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This program is created for outstanding junior and senior athletes who seek to achieve high-level national and international level skiing.
This program is based on year-round participation. Exceptions to this rule might be made, but generally not encouraged.
The Society, through its coach, may determine the suitability of an athlete for this program, taking into account the maturity of the athlete, his or her goals, and willingness to realize his or her potential.
The coach will be accessible at all reasonable times by the athlete, parents, and other coaches who are a supportive role for the athlete.
Specific expectations of the Society, the coach, the athlete and the parents/guardian will be set in an Athlete Protocol tailored to the athlete and taking into account the existing club support. This summary serves as guidance for developing the Protocol.
Package
- Year-round hours plan
- Provide monthly training plan and an electronic training log
- Five (six) 5-day camps – 3 in summer, 2 (3) in winter
- Quarter period testing (specific tests, general tests)
- Discussion of medical conditions and injuries, including recommendations to medical experts and consultation by Society coach with medical experts as appropriate
- Full race service (race coaching, waxing, driving, arrange accommodation)
- Coach-athlete session, dependent on Athlete Protocol (whether dryland or on snow)
Expectations
- Athlete will race for his or her ski club
- Athlete’s full commitment to the year-round training program (athlete is expected to carry out training plan and communicate regularly with training log), from May through April of next season
- Participation in all designed sessions and camps, except health exception.
- Biathlon athletes are responsible for arranging their own shooting training within their Cross Country ski training schedule
- Unlimited communication between athlete, Society coach, his/her parents, and any supporting coaches
- Athlete must consult/report to the coach his/her weekly schedule before personal training plan will be created for the upcoming week. This Report should include all other activities, personal health problems, academic conflicts etc.
- Athlete is expected to participate only in one sport program (exceptions may be possible after consultation)
- Payment on schedule to be determined with Society
Cost
Approximately $2,500 per year, but dependent on Athlete Protocol
Contact: wnordicski@hotmail.com
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