Club Racer
The Club Racer program offers training and development for athletes looking to compete and develop their competitive abilities.
Here athletes will develop physically, technically, and mentally to aid them in competition while developing life skills. At this level athletes are encouraged to race often and register for monthly training plans.
The Club Racer program is broken up into two levels (CR1, CR2) based on age. However individual workouts and how participants are split within their groups will be based on skill and development determined by coach discretion.
Ages
- U16 (14-15)
Training dates
- TBD
Equipment
- Classic Skis, Training | Race | Rock**
- Skate Skis, Training | Race | Rock**
- Classic boots (combi boots not acceptable)
- Skate boots (combi boots not acceptable)
- Classic Poles
- Skate Poles
- Watch with timer feature
- Head Lamp
Events
- Attended all Alberta Cup Race Weekends
- Westerns
- Nationals
- Early Snow Camp
- Volunteer at AYC
Program Goals
Athletes in CR1 work to refine techniques developed within the Nordic Ninjas program. Here athletes work on regular racing and learn how to compete within a myriad of races and race formats, this includes attending local AB cups as well as larger inter-provincial races such as Westerns.
Athletes can expect to develop:
- Classic technique (Double Pole | Herringbone | Diagonal Stride | Kick-double Pole)
- Skate technique (One Skate | Two Skate | Free Skate | Off-set)
- Goal setting
- Positive self talk training
- Motivation workshops
- Self-reliance / autonomy
**Although owning both a set of training skis and separate race skis is highly beneficial at this age, it is not mandatory.
Training starts in September and runs till the end of March assuming good snow conditions.
The estimated cost for CR1 is: TBD
Ages
- U18 (16-17)
Training dates
- TBD
Equipment
- Classic Skis, Training | Race | Rock
- Skate Skis, Training | Race | Rock
- Classic boots (combi boots not acceptable)
- Skate boots (combi boots not acceptable)
- Classic Poles
- Skate Poles
- Watch with timer feature
- Heart rate (HR) monitor
- Head Lamp
Events
- Attended all Alberta Cup Race Weekends
- Westerns
- Nationals
- Early Snow Camp
- Volunteer at AYC
- Coach Jack Rabbits and Bunnies
Program Goals
Athletes within the CR2 level of programming will further refine their technical skills on skis, working to hone their skills and their understanding of their body. Within CR2 athletes will develop autonomy and a greater understanding of their training. Athletes will also be encouraged to attend all AB Cups as well as Westerns and Nationals.
Athletes can expect to develop:
- Classic technique (Double Pole | Herringbone | Diagonal Stride | Kick-double Pole)
- Skate technique (One Skate | Two Skate | Free Skate | Off-set)
- Goal setting
- Positive self talk training
- Motivation workshops
- Self-reliance / autonomy
- Race Strategy
- A basic understanding of their training plans
Training starts in September and runs till the end of March, assuming good snow conditions.
The estimated cost for CR1 is: TBD
Head Nordic Coach Bio
Josh began his coaching career during his time racing with the Foothills Nordic Ski Club. Having fallen in love with skiing and all the opportunities it brought over years of racing, Josh would start coaching JackRabbits and soon youth and masters athletes.
Developed both from his time racing and coaching, Josh’s coaching philosophy is simple, “Athletes are people first”, meaning that each athlete’s individual needs and goals always comes first before medals and performances.
“Whether an athlete is looking to podium at nationals or simply challenge themselves each day they get out on skis, they have a place within XCBC.”
Coaching Experience:
- Head Nordic Coach XCBC (current)
- Head Coach Zone 3, Alberta Winter Games 2024
- Youth Coach with Foothills Nordic Ski Club 2021-2024
- Masters Coach with Foothills Nordic Ski Club 2021-2024
Certifications:
- T2T Trained
- CANSI LV 1
- CCMHS Mental Health Literacy Training
- First Aid Certified
- Safe Sport Training