NATC...The Legacy

The National Alpine Training Centre has had an outstanding run since it’s inception. We know that the NATC environment, using the training centre concept, fully integrated with an academic program, and supported by enthusiastic parents, yields athletic, academic, and personal excellence in young people. The life skills, the academic integration, and the personal development are all important pillars of the National Alpine Training Centre.

NATC – Holistic Athlete Approach

NATC is a high performance ski club which implements Holistic Athlete Approach. We give our athletes detailed knowledge and train them in individual aspects of ski racing.

• On snow training (technical and tactical)

• Strength and Conditioning Programs

• Sport psychology and mental training

• Nutrition for Ski Racers

• Equipment

Coaching Strategies

• The NATC will hire the best coaches available

• The NATC will maintain low skier to coach ratio (max 1:6)

• Coaching must be aligned with Alberta Alpine and Alpine Canada

Academic Strategies

• All athletes are encouraged to attend the National Sports School (NSS), Bishop Carroll or other schools, which are supporting athletes by providing individualized programs

• All NSS athletes will be assigned a teacher advocate (TA)

• During out-of-town training camps, a 2-hour time period will be set aside for homework

Dryland Program (SAIT) – starts in May

• General Conditioning
• Athletics - Track and Field
• Regular Fitness Testing (4)
• Ski Specific Dryland Program (annual)
• Ice Hockey
• Yoga
• Mountain Biking
• Gymnastics

Summer Camps On snow (3 weeks)

• Tignes, France - August 2-26 

Fall Camp On snow

• Colorado (3 weeks - dates to be announced)

Winter Dryland

• BNTC facilities at COP

NATC Fee Structure and Policies

The National Alpine Training Centre believes honesty is the best policy, and tries to be as up front about the costs as possible. When we consider the cost of ski racing, we include absolutely everything from equipment, coaching, and team uniforms to wax, gas, and hotel expenses.

The overall cost varies for each athlete depending on the exact racing schedule that the athlete participates in through the season. It should be noted that in addition to the standard services offered in a normal club environment, the cost of the NATC team also includes the following:

• Year Round Program (12 months)
• Access to Strength Trainer
• Access to Sport Psychologist
• Access to Sport Nutritionist
• Individual Athlete Management
• Summer / Fall Dryland costs and Facility Rentals
• Excellent equipment sponsorship opportunities