Who?

7 to 9 year olds, born in 2002, 2003 and 2004

(Children born in 2001 and 2005 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?

All NGD athletes train for 30 days (Saturdays and every other Sunday).  Athletes can choose to take all 30 sessions at Nakiska or you can add-on Sunshine training and take some of your training days at Sunshine Village (scheduled on days when the KD's are also training at Sunshine).

On-snow training runs from 9:30am to 3:30pm each day with a 45-minute lunch break.

Christmas Camp included for 2011-12! - 3 extra days Dec 27 - 30, full details to follow after registration closes.

Where will we ski?

• Nakiska (for all athletes)
• Sunshine Village (for those who select the 'Sunshine Training' add-on)
• COP (for those who select the 'Greener Gates' add-on)

How often will we race?

• All NGD athletes will have the option to compete in 2 races at Nakiska and 2 to 3 races at other hills
  • Athletes will be invited to enter races by their coaches.  This will communicated by email in advance of race registration.
• 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 athelte.

Recommended Pass(es):

• Nakiska Season Pass
• Sunshine Village Season Pass or Discount Card (if selecting add-on)
• COP Season Pass or Discount Card (if selecting add-on)

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) $1125 ($1,375 after Oct 31st in lieu of fundraising commitment)

Alberta Alpine Registration/Insurance $76

Alberta Alpine Family (Parent) Membership $41

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

Per Family

NASA Family Membership $50

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.  Not available after September 12
• Sunshine All Mountain Training | Take sessions at Sunshine instead of Nakiska on scheduled KD Sunshine days.  $180
• 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.  $125 per session

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