Skis S'Cool
Skis S'Cool is a learn to ski program designed for Yukon elementary schools.
Who Can Participate?
All elementary schools in Whitehorse and Yukon rural communities are eligible to participate in the Ski S'Cool program.
The program focuses on grade one students and in some situations grade two students.
Whitehorse Schools
For Whitehorse Schools, the ski lesson program will have two different formats.
The first format involves students traveling to the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club located at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. Schools will arrange their own transportation and Cross Country Yukon will provide ski equipment and a certified coach to conduct the lessons.
The second format is a traveling ski lesson package in which the school would provide the trails / playground on site and Cross Country Yukon will bring the ski equipment and the coach to the school.
Rural Schools
For Rural Schools, the ski program will have one format.
A traveling ski lesson package in which the school would provide the trails / playground on site and Cross Country Yukon will bring the ski equipment and the coach to the school.
Location
The lessons will take place either at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club or at your school. Your school will need to arrange for grooming of your trails or arrange for a ski-able area for the lessons such as a field.
Ski Equipment For Students
Skis and boots are supplied by Cross Country Yukon (poles are not required at the introductory level). However, students can bring their own equipment, but it should be up to the same standard as the Cross Country Yukon equipment.
Supervision
Cross Country Yukon will provide a certified instructor for the lessons (depending on class size). The school will supply chaperones / teachers for the lessons based on a ration of 10 participants to 1 chaperone. Older students (grade 6) who are experienced skiers may be suitable as supervisors i.e. Green Squad with Cross Country Yukon race program.
Transportation
Schools are responsible for transporting students to the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club.
Fees
- 4 session program - $20 / student
- 5 session program - $25 / student
- 6 session program - $30 / student
The ski lesson program instructors will be paid by Cross Country Yukon. The ski equipment is the property of Cross Country Yukon and was purchased with support from Lotteries Yukon. Fees charged are to help offset some of the costs incurred by Cross Country Yukon.
Scheduling
Schools can schedule a program to consist of 4-6 lessons. Possible time slots available are listed below.
- Month - January to March
- Days - Tuesdays to Fridays
- Time Slots - Morning and Afternoon (time TBA) 1 ¼ hours
NOTE: Final scheduling is done when your registration forms are received by Cross Country Yukon.
How To Register
Step 1
View the xcyukon Yahoo Calendar to check for available dates. On the calendar navigate to the months of January 2008, February 2008 or March 2008 and click on the month tab.
Step 2
Download and complete the School Registration Form.
Download School Registration Form 
Step 3
Download and complete the Cross Country Canada Club Registration Form.
Download Cross Country Canada Club Registration Form
Step 4
Download and complete a Student Registration Form for each student that will be participating in the program.
Download Student Registration Form
Step 5
Send the completed forms with your payment (please make cheques payable to Cross Country Yukon) to the following address:
Cross Country Yukon
4061 – 4th Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1H1
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Confirmation
Upon receiving your registration forms Cross Country Yukon will contact you to confirm dates, times and locations for your Ski S'Cool program.
Boot Measuring Stick
To help you complete the shoe sizing component on the Student Registration Form, use the Boot Measuring Stick.
Clothing For Young Skiers
Young children must be properly dressed for participating in the Ski S'Cool program. Cross Country Yukon has prepared a document for schools and parents entitled Clothing For Young Skiers that outlines how children should be dressed for participating in the program.
Download Clothing For Young Skiers
Ski Rentals For Teachers and Adults
Ski rental equipment for adults / teachers are available through The Ski Base Service Centre at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club.
Cross Country Canada Liability Insurance Manual
The aim of the Cross Country Canada Liability Insurance Manual is to provide general information regarding the coverage provided by the Cross Country Canada Liability Insurance Policy.
Download Cross Country Canada Liability Insurance Manual
Questions?
For more information contact Amanda Deuling (Ski S'Cool Coordinator for Cross Country Yukon) at (867) 393-3368 or send her an email.
