Race Team

Omineca Race Team

2008-09 Season Training Group Structure

This program aims to offer option-enriched programming to meet the varying needs of participants, reduce the economic dependence of the racing team on the club and promote the sustainability of a racing program at OSC.  The **Racing Team Program is based on the Long Term Athlete Development Program (LTADP) developed by Sport Canada for all sports and tailored to cross country skiing by Cross Country Canada. Participants will have the option of joining the Blue Squad (a junior development program), the Green Squad (for multi-sport athletes) or the Red Squad (a cross country ski focused program).

Coaching Philosophy

Athletes in all squads will be coached with a focus on technique, training and attitude goals rather than performance.

The Squads

Blue Squad

Ages: 6 – 14

Dates: September - March.

Cost:  $75.00 per year

This group is for young *athletes to develop their technique and training skills. Competition and participation in additional sports is encouraged but optional. This junior development program will incorporate FUNdamentals and Learning to Train from the LTADP model. Young athletes who reach certain stages of maturity or “Windows of Optimal Trainability” may be encouraged to enter the Training to Train stage of the LTAD model and will be offered year-round coaching at no additional cost. Coached sessions will typically be held 2 - 3 times per week. Appropriate race waxes will be supplied at races. All other expenses must be covered by the participant.

Green Squad

Ages: 14+ (including Masters)

Dates: September - March.

Cost: $75.00 per year

This squad is for multi-sport and Active for Life athletes who don’t have the time or the desire to follow a structured training program but who want to increase their fitness and cross country ski skills. Coached training sessions will occur 2 - 3 times weekly. Competition is encouraged but optional. Appropriate race waxes will be supplied at races. All other expenses must be covered by the participant.

Red Squad

Ages: 14+ (including Masters)

Dates: April - March

Cost: $300.00 per year

This squad is for athletes of varying abilities who are committed to following a structured ski focused training program. Individualized coaching will be provided and will incorporate Train To Train, Learning to Compete, Training to Compete, and Training to Win from the LTADP model. Athletes ages 14 and up will receive year-round high level coaching and race support including appropriate race waxes. All other expenses must be covered by the participant.

*Athlete, means anyone who wants to improve in a sport.

**Racing Team includes Biathlon. 

 

PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS PAULSON, Head Coach at treeski@lakescom.net or 250-692-0248 for more information.