What ages and stage does Jackrabbits cover?
- Canada
- Nordiq Canada
- Jackrabbits
- Cross-country skiing
- Ages 6-9
- 2026-27
- Parents
Jackrabbits is for children aged 6 to 9. It is the second level of Nordiq Canada's Skill Development Program, in the "FUNdamentals" stage of athlete development.
The levels are:
- Bunnyrabbits: ages 4 to 5 ("Active Start")
- Jackrabbits: ages 6 to 9 ("FUNdamentals")
- Track Attack: ages 10 to 12 ("Learning to Train")
Note that a sample registration form in Nordiq Canada's Programmer's Guidebook describes Jackrabbits as ages 4 to 9; the guidebook's program description and Nordiq Canada's website both say 6 to 9.
Sources: https://nordiqcanada.ca/athlete-hub/youth-programs/ and Skills Development Programmer's Guidebook (December 2019).
Added 25 Oct 2026