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The Team Telemark Competitive Programs are a continuation of Team Telemark’s Youth Development Programs. They are aimed at young skiers 12yrs and up who have a competitive nature and are based on Nordiq Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. Click on the tabs below for more details about each program.
Train to Train (T2T) U14 & U16 (12-15yrs) – $875 (No GST)
The Train to Train (T2T) (U14 & U16) is a competitive program for skiers who have completed Track Attack or are at a similar level and are ready to make more commitment to training and racing.
The T2T program will be led by qualified volunteer coaches with support from development coach Alex McDonald, head biathlon coach Chris Halldorson and oversight by head coach Adam Elliot.
Two training cohorts form the T2T program.
- T2T – 1 for the younger or less developed/experienced athletes.
- T2T – 2 for the older more developed/experienced athletes.
The Goals of the T2T program are to:
- Foster a strong sense of team.
- Development of overall fitness and ski specific skills.
- Focus on aerobic training and building base fitness.
- Develop the skills to participate in a progressive training program.
- Develop sound technique.
- Compete in biathlon and cross-country ski races up to the BC Championships level for younger ages and the National Championships for older ages.
- Learn to give back to the skiing community by mentoring Jackrabbit, Track Attack and Biathlon Bears skiers.
Program fee includes:
- 3 x 1.5hr-2hr sessions/week Train to Train ski training sessions (Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays Sept-April).
- Technical race support.
Not included in the program fee:
- Nordiq Canada Racing License.
- Athletes must supply their own personal ski equipment.
- Telemark Team Uniforms.
- Race fees.
- Telemark Nordic Trail Pass.
- Train to Train Summer Add-on: Most T2T-2 athletes will want to train a bit through the summer, especially those who will be transitioning to L2C. We offer a summer program for T2T athletes for $150 extra if registered during the program registration in the fall. The T2T Summer Add-On fee increases to $250 in the spring.
Learn to Compete (L2C) U18 & U20 16-19yrs – $1390 (Plus GST)
The Learn to Compete (L2C) (U18 & U20) is a competitive program for skiers who have completed T2T program and are ready to make even more commitment to training and racing. In this program athletes are training year-round and competing regularly.
This program is led by head coach Adam Elliot with support from development coach Alex McDonald, head biathlon coach Chris Halldorson.
Note: Some keen and well developed 15yr old (U16) athletes may be ready for the L2C program. We may modify the National LTAD so that the those who are ready can start the L2C program at 15yrs old.
The goals of the program are to:
- Foster a strong sense of team.
- Incorporate year round training.
- Continue development of overall fitness and ski specific skills.
- Introduce and focus on advanced training methods.
- Focus on advanced technique improvement.
- Compete at the national and NorAm level. Advanced athletes are interested in competing at the World Junior Championships level.
Program fee includes:
- 3-4 x L2C ski training sessions/week throughout the entire year.
- Individualized training plan.
- Technical race support.
Not included in the program fee:
- Nordiq Canada Racing License.
- Athletes must supply their own personal ski equipment.
- Telemark Team Uniforms.
- Telemark Nordic Trail Pass.
- Team Telemark van fares.
- Race fees.
- Select camp fees.
- Select trip fees.
Train to Compete (T2C) and Post Secondary Program U23 (19+yrs)- $2100 (Plus GST)
The Train to Compete (T2C) & Post Secondary Program (U23) is competitive program for those who have completed the L2C program and are ready for a full-time program or who want to go to attend post-secondary school at the same time as training to compete at a national level.
This program is led by head coach Adam Elliot with assistance from biathlon head coach Chris Halldorson.
The goals of the T2C program are to:
- Foster a strong sense of team.
- Incorporate full year training.
- Provide opportunities for athletes to train and attend university or college.
- Continue development of overall fitness and ski specific skills.
- Focus on advanced training techniques.
- Incorporation of integrated support such as Physiology, massage, strength etc.
- Refine advanced technique.
- Racing up to Nationals/NorAm level with some international competition possible.
Program fee includes:
- 3-4 x ski training sessions/week throughout the entire year.
- Individualized training plan.
- Technical race support.
Not included in the program fee:
- Nordiq Canada Racing License.
- Athletes must supply their own personal ski equipment.
- Telemark Team Uniforms.
- Telemark Nordic Trail Pass.
- Team Telemark van fares.
- Race fees.
- Select camp fees.
- Select trip fees.
The Team Telemark Youth Competitive Programs run year around and the coaches maintain a separate website, race team Telemark which includes technical resources and an event calendar that is regularly updated with training, racing, fundraising and social events.