Programs
Program fees do not include a Season's Pass with the exception of the Special Olympics.
Please print and complete the following forms for
program registration and season passes:
Registration Form
Program Information:
For kids aged 3-12 we've got lessons ranging from the Parent & Tot Bunny program to the Track Attach program for the kids who want to ski fast! All the coaches are fun and enthusiastic and love coaching kids.
Click here to download the '07-'08 Ski League sessions calendar (PDF File).
Bunny Rabbits (Ages 3 to 5 accompanied by a parent) Led by our friendliest coaches at Telemark, children and parents will ski together exploring our ski playground, learning basic ski techniques and playing games. Parents play a big part in implementing this program and ensuring that the kids enjoy the sessions.
$35 Saturdays 10:30 a.m.
Introductory Jack Rabbits This program is geared for kids fresh out of the bunny program or first time skiers to learn basic classic technique skiing skills and to establish a lifelong interest in the sport. Emphasis is on learning classic technique skills through a variety of fun activities.
$45 Saturdays 10:30 a.m.
Jack Rabbits Building on the skills learned in the introductory class, kids are introduced to skate skiing and advanced technique instruction.
$45 Wednesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 10:30am
Track Attack The objective of this program is for kids with several years of skiing experience to become technically competent cross-country skiers, and to utilize those skills to explore a wide range of cross-country ski activities from back-country excursions to ski tournaments and fun races.
$45 Wednesdays 6:30pm and Saturdays 10:30am
Click here to download the '07-'08 Ski League sessions calendar (PDF File).
All Ski League participants are encouraged to participate in both the Telemark "Tips Up Cup" fun race and the 'Kelowna Apple Loppet' hosted at Telemark. Entry fees are waived for all Ski League participants in both of these races.
Junior Racing Program (Ages 9 to 15)
The Telemark Junior Racing program is open to technically competent kids wishing to advance their skiing experience into the racing environment.
Junior Development Team
Bridging the gap between Ski League and the Junior Racing Team with emphasis on skiing fast and good technique. Athletes will be coached by the Club's Head Coach in dry land an on-snow training sessions, and will be encouraged to enter some local races with the team. For more info contact James Williams at 979-1255.
$100 Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings
Junior Racing Team
This program is for experienced youth skiers who want to improve their technique and race at a competitive level. With an emphasis on fun and camaraderie, skiers learn to ski fast utilizing great technique. Athletes will participate in dry land and on-snow training sessions and will be expected to enter all of the races as set out in the team schedule. Coached training sessions will take place three times per week during the ski season supervised by the Club's Head Coach. For more info contact James Williams at 979-1255.
$150 Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays
Dual Biathlon Program
Designed as an add-on program for registered members of the Junior Racing Program who want to include the Biathlon discipline to their ski racing experience. Lead by Rob Swan, the sessions will run twice weekly and focus more specifically on the shooting portion of the sport. For more information contact Rob Swan 764-2615
$50 plus Junior Development or Junior Racing fees. Training schedule T.B.D.
Geared for men and women who want advanced training and technique instruction. Individuals who are interested in improving their skiing ability or wish to participate in local races are encouraged and welcome to join the group. This program will be lead by Murray Farbridge and will include both skating and classic technique. Proceeds from the Masters' program will got to support the Junior Racing Program. For more information contact Gloria Haug glohaug@shaw.ca
$150 two sessions per week T.B.D.
The School Ski program is available to all Kelowna and surrounding area schools from grade five to twelve. Taught by Telemark Volunteer NCCP Coaches, groups of students are initially taught basic classic technique basics with further lessons progressing to advanced technique and an introduction to skate skiing. Lessons are reinforced with fun relay races in the stadium area and on the trails as the students learn to ski safely with their groups. For more information of booking dates and rates contact Sue Camp thecamps@shaw.ca or Gloria Haug glohaug@shaw.ca
Lessons will be offered at
The following will be offered in Classic and Skating techniques:
Private lesson: $45.00 - 1 hour
Group (2 people): $35.00 - 1 hour
Group (3 to 6 people): $28.00 ea. – 1 hour
PROGRAMS:
1st Time out
This program is geared for people who think they might like to learn to ski and who do not have equipment – included is a 1 hour lesson, ski pass and rental equipment. Cost is $40.00
Skate Clinics
These will be offered for a minimum of 4 or more people and each session will be 2 ½ hours in length and will take place tentatively on Saturday afternoons at
Adults night
This program was very successful last year and we are offering it again. Each session is four consecutive Thursday evenings. Start time is
Train for the
Loppet: (law pet) Not a rabbit’s gait but Swedish for
a mass participation cross-country ski race
Classic technique: Sundays
Skating technique: Sundays
waxing - Dec 9; skiing - Dec 16, 30 and Jan 6th
Ski lessons $100
Trail pass $10/day
Equipment rental $10/rental
To register for lessons or programs, phone the Telemark lodge at 768-1494 (days) or contact our ski school director, Jack Smith at 768-4282 or cell 864-3777 (evenings), or e-mail Jackskismith@shaw.ca
Special Olympics (Ages 6 to Adult)
This program is open to any person with a developmental disability. The Youth Program (ages 6-12) is a fun way to get started skiing while playing games. The Junior and Adult program (ages 13 years and up) also focuses on fun while building strength, endurance and technique leading towards competition. Training sessions will be on Saturdays. For more information contact Wulf Gerhard at 860-7905 ( jwgerhardt79@shawbiz.ca)
$45. Includes Telemark membership
For program registration form click here (PDF File).
