Who?

7 and 8 year olds, born in 2001 and 2002

(Children born in 2000 and 2003 will be considered on an individual basis)

What?

More time on snow = more improvement. Essential skiing and racing skills are developed all over the mountain in a fun, challenging and always exciting environment. The NGD program is the next step for 7 and 8 year olds who have trained in the NGI program or athletes who have taken ski lessons and are comfortable skiing the entire mountain and wish to improve their technical, all-mountain and racing skills. COP night training and a fall Gymnastics program are available as add-ons for NGD’s who just can’t get enough.

Where, When and How Often?

The NGD program offers two training program options. Option 1 is 30 total days; 3 of which are a Christmas Camp at Nakiska and 6 of which are all-mountain skills days at Lake Louise. This program begins in December. Option 2 offers 24 total days all at Nakiska and begins in January.

	How many days?	Where will we ski?	How often will we race?
Option 1: Nakiska and Travel Program	· 30 total training days · Starts: Dec 5th, 2009 · Finishes: April 4th, 2010 · Includes: o 3-day Christmas Camp at Nakiska o 6 of the 30 days are all-mountain skills days at Lake Louise	Nakiska and Lake Louise   In an effort to control costs, the all-mountain skills days have been scheduled at Lake Louise Ski Area. Lake Louise is available with Nakiska on the RCR 4-area season pass.	Athletes in both the 30 and 24-day programs will have the option to compete in 2 races at Nakiska and 2 – 3 races at other hills. Athletes will be invited to enter races by their coaches.   On race days at other hills, training will be offered at Nakiska for non-racing athletes.   Travel and coach expenses for away races are NOT included in the program fees and will be allocated to each participating athlete’s race account.
Option 2: Nakiska (no travel) Program	· 24 total training days · Starts: Jan 2nd, 2010 · Finishes: April 4th, 2010	Nakiska

 

Start Time: 9:30am     Finish Time: 3:30pm

Lunch Break: 11:30 – 12:15 with additional breaks throughout the day as needed

 

Recommended Pass(es):

Option 1 (Nakiska and Travel Program) - RCR 4-area Pass (Nakiska, Lake Louise, Fernie, Kimberley)

Option 2 (Nakiska, no travel Program) - Nakiska Season Pass

Minimum Skill Level:

• NGD's must be able to link parallel turns on blue and some black runs (e.g. all runs on the Silver Chair and some on the Gold Chair at Nakiska)
• Please contact the Program Director if you are unsure or have questions

Average athlete to coach ratio:7 to 1 – all athletes will be grouped according to their skiing ability

Program Costs:

Per Athlete

Program Fee (includes all on-snow coaching)

Option 1 (Nakiska and Travel) $1,050 ($1,300 after November 1st in lieu of Silent Auction Commitment)

Option 2 (Nakiska, no travel) $900 ($1,150 after November 1st in lieu of Silent Auction Commitment)

Alberta Alpine Registration/Insurance $80

(Mandatory for all registered athletes, includes coverage for all training and races)

Per Family

Family Membership $60

(Includes coverage for family members volunteering at competitive events)

Alberta Alpine Raffle Ticket Fundraiser $100

(This is a fully cost-recoverable fundraiser, only 1 book of tickets is purchased by every family)

Add-on Options for NGD's

• Gymnastics | Six 1.5-hour sessions at the Altadore Gymnastics Club beginning mid-September. Balance, Body Awareness and Fun - just $110.
• Greener Gates (COP Night Training) | Choose one or two sets of four 2-hour sessions one evening per week at COP beginning in January and/or February. Participate in a variety of drill courses, technical freeskiing and even some time in the terrain park. $110 per 4 sessions or $220 for all 8.
• Christmas Camp | Two options for more on-snow time, full details to follow after registration closes.

Inclusions:

All on-snow coaching

Training/lane fees (not including pre/post-season training)

End of season report

Year-end banquet (athlete only)

Exclusions:

Ski Equipment

Lift Tickets and Season Passes

Race/Camp Fees (travel, accomodation, food, coach expenses)

Pre and Post-season lane training fees and lift tickets