What is Jackrabbits?
A – “Jackrabbits”, which is now called the Skills Development Program (SDP), is a volunteer-based learn-to-ski program created by and endorsed by Cross Country Canada and monitored by its provincial affiliate – Cross Country British Columbia. The program introduces children to cross country skiing, fitness and winter fun. “Jackrabbits” is named after and was inspired by Jackrabbit Johannsen, the godfather of cross country skiing in Canada (please read the article on Jackrabbit Johannsen’s life in the History section of this website). The actual Jackrabbit program is now the part of the SDP that is specifically for six to nine-year-olds. • Q – What programs do you offer and what age do you need to be to participate in the club’s programs? A – Our program structure starts at ages 4 and 5 with the Jackbunny program, the initial stage of the Skills Development Program (SDP). This is the introduction stage and children at this level will require a parent to ski with them in the program. At
A – Jackrabbits is one component of the Skill Development Program, which is a volunteer-based learn-to-ski program created by and endorsed by Cross Country Canada and monitored by its provincial affiliate – Cross Country British Columbia. The program introduces children to cross country skiing, fitness and winter fun. The Jackrabbit component is named after and was inspired by Jackrabbit Johannsen the godfather of cross country skiing in Canada. The Bunny and Track Attack components round out the Skill Development Program offerings. See our Programs page for further details.
