Nordic Program Volunteer Information

Nordic Program Volunteer Information

Nordic Volunteers

XCBC thrives on Volunteer Participation. Especially when it comes to our Non/Pre Competitive Nordic Programs and our big annual event: The Alberta Youth Championships.

Benefits of registering as a volunteer coach:

  • Your child gets priority registration

  • You will qualify for reimbursement for fun training opportunities

  • Honorarium for junior coaches

All XCBC Volunteers MUST complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

Instructions on this process can be found in our volunteer package linked below

Volunteer Package PDF

Non/Pre-Competitive Nordic Volunteers

XCBC’s Bunnies and Jackrabbits Programs are run primarily by Volunteers. Volunteers can support these programs in the following roles:

  • Hut Parents remain in the warming hut and provide support & Hot Chocolate during breaks. Vulnerable Sector Check Required XCBC will reimburse cost of supplies.

  • We are always happy to have parents ski along with the groups. Vulnerable Sector Check Required

  • Volunteer Coach Requirements can be found below.

Requirements For Bunnies Coaches

NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport

1

Set up a (free) National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) account and obtain your NCCP#. NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (under Multi-sport) 1 hr. $15 course fee. Club will reimburse after coaching for the season.


Intro To Community Coaching

2

(ICC) (uncer Cross Country Skiing) 4-5 hrs. $52 course fee. Reimbursed by XCBC.


Understanding the Rule of Two

3

(under Multi-sport) 20 min. Free.


Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation

4

(under Multi-sport) 45-60 min. Free ONLY after taking ICC. Take ICC first!


SafeSport Training

5

(under Multi-Sport) 90 min. Free.


Nordiq Alberta and Nordiq Canada Membership Fees

6

Approx. $22 paid at time of Volunteer Registration. Nordiq Alberta & Nordiq Canada fees are required for insurance purposes. This fee will not be reimbursed.


Requirements For Jackrabbits Coaches

You will need all the Bunnies requirements as well as:

Community Coaching

(16 hours) In person. $120. XCBC will reimburse.