The Strathcona Nordic Ski Club (SNSC) offers racing programs for ages 10 and up. These active programs run several times per week through most of the year. Head Coach Dave Battison oversees the racing programs.
Coach Dave has worked as a professional coach (NCCP Level 4) for 15 years. He has worked with National Teams at World JR, and World U23 championships. Coach Dave has also been the assistant coach for multiple World Junior Championships held in Germany, Sweden, Norway and France. He was also Head Coach for the “Rocky Mountain Racers,” a high performance race team garnering eighteen National Medals.
Program registration opens in October 2009 on Zone4. The earlybird registration deadline is November 30, 2009. Membership fees are Family membership $75, Individual membership — Child$25, Adult $35, Senior $25.
Devo
The Devo Program is a developmental group for keen skiers in the 10-14 age range and is presented in a fun format. We focus this group on skiing, ski technique development, and as an introduction to racing. We present the idea of racing as a personal challenge and help young skiers to see the steps involved in preparing for a race.
In the fall we have group dryland training after school on Wednesday afternoons, and we participate in weekend all-club hikes or workouts that are planned. Dryland activities include light run sessions, games, with strength and balance exercises. In the winter we ski after school on Wednesdays and on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Devo Dryland Training has started! Anyone who thinks they may be interested in the Devo program can join us for some fun active sessions this fall. Please contact us to discuss your child’s participation. Earlybird $300/ Regular $325
Junior Racers
The Junior racing team is a competitive program that guides dedicated athletes towards the pursuit of excellence in nordic sports. This team consists of 14-19 year old athletes interested in pursuing the skills necessary to participate and compete at the provincial Junior level and beyond.
Junior Racers work hard on a daily basis and follow a monitored and comprehensive program that is designed to meet each individual’s goals. These athletes are shown that through hard work, perseverance, and teamwork anything is possible. Junior Racers use general, multisport, and specific training modalities to achieve exceptional fitness. Team members develop self-discipline and great work ethics as they continually challenge themselves. This year-round program consists of both summer and winter sessions. Contact us for more information. Earlybird $475/ Regular $525
Elite High Performance Racers
This program is for athletes who are looking to compete at the national and international racing level. The program is modeled after the National Team program. Dedicated high performance athletes age 15 and up receive full individualized training and racing programs. The program includes national standard testing, daily monitoring by head coach Dave Battison, training camps, and race support for selected races. The program is also available on an outreach basis to athletes who live and train away from Mount Washington. Athletes in this program train and compete with a common goal, To be the best Nordic racer they can be. $1000
Senior and Masters Racers
These programs are for Senior (19+) and Masters (30+) athletes who are interested in skiing for fitness and competition but have other life priorities such as school, work, and/or family. Both summer and winter programs are available. Local participants will meet twice per week for training under the supervision of head coach Dave Battison and club assistant coaches. Individually designed training programs and extra race support and testing services are available on a user fee basis. Outreach programs are available for remote athletes (i.e. students) who can’t attend weekly group sessions. Earlybird $250/Regular $275
Learn to Loppett
This is a new program for skiers who have never been in a Loppet before and for skiers who want to improve their Loppett experience. There will be five on-snow sessions leading up to the March 27th Vancouver Island Loppet. Topics covered will be technique and course management, which includes warm up and start, proper nutrition and hydration, ski preparation and selection. $99
