Junior Program

Junior Program

The Junior program is designed to motivate skiers in Grades 5 through 8 (and younger athletes upon coach’s assessment) who consider Nordic skiing their favorite winter sport. Skiers will further develop skate and classic technique through coordination and agility drills, demonstrations and trail skiing adventures. Program content is age appropriate and FUN! The program will be led by Sarah Vurma with support from Head Coach Jack Sasseville, Jamie Herbst & volunteers.

  • Program starts on Saturday, September 20th for all new and returning athletes.
  • Two training days in the fall (Tuesdays – at Hardwood until the time change, then zoom strength until the snow arrives & Saturday mornings)
  • Three training days when skiing (Tuesday evening, Saturday & Sunday mornings)
  • Athletes will attend local and regional races like the SOD paraffin series and loppets.
  • Race trip to one OCup race and to the Ontario Youth Championships.

 

Program cost:

  • $922 + HST + SOD, CCO, NC fee of $23, + 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.
  • Online registration at zone4.ca will open in late August (2 separate registrations for program & trail pass) under registration page search for Team Hardwood
  • Program fees include all waxing fees. Parents are encouraged to volunteer in the wax trailer during the season.

 

Athletes will also incur all costs associated with travel 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.