U18 Development & Racing
Continue developing overall fitness and ski specific skills through dryland and on snow training.
WHO: Athletes in this group have either graduated from YD or are U18 aged skiers who want to continue skiing and training at a high level who may (or may not) want to compete regularly.
WHAT: Racing is certainly not mandatory but we will train as though you are preparing to race. You will be given a yearly training plan (YTP) that outlines specific training as defined by your personal goals. Refinement of all skills can be expected, as well as improving ski specific endurance and strength. This is a full season program and includes dryland and on-snow training with the option of training either two, three, or four days per week.
WHO:
Athletes born in 2007 and 2008
WHEN:
Starts Saturday, September 7 – March
2 day – Tues 6:30-8pm, Sat 10-12pm
3 day – Tues 6:30-8pm, Thurs 6:30-8pm, Sat 10-12pm
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
+$350 – Optional racing program Ad-On (Coaches support & Wax Fees at Alberta Cup Races, Alberta Youth Championships,
Alberta Winter Games, Westerns and Nationals).
+$320 – Optional biathlon add on
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
2/3 day – generic Annual Training Plan by Head Coach & Coaches race & wax support at one local AB Cup Event
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership, roller ski rental (if necessary), additional training camps and all expenses at camps/races (optional), Monday strength training via zoom(optional).
EQUIPMENT:
Skis – 2 classic and 2 skate race skis (warm and cold), plus training set of each
Boots – classic and skate boots
Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles
Roller Skis – rentals available through ENSC
ENSC Clothing – warm up and race suits are encouraged but not mandatory
Rock skis are recommended for early and late season training