don't endanger yourself or group members

while managing this crisis.


while managing this crisis.

Administer first aid and prevent

hypothermia (use emergency

blanket).



blanket).

Call 911. Send a skier to

parking lot with details of injuries to

direct EMS.

Call 911. Send a skier to

parking lot with details of injuries to

direct EMS.



blanket).



blanket).

Monitor airway, breathing,

circulation (ABC).

Monitor airway, breathing,

circulation (ABC).

Do not move injured skier if

there is a risk of head or spinal

injury.

Do not move injured skier if

there is a risk of head or spinal

injury.

Get injured skier back to chalet to

continue aid.

Get injured skier back to chalet to

continue aid.

No

Call the patroller and let

them guide care.


them guide care.

Can you call the patroller now?


Do not move the injured

skier. Wait for patroller to guide care.

Do not move the injured

skier. Wait for patroller to guide care.

Send someone to the chalet to call

the pattroler (number posted on the outside whiteboard).



YesYes

No

No

Secure group members.


Immobile or unconcious?Immobile or unconcious?

Yes

Go to Gatineau Hospital or

CHEO.

Go to Gatineau Hospital or

CHEO.

Nakkertok South 900 Gatineau Ave, Gatineau, end of the lane; Nakkertok North 139 Route du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts

Is a patroller on duty?Is a patroller on duty?

Emergency Action Plan for Lost SkierEmergency Action Plan for Lost Skier

Stay calm.Stay calm.


when managing this crisis.


when managing this crisis.

Quickly establish a search

coordinator.

Quickly establish a search

coordinator.

Go to the back of the chalet and find the file holder with

emergency procedures.

Go to the back of the chalet and find the file holder with

emergency procedures.

Mobilize outside help.

Hypothermia is a real risk.

Mobilize outside help.

Hypothermia is a real risk.

Share Missing Person Report

Form with Police.

Share Missing Person Report

Form with Police.

Coordinator to call 911 at the

conclusion of unsuccessful Hasty Search.

Coordinator to call 911 at the

conclusion of unsuccessful Hasty Search.

Follow the intructions on the

front of the envelope.

Follow the intructions on the

front of the envelope.

Locate the envelope titled

Nakkertok Missing Person Search.

Locate the envelope titled

Nakkertok Missing Person Search.


them guide search.


them guide search.



Is a patroller on duty?Is a patroller on duty?

Let the patroller guide

search.

Let the patroller guide

search.





In the event of a lost skier.

In the event of a lost skier.

Nakkertok South 900 Gatineau Ave, Gatineau, end of the lane; Nakkertok North 139 Route du Carrefour, Val-des-Monts



Yes Yes No

No

Physical ComfortPhysical Comfort Cold, Hot Prevention

Properly sized boots Non-cotton socks and undergarments Mitts vs gloves when cold out Snowsuit for BR, layers for older. Leader “emergency kit” (extra gloves, balaclava, over sock) START ON TIME!!! (coach must be early and be prepared)

Hungry food breaks, ensure they come to class fed

Tired Treats Challenges Pull rope to bring them back

Happy Don’t worry

EquipmentEquipment

BR, JR1, JR2 Ski length is child height to wrist above head??? Fish scales are okay (not ideal) 3 Pin binding is okay (not ideal) No poles needed for BR Limited pole usage in JR1 and JR2 (length: underarm) Pole straps must be adjusted

JR3, JR4 Combi skis are fine – between 5cm above head to wrist above

head. Waxable skis preferred over fish scales No 3-pin bindings for skating Two sets of poles (underarm for classic, chin for skating)

Check equipment at first lesson!!!

Resource: www.nakertok.ca

Nakkertok FacilitiesNakkertok Facilities

Nakkertok FacilitiesNakkertok Facilities

Nakkertok South Nakkertok South BuildingsBuildings Chalet (notice board Chalet (notice board

and and cubbies/mailboxes)cubbies/mailboxes)

Learn To Ski Learn To Ski Equipment ShackEquipment Shack

Ski Patrol HutSki Patrol Hut JohannsenhusJohannsenhus Owl CabinOwl Cabin

Nakkertok NorthNakkertok North New chaletNew chalet

Nakkertok South Nakkertok South TrailsTrails Class signsClass signs StadiumStadium Bunny BumpsBunny Bumps PlateauPlateau Play ParkPlay Park Sprint coursesSprint courses Owl PondOwl Pond Johansenhus fieldJohansenhus field

Class ConstructionClass Construction

Based on skill level, speed, endurance, age, gender, friends, previous class, which class a parent wishes to coach Previous evaluations and parent comments used to put

classes together

1:4 ratio is the goal of JR 1:3 ratio is the goal for BR Class lists communicated to Leaders/Assistants

Leader/Class CommunicationsLeader/Class Communications

Shutterfly will be used again this year by each Day Coordinators

Each day session as a separate Shutterfly website Intended restrictions have been set-up Automatic reminders will be sent few days prior to an

event The idea is to reduce the number of emails and to

ensure all the information pertaining to a session is available at one location

We encourage you to use to provide us with feedback and to suggest postings such as lesson plans that would benefit new coaches

LTS Program Schedule - 2014

• Jan 4/5 Lesson #1




• Feb 1/2 Lesson #5, North (Birkebeiner/cookout)Eastern Canadian Championships

• Feb 8/9 Lesson #6

• Feb 15/16 Lesson #7, North

• Feb 22/23 Lesson #8Cookie Race / Weber Loppet

• Mar 1/2 Lesson #9, Year-end Picnic

Questions?? And Wrap-UpQuestions?? And Wrap-Up

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