The Kawartha Nordic Ski Team offers training and racing opportunities for adults and youth aged 11 and up, led by certified and experienced Nordic Ski coaches.

We also offer a special combined Track Attack + U10 Ski Team program for experienced classic skiers aged 9–10 that want to continue their training in Classic skiing as a member of the KN Ski Team, while also learning to skate ski with a Track Attack group on Saturday mornings.

Our ski team is for competent classic and/or skate skiers. If a learn-to-ski program is needed, please consider our youth programs and private lesson options.

The KN Ski Team program includes:

• Race experiences for those interested in trying or pursuing any level of racing
• Fitness and skill development
• Healthy, outdoor recreation
• The social support of a team environment
• Regular training for those interested in skiing fast
• Coaching and waxing support at races throughout the season
• A mixture of skiing, running, ski striding, and other conditioning methods, plus roller skiing for athletes in the U12 or older groups.
• Training plans that include workouts to be completed independently

While athletes are encouraged to give racing a try at school, at our club, or around the province, there is no requirement to race.

Prerequisites:

• Athletes must have sufficient fitness and experience with Nordic skiing to complete the practices with their group in a safe manner
• Athletes must have a desire to train, work hard, and improve as part of a team
• Athletes will require appropriate equipment for running, classic skiing, skate skiing and roller skiing (U12 and up) – some equipment may be available to rent but sizing is limited & availability cannot be guaranteed

For a variety of reasons, some athletes choose to forgo roller skiing, and some choose to train exclusively on skate skis, both of which are possible, but not ideal.

Additional Costs:

• Kawartha Nordic Season Pass
• Roller skis (to rent for $75/year)
• Classic skin skis (to rent for $75/year) - available for U12/14 only
• Coaching and waxing support costs beyond 4 races for U16/18/20, 3 races for U12/14 and 2 races for U10 may be billed separately

Rates do not include HST.

Financial subsidies are available to those in need. Please contact the Membership Coordinator at membership@kawarthanordic.ca in confidence.

Check us out on Instagram @kawarthanordicracing. If you have any questions please contact us at YouthPrograms@kawarthanordic.ca