Track Attack

Information on 2024-25 Season Coming Soon.

Ages

10-12

SEASON

Main Program – September to March
Spring/Summer Saturday Add on – May to September
Fall/Winter Saturday Add on – September to March

Weekly Schedule for TA

Main Program

Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm (Skiing or Dryland – Calgary Location)
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm (Skiing or Dryland – Calgary Location)
Weekend regional and local provincial competitions. Special events/camps organized

Saturday Add-Ons

Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm (Dryland – Canmore Area Locations)

*Practices may be canceled or changed due to extenuating circumstances, such as poor weather or hazardous air quality

camps and rest weeks for ta

Week Off, July 29 – August 5
Lake Louise Camp, November
Winter Holiday Break TBD

Cost

Spring/Summer Saturday $225
Fall/Winter Program fee – $750 for Tues/Thurs, $400 Add-On for Saturdays
Foothills Nordic membership (during registration)
Confederation Trail User Fees (during registration)
Canmore Nordic Centre Trail Pass (yearly or daily)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Track Attack (TA) is a skill development program aimed at improving skate and classic
techniques in a fun and social environment. The aim of the program is to expose
athletes to all things cross country skiing from recreational to competitive. Those
interested in moving on to T1/T2/LC will learn all the skills required. TA will promote
teamwork and personal interaction skills and athletes will learn the basics of off season
training and develop foundational technique skills on snow such as balance,
coordination and muscle recruitment.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

1 pair each of skate and classic skis, poles and boots (combi boots not recommended)*
Grip and glide wax for all conditions
Running shoes, ski striding poles (mid-chest height, downhill poles not recommended)
Backpack that can carry water, weather appropriate training clothes

*Coaches will assist in sizing and selection of equipment at early season ski sales.

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT/OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Foothills Nordic is able to run high quality programs for a reasonable cost due to the volunteer support from our families. Based on the Club’s volunteer bond, ALL Track Attack parents will be required to volunteer a certain number hours throughout the season. The volunteer hours hours required for each program is available on the Volunteer page. Numerous volunteer opportunities to help with Track Attack will be available including assistance at weekend work-outs, wax support at races, and planning and organizing trips, races and non-competitive camps, events and activities. Sign-up lists with details on volunteer jobs will be shared with parents.

For information on the volunteer bond and other volunteer opportunities available throughout the year, see Club Volunteer Opportunities.