KN Ski Team
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
Track Attack +
U10 Ski Team
ages 9-10
$165Dec to Mar
Sat morn Track Attack
+ 1 team practice/wk
Athletes can attend 1 ski team practice each week (Tue, Thr, Sun) depending on coach availability.
This program starts on snow.
U12/U14
Ski Team
ages 11–13
$350Oct to Mar
Two practices
up to 4h/week
Athletes can attend 2 of 3 ski team practices each week (Tue, Thr or Sun) depending on coach availability.
This program starts with dryland training.
U16/U18/U20
Ski Team
ages 14–19
$700Jul to Mar
Three practices
up to 6h/week
Athletes practice Tue, Thr and Sun.
This program starts with dryland training.
Senior/Masters
Ski Team
ages 20+
$300Oct to Mar
Two practices
up to 4h/week
Athletes can attend 2 of 3 ski team practices each week (Tue, Thr or Sun) depending on coach availability.
This program starts with dryland training.
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