Cross Country Skate Ski - Gatineau Park

We are committed to providing the highest levels of safety for our community.  

To ensure participant and staff safety, we have implemented mandatory 'Safe Return to Play Protocol & Guidelines' for all Club Activities.  In order to participate with the Ottawa Sport & Social Club and stay in good standing, the following guidelines MUST be followed.  A zero-tolerance policy is in place for those who challenge these decisions.   

To ensure a successful season, please remember to practice safe physical distancing and a positive attitude!

All participants are required to read, understand and adhere to the following:

1 - League Modifications

2 - Player Guidelines

3 - League Representative Guidelines

4 - Self Screening Tool (done before each hike). 

As well as:

• Sport Specific COVID-19 Protocols and modifications to the game, class or activity.

• Facility specific COVID-19 Protocols (you can find these protocols in the facility link in your schedule once live). 

Start/end dates

Starts Thursday, February 11 and ends Thursday, March 18.

Due to the shift of the program start, an additional 2 makeup dates will be scheduled on a different night. The 2 makeup dates will be announced 1 week before the start of the program.

# of weeks

8 weeks.

Hike Times

Skiiers will meet at a designated location at 6:00pm.

Classes will run from 6:00pm - 7:30pm.

Individual Registration: $175.00 + HST.

Bye dates

None.

The meet up location and trail will be posted online and sent to participants two days prior to the class, along with specific COVID-19 protocols.

Robyn is a ski instructor from Chelsea. She lives on the edge of the Gatineau Park and loves the outdoors. She wants to share her love of skate skiing in the Gatineau Park with you this winter.

Come join her for an introduction to skate skiing so you'll be able to use your new skills on different trails in the park. You'll learn new techniques and explore different places to ski each week. It's a fantastic way to stay fit while experiencing the beauty and serenity of the Gatineau Park.

Details

Participants will be sent the meeting point and trail details ahead of time. Participants will meet the OSSC Representative and will embark the trail as a group.

This is a novice to intermediate level class. Participants should already have some experience in cross-country skiing and know now like to learn how to skate ski.

Mandatory Group Requirements

COVID-19 MODIFICATIONS 

• This program will have a maximum of 24 participants per group (would be revised if there are changes to Quebec Provincial guidelines).  Once the first week has gone by, no additional participants will be added to the program.  

1) All participants are required to sign the waiver.

2) Hike day wellness checks “COVID-19 Self Screening” must be completed by all players prior to participation.

3) Participants must maintain physical distancing of 2-meters before, during and after all activities.  This includes arriving on-site, hiking, resting/sitting, and departing the location.

4) No Spectators are allowed under any circumstance (this includes kids, family, friends, etc). Only registered participants are able to participate.

For more information regarding Roster Sizes & Specific Team Numbers, click here.

Equipment
Requirements

COVID-19 LEAGUE MODIFICATIONS   

Participants are required to wash/sanitize their hands before and after each hike. Do not share water bottles, snacks or warm clothing with others.

You will be skiing under the moonlight, so ensure to bring a headlamp with you.

Dress lightly with active wear as you will not be standing around long and will warm-up very quickly.

Participants must have their own pair of skis, boots, and poles and wear clothing that suits the weather.

Rental equipment is available for the season at several locations in Ottawa at an extra charge. Your instructor Jodi can also arrange equipment rentals at a reduced price: paddlefit@gmail.com.

Week 1: Skate Ski Basics - Upper body 

Week 2: Skate Ski Basics - Lower body 

Week 3: Total body coordination 

Week 4: Endurance

Week 5: Hills - What Goes Up…

Week 6: Speed Sections

Week 7: Up's & down's + lots of turns

Week 8: Shily Shaly