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Comp Team and Rec Team
Comp Team – The Comp Team will begin meeting in mid-October for morning strength sessions while transitioning to 5-6 days a week of training by the November 1 and ending mid March. Training sessions will include weight training, dry land training (including roller skiing) transitioning on to snow. The Comp Team focuses on building base strength- moving towards specific strength, improving aerobic capacity through level 2 training, and becoming accustomed to working near aerobic threshold through level 3 and 4 interval training. We will continually build confidence with the ability to achieve goals through regular and intelligent training and taking appropriate rest.
The Comp Team travels together in the team van and trains at a variety of locations including Izaac Walton Inn, Stillwater Nordic, Glacier Nordic Center at Whitefish Golf Course, Big Mountain, Round Meadows, Blacktail, and ski touring in the greater Flathead Valley. The team travels to races both locally and throughout the Rocky Mountain region.
Ages: 14 to 19
Head Coach: Robin Brooks, (206)795-6429, rwsbrooks@gmail.com
Dates: Nov 1, 2011 to March 16, 2012
Days: Typically 6 days a week
Time: 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Cost: $700. Kids are required to have a Stillwater Nordic ski pass ($25 if paid upon signup with the program).
Rec Team – The Rec Team is designed for kids who want to ski with a team two days a week. The Rec Team will meet with the Comp team on Tue and Th. The emphasis will be on learning skate and classic skiing techniques and fitness while having fun skiing with friends. A Rec Devo Team will also be available for those skiers who would like an additional day on skis with the Comp team.
Ages: 14 to 19
Head Coach: Robin Brooks, (206)795-6429, rwsbrooks@gmail.com
Dates: November 29, 2011 to March 1, 2012
All participants in these programs are invited and encouraged to join the Comp Team on Tueday and Thursday in the Fall for dryland training. This will help keep kids in shape after fall sports and ready to get on skis once the snow flies! Dryland training begins around November 1st meeting at the High School at 3:30pm.
Days: Rec Team Tue, Th; Rec/Devo Tue, Wed, Thur.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Cost: Rec Team $300; Rec/Devo Team $350. Kids are required to have a Stillwater Nordic ski pass ($25 if paid upon signup with the program).
Teen Skate Workout– This is a new program this year aimed at getting 13-18 year old beginning to intermediate skiers on the snow throughout the winter to have fun and get a workout in. This is perfect for those kids in fall and spring sports who need to stay in shape during the winter or those who just want to learn to skate! The group will meet at the Golf Course, rides from the high school in the team van are possible.
Ages: 13-18
Head Coach: Brenda Winkler
Dates: January 4, 2011 to February 29, 2012
Time: 4:00 — 5:30 pm
Cost: $135
Prep Team – Prep Team is open to 11-13 year olds and will meet on Tue and Th with the option of a Wed or Sun practice. Skiers learn classic and skate ski techniques while playing games, skiing varied terrain, and introduction to interval training. Prep skiers are encouraged to participate in local races and the regional Western States Ski Festival with team support.
Ages: ~11 to 13
Head Coach: Reid Sabin
Assistant Coach: TBD
Dates: December 6, 2011 to March 8, 2012
Prep/Devo skiers are invited to join the Comp/Rec Teams for dryland training in the fall on Tue and Thurs. Training will begin around Nov 1st and run until the snow flies. This will keep kids in good shape coming out of fall sports and better prepare them for on-snow sessions. It will also be a lot of fun! Please contact Robin for details (206)795-6429, rwsbrooks@gmail.com.
Days: main practices: Tue, Th optional practices: Wed or Sun
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Glacier Nordic Center, Stillwater Nordic
Prep Team Cost: $300. Kids are required to have a Stillwater Nordic ski pass ($25 if paid upon signup with Prep Team).
Devo Team – The Devo Team is designed for 13 year old Prep Teamers who are interested in moving up to the Comp Team in the following season. Practicing on Wednesday or Sunday with the Comp Team will provide Prep Teamers with more time on skis and will aid in the transition. Devo skiers are invited and encouraged to join the Comp Team in traveling to regional and local races as well as accompanying them on the West Yellowstone Thanksgiving Training Camp.
Ages: 13
Head Coach: Reid Sabin/Robin Brooks
Assistant Coach: TBD
December 6, 2011 to February 29, 2012
Days: Tue, Th (Prep Team) Wed, Sun (Comp Team)
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Cost: $350 (includes Prep Team Tue and Th). Kids are required to have a Stillwater Nordic ski pass ($25 if paid upon signup with the program).
Jr. Jets – Jr. Jets is open to 7-11 year-olds. The focus is on having a great time on skis. Jr. Jets learn how to skate and classic ski including double polling, up hills, down hills, turns and balance. Half of the time is devoted to playing games and the other half to exercises. Jets are encouraged to participate in the local ski races and in the Western States Ski Festival.
Ages: 7 to 11
Head Coach: Denny Gignoux 406-862-5389; dennygignoux@gmail.com
Assistant Coach: TBD
Dates: January 3 – February 23, 2012 (possibly later depending on snow conditions)
Days: Tues and Thurs
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Glacier Nordic Center
Cost: $135
Racing: “It’s not about the results. It’s about the Team” – For those who would like to race, the GNST offers the following coaching support options:
- Comp Team, Rec Team, Devo Team may travel to all races and camps in the Team van and pay set travel fees which cover the cost of housing, fuel, trail fees, food, race fees, trail passes, and race waxes. This mainly applies to:
- Thanksgiving Camp
- 3 JNQ races
- Intermountain Junior Qualifier Races:
- Jan 14 & 15 in West Yellowstone, MT
- Jan 27 & 28 in Soldier Hollow, UT
- Feb 11 & 12 in McCall, ID
- Junior Nationals
- March 3 – 10 in Soldier Hollow, UT
- Intermountain Junior Qualifier Races:
- Yellowstone Rendezvous.
- There will be coaching support for Comp, Rec Team, Devo Team and Prep Team for the races specified below. The coaching and waxing fee for these races will vary depending on the distance to the race site. This fee assumes that the athlete is traveling and staying with their parents. An estimate for coaching fees is included below.
- Glacier Glide. Coaching support includes waxing and warm-up and course preview. No additional fee.
- RMO Family Race Weekend in Essex. Coaching support includes waxing, warm-up, course preview, dedicated Prep Team coach on site both days. Coaching fee $25.
- Western States Carnival. Coaching support includes waxing, warm-up, course preview, dedicated Prep Team coach on-site. Coaching fees will depend on whether this race is in town or out of town. Coaching fee to be determined when race location is set.
- The nearest JNQ race (Bozeman or West Yellowstone). Coaching support includes waxing, warm-up, course preview, informational meetings. Coaching fees are higher to support a dedicated Prep Team coach on site. Does not include race entry fees, or skier’s room and board. Coaching fee is $100 and includes coach’s fuel, room and board.
- JNQ Races at distant sites. This assumes athlete is traveling and staying with their parents. Coaches will provide minimal support for athletes 13 years old or younger (they will be very busy with the older skiers). Support will include high fluoro race waxing, kick waxing, bib pickup, and team informational meetings. Coaching fee is $25.
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