

Masters Training Program
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Registration for this program will be opening on August 22, 2024 at 12pm
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This Program is designed for competitive Masters athletes (30+ years) who want to improve their ski technique, increase speed and efficiency, and train for ski races. Participants are expected to be self-motivated and have an interest in training with other Masters athletes in a fun social group setting. All participants should be comfortable skiing all techniques in both classic and skate, athletes should also be able to ski all trails at Whitehorse Nordic Centre.
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Objectives for this program are:​​
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Build athletes to new levels of fitness.​
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Build power and injury resilience.
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Improve technical skiing ability.
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Work on race strategy
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Learn about fueling to improve race day results and recovery.
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EQUIPMENT RENTAL IS AVAILABLE IF NEEDED
If you need more information about the program, contact the program coordinator Hudson at mastersprogram@whitehorsenordic.ca
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OPTION 1: A full season training option
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- Dryland (starting on September 17th, 2024)
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1 session a week bike or run with your coach (Tuesday 5.15pm to 7.15pm) OR on your own
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A Gym workout session according to a plan made for you by your coach (on your own)
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- On Snow (as soon as skiing is possible and safe until early April 2025)
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1 Group ski with your coach (Monday 5.15pm to 7.15pm)
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An intensity ski session with plan (on your own)
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A Gym workout session according to a plan made for you by your coach (on your own)
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2 weeks break over Christmas and Spring break.​
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Full Season training program with 30 admissions to the Canada Games Centre
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​Adult : $560​
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Senior (60+): $525
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Full Season training program only (if you have your own gym access)
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Adult: $380
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Senior (60+): $380
WNC Season Pass/Day Pass is required and not included in these prices​​
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Option 2: 8 weeks program
Join the full season masters skiers on Mondays only!
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On snow (November 25th, 2024 to January 27th, 2025 OR February 3rd to April7th, 2025)
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1 Group ski with your coach (Monday 5.15pm to 7.15pm)
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2 weeks break over Christmas and Spring Break.
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8 weeks program
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$170
WNC Season Pass/Day pass is required and not included in these prices​​​
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Program registration is non-transferable and program fees are not refundable except in cases of injury or illness, in which case there will be a $20 administration fee and a prorated refund based on remaining time left in the program from the time the injury/illness is reported. A doctor's note must accompany requests for refunds for injury or illness.
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As a first year we will be capping registrations at 15 in Option 1 and 10 in Option 2. Each programs will have 4 spots reserved for person identifying as women. We will have these spots back open for everyone on the waitlist on September 10th if not taken.
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Cold weather Guidelines
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Normal practice at or above -25C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)
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Practice shortened to 1.5 hour from -26C to -29C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)
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Practice shortened to a variable length (around 1h15) and not skiing (Race Office workout, CGC gym session, CGC track session, ..) from -30C to -31.9C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)
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Cancelled at or below -32, or any other time that the wax room is closed. This will be communicated by email.
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Coach judgement will be used if there are other factors such as high winds, humidity, precipitation; email will go out if practice is being modified or cancelled.​​