Youth Programs

Level Up Your Skiing

This year, ENSC has decided to offer a Race Program with a specific ski night (Thursdays) which will allow those interested in racing to take a deep dive into technical development, training support through Training Peaks, racing techniques, more time with coaches and support at the Alberta Cups or Calforex Cups.

Families who did NOT join the Racing Program but who plan to race more than one race weekend will be charged separately for race support at $200 for each weekend.

*World Jr Trials, Westerns and Nationals are additional to this fee and will be supported by the athletes who attend.

Youth programs with ENSC are development programs geared to improving technique, improving fitness, and building a team environment. We support racing for those who are excited to race and we encourage community and fun.

Athletes enrolling in this program have completed Jackrabbits Level 4 or the Learn to Ski programs and are U10-U18.

Youth programs meet at 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings and 10:00 - 12:00 Saturday mornings with Thursdays focusing on Race Team development. Locations are typically Capilano, Goldbar, Gallagher parks.

Please reach out to headcoach@edmontonnordic.ca for any questions.

Athletes need to have a set of skate and one set of classic equipment (skis, poles and boots). You must be an ENSC member as well as a current Nordiq Alberta/Nordiq Canada member to register.

Please see our frequently asked questions faq’s: Youth

NOTE:

To join one of these programs you must know how to ski. If you cannot ski please register in a Learn to Ski program within Jackrabbits.

U10 Development

This is for those skiers who have graduated from level 4 and want to continue having fun, refining their cross country skiing abilities throughout an entire ski season vs the shorter jackrabbits timeframe.

U12 Development

U12 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.

U14 Development

Skiers are learning how to train systematically at this stage, yet the focus remains on developing ski specific skills and basic fitness. While skiing in a social and FUN environment, athletes will develop an aerobic base and technical skills. Two and three day options are offered (September to March) that also include basic strength training. Roller-skiing is introduced and may be used for those preparing to race.

U16 Development & Racing

Skiers will continue to grow in their technique abilities and begin to understand how to train for optimal performance. Racing is not the object of this program but rather becoming better skiers.

U18 Development & Racing

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.