NakkertokNakkertokNordic Cross Country Ski ClubNordic Cross Country Ski Club

Learn-To-Ski ProgramLearn-To-Ski Program

Leaders/Assistants Information SessionLeaders/Assistants Information SessionDecember 2012December 2012

AgendaAgenda

Nakkertok Nakkertok ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities 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

Who is Nakkertok?Who is Nakkertok?

Nakkertok is a Cooperative AssociationNakkertok is a Cooperative Association Trails, cabins, coaching and organization is, almost, all done by the Trails, cabins, coaching and organization is, almost, all done by the

membersmembers Nakkertok is the largest x-c ski club in CanadaNakkertok is the largest x-c ski club in Canada

1400 members with 75 kilometres of trails in two locations (North, South)1400 members with 75 kilometres of trails in two locations (North, South) Founded in 1971 and has focused on creating facilities and programs that Founded in 1971 and has focused on creating facilities and programs that

develops all levels and types of skiersdevelops all levels and types of skiers ~400 LTS children~400 LTS children ~200 Racers and Canadian Club Champion in 2010, 2011~200 Racers and Canadian Club Champion in 2010, 2011 Have held and are holding Eastern Canadian Championships with 600+ Have held and are holding Eastern Canadian Championships with 600+

entrantsentrants Events: Fall Adventure Run, Boxing Day Burn-off, Weber loppet, Cookie Events: Fall Adventure Run, Boxing Day Burn-off, Weber loppet, Cookie

Race, Thea’s RaceRace, Thea’s Race

Nakkertok GovernanceNakkertok Governance

Board of Directors President, Marten Burns VP, Programs Director, Thom Lyon Treasurer, Michael Koros Secretary, Ian Mackay Communications Director, Peter Hadwen LTS Director, Noel Harrington Racing Director, Jen Tomlinson Trails and Facilities Director, Marten Burns Competitive Events Director, Kim Merrett

Nakkertok ProgramsNakkertok Programs

Learn-To-SkiLearn-To-Ski Bunnyrabbit/Jackrabbit: 4-12 yrsBunnyrabbit/Jackrabbit: 4-12 yrs Mud Monsters: 4-12 yrs, fall training at Nakkertok South Mud Monsters: 4-12 yrs, fall training at Nakkertok South LTS+: 7-9 yrs, matching Racing Rabbits practicesLTS+: 7-9 yrs, matching Racing Rabbits practices

AdventureAdventure 11-17 yrs and L311-17 yrs and L3 Autumn (2x wk), winter (2x week)Autumn (2x wk), winter (2x week) Adirondacks, orienteering, back-country safety, winter camping, Adirondacks, orienteering, back-country safety, winter camping,

Loppets, etc.Loppets, etc. RacingRacing

Learn-To-Train (Racing Rabbits): 9-12 yrs and completed L3, 2x Learn-To-Train (Racing Rabbits): 9-12 yrs and completed L3, 2x weekweek

Train-To-Train (Midgets): 13-15 yrsTrain-To-Train (Midgets): 13-15 yrs Learn-To-Compete, Train-To-Compete, Compete-to-Win: 16+ yrsLearn-To-Compete, Train-To-Compete, Compete-to-Win: 16+ yrs

nakkertok.ca

ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities

LTS – Who We AreLTS – Who We Are Nakkertok Learn To Ski TeamNakkertok Learn To Ski Team learn-to-ski@nakkertok.ca

Administrator Administrator François Blain: François Blain: administrator@nakkertok.ca

Director Director Noel Harrington:Noel Harrington:

Day CoordinatorsDay Coordinators Saturday AM: Jean FrenetteSaturday AM: Jean Frenette Saturday PM: Luk ArbuckleSaturday PM: Luk Arbuckle Sunday PM: Andrew BachelorSunday PM: Andrew Bachelor

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

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

DirectorDirector

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

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

smoothlysmoothly Ensure trails & grooming staff have trails track set appropriatelyEnsure trails & grooming staff have trails track set appropriately

AdministratorAdministrator

Paid administrator to provide a central point of contact and reduce Paid administrator to provide a central point of contact and reduce

volunteer requirements volunteer requirements

Roles related to LTSRoles related to LTS Registrar – verifying and fixing dataRegistrar – verifying and fixing data

Correspondence – respond to Correspondence – respond to administrator@nakkertok.ca emails and emails and

information requests from CCC, CCO and SFQinformation requests from CCC, CCO and SFQ

Create/assist with first versions of class listsCreate/assist with first versions of class lists

Order materials and goodies from CCO and SFQOrder materials and goodies from CCO and SFQ

Day CoordinatorDay Coordinator Coordination of ski lessonsCoordination of ski lessons

Primary contact for coachesPrimary contact for coaches Grooming requestsGrooming requests Class cancellationClass cancellation CommunicationsCommunications Class ListClass List

Finding volunteers:Finding volunteers: CoachesCoaches signssigns Barn parentsBarn parents BirkebeinerBirkebeiner Photo DayPhoto Day End of Year PicnicEnd of Year Picnic

Be a member of the LTS administration TeamBe a member of the LTS administration Team

Coaches – Leaders/AssistantsCoaches – Leaders/Assistants

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

Communicate Communicate Introduction email to parentsIntroduction email to parents Weekly email to parents Weekly email to parents Ongoing feedback to skiersOngoing feedback to skiers

Responsibility Responsibility For the skiers while coachingFor the skiers while coaching To cover their own absencesTo cover their own absences Skier evaluationsSkier evaluations To complete To complete Police Records CheckPolice Records Check

Parental ResponsibilitiesParental Responsibilities

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

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

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

snack for skiingsnack for skiing Ski for fun with their child (ren)Ski for fun with their child (ren)

Arrive on time!Arrive on time! Leave enough time to have children skiing at lesson timeLeave enough time to have children skiing at lesson time Pick up children Pick up children on timeon time

Other Helpers/RolesOther Helpers/Roles

Barn ParentBarn Parent Photo Day photographer and helpersPhoto Day photographer and helpers Light Fires at Nakkertok NorthLight Fires at Nakkertok North Birkebeiner organizersBirkebeiner organizers End-of-season picnic organizer and helpersEnd-of-season picnic organizer and helpers Canadian Ski PatrolCanadian Ski Patrol Parking attendant Parking attendant (Saturday AM only & major (Saturday AM only & major

club activities)club activities)

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

Bunnyrabbits (~4-5 years old)

Jackrabbits(~6-12 years old)

CS4L – Canadian Sport For LifeCS4L – Canadian Sport For Life www.canadiansportforlife.ca LTAD – Long Term Athlete Development Model LTAD – Long Term Athlete Development Model Where we fit? Active Start & FUNdamentals Where we fit? Active Start & FUNdamentals

important for competitive and recreational (Active important for competitive and recreational (Active For Life)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: follows Cross-Country Canada athlete developmentLearn To Ski: follows Cross-Country Canada athlete development

Bunnyrabbits: (~ ages 4-5) Bunnyrabbits: (~ ages 4-5) enjoy structured ski funenjoy structured ski fun basic technique through games, and action songs that reinforce skiing skills basic technique through games, and action songs that reinforce skiing skills après-ski. (1.5 h ski + 30 min après-ski till parents arrive) après-ski. (1.5 h ski + 30 min après-ski till parents arrive) Active StartActive Start

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

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

Adventure Programs Adventure Programs Active For LifeActive For Life

AdultAdult Beginner: classic (JR1-JR2 skills)Beginner: classic (JR1-JR2 skills)

Learn-to-Ski ProgramLearn-to-Ski Program

Learn To Ski and Club Policies:Learn To Ski and Club Policies:

Screening Policy Screening Policy Medium-level trust positions – police records checkMedium-level trust positions – police records check

PrivacyPrivacy How we collect, manage, store and destroy How we collect, manage, store and destroy

personal information.personal information.

PhotographyPhotography No photos listNo photos list

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development

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

Minimum requirement from CCC:Minimum requirement from CCC: Coaches must be active NCCP Community Coaches "in training" (ICC) in order to

supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six years of age and younger, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children six to nine years of age

Coaches must be active, "trained" NCCP Community Coaches (CC) in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski activities for children six to nine years of age, or assist with the supervising, instructing or coaching of ski activities for children nine to sixteen years of age;

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development

Old ModelOld Model NCCP L1 … L3 for coaching junior ski teams (12+)NCCP L1 … L3 for coaching junior ski teams (12+) NCCP L4 and L5 for coaching national + internationalNCCP L4 and L5 for coaching national + international

New ModelNew Model Intro to Community Coaching (Intro to Community Coaching (ICCICC) for Active Start ages 4-6 ) for Active Start ages 4-6

(Bunnyrabbit)(Bunnyrabbit) Community Coaching (Community Coaching (CCCC) for FUNdamentals ages 6-9 ) for FUNdamentals ages 6-9

(Jackrabbit)(Jackrabbit) CCI for Learn-To-Train ages 8-12 (Racing Rabbits)CCI for Learn-To-Train ages 8-12 (Racing Rabbits) Other levels for older skiersOther levels for older skiers

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development

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 birdseye@rogers.com, , Head Coach Head Coach

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

Coach DevelopmentCoach Development

Returning this January…..Coach NightReturning this January…..Coach Night

Free Technique Sessions with Geoff TomlinsonFree Technique Sessions with Geoff Tomlinson    4 sessions in January:4 sessions in January:

Sunday January 6Sunday January 6thth Skate  -  Beginner to Advanced (11am-1pm) Skate  -  Beginner to Advanced (11am-1pm) Wednesday January 9th  Skate - Beginner to Advanced (7-9pm)Wednesday January 9th  Skate - Beginner to Advanced (7-9pm) Wednesday January 16th Classic  -  Intermediate to Advanced (7-Wednesday January 16th Classic  -  Intermediate to Advanced (7-

9pm)9pm) TBDTBD

Sign-ups will happen by email to Kelsey Robin at Sign-ups will happen by email to Kelsey Robin at Kelsey@hewie.ca the week before each session.  Maximum of the week before each session.  Maximum of 12 participants per session12 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 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

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips

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)

Coaching TipsCoaching Tips

Bored, frustrated skierBored, frustrated skierwaiting waiting

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

Games, Games, GamesGames, Games, Games Wax not workingWax not working

Ensure wax works for the dayEnsure wax works for the day Carry extra waxCarry extra wax Educate parents, remind them of the free wax cliniquesEducate 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 Wax GuideWax Guide

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 level1st class ensure the skiers are at the appropriate level Safety and ability to keep up - can be moved to another classSafety and ability to keep up - can be moved to another class*Note: There are variations in skills in each class and per day per *Note: There are variations in skills in each class and per day per

childchild Keep notes on each child for each techniqueKeep notes on each child for each technique

Strengths Strengths Areas for improvementAreas for improvement

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

class (Richard Weber Award)class (Richard Weber Award) Pierre Harvey “Hat Trick” AwardPierre Harvey “Hat Trick” Award Be Be TOUGHTOUGH but fair!!! 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, Class may be cancelled or delayed due to ice, snow, cold, etc.etc.

Decision is made by the Day CoordinatorDecision is made by the Day Coordinator Communication with parentsCommunication with parents It is important your lesson plans be adapted to the weather It is important your lesson plans be adapted to the weather

conditionsconditions

SafetySafety

Injured skierInjured skier Learning how to fall, appropriate terrain, we are here conesLearning how to fall, appropriate terrain, we are here cones Canadian Ski Patrol – cell phonesCanadian Ski Patrol – cell phones HospitalHospital

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

up breakup break AllergyAllergy – Use of Epi-pen – Use of Epi-pen Lost skier or coachLost skier or coach

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

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

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

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 Lost SkierEmergency Action Plan For Lost Skier

Stay Calm!

Ensure you don’t endanger yourself or group members when managing this crisis

In the event of a Lost skier:

If a patroller is on duty during LTS classes, send someone to the Barn to call the patroller (or call # posted on whiteboard outside Barn)

Trails are not usually patrolled, so follow these steps:

Quickly establish a search Coordinator

Secure group members

Go to the Learn-to-Ski mailboxes in the back of the Barn. On the side of these boxes is a slot with an envelope entitled, “Nakkertok Missing Person Search: Steps to Follow”

Follow the instructions on the front of the envelope.

At the conclusion of the “Hasty Search” if the missing person was not successfully found, the Coordinator should call Police at 911. Information gathered on the Missing Person Report form (white form) should also be shared with the Police. Since hypothermia is a real risk, outside help should be mobilized at this time.

Directions to Nakk: 900 Gatineau Ave (take lane to parking area at end)

Emergency Action Plan for Injured SkierEmergency Action Plan for Injured SkierStay Calm!

Ensure you don’t endanger yourself or group members when managing this crisis

In the event of an injured skier

If a patroller is on duty during LTS classes, send someone to the Barn to call the patroller (or call # posted on whiteboard outside Barn)

Trails are not usually patrolled, so follow these steps:

Can ski or walk out?

Secure group members

Immobile or unconscious

If possible head or spinal injury DO NOT MOVE PATIENT

Directions to Nakk: 900 Gatineau Ave (take lane to parking area at end)

1. Monitor ABCsAirwayBreathing,Circulation

2.Give first aid (kits are in cabins) and prevent hypothermia (excessive heat loss)

3. call 911 and send skier to parking area to guide EMS (ensure this person has details about patient)

1 administer first aid (kits are in cabins) and prevent hypothermia (excessive heat loss) by putting insulating layer underneath

2.Nearest hospital is Gatineau Hospital

(819) 966-6333

3 directions: take Gatineau Ave to LaVerendrye. Turn left and proceed 3km.

Physical ComfortPhysical Comfort

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

HungryHungry food breaks, ensure they come to class fedfood breaks, ensure they come to class fed

TiredTired TreatsTreats ChallengesChallenges Pull rope to bring them backPull rope to bring them back

HappyHappy Don’t worry Don’t worry

EquipmentEquipment

BR, JR1, JR2BR, JR1, JR2 Ski length is child height to wrist above head???Ski length is child height to wrist above head??? Fish scales are okay (not ideal)Fish scales are okay (not ideal) 3 Pin binding is okay (not ideal)3 Pin binding is okay (not ideal) No poles needed for BRNo poles needed for BR Limited pole usage in JR1 and JR2 (length: underarm)Limited pole usage in JR1 and JR2 (length: underarm) Pole straps must be adjustedPole straps must be adjusted

JR3, JR4JR3, JR4 Combi skis are fine – between 5cm above head to wrist above Combi skis are fine – between 5cm above head to wrist above

head. head. Must be waxable skis (no fish scales)Must be waxable skis (no fish scales) No 3-pin bindings for skatingNo 3-pin bindings for skating Two sets of poles (underarm for classic, chin for skating)Two sets of poles (underarm for classic, chin for skating)

Check equipment at first lesson!!!Check equipment at first lesson!!!

Resource: www.nakertok.caResource: www.nakertok.ca

Nakkertok FacilitiesNakkertok Facilities

Nakkertok FacilitiesNakkertok Facilities

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

cubbies/mailboxes)cubbies/mailboxes) Learn To Ski Equipment Learn To Ski Equipment

ShackShack New Building (Groomer New Building (Groomer

and Waxing)and Waxing) 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, Based on skill level, speed, endurance, age, gender, friends, previous class, which class a gender, friends, previous class, which class a parent wishes to coachparent 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 for the first time 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 - 2013LTS Program Schedule - 2013 Jan 5/6 Jan 5/6 Lesson #1Lesson #1

Jan 12/13 Jan 12/13 Lesson #2, Rossignol Ski Demo DayLesson #2, Rossignol Ski Demo Day

Jan 19/20Jan 19/20 Lesson #3 Lesson #3

Jan 26/27Jan 26/27 Lesson #4Lesson #4

Feb 2/3Feb 2/3 Lesson #5, Lesson #5, North (Birkebeiner/cookout)North (Birkebeiner/cookout)Eastern Canadian Eastern Canadian

ChampionshipsChampionships

Feb 9/10 Feb 9/10 Lesson #6Lesson #6

Feb 16/17Feb 16/17 Lesson #7Lesson #7

Feb 23/24Feb 23/24 Lesson #8Lesson #8Cookie Race / Weber NakkertloppetCookie Race / Weber Nakkertloppet

Mar 2/3Mar 2/3 Lesson #9, Lesson #9, Year-end PicnicYear-end Picnic

Questions?? and wrap upQuestions?? and wrap up