Nakkertok Nordic CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB Learn To Ski (LTS) Coach Information Session 2014

Nakkertok NordicCROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB

Learn To Ski (LTS)Coach Information Session

2014

Nakker-what? Learn to Ski (LTS) Coaching with LTS Coaching Tips and Tricks Skills and Evaluation Weather, Safety, Facilities Q&A

Agenda

Nakkertok is an Inuktitut word for “moving swiftly on snow”

Club founded in 1971 by a group of families interested in cross country ski racing

Nakkertok has become the largest cross country ski club in Canada

Over 1,400 members and 80 km of trails concentrated in two sectors, South and North

Nakkertok the Club

Adult members volunteer at least two days (sixteen hours) to help make Nakkertok a success for everyone!

We work together in a variety of ways Trail clearing, facility maintenance Coaching (leaders and assistants) in the fall and winter Administration and organization (director, coordinators,

etc.) Races and events Social activities

Board of directors: http://nakkertok.ca/about/governance/

Nakkertok—Powered by Volunteers

Learn to Ski (LTS)

Develop a love of cross country skiing for life Strong foundation for younger cross country skiers

Mud Monsters (fall) Bunnyrabbits and Jackrabbits (winter)

Learning opportunities for all ages and levels of ability Adult novice Coach development

Feeder to other programs Adventure (recreational) Racing Rabbits (competitive)

Nakkertok Competitive & Recreational

Bunnyrabbit

s

Bunnyrabbit

s

4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Adult

Mud Monsters (Fall)Mud Monsters (Fall)

JackrabbitsJackrabbits

Adventure (Fall/Winter)Adventure (Fall/Winter)

Novice (Classic)Novice (Classic)

LTS+LTS+RacingRabbitsRacingRabbits

Train to Train

Train to Train

Learn to CompeteLearn to Compete

Train to CompeteTrain to

Compete

Competitive(Fall/Winter)Competitive(Fall/Winter)

RecreationalRecreational

LTS Programs (Fall/Winter)

Mud Monsters (unique to Nakkertok, fall) Get muddy on the trails at Nakkertok! Bushwhacking, games, orienteering, hiking

Bunnyrabbits (CCC) Introduce cross-country skiing Healthy lifestyle associated with it Organized activity and active play

Jackrabbits (CCC) Learn basic cross-country ski skills (classic/skate) Instill a lifelong interest in the sport Enhancing their quality of life and health

Adventure Programs (Fall/Winter)

Wapoos Adventurers, and Adventure II Backcountry touring, ski orienteering,

telemark, biathlon Bushcraft, backcountry safety, winter camping Ongoing development of classic and skate Twice a week, fall/winter, increased comradery Leadership development (Adventure II) Organizers of the Fall Fun Run, Webber Loppet!

Key events Adventure Race, Fall Camping, Fall Fun Run,

Biathlon, Winter Camping, Ski Marathon, Loppet

Racing Programs (Fall/Winter)

LTS+ Similar to MM/LTS but twice a week Mostly for siblings of Racing Rabbits

Racing Rabbits (Learn to Train, CCC) Refine basic cross-country ski skills Further develop fundamental movement and

fundamental sport skills Twice a week, fall/winter, increased comradery Organizers of the Cookie Race!

Even more Racing! Train to Train, Learn to Compete, Train to Compete

LTS—Powered by Volunteers

Parents Coaches (lead and assist) Coordinators

Lisa Sheehy and Megan Cumming, Mud Monsters Lisa McMurray, Sat AM Scott Hall, Sat PM Andrew Batchlor, Sun PM Benjamin Campin, North

Director (a voice for LTS on the Board) Luk Arbuckle

A voice for (fall/winter) LTS programs on the Board Recreational programs with young kids Monthly board meetings to discuss club strategy,

goals, ambitions Set goals and direction for the season

Stronger relationship with other programs Automate more tasks

Support Coordinators, that support the volunteers and coaches, that support the athletes

LTS Director

Coordinators herd parents and coaches! Attend a few meetings to plan for the season Create teams Make changes to teams

Communication With coaches: motivation/support With members: events, volunteer help

Odds and ends Grooming requests and class cancellations New equipment purchases and any facilities issues

LTS Coordinators

Based on age, 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

1:3 ratio between coach and kids for Bunnyrabbits 1:4 ratio between coach and kids for Jackrabbits Class lists communicated to leaders and assistants

LTS Teams

Provide a fun, safe yet challenging environment Lesson plans ready, with extra games on hand! Know the skills, how to evaluate, and be aware of safety

risks Communicate feedback to kids, keep parents informed

LTS Coaches

Supporting documentation and instruction Lesson plans and games

http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/coaches/lesson-plans/ http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/coaches/leaders-bunnyrabbit-an

d-jackrabbit-games/

Levels and evaluation (especially the bottom of this page)

http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/coaches/leaders-levels-and-evaluations/

Golden notes (tips and tricks from past coaches) http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/coaches/leaders-golden-notes/

Coach development (ICC/CC coaching instruction) http://nakkertok.ca/other-programs/coaching-courses/

Coach Technique Development Sessions Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm, Jan 7/14/21, with Geoff Tomlinson

LTS Coaches

Get involved with Nakkertok! Help us make this a great program and club Support the volunteer coaches, and the kids

It’s all about the kids Kids need the right equipment, a snack, backpack for

extras Communicate absences or issues to coaches Get some time on snow

LTS is as good as we make it Arrive early to add some wax to skis, chat with

Nakker-friends Offer to ski with the team

LTS Parents

Volunteer opportunities with LTS Barn/Chalet parent Photo day Birkebeiner (bon fires, hot chocolate) End of season picnic or potluck Ski patrol

Volunteer opportunities with the Club Facilities (chalets, trail clearing in the fall) Events (organization, course marshal, food)

Cookie race, Easterns, Thea’s Board of Directors (volunteers, governance, etc.)

LTS Parents

Supporting documentation Guide to equipment and clothing

http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/parents/guide-to-equipmentclothing/

Guide to ski equipment http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/parents/equipment-selection/

Volunteer duties http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/parents/administrative-duties/

Wax guide (really you only need Swix green/blue/red) http://nakkertok.ca/learn-to-ski/parents/wax-guide-for-learn-

to-ski/

LTS Parents

Bunnyrabbits (4-5) Jackrabbits (6-12)Active Start FUNdamentals

LTS the Program

Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L)

Improving the quality of sport and physical activity in Canada

Long Term Athlete Development Model

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

LTS Birkebeiner

Save the baby Norwegian prince! Annual backcountry ski and bonfire at North

Same date as Easter Championships Provided by LTS

Fire starter log, matches Marshmallows, chocolate-covered cookies

Provided by parents Hot chocolate (warm for little ones), paper cups

Sites to be determined

Screening Policy Medium-level trust positions – police records check

http://nakkertok.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Nakkertok-LTS-Volunteer-Letter-for-PRC-2014-08-11.pdf

Privacy How we collect, manage, store, and destroy personal

information Photography

LTS on Shutterfly, for personal use only Club “no photos list”

Club and LTS Policies

Coach Development

Success through qualified and skilled coaches LTS, Adventure, Racing

Nakkertok paid support Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) Community Coaching (CC) Learn-To-Train (L2T) Technique Improvement Sessions

ICC/CC Courses: Games that teach technique Developing successful lesson plans Safety Appropriate equipment Skill improvement

Trainer/Facilitator Geoff Tomlinson Head Coach for our Nakkertok Train-to-Train Athletes

Coach Courses

Free Technique Sessions with Geoff Tomlinson Wednesdays from 7 to 9pm

January 7, diagonal stride January 14, double pole January 21, skate

Limit of 12 coaches per sesssion, plus 2 reserve Sign ups will be emailed to coaches

iVolunteer website Games session?

Coach Technique Development Sessions

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!

coach

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 after 90 mins, and snack and

games with coaches for 30 mins.

Coaching Tips!

Equipment/supplies Extra mitts, socks with holes cut to fit over boots Emergency blanket, hand warmers, whistle Fire starting kit you now how to use Map Duct tape for repairs First aid-kit Wax: recommended plus 1 warmer,

2 colder, cork/scraper Bribes/treats: gummy bears Petroleum jelly for cold weather

Coaching Tips!

Equipment Shed (to the left of the chalet) Ropes Pylons Large balls Small balls Hula hoops Polo kit ‘Grab-n-Go’ equipment bags

Coaching Tips!

Grab ‘n Go Equipment Bags

Seven bags at South, two at North: suitable for BR, JR1, JR2

Grab ‘n Go Equipment Bags

Lesson supplies Cones (tip the cone, boundaries, slalom) Balls (ready position, coordination) Tow ropes (chariots and horses) Short ropes (stomp, snakes) Stuffed toys (two hands, garbage pickup,

Tony Knows, hill pickup, scavenger hunt) Emergency supplies

Emergency procedure flowcharts (laminated) Basic first aid kit, plus hand warmers, emergency

blanket, whistle (in front zippered pocket) Open-toed wool socks = over booties

End of Class Try to finish on time Make sure every child has found a parent Feedback for parents, good and bad Pass info along for the next week (e.g. Nak North,

skating/classic)

Coaching Tips!

Bored, frustrated skier waiting 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

free wax cliniques

Coaching Tips!

Skills and Evaluation

Number of Lessons

Tim

e in L

ess

on

Games, Drills, Skills

Long Ski

Level General Description Primary Skills Covered Classi

c Skat

e

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%

Skills to Teach

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 of Skills

Improvements in Active Start and FUNdamentals Safety (falling and rising, going down hills, etc.) Evaluation spreadsheet (very detailed

Evaluation RubricLevel Description Comments

Start Starting to learn skill- low success rate (can repeat motion) (<50%) - skill motion is not accurate or fluid yet

No pass

Learning 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

No pass, but getting closer

Basic 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

For some skills at some levels Basic proficiency is adequate: L2 double pole, L3 1 step double pole

Good 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

Pass

Excellent Very fluid and effective motion with good power on differing terrain and conditions- Success rate very high (>95%)

Pass

1st class, ensure the skiers are at the appropriate level Safety and ability to keep up - can be moved to another

class 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

If the child starts in Bunnyrabbits (BR) or Jackrabbit (JR) early Bunnyrabbit at age 4 and 5

Teamed mostly by age Jackrabbit Level 1 at age 6

Intro/Experienced Jackrabbit 2 at age 7 Jackrabbit Level 3 at age 8 Jackrabbit Level 3/4 at age 9 (or Racing Rabbits) Jackrabbit Level 4 at age 10 (or Adventure, or Racing Rabbits) Jackrabbit Level 4+ at age 11 (or Adventure, or Racing

Rabbits)

Natural Progression

Class may be cancelled or delayed due to ice, snow, extreme cold, etc.

Decision is made by the Coordinator Communication with parents It is important your lesson plans be adapted

to the weather conditions

Weather Considerations

Please Remember What’s First Be prepared Know the protocols Use your best judgement

Safety

Please Remember What’s First

P: Protection From danger, against the elements (clothing, shelter,

fire) R: Rescue

Determine the best way out, self-rescue or SOS W: Water

You can survive three days without water F: Food

You can survive three weeks without food

Injured skier Learning how to fall, appropriate terrain, we are here cones Canadian Ski Patrol – cell phones, nearest 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! Rocks on trail, fireplace, snow falling off cabins

Safety Considerations

Also the Ottawa Hospital, and CHEO (25mins)

C.H. Gatineau (10min)

Nakkertok South

Hospital

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.


while managing this crisis.

Administer first aid and prevent

hypothermia (use emergency

blanket).



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.



blanket).



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.


them guide care.

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).



YesYes

No

No

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 Injured Skier

Stay calm.Stay calm.


when managing this crisis.


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.


them guide search.


them guide search.



Is a patroller on duty?Is a patroller on duty?

Let the patroller guide

search.

Let the patroller guide

search.





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



Yes Yes No

No

Emergency Action Plan for Lost Skier

Cold and 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)

Energy Food breaks, ensure they come to class fed Tired Treats

Physical Comfort

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, very heavy) 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 Waxable skis preferred over fish scales No 3-pin bindings for skating Two sets of poles (shoulder for classic, lips for skating)

Check equipment at first lesson!!!

Equipment

Nakkertok Facilities

Nakkertok South Buildings Chalet (notice board

and cubbies/mailboxes) Equipment Shack Ski Patrol Hut Johannsenhus Owl Cabin

Nakkertok North Buildings Holloway Chalet Secondary Chalet

Nakkertok Facilities

Nakkertok South Trails Class signs Stadium Bunny Bumps Plateau Play Park Sprint courses Owl Pond Johansenhus field

Shutterfly Team Sites Restricted to individual groups

Calendar and automatic reminders So you know what’s coming, and reminders

will come LTS News Feed

http://nakkertok.ca/posts/category/allnews/lts/

Give us your feedback!

Communication

Nakkertok NordicCROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB

LTS lessons start January 3/49 weeks, 2 hours per lesson

See you on the snow!

Documents

Nakkertok Nordic CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB Learn To Ski (LTS) Coach Information Session 2014