Nordic Team

This is a Learn to Ski program based on FUNdamentals, teaching introductory cross country skiing skills and games while immersed in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere. Our goal is to help athletes develop the proper technique at a young age.

If interested, athletes will have the opportunity to attend local and regional races that are part of the Rocky Mountain Nordic schedule. This program is a great progression into the Competitive Development Team, Competitive Race Team, and Full-time Academy Team as athletes develop skills and set goals related to cross country skiing.

**Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

This program is the next progression from the FUNdamentals. It guides participants into the Learn-to-Train stage of cross country skiing. At this level, our coaches help athletes develop an understanding of basic rules, tactics, strategies, and refinement of sport-specific skills. This program teaches skiing as a sport and focuses on training, racing, and skill development. Our goal is to develop lifelong skiers. Therefore, each session will include games and activities that are inclusive, fun, and skill-based. If interested, participants will have the opportunity to attend local and regional races, time trials, and Nordic events supported by the WPCC and Rocky Mountain Nordic throughout the season.

The Competitive Race Team is designed for athletes in the Winter Park area or on the Front Range, who are interested in getting better at cross country skiing, having fun, and attending Nordic events and races. This is a Train-to-Compete program based on fun, teamwork, and competition. Athletes will continue to focus on fundamentals and will be introduced to athletic training plans, goal setting, and regional competition.

If interested, athletes are encouraged to attend local, regional, and national races as well as events supported by the Winter Park Competition Center and Rocky Mountain Nordic throughout the season. The Competitive Race Team athletes will have the same access to experienced coaches, training plans, strength training, sports psychology, and technique work as Full-time Academy Ski Team athletes. This program is designed to be a pathway for athletic development to help athletes reach their goals and highest potential.

*Competitions listed are only shown as an example. Athletes will work with their coaches to determine competition opportunities. All competition entry fees, registration, licensing, and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

**Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.

The WPCC year-round, Full-time Academy program is designed for middle school, high school, and post-graduate athletes dedicated to developing their Nordic skiing skills to their highest potential within a supportive team environment. The team will train regularly from October to April. During the summer months, athletes will have the opportunity to attend numerous on and off-snow camps and have access to dryland training.

Athletes will focus on fundamentals and work with WPCC coaches to develop a training plan that focuses on establishing a lifestyle of health, wellness, and fitness practices related to advancing in the sport of cross country skiing. Our goal is to develop competitors on a national and international level as well as athletes that embrace Nordic skiing as a life-long sport.

Additionally, athletes will have access to full-time coaches, a comprehensive training plan with emphasis on sports physiology and proper training zones, nutrition advice, strength training, sports psychology, and technique work. This team will travel to Rocky Mountain Nordic events and races throughout the Western Region as well as other regional, national, and international events.

*Competitions listed are only shown as an example. Athletes will work with their coach to determine competition opportunities. All competition entry fees, registration, licensing, and travel arrangements are the responsibility of the parent/legal guardian.

**Camp dates are subject to change as communicated by the program director and/or head coach.