Sr. National Program
Program for post-secondary athletes, who are committed to racing, and training year -round with the ultimate goal of performing at their personal best at the Canadian National Championships.
Program starts September 6th, 2021 with training days Monday/Tuesday/ Thursday/Saturday/Sunday in the fall and winter.
These athletes will attend O cup races, World Jr/U23 Trial races, Eastern Cups, OCups, OUACs, Nationals, as well as select other races as determined by the coach.
Program overview
September to 1st snow – winter program starts Sept. 6th, 2021 with training Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/
1st snow through December -start training on snow Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/
January / February – local races, Ontario Cups, World Jr/U23 Trial races and Canadian Eastern Cups, and OUACs
March/April – Nationals at Whistler, OCups, local races
Program cost – $1735 HST SOD, CCO, CCC fee of $19 20% discounted winter trail pass (on Super Early Bird pricing) for Hardwood Ski and Bike. Skiers aged 13-19 is $343.20 HST. Skiers 20 and over is $399 HST. Skiers aged 6-12 is $111..20 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.
Those athletes wishing to develop coaching skills will be given the opportunity to assist the head coach with coaching and mentoring younger Team Hardwood athletes. Interested athletes may also get support for coaching certification.
Athletes will also incur all costs associated with travel and racing licence and race fees in addition to program fees.