• Recommended for U12/U14 and interested U16 athletes who are keen to make the jump to a more focused program.
• Skill development technique and training initiatives expose young, enthusiastic skiers to high performance skiing in a fun and motivating atmosphere using Learning to Train (L2T) and Training to Train (T2T- 1) initiatives
• 3 Sessions per week, September to March (Tue-Thu-Sat)
• Racing opportunities focus on local race series with some opportunity for travel to out of town events (Ontario Youth Championships, Ontario Cup race series)
• Participants can expect to train at both Kamview Nordic Centre and Lappe Nordic Centre for on-snow sessions. Fall dryland sessions may be held at a number of locations throughout the area including Kamview and Centennial Park. Participants will receive a training plan every 3 weeks that will indicate the location of training
• Rollerski (skate) equipment is required for the program start date. 2 of 3 weekly sessions will be rollerski focused, fluorescent/reflective clothing, helmet and light mandatory. Parents should accompany new roller skiers at the start of the season (on bikes)

PLEASE NOTE: Program fees do not include trail pass fees.

• Intended for U16 athletes and older (U16, U18, U20 and open categories) who are using the program for cross-training, who are primarily focused on skill and technique development, who are beginning to explore competitive skiing, or whose primary athletic focus is Nordic ski racing.
• Fall/Winter program runs September to March, 3 team sessions per week (Tu/Th/Sat) plus additional independent training days
• Year-round training program runs May to March, 3 team sessions per week (Tu/Th/Sat) plus additional independent training days
• Access to team training camps
• U18 athletes and older are required to volunteer 1x/season with the Big Thunder Nordic Junior Ski team
• Racing opportunities include the local race series and the competitive circuit, including the Ontario Cup series and National Championships. All program participants are welcome to travel with the team but it is not required that athletes attend all of the races on the schedule.
• Participants can expect to train at both Kamview Nordic Centre and Lappe Nordic Centre for on-snow sessions. Dryland sessions may be held at several locations throughout the city and participants will receive a training plan every 3 weeks that will indicate the location of training.

PLEASE NOTE: Program fees do not include trail pass fees.

• This program is geared towards skiers who are looking to become faster, stronger and more efficient in both classic and skate techniques. 
• Option of one or two sessions per week at Kamview Nordic Centre.  Sunday afternoons from 1-3 pm and/or Thursday evenings 6-8 pm.
• Participation in the local race circuit and Sleeping Giant Loppet are encouraged, but race participation is optional.
• For more information contact the Masters Coordinator at btnordicmasters@gmail.com

Steps and Strides to the Sleeping Giant Loppet is an 8-week clinic designed specifically for less experienced or beginner adult skiers who want to improve their fitness and technique, with the goal of skiing one of the Loppet events. Sessions are held at Kamview Nordic Centre on Sunday afternoons from 1-3 pm, starting in January. A crew of enthusiastic coaches offer instruction in both skate and classic techniques.  A Big Thunder Nordic membership is not required for this clinic.  Please note that trail fees are not included in the program cost.  For more information contact btnordicstepsandstrides@gmail.com.

REGISTRATION for this program opens on December 1^st/26 at 9 am.