Transcript Nakkertok Learn-To-Ski
Nakkertok Nordic Cross Country Ski Club
Learn-To-Ski Program
Leaders/Assistants Information Session December 2012
Agenda
Nakkertok
Responsibilities
Learn-to-Ski (LTS) program overview
Coach development
Coaching tips
Skills and evaluation
Weather, safety, facilities
Open forum, questions
Who is Nakkertok?
Nakkertok is a Cooperative Association Trails, cabins, coaching and organization is, almost, all done by the members Nakkertok is the largest x-c ski club in Canada 1400 members with 75 kilometres of trails in two locations (North, South) Founded in 1971 and has focused on creating facilities and programs that develops all levels and types of skiers ~400 LTS children ~200 Racers and Canadian Club Champion in 2010, 2011 Have held and are holding Eastern Canadian Championships with 600+ entrants Events: Fall Adventure Run, Boxing Day Burn-off, Weber loppet, Cookie Race, Thea’s Race
Nakkertok 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 Programs
Learn-To-Ski Bunnyrabbit/Jackrabbit: 4-12 yrs Mud Monsters: 4-12 yrs, fall training at Nakkertok South LTS+: 7-9 yrs, matching Racing Rabbits practices 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
nakkertok.ca
Responsibilities
LTS – Who We Are
Nakkertok Learn To Ski Team [email protected]
Administrator François Blain: [email protected]
Director Noel Harrington: Day Coordinators Saturday AM: Jean Frenette Saturday PM: Luk Arbuckle Sunday PM: Andrew Bachelor 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
Director
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
Administrator
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 Create/assist with first versions of class lists Order materials and goodies from CCO and SFQ
Day 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 administration Team
Coaches – 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 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/Roles
Barn Parent
Photo Day photographer and helpers
Light Fires at Nakkertok North
Birkebeiner organizers
End-of-season picnic organizer and helpers
Canadian Ski Patrol
Parking attendant (Saturday AM only & major club activities)
Learn-to-Ski Program Overview
Bunnyrabbits (~4-5 years old) Jackrabbits (~6-12 years old)
CS4L – 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 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 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)
Learn-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 Development
Coach Development
Our programs don’t succeed without qualified and skilled coaches at all levels:
LTS, Racing, Adventure
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 Development
Old Model
NCCP L1 … L3 for coaching junior ski teams (12+) NCCP L4 and L5 for coaching national + international
New Model
Intro to Community Coaching (
ICC
) for Active Start ages 4-6 (Bunnyrabbit) Community Coaching (
CC
) for FUNdamentals ages 6-9 (Jackrabbit) CCI for Learn-To-Train ages 8-12 (Racing Rabbits) Other levels for older skiers
Coach Development
ICC/CC Courses:
Games that teach technique Developing successful lesson plans Safety Appropriate equipment Skill improvement
Trainer/Facilitator
Geoff Tomlinson [email protected]
, Head Coach for our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletes
Coach Development
Returning this January…..Coach Night
Free Technique Sessions with Geoff Tomlinson 4 sessions in January: Sunday January 6 th Skate - Beginner to Advanced (11am-1pm) Wednesday January 9th Skate - Beginner to Advanced (7-9pm) Wednesday January 16th Classic - Intermediate to Advanced (7 9pm) TBD Sign-ups will happen by email to Kelsey Robin at [email protected]
the week before each session. Maximum of 12 participants per session
Coaching Tips
First Day
Wear something distinctive Arrive early Select a site in the stadium and post your class’ sign Name tags for kids Speak with parents – allergies, health concerns Evaluate class – skill level, speed, endurance Check equipment and clothing Check every child has water bottle and snack in a pack
Coaching Tips
Every Day
Welcome child and determine if OK/not so OK Have one of the assistant coach play with kids while waiting to start Start on time Know the trails One leader at front and one at back, minimum of 2 adults with class Parent volunteer to ski with class Bunnyrabbit skiing ends at 11:30/3:00 and then snack with coaches until 12:00/3:30. Parent snack schedule.
Coaching Tips
Equipment/supplies
Extra mitts, socks Socks with holes cut to fit over boots Emergency blanket Hand warmers Whistle Map Duct tape First aid-kit Wax: recommended plus 1 warmer, 2 colder, cork/scraper Bribes/treats: gummy bears Petroleum jelly for cold weather
Coaching Tips
End of Class
Finish on time Make sure every child has found a parent When appropriate, let parent know if any, good things or issues that arose in the class Pass info along for the next week (e.g. Nak North, skating/classic)
Coaching Tips
Bored, frustrated skier waiting
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 Tips
http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/
Leader’s Golden Notes Skill Levels and Evaluations Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit Games Wax Guide
Skills and Evaluation
Level
Bunny rabbit Jack Rabbit L1 Jack rabbit L2 Jack Rabbit L3 Jack rabbit L3/4 Jack rabbit L4
Sport Specific Fundamentals
General Description
Ski on easy terrain (flats and slight hills), change direction, and getting up from falls
Can ski the trails below the escarpment
(Charron's Chute) with some assistance
Primary Skills Covered
Movement on skis, falling & rising, side stepping, star turn, - ski 2km during class
Herringbone, snowplow braking
, diagonal stride, free glide,
falling and rising
- ski 3km during class
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 Weight transfer and extension in all techniques.
Ability to skate ski on easier terrain.
Weight transfer and extension in all techniques. Ability to skate ski on most terrain.
Very high level of proficiency in both techniques Herringbone, diagonal stride,
turn, snowplow stop,
- ski 5km during class Diagonal stride, double pole, - ski 6km during class
snowplow
double pole Free skate, diagonal skate, one skate Diagonal stride, double pole, Free skate, diagonal skate, one skate, two skate, skate turn - ski 7.5km during class Uphill diagonal, one-step double pole, offset, one skate, two skate, skate turn, step turn, parallel side slip, - ski 10km during class
Classic
100% (no poles) 100% (very limited poles) 90% + (with poles) ~50% ~40% ~20%
Skate
No No < 10% ~50% ~60% ~80%
Evaluating Skills
Why?
Improvements in FUNdamentals Safety Evaluation 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.
Level Start Learning Basic Good Excellent
Evaluation Rubric
Description Starting to learn skill - low success rate (can repeat motion) (<50%) - skill motion is not accurate or fluid yet Has acquired basic motion of skill - Success rate (can repeat motion) moderate (<75%) - Not yet completing full motion of skill - Coordination of skill is still unsteady - With assistance Has acquired basic motions of skill or general concept - Success rate (can repeat motion) high (>80%). - Skill motion is generally correct - Skill motion is not fully correct yet - Power is limited - With limited assistance Fluid and effective motion with good power - Success rate high (>80%) - Skill motion is fully correct using all muscles required in correct order - With no assistance Very fluid and effective motion with good power on differing terrain and conditions - Success rate very high (>95%) Comments No pass No pass, but getting closer For some skills at some levels Basic proficiency is adequate: L2 double pole, L3 1 step double pole Pass Pass
Evaluation 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 To
Weather, Safety, Equipment, Facilities
Weather
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
Safety
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
( From North, same hospitals apply) Nakkertok South C.H. Gatineau (~10min) Ottawa Hospital, General Campus and CHEO (~25min)
Emergency Action Plan For Lost Skier
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) Quickly establish a search Coordinator Directions to Nakk: 900 Gatineau Ave (take lane to parking area at end) Trails are not usually patrolled, so follow these steps: Secure group members 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.
Stay Calm!
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.
Emergency Action Plan for Injured Skier
Ensure you don’t endanger yourself or group members when managing this crisis In the event of an injured skier Stay Calm!
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:
Immobile or unconscious
Can ski or walk out?
Secure group members 1.
Monitor ABCs Airway Breathing, Circulation If possible head or spinal injury DO NOT MOVE PATIENT 1 administer first aid (kits are in cabins) and prevent hypothermia (excessive heat loss) by putting insulating layer underneath 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) 2.Nearest hospital is Gatineau Hospital (819) 966-6333 3 directions: take Gatineau Ave to LaVerendrye. Turn left and proceed 3km.
Directions to Nakk: 900 Gatineau Ave (take lane to parking area at end)
Physical 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
Equipment
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. Must be waxable skis (no 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 Facilities
Nakkertok Facilities
Nakkertok South Buildings
Chalet (notice board and cubbies/mailboxes) Learn To Ski Equipment Shack New Building (Groomer and Waxing) Ski Patrol Hut Johannsenhus Owl Cabin
Nakkertok South Trails
Class signs Stadium Bunny Bumps Plateau Play Park Sprint courses Owl Pond Johansenhus field
Nakkertok North
New chalet
Class 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 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 - 2013
Jan 5/6 Lesson #1 Jan 12/13 Jan 19/20 Lesson #2, Rossignol Ski Demo Day Lesson #3 Jan 26/27 Feb 2/3 Feb 9/10 Feb 16/17 Feb 23/24 Mar 2/3 Lesson #4 Lesson #5,
North (Birkebeiner/cookout)
Eastern Canadian Championships
Lesson #6 Lesson #7 Lesson #8
Cookie Race / Weber Nakkertloppet
Lesson #9,
Year-end Picnic