National Program
Team Hardwood National Program forms the foundation of the Team Hardwood racing team and is geared for athletes in grade 9 and up, (Grade 8 upon coach’s assessment) who are committed to year round training for xc skiing with the ultimate goal of performing at their personal best at national and interprovincial races including the Canadian National Championships.
Our goal is to help athletes improve their technique and racing skills and we aim to expose skiers to as many racing opportunities as possible, in a year-round program that builds skills, endurance and familiarity with what it takes to be a full-time skier. Athletes benefit from training with a group of peers who motivate and support each other. The full value of the program is derived from the consistent day to day relationship the skier develops with their coach and teammates.
The program starts on September 1st. Training sessions will be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday and Sundays; Monday will be strength sessions on Zoom and Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday will be group training sessions.
Program overview
- September to 1st snow – winter program starts Sept. 1st, 2025 with training Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday. Monday sessions will be strength sessions held on Zoom
- 1st snow through December -start training on snow Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday & early season races. Monday will be Zoom strength sessions – Canada Cup and December O-Cup and local races
- January / February – local races, Ontario Cups, World Jr/U23 Trial races and Canadian Eastern Championships.
- March/April – Nationals, OCups, local races
Program cost: $1922 + HST +SOD, CCO, NC fee of $23 + (for those not in summer program) + 20% discounted winter trail pass (on Super Early Bird pricing) for Hardwood Ski and Bike. This pass will be available for purchase through a Hardwood Ski and Bike portal. Skiers aged 13-19 is $388 + HST. Skiers 20 and over is $452 + HST. Skiers aged 6-12 is $124 + HST. For parents there is a discounted couples pass of $788 + HST. This discounted winter trail pass also extends to parents and siblings of program skiers. Program skiers receive a 20% discount on race entries to Hardwood Ski and Bike organized races. Skiers and immediate family members receive a 15% discount on regularly priced items in the retail and service department. Program fees include all waxing fees. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the wax trailer during the season.
- Online registration at zone4.ca will be open in late August for program registration & Team Hardwood trail passes (2 separate registrations). Under registration, search Team Hardwood.
Athletes will also incur all costs associated with travel and racing licence and race fees in addition to program fees. During the race season, skiers will be required to pay coaches/team expenses for races which they attend, which has ranged in the past $20 – $200 per race depending on distance and duration. This is in addition to their own travel/race fees.
Online registration (program plus trail pass) is now available HERE.