U12 Development
U12 – (Learn to Train L2T)
WHO: The Track Attack (TA) program is intended for athletes born in 2013 and 2014 (U12), who have graduated from JR4, JR+ or JR3, and demonstrate equivalent skills. The participant will attend two days per week in a full season program (from September to March). Skiing at least twice per week is recommended for children in Cross Country Canada’s Skill Development program. Children will have FUN skiing or running on Nordic trails, or similar, for up to 1.5 hours with occasional hydration breaks. Participants should have some exposure to fundamentals of classic and skate ski technique.
WHAT: TA is a skill development program aimed at improving classic and skate technique in a FUN and social team environment Although athletes will be provided an opportunity to participate in race events, racing is optional and not a requirement in any of our programs.
Alternative Registration Options to Track Attack:
Jackrabbit Level 4 for a one session/week option that starts in December
Jackrabbit Learn to Ski for a one session/week option for those new to cross country skiing that starts in December.
WHO:
Athletes born in 2013 and 2014
WHEN:
Starts Saturday, September 7 to March.
2 day – Tues 6:30-8pm, Sat 10-12pm
3 day – Tues 6:30-8pm, Thurs 6:30-8pm, Sat 10-12pm
+Optional 1 day biathlon eco-aim add on – Sat 12:15 to 1:15pm (starts November)
+Optional racing program Ad-On (Coaches support & Wax Fees at Alberta Cup Races, Alberta Youth Championships,
Alberta Winter Games, Westerns and Nationals)
WHERE:
Dryland locations will vary: Gold Bar Park, Gallagher Park, Kinsmen Park & other locations communicated to participants.
On snow location: Gold Bar Park, Goldstick Park, Capilano Park
COST:
$600 – 2 day
$825 – 3 day
$200 – racing program Ad-On (Coaches support & Wax Fees at all Provincial & other Race Events)
$95 – biathlon add on
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Race support for one local AB Cup event
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership, optional training camps and race events.
EQUIPMENT:
Skis – classic and skate skis, combi skis are not recommended
Boots – combi boots are acceptable
Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles
Roller Skis – rentals available through ENSC
Rock skis are not mandatory but can be useful for early and late season training