2025 Speed camp and Race prep camp

Nov 30 Speed camp in Sudbury

Dec 13 Race prep camp on Race day in Temiskaming NOD1

Sanctioned by Cross Country Ski Ontario

Ages: Open with target group U12 to U18

The idea is to work with kids and coaches in a safe environment but in somewhat uncertain conditions. So we are inviting u12 to u18 aged skiers to join as well as any coaches to come and stay with the younger ones. Any snow would only make this day more interesting, the race in Temiskaming depends on it.

Both days also have the objective to prepare for a racing mindset, in your training and on race day.

Registration is open until Nov 29 for the speed camp.

Registration is open until Dec 12 for the race prep camp.

Speed camp Objectives:

1. Developing good habits to fuel a workout and race.
2. Creating max force in upper body and lower body
3. Improving classic or skate technique at speed (depending on conditions).
4. Learn to embrace your top speed to create speed reserve for distance racing.

Timeline:

[ 10:00 am ] Arrival - meet and greet everyone

[12:30] Lunch - Provide your own

[1:00pm] Afternoon session

For athletes: Start reflecting on today's technical and physical training.

For coaches: Listen, ask questions.

[3:30] Going home

Gear required

Please ask for stuff in advance if you don't have skis, we will try to bring that if you let us know, nnn or sns?

Rock skis (for on snow or grass)

Classic and skate poles for on snow skiing

Remember to change road tips to snow baskets for the poles

Ski boots

Running shoes

snow boots

shades

2 complete sets of clothing plus one dry outfit for going home.

Rain gear

Lunch and snacks, you provide your own.

Fuel ( specific to your needs, if you know what those are).

Objectives for Race prep camp in Temiskaming

Meet other skiers from NOD and beyond.

Share ideas, knowledge, and try things with others to enjoy racing more.

How to optimize race planning.

Use newly learned skills for your bigger races at this low key early season race.

Timeline for Temiskaming race prep camp:

9:00 am Start pre ski, warmup, race planning

12:00 noon ish, Race

Objectives: To learn how to control the things you can on race day.

Lead Coach: Peter Wiltmann

Club Coaches : Holly and Jon Sttickland, Faith Goudie, Mani Cuza, Megan Richardson, Alison Godwin, Laura Williams....

Transportation: On your own

Expectations:

1. Athletes must provide their own equipment for the camp
2. We do have some rock skis on hand, just let us know what you need.
3. All athletes must be self sufficient to attend, U12 need to be assisted by coach or parent