2020-21 WALDEN NORDIC RACERS PROGRAMS
Walden Nordic is supported and offered by Walden Cross Country. Athletes benefit from training on the trails at both Laurentian Nordic and Walden Cross Country.
Whether your goal is to compete on the international stage, or simply to develop the skills required for participation in cross-country skiing – a “sport for life” – we have the program for you. Our mission is to grow the cross-country skiing racing culture as a whole throughout the Greater City of Sudbury and grow into a strong presence on the local, provincial, and national stages in the years to come.
The Walden Nordic programs are developed by Cross Country Canada and delivered through our Provincial Sport Organization; Cross Country Ontario. Our racing programs follow the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model, which integrates health and education with sport and physical activity. It encourages all individuals to be involved in lifelong physical activity and articulates the need for all, particularly those that have the capacity and interest to become elite athletes, to be given a solid foundation in physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities upon which to build their performance abilities. Whether you’re new to racing, or are looking to climb the national ranks, WNR will help get you there.
NCCP CERTIFIED HEAD COACH:
Marlee Clement
WNR NCCP CERTIFIED COACHING TEAM:
Marlee Clement, Bryan Dubeau, Tim Tindall, Konrad Wiltmann, Victor Hopper
Memberships must be purchased separately from both Laurentian Nordic Ski Club and Walden Cross Country.
Walden Nordic Racers Program Options and Information
- Practices will be on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45pm
- Practices will be on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45pm
U14 Athletes:
U14 athletes who want to challenge themselves and learn to train for racing in a supportive team environment. Tier 2 is recommended for this age group.
The program coincides with the Learning to Train (L2T) and Training to Train (T2T) stages of the Cross Country Canada Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model. It supports positive team building and social activities and it fosters the development of mental, cognitive, and emotional skills required at this developmental stage of racing. Under the guidance of the coaching team, U14 focus on improving technical skills, aerobic capacity, speed, strength, and race tactics. PeeWee and Midget Racers should be prepared to train 2-3 times per week with NCCP qualified coaches.
Athletes have the opportunity to participate in selected local and/or provincial races and loppets, depending on their personal objectives and abilities.
Youth Racers
The Youth Racers Program is intended for skiers in U16, U18 and U20/U23 categories who want to improve and challenge themselves and learn to compete in a supportive team environment. The goal of this program is to engage athletes in a fun and healthy atmosphere while increasing their commitment to Nordic Skiing.
Under the guidance of the coaching team, Youth Racers focus on improving technical skills, aerobic capacity, speed, strength, and race tactics in both classic and skate skiing techniques. The program coincides with the Cross Country Canada Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) Model. Youth Racers should be prepared to train 2-3 times per week with NCCP qualified coaches.
Athletes have the opportunity to participate in selected local and/or provincial races and loppets, depending on their personal objectives and abilities. They also will have access to the racing team’s training camps.
Depending on goals and objective Tier 1A or Tier 1B is recommended.
PROGRAM FEES:
The Program Fee covers training only. There are additional fees for Laurentian and Walden memberships and racing support which includes waxing and coaching expenses.
If interested or have inquires please email: coach@waldenxc.ca
NOTE: All participants must pay the $19
Nordiq Canada insurance fee for the 2020-21 season
2 practices per week Sept 1st to Dec 1st, then 3 per week until end of season ( End of March typically)