Coast Corridor United Racing is a program for kids who have club race experience, completed Track Attack or are at a similar level and are ready to increase their commitment to race training and participating in a few or more races. The program is targeted at U12 and U14/16 age athletes emerging from the Sea to Sky Corridor clubs: Sea to Sky Nordics, Spud Valley Nordics, and Whistler Nordics. The program is supported by funding from the NWSDA coach grants. The “National Winter Sports Development Association” (NWSDA) was established through the foresight and donation of the Disbrow family to assist cross-country ski clubs with proven ability to develop competitive skiers and coaches based on long-term development planning. Funding is also received from BC Parks - Community Park Enhancement Fund and PVUS Grant from the Village of Pemberton, SLRD and Pemberton & District Initiative Fund Program.

The Goals of the CCU program are to:

• Development of overall fitness and ski-specific skills.

• Focus on aerobic training and building a base.

• Develop sound technique.

• Race up to BC Championships level for younger ages and possibly Nationals for older ages.

• Foster a strong sense of team.

• Learn to give back to the skiing community by mentoring Track Attack or Jackrabbit skiers

The program will include dryland training starting in September and on-snow training starting in mid-November. 

There are two categories of race programming: 1. Track Attack Corridor Race and 2. Junior Development Corridor Race. Both trainings will be held on the same days of the week and at the same times, and groups will be separated for the majority of training time allowing for age-appropriate volume and skill development. All race team training will take place either at Lost Lake or Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler.

Track Attack Corridor Race

Athletes born 2014– 2012 who have had at least a club race experience, completed Track Attack or are at a similar level and have the ambition to participate in races this season. Training expectation is a minimum 2 a week (up to 3 days/week).

Junior Development Corridor Race

Athletes born 2011 – 2008 who have had at least club race experience completed, Track Attack or are at a similar level and have the ambition to participate in races this season. Training expectation is a minimum 2 days a week (up to 3 days/week).

**A valid Whistler Nordics club membership is required for participation in club programs and can be purchased at the time of registration.

**A valid trail pass is required for each session and is not included in program registration.

• Juniors (2011 and older): $350

• Track Attack (2012 and younger): $300

Dates: September 3 - November 20th

Days: Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Saturday AM

This dryland program is designed to enhance the performance and technique of cross-country skiers looking to compete this winter. Dryland is 3 days/week (up to 4-5 hours). Dryland training plays a crucial role in building strength, endurance, and refining skiing technique. Skiers entering this program have a sound foundation of cross-country ski technique and have completed Track Attack or similar level and are ready to make the commitment to training and racing.   Most of the race team dryland will take place either at Lost Lake or Whistler Olympic Park in Whistler, some dryland will be hosted at Nairn Falls. *Coaching resources and participation numbers may dictate some modifications to this schedule.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED :

Athletes will need a set of classic and skate roller ski equipment.

• Juniors (2011 and older): $850

• Track Attack (2012 and younger): $750

Dates: Starts mid-November (weather permitting)

Days: Tuesday PM, Wednesday PM, Saturday AM

This on-snow program is designed for the up-and-coming committed racer interested in improving their Nordic skills with a view toward participating in BC-sanctioned races. Training is minimum 2 days/week and up to 3 days/week. The program offers full race, technical, and training support. Includes race support at three regional races and 3 BC Cups as well as the Track Attack Championships. *Coaching resources and participation numbers may dictate some modifications to this schedule.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED :

Athletes will need their own set of classic and skate equipment.

Classic skis, poles and boots

Skate skis, poles, and boots

Ski equipment can be rented at Whistler Olympic Park & Cross Country Connection at Lost Lake :  

• Whistler Olympic Park

• Cross Country Connection