Programs

Competition Team: Our Comp Team is for individuals who are 14 and older as of January 1st 2010. This program is designed to build confidence in ones skiing ability, wether for competition or recreation. Those skiers who are looking to be strong junior racers should consider this program. AThletes will compete regionally, as well as nationally throughout the ski season.  Training for this program is done year-round, with focus on technique, strength, endurance, speed and mental toughness. We strive to create an autonomous well rounded athlete, and our goal is to develop top Nordic athletes.

Comp Team training is from May 4, 2010 to March 20, 2011

Dryland Summer is 5 days/week, Mon- Fri( with some travel on weekends)

Dryland Fall and on snow is 5 days/week,

Tues- Fri at 3:45- 5:30pm, meets at Camels Back, BBO, or Municipal Park- check the website

Saturday 9:00am- 1:00pm meets at Camels Back or BBO (Snow)

Competition- Development : Our Comp-Devo Team is for skiers who are serious, or just curious, about Nordic skiing. As the name implies, we are trying to bridge the gap between the Development Team and the Comp Team. Your child must be 12 or older as of January 1st 2010. If your child is too old to be a Devo Skier, but not ready to compete at the competition level, this is the right team. Or, if your child has been on the Devo Team for two or three years and has mastered the “basics” this is the right team.

This team is a 3 or 4 day a week commitment,depending on the skier’s program. There is a 3 day summer program, a 3 day winter program, and a year round 3 day dryland 4 day snow program. The Comp/Devo Team has great racing opportunities and we encourage entering races at this level. At the Comp Devo level, the focus will be on improving balance, cardiovascular fitness, technique, rhythm, power, and strength. The travel team is based on age and ability.

The schedule is:

Comp-Devo Summer- 3 DAY program:

June 15- Aug 27. Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30- 9:30am

Comp Devo Winter-  3 DAY program:

Nov 2- March 12.

Dryland: Tu/Wed/Fri 3:45pm

-                                      On Snow  Tu/Wed 3:45pm-~6:45pm, Sat 9:00am-12:00

Comp Devo Year Round 3 & 4 DAY programs:

June 15- March 12

Dryland: 3 days Mon/Wed/Fri 7:30-9:30

-                                     Dryland Fall: 3 days Tu/Wed/Fri at 3:45pm- ~6:45pm

-                                     On Snow: 4 Days Tu/Wed/Fri 3:45 and Sat 9:00am- 12:00

Development Team: The Devo Team is for our up-and-coming superstars 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders. We will focus on the “basics”: technique, speed, strength, and most importantly, having fun! Devo skiers will have the option of skiing in regional races on some winter weekends, but this team will mainly participate in local Bogus Races. This is a great program for anyone who wants to fall in love with Nordic skiing; it’s fun, friendly and very educational.

The Devo team s a one or two day a week commitment, depending on the skier’s program.  Our goal on this team is to make nordic skiing fun. We play a lot of games that stress agility. The team learns about the different techniques, and about how to take care of their equipment. This team is a winter-only program.

The schedules are:

Devo 1 Day Program: Nov 3- March 10  Wednesdays:

-                                       Dryland 3:45, On Snow 4:30 at Nordic Center

Devo 2 Day Program: Nov 4- March 13

-                                      Dryland on Wednesdays 3:45pm, On Snow Wed and Sat

-                                      On Snow Wed: 3:45-~6:45, Sat: 9:00am- 12:00 from BBO

Junior Development Program: This program is designed to introduce young kids to the sport of Nordic skiing, through Fun! Skills development comes through games and drills that are designed to keep the little ones laughing. We’ll meet at the Nordic Center and have a lot of winter fun.

The schedule is:

J5/J6 On Snow:  Jan 5- Feb 22 on Wednesdays-  4:30pm at the Nordic Center.

NOTE ON SUMMER TRAINING: (Comp and Comp/Devo Only) Summer Training is what separates the best young skiers in this country from the rest. We are flexible with your needs of summer activities and family plans but hope that all Comp and Comp Devo skiers will participate in dryland training. Our summer programs are tailored to each of our age groups. We begin summer workouts with the comp team in early May, and continue right up to ski season.

Age Groups, Winter 2009/2010: Determined by the United States Skiing Governing body.

OJ-Born January 1, 1990- December 31, 1991

J1-Born January 1, 1991- December 31, 1992

J2-Born January 1, 1993- December 31, 1994

J3-Born January 1, 1995- December 31, 1996

J4-Born January 1, 1997- December 31, 1998

J5-Born January 1, 1999- December 31, 2000