For kids born 2014-2020. This nationally supported program promotes the fundamental development of ski skills in a fun-filled environment. The objective is for children to learn basic cross-country ski skills – both classic (first) and skating, and to foster a lifelong interest in the sport, thereby enhancing their quality of life and health. Many special event nights are included throughout the program. Parents can choose from a number of volunteer opportunities to help the program run smoothly.

The program runs on Tuesday evenings from December ’25 to March ’26. This season there will also be an additional mini Jackrabbits night on Thursday evenings, the main evening will still be Tuesday though!

BUNNIES: For kids born in 2021, there’s an option to come out and ski with a parent together with other kids their age. It’s not an official coached program, but we arrange a meeting point and access to games and equipment.

BIATHLON ADD-ON: For older Jackrabbits, it is possible to add a Biathlon Polar Bears registration to your Jackrabbit program. This is for kids born in 2015 and 2016.
DATES:
BLOCK 1: Jan 7th – Jan 28th
BLOCK 2: Feb 4th – Mar 1st (no session Family Week) TIMES: Wednesdays 4:45pm to 6:00pm at the Canmore Nordic Centre
COST: $110 per block (4 sessions)
LIMITED SPACE: 12 athletes per block.

We are using Eco Aim rifles, these are optical rifles with great accuracy, read more at https://www.ecoaims.com. This is a great way for kids to try out biathlon.

HARES PROGRAM: Want to learn how to cross-country ski too? This program is aimed at Jackrabbit parents who are new to the sport, or who may have done just a little skiing. This course will teach you the fundamentals of skiing and give you the skills to enjoy yourself on the easier trails, so you can get out for a ski with your Jackrabbit! Same dates and times as Jackrabbits sessions.

INTERESTED IN THE THURSDAY PROGRAM?  We’re running a smaller scale Jackrabbits night on Thursday evening. If you register for Tuesday night but would like to attend the Thursday evening session instead, please make a note in the comments of your registration, and we will ensure you’re signed up for Thursday instead. Note the Thursday sessions will be from 5.15 – 6.45pm, the same time as Track Attack.

NEED GEAR? Trail Sports is offering rental package deals for participants in Jackrabbits. These MUST be organized by the end of November. The Canmore Nordic Ski Swap is on the 2nd November, 2025, but doesn’t always have a big availability of Jackrabbits sized skis.

TRY JACKRABBITS NIGHT Nov 25 
Cancelled due to low snow/lack of suitable terrain for beginners. Hopefully we will be able to run this November 2026.