The Next Step

For athletes that enjoy the MNC BK Race programs, we offer continued ski coaching and training through our Junior Programs. The Junior programs are geared towards athletes age 12-22 and include opportunities to train and improve fitness on a year-round basis.

Summer Programs:
MNC Summer training for the juniors takes place for ~10 weeks each summer. Athletes can choose between 3x or 4x/ week. We had over 40 athletes signed up for the 2012 summer - from 6 different school districs (BHS, SBHS, Colchester, St. Albans, CVU, MMU)!

Fall / Winter Programs:
MNC Fall & Winter training for the juniors takes place from mid-September through mid-March. Athletes can choose between 1-2x or 3x/ week. The fall and winter training groups are smaller, meaning each athlete receives more personalized instruction. Nearly 20 athletes participated in these programs last season - from 3 school districts (BHS, CVU, MMU) (2011-2012).

Participants will:

• Skate & Classic ski (or rollerski)
• Learn all aspects of technique (V1, V2, V2-alt; diagonal-stride, double pole, kick double pole; downhills, transitions, etc)
• Ski, run, bound, hike, bike and rollerski all over Chittenden County
• Become accustomed to an active- and healthy-lifestyle
• Practice race-oriented skills such as sprints and mass-starts
• Develop advanced technical skills (cornering, transitions, tactics)
• Train endurance, strength, intervals, and speed
• Have a highly skilled coaching staff
• Access to year-round training plans
• Racers can receive race-support at regional/national competitions

For more information, contact Tim Weston.