Registration Open for 2024-2025 Season
Athletes must have previous club-level experience in nordic skiing. Registrants may only join with approval from the Head Cross Country Coach.
Ages
14-16
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 for T2
- Castle Camp, July 10 – 14
- Bow Valley Camp, August 8 – 11
- Haig Glacier Camp, July 16-20 or July 20-23
- Week Off, July 29 – August 5
- Revelstoke Camp, August 19 – 25
- Lake Louise Camp, November 22 – 24
- Winter Holiday Break December 20 – January 6
Cost
- Program fee – $2420
- Foothills Nordic Membership (during registration)
- Confederation Trail User Fees (during registration)
- Canmore Nordic Centre Trail Pass (yearly or daily)
- Optional camp fees
- Nordiq Canada Racing Licence https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licenses/
Program fees payable in installments.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Train to Train 2 (T2) is for athletes racing in U16 (age 14-16). The aim of the program is to allow each individual to progress towards their goals as an athlete with the opportunity for many to qualify for provincial teams. Athletes can expect detailed training programs and should be prepared to train 400+ 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.
METHOD OF COMMUNICATION
Teamsnap and personalized training plans posted on Trainingpeaks.
COACHing
T2 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 skate and classic skis
- Skate and classic poles, boots
- Classic and skate roller skis with roller ski tips, helmet
- Glide + grip wax for all conditions
- Backpack 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.
More information
If you have any questions please e-mail Cross Country Coach.