Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors

Ontario X-Country Courses 2010-2011 (Updated) Posted on Oct 31st, 2010

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This winter, thanks to Wendy Grater, Peter Grey, Paul Jorgensen, Kevin French, Clare Magee, Rob Henderson, and our Course Conductor trainees Ted Williams, Murray Wood and Jan Vopalensky, we are pleased to offer you in total 19 XC courses over 10 events and 6 locations.

This winter we are again:

• keeping our course prices same as last year and equal across all parts of Ontario
• offering 4 free Refresher/Professional Development (PD) courses to current Professional CANSI members
• offering Youth Scholarships to qualified individuals

Bellow is a summary of all the Ontario XC courses planned for this season. Here you'll find direct links to the available course pages from where you can easily register. But if you know exactly what course you want, simply select it from the courses page. Just make sure you select the ON-Ontario and X-Country options (for easier viewing) and register for the right course.

NOTE: All courses start at 9 am (unless otherwise stated) and follow the CANSI Ontario course registration and cancellation policies stated in this 2008 news item.

Level I+ Instructor Preparation and Refresher - 2 days

This early season course is especially designed for aspiring instructors, level I and II instructors teaching in Southern Ontario area ski clubs. Refresher and prep courses always provide great learning and a chance to relate to peers working on the same challenges without the stress of a certification course.

December 18-19 - Hardwood Ski and Bike

1) Level I Preparation - $180 ($150 if you register early & online**)
2) Level II Preparation & Level I Refresher - $180 ($150 if you register early & online**)
3) Level III Preparation & Level II+ Refresher - $200 ($170 if you register early & online**)

Note:

1) We've arranged for a discount lodging at the Carriage Hill Resort, in the nearby Horseshoe Valley. After you register for one of these courses, you will be given a discount code, which you can then use to book a room at this resort.

2) In case there is not enough snow at this location, this course may be moved to a more suitable location. Your registration fees will be fully refunded if you do not want to drive to the new location. A decision will be made at least 3 days before course start.

Level I Instructor Refresher/Professional Development - 1 day

If you cannot make the above special refresher weekend, you can always tune-up your skiing and teaching skills in the following four courses. But you must have at least XC Level I certification that did not expire more than 10 years ago, and have a current Professional membership status.

1) December 18 - Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste. Marie
2) January 8 - Highlands Nordic, Duntroon
3) January 15 - Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
4) February 9 - Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie

Price: $0

Note: These refresher courses are offered in conjunction with a Level I preparation and/or Level I certification courses, and are limited to no more than 8 students each.

Level I Instructor Preparation - 1 day

To make sure your skiing skills are ready, this full-day session will focus on the skiing required for the XC Level I certification course. You must be a strong intermediate skier to take part in this course.

December 18 - Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste. Marie

Price: $90 ($75 if you register early and online**)

(Full) Level I Instructor Certification - 2 days

These certification courses train you for teaching beginner XC skiers - be they Classic or Skate skiers. They will introduce you to the fundamentals of XC Classic and Skating skiing technique and the Canadian teaching style. You will improve your demonstration skills and learn how to introduce new people to the sport.

1) December 18-19 - Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie
2) January 8-9 - Hiawatha Highlands, SS Marie
3) January 8-9 - Highlands Nordic, Duntroon
4) January 8-9 - Temiskaming Nordic, New Liskeard
5) January 15-16 - Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa
6) February 9-10 - Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie

Price: $400 ($350 if you register early and online**)

Note: We recommend completing the XC Level I Instructor Preparation course prior to attending this certification course and/or self-evaluating your skills based on the latest criteria listed in the current Course Conductor manual.

Classic-only Level I Instructor Certification - 2 days

These certification courses train you for teaching beginner XC Classic skiers only. It will introduce you to the fundamentals of XC Classic skiing technique and the Canadian teaching style. You will improve your demonstration skills and learn how to introduce new people to the sport.

February 9-10 - Hardwood Ski and Bike, Barrie

Price: $400 ($350 if you register early and online**)

Note: We recommend completing a XC (Classic) Level I Instructor Preparation course prior to attending this certification course and/or self-evaluating your skills based on the latest XC Classic Level I criteria.

Level II/III Instructor Preparation - 2 days

To make sure your skiing skills are ready, these 2 full-day sessions will focus on the skiing required for the XC Level II and III certification courses. You must be a strong intermediate skier to take part in this course.

February 12-13 - Horseshoe Resort, Barrie

Price: $200 ($170 if you register early and online**)

Level II+III Instructor Certification - 5 days over 2 weekends

After an absence of 3 seasons, we are again trying to run a Level II & III certification courses. These combined 5-day courses are for instructors looking to hone their teaching and skiing skills. They focus on skills and tactics needed to work with intermediate through advanced skiers.

You must be at least Level I instructor to take part in the Level II course, and Level II instructor for the Level III course.

1) Level II certification course
2) Level III certification course

Both are offered on the two consecutive weekends of February 27-28 and March 5-6, and at the Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa center.

Price: $580 ($500 if you register early and online**)

Course Conductor Training and Level II+ Refresher - 2 days

This briefing is designed to train current and future Ontario XC Course Conductors. Accommodation is available on site at the Highlands Nordic farmhouse #1 for $25 per night. This farmhouse is located near the main chalet and room for close to 15 people.

December 11-12 - Highlands Nordic, Duntroon

Price: $50 plus $14 per day for a trail pass

Note: You are eligible for reimbursement of the costs of this course (course fee plus reasonable expenses) should you commit to assist in the running of Ontario X-Country courses during this winter.

** Early and online registration means that you will register and pay through our web site at least 2 weeks before the start of the course.