Welcome to the 2024/2025 Junior Development Program (11 - 18)

The Whitehorse Nordic Centre operates within a long-term athlete development (LTAD) model that promotes a healthy lifestyle where people participate in lifelong physical activity.

The Junior Development Program (11-18) provides skiers an opportunity to develop technique, increase physical fitness and explore the many facets of cross-country skiing. Skiers can join at any age, with any skill level, and are grouped according to ability. Cross country skiing may seem like an individual sport but the enjoyment and fulfilment for any athlete comes from being part of a team, a club, a community. Our club strives to maintain a strong team spirit, and we will look to build that community and team spirit through this program.

The objectives of the program will be Fitter, Faster, Stronger, and athletes will be able to use these skills towards whatever their personal goals are in the sport of cross country skiing.

Objectives for this program are:

• Create a training environment where athletes are challenged physically and mentally, allowing them to be a better athlete and person which helps them to reach their goals

• Create a training environment where athletes are committed to constant technical improvement in cross-country skiing.

• Create a training environment that is fun and inclusive and provides a social space where athletes want to be.

• Create a love and passion for outdoor physical fitness in all seasons while exploring the Mt McIntyre area.

• Provide an environment where opportunities to engage in racing are offered if this is something the athlete is interested in

A head program coordinator will support this program. All coaches will work with the program coordinator throughout the season to coordinate all lesson plans and skill and fitness development.

Here is some more information about the WNC Junior Development Program:

1. Please review the program descriptions on the Whitehorse Nordic Centre website. https://www.whitehorsenordiccentre.ca/junior-development-program

2. Please note that all WNC Junior Development Program skiers must be season pass holders. Purchase a season pass for your child(ren) (or your whole family) here: https://www.whitehorsenordiccentre.ca/passes-tickets . Please note these passes allow for unlimited skiing throughout the 2024/25 season.

3. If you have any further questions or concerns please contact our head coach, Brian Horton at jdp@xcskiwhitehorse.ca or at 867-668-4477

DETAILS

AGE GROUP: 11-18

DATES: September 9th, 2024- until Spring break 2025, with the possibility of an extension if weather and enthusiasm allow.

NEW : You can't commit to a full season of training, choose the punch pass option and join practices whenever you can. (up to 20 practices out of 48 for a full season).

DAYS OF WEEK: TWO PRACTICES PER WEEK

• Monday & Thursday, from 5 to 6.30 pm

FEE:

• $380 for the full season
• $190 for the punch pass option

SEASON PASS WITH WHITEHORSE NORDIC CENTRE IS ALSO REQUIRED