Program Details- Dryland Program
Start Date: 
Wednesdays, September 13, 2023
Total # of Sessions: 12
Sessions per Week: 1x / week
Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm or so
Length of Session: 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours
Number of Spaces available: 12
Location: Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, High School, Golf Course parking area, or other locations that will be announced
Technique: Classic and Skate Skiing
Cost: $120.00
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2023

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Program Details - Nordic Cruisers
Dates: 
Saturdays (12 sessions):
December 9, 16
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9, 16
Total # of Sessions: 12
Time: 10 - 11:30 am
Length of Session: 1.5 hours
Number of Spaces available: 8
Location: Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre
Techniques: Classic and Skate Skiing
Cost: $120
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2023

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Program Details - On Snow: Nordic Racers
Dates: 
Wednesdays (12 sessions):
December 13, 20
January 10, 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 6, 13
Total # of Sessions: 12
Sessions per Week: 1
Times: 5:30 to 7:00 pm
The program includes RACE SUPPORT at races.
Length of Session: 1.5 hours
Number of Spaces available: 8
Location: Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre
Techniques: Classic and Skate Skiing
Cost: $120
Registration Deadline: November 30, 2023
*** Athletes will need headlamps.

2023/24 Season

DRYLAND Program for
nORDIC RACERS and Junior Racers!

Ages 10-16 years old

Calling all XC skiers age 10-16 years! Golden Nordic Dryland training is starting up on Wednesday SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 at 5:30pm we will begin dryland training. Come join coaches Seth and Nils as we get ready for the upcoming ski season!  What is Dryland training you ask!? It is our opportunity to get ready for the upcoming on snow ski season!!  We will be playing lots of games, running, jumping, running with poles and roller skiing to hone our fitness and technique, improve our coordination and movement, and most importantly, have A LOT of fun doing it! Come be part of the team, make friends, get fit, and have fun!

The equipment will be needed for dryland training:

• A good pair of running shoes

• Skate boots ( combi boots can be rented from the club)

• Skate poles with rollerski tips (can be rented)

• Running poles (slightly shorter than, or the same length as your classic poles, can be rented)

• Bicycle helmet

• Gloves (bike glove or something with a thick leather palm)

• Kneepads and elbow pads (optional)

• Bright coloured clothing

• A great attitude!

*** in 2021, through the BC Provincial Lottery Grant, the GNSC acquired 6 pairs of Skate Roller Skis. Plus in 2023 we received 2 more roller skis from Cross Country BC.
***we can provide COMBI boots for your athlete for the Fall. If your child has their own Skate/Combi Boots and Skate and Classic Poles then that is even better! And we have a few Roller Ski baskets/tips for the Skate poles.

TRACK ATTACK - NORDIC Cruisers

Ages 9-12 years old
The Track Attack Nordic Cruisers get out and enjoy time on cross-country skis. The focus is on fun, skill development, and recreation. The one race that the Nordic Cruisers will participate in is the Huckleberry Loppet February 10 and 11, 2024. The coach will provide support for this race. Participants will learn techniques of cross-country skiing through games, activities, and skiing along the trails, including adventure trails! Prerequisite: successfully achieved program 4 level Jackrabbit program or proof of equivalent skill level. An emphasis of the program is to encourage children to enjoy skiing as a lifelong activity. Join John (L2T certified) for fun and cruising on the trails. Join Coach John for fun and cruising on the trails.
***Coaches require a parent to come along with the group to help out when needed.

The Goal of the Track Attack Program is to:

• Have fun

• Fitness

• Provide children an opportunity to be part of a sport “team”

• Improve ski technique

• Utilize games, relays, adventure trails, and terrain parks to develop technique, skills and fitness

• Learn how to wax skis

• Nurture a team/social atmosphere

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TRACK ATTACK - NORDIC RACERS

Ages 9-12 years old

The Track Attack Nordic Racers Program is for those keen skiers who wish to improve their skiing technique, do some racing, and do more training. Participants will learn techniques of cross-country skiing through games and structured coaching. Sessions are a mix of tempo skiing, skill development, and games. Most Track Attacks come through our 4 level Jackrabbit program before entering this program. However we do welcome new participants who are motivated. Skiers are introduced to racing, waxing, and training concepts. There will be coach supported races throughout the season. Join coach Nils for a great season of cross-country skiing!

*** At this age/level the kids should be on WAX classic skis.
*** Coaches require a parent to come along with the group to help out when needed.
*** Coach Nils is only available 1x/week to coach. However, we do want to offer this program.
The Goal of the Track Attack Program is to:

• Have fun

• Fitness

• Teamwork

• Provide children an opportunity to be part of a sport “team”

• Improve ski technique through drills and careful input from qualified coaches

• Utilize games, relays and terrain parks to develop technique, speed, skills and fitness

• Learn how to wax skis

• Nurture a team/social atmosphere

Cold Weather Cancellation is -15C. Cancellations will be announced via email and social media the night before or at the latest by 8 am before programs begin. Usually every season there are one or two session cancelled due to the cold.

Seasonal Rentals Program
To keep cross-country skiing affordable for families, GNSC has a fleet of rental skis, boots, and poles that are available to be rented for the whole season. As your child grows during the season, you can replace boots/skis/poles with a size up. We are once again working on having enough gear for both the Youth Program and the school programs so that the gear can be taken home for the entire season. GNSC is unable to guarantee the availability of rental equipment for all participants. When your child’s program is scheduled to learn skate skiing, the GNSC has skate skis that all the youth can use for the session at no charge.

Seasonal rental package 2023/24- $80.00 *** Full
to get on the waitlist, email us at programcoordinator@goldennordicclub.ca