Registration will open for 2024-2025 in spring 2024
Ages
Birth year 2009-2012
SEASON
December (snow depending) – Late March
times
- Monday and Thursday 6:30 – 8:00 pm (Calgary)
- Optional Saturdays 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Canmore or other mountain locations)
Location
Calgary: Nose Hill, Edworthy Park, Canmore Park, Confederation Park Golf Course; Canmore Nordic Centre, Kananaskis etc… (see Training Locations map). Winter training locations are condition-dependent.
Cost
Program Fees:
Winter: $TBD, Add optional Saturdays for $TBD
- Foothills Nordic membership (during registration)
- Confederation Trail User Fees (during registration) for winter session
- Canmore Nordic Centre Trail Pass (for winter optional Saturdays)
METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
Training schedule and coach communication will be on Teamsnap.
COACH
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 Cross Country Train to Train 1 parents will be required to volunteer a certain number of hours per session. The number of hours required for each program is available on the Volunteer page. Numerous volunteer opportunities to help with T1-XC will be available and 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.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Introduction to Train to Train 1 (T1-XC) is a new program aimed at 12-15 year olds who like to be active outdoors and are interested in the sport of cross country skiing, but have less than two years of experience with classic and skate ski technique. The T1 program normally runs 11 months but this program is split into 3 separate sessions to allow participants the opportunity to try the sport.
Spring and Fall – Athletes will learn the basics of off season training through activities including: hiking, running, ski striding, body weight strength training, balance/agility and games.
Winter – Athletes will focus on skate and classic techniques in a fun and social environment. Fitness, teamwork and personal interaction skills will be emphasized.
OPTIONAL CAMPS
- Lake Louise Camp – November 18-19, 2023
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
- Spring and Fall: Drink belt, running shoes, ski striding poles (mid-chest height, downhill poles not recommended)
- Winter: At least 1 pair each of skate and classic skis, poles and boots (combi boots not recommended)
- Grip and glide wax for all conditions
MORE INFORMATION
If you have any questions please e-mail [email protected]
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