Coaching Courses and Clinics

The Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club hosts several coaching courses during September, October and November. The coaching courses are provided by Cross Country Yukon.  This is an excellent opportunity to receive training if you're planning to become a leader or coach for one of the Kids Ski Programs or one of Cross Country Yukon's Squad Programs.

Cross Country Canada/Cross Country Yukon Policy Regarding Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications

Coaches must complete a coaching workshop in order to supervise, instruct or coach ski programs for children ( Bunny, Jackrabbit, Lynx ) and the Cross Country Yukon Squad Program. 

Coaching Course Levels

There are three levels of coaching courses offered by Cross Country Yukon. The level of certification required will depend on the program that you want to coach. The coaching levels are as follows:

• Introduction to Community Coaching (ICC)

Introduction to Community Coaching (ICC) certification is required for leading a Bunny group (age 4 and 5) or for assisting at Orange Squad practices.

• Community Coaching (CC)

Community Coaching (CC) certification is required for leading Jackrabbits and Orange Squad and for assisting at Purple and Green Squad practices.

• Competition Coaching (Learning To Train)

Competition Coaching (Learning To Train) certification is required for leading Purple and Green Squad practices.

 

General Course Information

• Fee - $40 (for manual and course costs ). Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club will pay the course fee for Jackrabbit and Bunny leaders and helpers. Please submit receipt to the ski club office.

• payable at first session – cheque made out to Cross Country Yukon.

• minimum of 5 participants required to offer the course.

• To register or for information please contact Amanda Deuling at 332-4734 or email amandadeuling@northwestel.net

• Course Conductors: Nick Stratis, Tina Brobby, Amanda Deuling. Course conductors are trained and certified through Cross Country Yukon and Cross Country Canada.

Course Schedule

• Introduction to Community Coaching (ICC) Certification

ICC required for leading Bunny and assisting Orange Squads

10 hours – classroom sessions only - bring paper, pen,binder, snacks

Dates:  Friday, October 23, 2009  6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
             Saturday, October 24, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Facilitators - Nick Stratis and Amanda Deuling

• Introduction to Community Coaching Certification (ICC)

ICC required for leading Bunny and assisting Orange Squad

10 hours – classroom sessions only - bring paper, pen,binder, snacks

Dates:  Friday, January 8, 2010  6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
           Saturday, January 9, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Facilitator - Nick Stratis and Amanda Deuling

• Community Coaching Certification

• Training to Train (Dryland) Certification

• Training to Train (On Snow) Certification

These courses will be offered in September and November. Go to the Cross Country Yukon site for more information. CC and LTT.
 

Coaching Clinics

Introduction to New Competition Model
and Officials/Event Organizers Clinic 
Monday, September 28, 2009  7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Wax Room at Mt McIntyre Recreation Centre

Supporting Kids in Competition for Parents and Athletes
Tuesday, September 29, 2009  6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Wax Room at Mt McIntyre Recreation Centre