Nancy Greene Ski League (Entry Level) Programs Overview
Welcome to the Nancy Greene Ski League!
The Nancy Greene Ski League is a national program that exposes young skiers, under the age of 10 to ski training and racing programs. Nancy Greene was Canada's Olympic champion in 1968 and she remains a very active supporter of ski racing, especially entry-level programs for young skiers.
At NASA, our entry-level, Nancy Greene Ski League programs are operated by the Skimeisters Alpine Racing Club. These programs are designed for athletes aged 4 to 10 and focus on building essential skiing skills, participation, teamwork, and fun.
For our youngest skiers, it's all about building a love for skiing. As athletes get older, program selections offer more training days on snow and more competitive experiences, preparing our 10-year-old graduates to move up to K1, the next level in the NASA system. The design and content of our programs is structured using the “AIM 2 WIN” model developed by Alpine Canada – the governing body for ski racing in Canada along with very experienced coaches and sport scientists working at all levels. A copy of the AIM 2 WIN booklet can be found in the LINKS section of this site.
Under the direction of a full-time program director and a professional team of coaches, we offer innovative, progressive and world-leading programs.
Creating Tomorrow's Champions Today!
NASA’s member clubs work cooperatively with the goal of preparing each athlete to progress to the next level. Our goal is to create the best ski racing development system in Canada, ultimately delivering world-class ski racers to Alberta’s Provincial Ski Team and the Canadian National Team.
Please refer to our Program Selection Chart to see how our programs fit together and the path that athletes can take as they develop their skills in the sport.
Program Objectives
- Provide exceptional training programs in a fun, challenging and confidence-boosting atmosphere.
- Develop passionate and versatile skiers who are competent and skilled in all skiing situations.
- Offer well-rounded programs both on and off snow for the development of physically fit and competent athletes.
- Prepare athletes for training at the next level and beyond.
All of our programs qualify for the $500 Children's Fitness Tax Credit. Receipts will be sent to members prior to next years tax season.
Program Details & Descriptions
We offer four different programs for our various age groups. Links to full details and descriptions of the programs are available below. Ages shown are intended to help parents select the most appropriate option for their child. For more details, please refer to our comprehensive Program Guide.
If your child does not fit in the age range indicated or if you have any other questions about our programs, please contact one our Program Directors prior to registering.
Mini Meisters
The Mini Meisters program is designed for skiers aged four and five years old; the up and comers in the family who may have older siblings in our other programs. We aim to make the early years on snow both productive and FUN! Our enthusiastic coaches promote on-snow games and tons of skiing. The Mini Meisters program is a great start for your little rippers!
Nancy Greene Introduction - NGI
Nancy Greene Introduction is a participation-focused program for ages six and seven. Goals are to instil 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.
Nancy Greene Development - NGD
NGD is a program for ages seven and eight that promises more time on snow and 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.
Kinder Development - KD
For nine and ten year old athletes, the Kinder Development program is a challenging, fun and competitive environment. For the aspiring young racers in the family; our KD program serves as the ‘starting gate’ to training at the K1 and K2 levels for 11 to 14 year olds. The KD program includes dryland training in the fall (including a Gymnastics program) to acquaint these young skiers with the process of becoming a complete athlete. A full schedule of training and racing throughout the winter will keep your KD athlete active and engaged.