U16 Development & Racing

This team will continue to develop a lifelong love of cross country skiing. Training will be structured but allow skiers to challenge themselves based on their own goals. Team and individual activities will be part of the program taking on many different modes to improve our fitness and strength. Participants will run, ski stride, road ride, rollerski and ski along with technical and tactical development for those wanting to take their racing to the next level. 

  • Athletes born in 2011 and 2012 who have graduated from U14 program and have basic proficiency in both classic and skate techniques.

    If your athlete wants to register in Biathlon, please see the Biathlon page. 

    All workout, camp and racing information will be communicated through the TeamSnap app. You will receive an invitation to join the ENSC U16/U18/U20 XC Team a week before the first session on September 8th.

  • September 8, 2026 to March 20, 2027 (conditions dependent)

    Training Program 

    Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm

    Saturdays 10am - 12pm

    • Registration fee includes race support at the Edmonton Nordic hosted Alberta Cup, Jan 30-31 2027.

    • $650 2 day training program

    Racing Program – 

    Optional Yearly Training Plan (YTP) for racers. You can sign up for an individual training plan to help guide your training outside of team workouts. This is for those looking to take their ski/biathlon performance to the next level or be a successful multi-sport athlete. A training plan ca be a great way to track the volume and intensity of your workouts, monitor fatigue and effort and help guide preparation for major competitions. Training plans are delivered through the Training Peaks platform. This is an additional fee that can be added on at the time of registration. 

    Tuesdays 6:30 - 8pm 

    Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm

    Saturdays 10am -12pm

    • Registration fee includes race support at all Alberta Cup weekends

    • $1425 3 day racing program

  • Dryland locations will vary: Gold Bar Park, Capilano, Rundle Park, Gallagher Park, Kinsmen Park, Whitemud Ravine, Terwillegar Park & other locations communicated to participants.

    On snow location: Gold Bar Park and Capilano with adventure skis happening at locations within an hours drive of Edmonton such at Strathcona Wilderness Centre and Blackfoot/Cooking Lake. These sessions will be communicated well in advance through TeamSnap.

  • ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership, roller ski rental (if necessary). Race Support fee if skier chooses to join the club at an additional race other than AB Cups 5 & 6 in Edmonton, Jan 30-31, 2027.   

    Training camps and races such as Westerns, Canada Cups and Nationals are charged to individuals attending. 

    Nordiq Canada Race License (Race program only)

    A Nordiq Canada race licence entitles you to compete in nationally sanctioned races like provincial cups, the Canada Cup series, and the Nordiq Cup (Continental Cup) series. The race licence comes with added bonuses, like race seeding, inclusion in ranking lists, and eligibility for Canada Points List (CPL) points

    https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licences/

  • Skis – classic and skate skis 

    Race Skis – one set of training skis and race skis for both for classic and skate. Waxable classic skis are recommended for both training and racing. 

    Boots – classic and skate boots

    Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles

    Headlamp – these are mandatory for late Fall and winter. Participants without headlamps will NOT be able to join the workout. 

    Roller Skis and helmet – must own skate roller skis. Classic roller ski rentals available through ENSC. 

    Rock skis are not mandatory but can be useful for early and late season training