U6 Program
For athletes born 2019-2020
U8 Program
For athletes born 2017-2018
U10 Program
For athletes born 2015-2016
U6 Nancy Greene Program - Athletes Born 2019-2020
Our U6 program is for athletes ages 4-5 by December 31st 2024.The program is aligned with the Gliding Start phase of the Long-Term Athlete Development Model from Alpine Canada. The program introduces children to basic ski techniques and skills, basic safety rules, and teamwork. Through play and movement, children develop their competencies in fundamental movement skills and learn how to link movement patterns together to perform sports skills. The focus of this stage is to have fun while participating in skilling and the development of fundamental movement skills to increase confidence. Enjoyment of the sport and the mountain environment is emphasized.
Please note that our programs are for athletes that have previous experience on skis and that come with certain skills before starting with us. Athletes must have relative control over their equipment without being held up or with assistance from a harness, they must have shown the ability to stop on their own without assistance even if they have not mastered yet, and athletes should be comfortable being out in the elements while bundled up before joining our ski racing team. We are prepared for athletes to be a little less confident and realize that they may need a few sessions to get back on their feet, but we need to be sure your athlete has shown the ability to stop and have relative control of their equipment before they join our team. We generally stick to the magic carpet, but our goal is to have our athletes comfortable with both the T-Bar and the chairlift by the end of the season.
Saturday Training is from 915-1215.
Dryland
During U6 dryland, athletes will be introduced to fundamental movement skills to promote physical literacy. Active play is critical at this stage of athletic development to build meaningful connections within the brain and between the brain and the child’s muscles. We use a range of activities planned around playing on bikes and on foot with structured environments to promote physical activity to be a fun part of your child’s healthy athletic development. We also have the opportunity for your athlete to meet some of RHSC coaches and get to meet their teammates off snow.
Please note that dryland sessions will take place outside
U8 Nancy Greene Program - Athletes Born 2017-2018
Our U8 program is for athletes ages 6 - 7 by December 31st 2024. The program is aligned with the Skier Essentials (ages 6-9) phase of the Long-Term Athlete Development(LTAD) Model from Alpine Canada. In the Skier Essentials stage, our skiers will continue to develop fundamental movement and skiing skills in fun, structured and unstructured environments. Our skiers in this phase are focused on developing technical skiing skills in a variety of training and competition environments.
Weeknight Training takes place from 6:30-8:30 and Saturday Training is from 915-1215.
Dryland
The U8 dryland program focuses on the refinement of fundamental movement skills to promote physical literacy and to support the appropriate development of fundamental sports skills. Balance training will be heavily emphasized while also promoting flexibility, agility, and coordination.
Please note that dryland sessions will take place outside until Oct, when Thursday nights will move indoors.
U10 Nancy Greene Program - Athletes Born 2015-2016
This program is for athletes ages 8-9 by December 31st 2024. The program is aligned with the Skier Essentials (ages 6-9) and Learn to Train (8-12) phases of the Long-Term Athlete Development Model from Alpine Canada.
In the Skier Essentials stage, athletes will continue to develop fundamental movement and skiing skills in fun, structured and unstructured environments. Racers will focus on developing technical skiing skills in a variety of training and competition environments. In the Learn to Train phase, athletes acquire a wide range of fundamental movement skills and technical ski skills while having fun participating in a variety of ski racing events. The aim is to have skiers start to understand the use of dynamic, athletic turns in different training and competition environments.
Weeknight Training takes place from 6:30-8:30 and Saturday Training is from 915-1215.
Dryland
The U10 dryland program focuses on the refinement of fundamental movement skills to promote physical literacy and to support the appropriate development of fundamental sports skills. Balance training will be heavily emphasized while also promoting flexibility, agility, and coordination.
Please note that dryland sessions will take place outside until Oct, when Thursday nights will move indoors.