Youth Programs

Take Your Skiing Up Level

All our youth programs will generally meet at the same times and locations throughout the season. This will be Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings plus Saturday morning. Locations are typically Capilano, Goldbar, Gallagher parks. It is highly recommended that all athletes have at least one set of skate plus 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 reach out to headcoach@edmontonnordic.ca for any questions.

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 with the option of training either two, three, or four days per week.