Coaching Certification Process

Being a coach is both rewarding and a whole lot of fun. You don’t need to be a superstar skier but it does require commitment and some competency on skis, skiing both uphill and downhill. You should be able to ski most trails confidently.

Don’t worry, many coaches started out uncertain of their abilities. The Hollyburn Cross Country Ski Club is a supportive environment for you to develop your skiing and coaching skills.

Requirements for Becoming a Coach

All Coaches

1. Initiation to Sport

• 1 hour on-line (general course for all sports)
• Club will reimburse registration cost for club coaches
• Course offered at https://thelocker.coach.ca/.  (Sign-Up Instructions)

2. Introductory to Community Coaching

• 5 hour on-line (specific to cross country skiing)
• Club will reimburse registration cost for club coaches
• Course offered at https://thelocker.coach.ca/. 

3. Nordiq Canada Coaching License

• Free on Zone 4: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=32548

4. Criminal Record Check

• Required 1st year coaching
• Must be renewed every 5 years

Jackrabbit Coaches and Head Jackbunny Coaches

1. Requirements for All Coaches listed above 

2. Community Coaching Course

• Weekend course on snow (usually offered by club in November)
• Contact coaching@hollyburnxc.ca to register
• Course free for Hollyburn coaches
• Requires skate and classic skis

Jackrabbit 4 and Track Attack

1. Requirements for All Coaches + Jackrabbit Coaches listed above

2. Learn to Train (L2T)  – Dryland

• Weekend course in Vancouver (usually offered by club in October)
• Contact coaching@hollyburnxc.ca to register
• Course free for Hollyburn coaches
• Requires ski boots, helmet, poles and runners
• Club will provide roller skis for those that don’t have them

2. Learn to Train (L2T)  – On-snow

• Weekend course on snow (usually offered by club in November)
• Contact coaching@hollyburnxc.ca to register
• Course free for Hollyburn coaches
• Requires classic and skate skis
• Must take L2T – dryland first

Upgrade Opportunities for Coaches

• Masters program – discount for Hollyburn coaches; register on zone 4 with club registration
• Coach refreshers – periodically offered throughout the season
• Senior Coach Support; contact coaching@hollyburnxc.ca
• Access to technique videos