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Ski Technique Resources<\/h1>\n

Trusted Sources<\/h2>\n

Nordiq Canada Materials<\/h3>\n

From Nordiq Canada, here is a list of technique videos for classic, skate and general agility techniques for skiers of all ages:\u00a0https:\/\/www.kanatanordic.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/Technique-Videos.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

We have repackaged coaching advice from Nordiq Canada into focused sections for members to be able to self-coach or coach their own children.<\/p>\n

Classic Diagonal Stride<\/a><\/p>\n

Uphill Herringbone Technique<\/a><\/p>\n

Downhill Skills<\/a><\/p>\n

Double Poling Techniques<\/a><\/p>\n

Skate Skiing (to be added)<\/p>\n

Nordiq Canada Coaching Manuals<\/h3>\n

Introduction to Community Coaching Manual (Level 1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This reference guide is designed for the Active Start age group (3-6), better known as Bunnyrabbits.\u00a0Download it here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf). It contains the following sections:<\/p>\n

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  1. Introduction and Setting the Scene<\/li>\n
  2. Children and their Sports Needs<\/li>\n
  3. Clothing and Equipment<\/li>\n
  4. Teaching Cross-Country Skiing (esp. pg. 67-79)<\/li>\n
  5. Seasonal Plan and\u00a0Activity Plans<\/strong>\u00a0(esp. Activity Plans pg. 89-103)<\/li>\n
  6. Sport Safety<\/li>\n
  7. Practice Coaching Session<\/li>\n
  8. Coaching Environment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Community Coaching Manual (Level 2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This reference guide is designed for the FUNdamentals age group (6-9) better known as Jackrabbits.\u00a0Download it here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf). It contains the following sections:<\/p>\n

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    1. Introduction and Setting the Scene<\/li>\n
    2. Children and their Sports Needs<\/li>\n
    3. Values and Ethics in Coaching<\/li>\n
    4. Teaching Classic Technique<\/strong>\u00a0(pg 60-103)<\/li>\n
    5. Designing an Overall Plan for the Season\n
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      1. Practice Plans for JR1 (pg. 125)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      2. Practice Plans for JR2 (pg. 160)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Practice Plans for JR3 (pg. 206)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      4. Practice Plans for JR4 (pg. 282)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      5. Preparing for Your Practice Coaching Session<\/li>\n
      6. Equipment Selection and Ski Preparation<\/li>\n
      7. Introducing Competition to Children<\/li>\n
      8. Teaching Skating Technique (pg. 411)<\/li>\n
      9. Practice Coaching Session<\/li>\n
      10. Coaching Athletes with a Disability (pg. 449)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Learn to Train Manual (Level 3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

        This reference guide is designed for the Learning to Train age group (8-12) whether Adventure Rabbits, Teen Skate or the Kanata Nordic Racing Team\u00a0Download it here<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(pdf). It contains the following sections:<\/p>\n

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        1. Developing a Team<\/li>\n
        2. Equipment Selection and Ski Preparation<\/li>\n
        3. Technique Development \u2013 Theory<\/li>\n
        4. Technique Development \u2013 Skating (pg. 95)<\/li>\n
        5. Teaching and Learning<\/li>\n
        6. Athlete Support<\/li>\n
        7. Technique Development \u2013 Classic (pg. 247)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          Nordic Ski Lab<\/strong>: A useful resource, although predominantly for paid subscribers, with in-depth slow-motion video analysis of skate and classic technique. Subscribers can ask for more feedback.
          \nMain site:\u00a0          https:\/\/<\/a>nordicskilab.com\/<\/a><\/strong>
          \nFree technique\u00a0          videos channel<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0here<\/p>\n

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          Instructional Videos on YouTube<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          You can find a number of videos on\u00a0www.youtube.com<\/a>\u00a0to help you teach your skiers various techniques.<\/p>\n

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          XC Ski Academy<\/strong>\u00a0offers free \u201cHow to\u201d videos and tips about diagonal stride, skating, classic skiing, V1, V2A, V2, no pole skating, kick double pole and more.\u00a0Click here for their channel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Classic Skiing<\/h2>\n

          Fundamentals of Classic Skiing<\/strong>. 30 minute long video for beginners to intermediate athletes:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cqo3yu-j890<\/a><\/p>\n

          Traditional Nordic technique<\/strong>\u00a0(diagonal stride):<\/p>\n

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