Learn to Compete

Registration for the 2024-2025 Season Opens April 22nd

Athletes must have previous club-level experience in nordic skiing. Registrants may
only join with approval from the Head Cross Country Coach.

Ages

16+

SEASON

May 4th through March

SCHEDULE

Period 1 – Training (May 4 – Oct 31)

Monday TBD (Strength – Calgary Location)
Wednesday 6:15-8:00pm (Dryland – Calgary)
Thursday 6:15-8:00pm (Dryland/Strength – Calgary)
Friday 6:15-8:00pm (Dryland – Canmore)
Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm (Dryland – Canmore Area Locations)
Sunday 9:00am-11:00am (Dryland – Calgary)

Period 2 – Racing (Nov 1-Mid/Late March)

Monday 6:15-8:00pm (Skiing – Calgary)
Wednesday 6:15-8:00pm (Skiing – Calgary)
Thursday 6:15-8:00pm (Skiing – Canmore)
Saturday 10:00am-12:30pm (Skiing – Canmore Area Locations)

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

Optional Camps and Rest weeks

Castle Camp, July 10 – 14
Bow Valley Camp, August 8 – 11
Haig Glacier Camp, TBA
Week Off, July 29 – August 5
Revelstoke Camp, August 19 – 25
Lake Louise Camp, November ?
Winter Holiday Break TBD

Optional training camp costs are not included in program fees and are on a cost-recovery basis. Camp dates are tentative.

Cost

LC Program Fees – $2,760
Foothills Nordic Membership (during registration)
Confederation Trail User Fees (during registration)
Canmore Nordic Centre Trail Pass (yearly or daily)
Nordiq Canada Racing Licence https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licenses/

Program fees payable in installments.

METHOD OF COMMUNICATION

Teamsnap and personalized training plans posted on Training Peaks.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Learn to Compete (LC) is for athletes racing in U18,U20 and senior categories (age
16+). The aim of the program is to allow each individual athlete to reach their maximum
potential with the opportunity for many of the athletes to qualify for provincial and
national teams. Athletes can expect personalized training programs and should be
prepared to train 450+ hours a year including independent workouts. Training sessions
and workout modes are specifically catered to meet different athlete needs depending
on their development. Dryland training includes: roller skiing (classic and skate),
running, ski striding, hiking and strength training. Race support will be provided for
Alberta Cups, Canada Cups, Western/Eastern Championships and Nationals.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING RESOURCES PROVIDED

Bonus training days/sessions depending on training cycle and season
Customized daily training plan

LEAD COACH

LC Cross Country is coached by National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
coaches following the Nordiq Canada Long Term Athlete Development
(https://nordiqcanada.ca/athlete-hub/long-term-athlete-development/). The lead coach
of this program is Georg Jalkotzy

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

1 pair each of skate and classic skis
Skate and classic poles and boots
Skate and classic roller skis with roller tips, helmet
Glide and grip wax for all conditions
Back pack or other water carrying device
Running shoes, ski striding poles (elbow height), weather appropriate training clothes
Heart Rate monitor watch

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS

Foothills Nordic is able to run high quality programs for a reasonable cost due to the volunteer support from our families. The number of hours required for each program is available on the Volunteer page. Numerous volunteer opportunities 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.