nakkertok nordic cross country ski club learn-to-ski program
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Nakkertok Nordic Cross Country Ski Club Learn-To-Ski Program. Leaders/Assistants Information Session December 2013. Agenda. Nakkertok Learn-to-Ski (LTS) program overview Coach development Coaching tips Skills and evaluation Weather, safety, facilities Open forum, questions. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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
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)
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 [email protected], , Head Coach Head Coach
for our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletesfor our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletes
Coach DevelopmentCoach Development
• 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
Coaching TipsCoaching Tips
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
Coaching TipsCoaching Tips
• ‘‘Grab-n-Go’ Equipment BagsGrab-n-Go’ Equipment Bags
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 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.
Ensure you don't endanger yourself or group members
while managing this crisis.
Administer first aid and prevent
hypothermia (use emergency
blanket).
Administer first aid and prevent
hypothermia (use emergency
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.
Administer first aid and prevent
hypothermia (use emergency
blanket).
Administer first aid and prevent
hypothermia (use emergency
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.
Call the patroller and let
them guide care.
Can you call the patroller now?
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).
Send someone to the chalet to call
the pattroler (number posted on the outside whiteboard).
YesYes
No
No
Secure group members.
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.
Ensure you don't endanger yourself or group members
when managing this crisis.
Ensure you don't endanger yourself or group members
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.
Call the patroller and let
them guide search.
Call the patroller and let
them guide search.
Can you call the patroller now?
Can you call the patroller now?
Is a patroller on duty?Is a patroller on duty?
Let the patroller guide
search.
Let the patroller guide
search.
Send someone to the chalet to call
the pattroler (number posted on the outside whiteboard).
Send someone to the chalet to call
the pattroler (number posted on the outside whiteboard).
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
Secure group members.
Secure group members.
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
• Jan 11/12 Lesson #2
• Jan 18/19 Lesson #3
• Jan 25/26 Lesson #4
• 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