JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT & SENIOR RACE TEAM

This year we are offering two streams, Jr. Development and Senior Race Team,
for cross country skiers, from ages 13 to 18, who want to ski well, ski fast and have fun. Personal growth and a love for the outdoors and having fun are important aspects of our program.

Jr. Development is open to skiers who love to ski recreationally or competitively but can not commit to all ski practices. The goal with this group is to continue to develop strong cross country skiing techniques and to challenge their abilities with racing in the BC Cup series and the Western Championships. Racing is always optional but the tools for racing, (terrain analysis, fast and efficient techniques, relaxation, nutrition, etc.), will be taught throughout all our programs at the level that is appropriate for the group. The Jr. Development group is a continuation of Track Attack and there are three formal ski practices a week, (Monday, Wednesday and Saturday). Our program strives to promote a healthy, active, outdoor, passionate lifestyle and encourages any Jr. Development athlete to join the additional Senior Race Team practices, if they wish to, at any time throughout the seasons. A Backcountry ski adventure and downhill day are some of the activities this group will explore throughout the season.

Senior Race Team is open to any skier who loves to ski and compete and will commit to a full year training plan. This group has strong encouragement for racing and high performance. The athletes in this group choose skiing as their number one sport and have set their specific individual goals throughout the year that their coaches will aim to help them achieve. Senior Race Team athletes will start their individual training programs in the Spring to develop a strong base that is needed to compete at the higher levels. Rollerskiing, mountain hikes and runs, biking, canoeing, swimming and many other fun activities are encouraged throughout the summer and well into the fall. There are 4 formal practices a week, (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday). Attending provincial training camps and BC cup races, Western Championships and the Nationals are all opportunities within this group. Even a trip to Norway is possible!! In January 2008 three of our athletes were invited on the BC Team trip to Norway.

Goals of the Program
To better assess the needs of each individual skier/athlete. To promote health, fitness, well being and a love for the great outdoors and cross country skiing! Healthy active lifestyle choices, including good nutrition, are promoted along with good socialization and teambuilding skills. Both Jr. Development and Senior Race Team will help with Rabbit Sessions, team fundraising and local races and events.

The BVCCSC Athlete Development Program operates under the Cross Country BC and Cross Country Canada Junior Racer Program. All coaches are certified and dedicated to providing an excellent program. As part of CCBC and CCC, our skiers can, and often have progressed to positions on the BC Talent Squad, BC Development Team and eventually the BC Ski Team.


Some of the Jr. Development and Senior Race Gang on Skis


Girls in Norway

Coach Contacts
Coordinator/coach:
Alex Woods
Chris Werrell


Summer Hiking


Nationals 07 hanging out with Olympic Medallist Chandra Crawford