FOCUS: Learning to train, and fun
The Track Attack program is for kids aged 9 and older who have completed Jackrabbits or reached a comparable level of skiing. This program is for skiers who enjoy improving their skiing and fitness, and the camaraderie of skiing with other kids, and who want an introduction to training and racing at the local level.
Requirements to join the program:
- Enthusiastic about xc skiing
- Fit enough to be active for 1.5 hrs
- Able and willing to ski for 5 km
- Willing to try new things
Track Attack Head Coach: Peter Sullivan, Working toward Learn to Train certified coach, trackattackcoach@canmorenordic.com
Resource: Cross Country Canada’s Skill and Development Program for Children
Coordinator Contact: Lenke Burke trackattack@canmorenordic.com
THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM:
For skiers born in 2016 (or skiers born in 2014-15 that have completed Jackrabbits but don’t want a transition to the full Track Attack program, or for those that are new to the sport or haven’t completed the Jackrabbit program). This program is to help with the transition from the Jackrabbit program to the full Track Attack program; therefore skiers in this program have not been in the Track Attack program before. The Introduction to Track Attack program is for kids who are keen on improving their skiing (classic & skating) and fitness. The program gives the kids an introduction to training and racing in a fun and encouraging environment. Participation at local races is encouraged but not required.
Parents will be asked to help either on snow and with various activities throughout the season.
TIMES:
Dryland: Monday 5:15pm – 6:45pm (starting September)
No sessions Oct 13th – Nov 10th 2025
On-Snow: Monday & Thursday 5:15pm – 6:45pm
(November 13, 2024 to March 19, 2025).
COST: $530
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Step 1- Club Membership: HERE . Step 2- Program Registration: HERE REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 31ST
2. TRACK ATTACK
For skiers born in 2014-15 (older skiers could join if they are starting up in the sport) who have completed Jackrabbits, Intro to Track Attack or reached a comparable level skiing at least 10 times last season, 5 of which were skating. The Track Attack program is for kids who are keen on improving their skiing (classic & skating) and fitness. The program gives the kids an introduction to training and racing in a fun and encouraging environment.
Participation at the local races is encouraged but not required. The Track Attack program follows Cross Country Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model that confirms the importance of sequential motor development.
This program alternates between two and three sessions per week from Mid-September through mid-March and consists of 60 sessions. Dry-land training commences in September to build fitness, and continues on-snow at the first possible opportunity. Skill development/training camps and events are included in the program for a nominal additional fee.
Parents will be asked to help either on snow or with various camps and activities throughout the season.
No sessions on Statutory holidays, Christmas and Family Week, Mondays after races and camps, weather cut-off below -15oC. Also, no session Sep 29 and Nov 10 due to stat holiday on the Tuesday.
TIMES: Monday & Thursday 5:15pm – 6:45pm
COST: $685
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Step 1- Club Membership: HERE . Step 2- Program Registration: HERE REGISTRATION CLOSES AUGUST 31ST
