Who?

5 to 8 year olds, born in 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006

What?

Nancy Greene Introduction is a participation-focused program with the goal of instilling a passion for skiing and ski racing, while developing essential on-snow skills that will enable athletes to conquer the entire mountain. Coaches will use team games, individual challenges, drills, focused freeskiing and varying environments to ensure development and FUN! Optional add-on options of COP night training and Gymnastics in the fall are also available for NGI’s that are looking for a little bit more.

Where, When and How Often?

NGI's train on Saturdays or Sundays at Nakiska

Start Date: January 7th, 2012 for the Saturday group; January 8th for the Sunday group

Finish Date: April 7th or 8th

No training on Family Day Weekend

Start Time: 9:30am

Finish Time: 3:30pm

Lunch Break: 12:15 – 1:00 with additional breaks throughout the day as needed

How Many Days?

NGI's train for 13 days

Where will we ski?

• Nakiska
• There is an add-on for Sunshine training days on weekends when the NGD and KD programs are there

How often will we race?

• NGI's will compete in the Nakiska Cup and Wearmouth Cup races at Nakiska
• NGDI's will participate in the 'Coaches Cup' in-house fun races all season

Recommended Pass(es):

Nakiska season pass

Minimum Skill Level:

• NGI's must be able to ski independently on green and blue runs (e.g. all of the runs on the Bronze Chair and Homesteader and Eye Opener on the Silver 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) $725

Alberta Alpine Registration/Insurance $76

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

Per Family

NASA Family Membership $50

Add-on Options for NGI'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 (Saturday program only) | Take your Saturday session at Sunshine Village instead of Nakiska on scheduled NGD and KD Sunshine training days.  $120
• 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
• Christmas Camp | Spend 3 days of your school holidays on the snow with us at Nakiska, 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

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