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"Jackrabbit" cross-country ski lessons for children (6 to 9 years)

Registration begins on Monday, December 22

Les amis de la montagne are launching the Ski de fond Québec cross-country ski initiation course called “Jackrabbit” in Mount Royal Park starting January 10, 2009.

This program is for children 6 to 9 years old and will teach both the classic and freestyle methods. The Jackrabbit course has four technical levels and emphasizes the progressive integration of additional techniques, such as waxing, equipment, safety and ethics.

To help with skill perfection in an atmosphere of fun, the instructor will use a variety of educational tools, including a series of 70 activity cards, as well as games, chases, relays, races and courses.

Les amis de la montagne will create three groups of about 10 children for this first year of the program.

The course duration is for six 1.5 hour sessions over six consecutive Saturday mornings, beginning January 10, 2009 to February 14, 2009. Courses are offered at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

The course costs $200 plus taxes including equipment rental (boots, skis and poles) or $160 plus taxes, if you have your own equipment.

Registration begins Monday, December 22, 2008 and will end the morning of January 10, 2009, or earlier if the maximum number of students has been reached.

To register your child, you must complete the registration form and payment in person at the following locations:

At Les amis’ equipment rental counter on the main floor of the Beaver Lake pavilion (2000 Remembrance Road)
- Sunday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

At the boutique in Smith House, located mid-way between Beaver Lake and the Chalet near the lookout (1260 Remembrance Road)
- Daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with closing on Saturday at 7 p.m.