The Ogden Nordic Development Program is open to youth from age 10 up with intermediate to advanced skiing skills who are interested in developing better ski technique (in both classic and skate skiing) and good training habits for overall physical fitness. Members of the Development team are encouraged to participate in local and regional ski races throughout the winter with other members of the team.
During the winter skiers will be introduced to the basics of competition-specific training using both skating and classic techniques. Coaching will be provided at most local races. Development team members will be encouraged to participate in local races.
As with many endeavors in life, to be a successful Ski Racer requires the participation and support of the skiers family. Parents are asked to join Ogden Nordic/TUNA, and help out carpooling and volunteering throughout the year. Parents bringing their skiers to practice and are welcome to participate or to ski during the training program.
All members are required to join TUNA (their membership fee is $35 or $15 for a Junior under 18 years old) In addition to this, Ogden Nordic Junior Ski Team fees will be as follows; $35 for Under 12 Ski team, $100 for intermediate and advanced skiers. Ogden Nordic ski team scholarships to waive team fees available. For Further Information: contact Paul Stromberg at (801) 786-0906 e-mail nordicdogzz@msn.com .
Competition Schedule
Members of the Development Team are encouraged to participate in as many competitive ski events as possible during the season. For a full list of the events scheduled for this season, go to the Ogden Nordic Club Calendar.
Winter Training
The skills that will be introduced and hopefully mastered by the skiers are: classic and skate technique, down hills, up hills, turning/cornering, racing, touring, and basic telemark skills. Winter training begins in September with dry-land training for fitness and technique improvement. During the race season coaches continue to help junior athletes by guiding training and by providing race support. The Competition Team meets four times a week during the winter months.
Days and times: Tuesdays at 6:00 pm and Weds.at 4:45 pm at North Fork Park and Thursdays at Snow Basin at 6:30 pm.
Location: Location can vary based on Snow Conditions (See Calendar). Please visit the ski trails page for directions to each location.
Required Equipment: Each participant will need an adequate pair of skis(skate and classic), good boots(skate and classic), and poles(skate and classic). Warm clothing, including HATS and GLOVES(very important!) is a must - temperatures on January evenings can be below zero degrees. Coaches suggest that participants bring an extra set of dry clothing to practice and events to change into after the session in the event that the skier gets wet. Race suits may be purchases separately. Contact a coach for advice on purchasing equipment Some great junior equipment can be found at Canyon Sport on Riverdale Road in Riverdale, Wild Rose Sports in Salt Lake, and Wasatch Touring in Salt Lake. The experienced staff at these stores will help you with sizing equipment.
Training in the winter focuses on improving ski technique and on training for competitions. The winter ski program includes weekly dry-land and on-the-snow training sessions, in addition to traveling to local and regional ski races with the team and coaching staff.
Off-Season Training
An optional summer training program helps make athletes stronger for the following race season. Summer activities will emphasize overall conditioning and will include running, roller blading, strength and agility games, and mountain biking. Dry-land training will require the following equipment: Bicycle, running shoes, roller blades or roller-skis, and helmet. The location and times of off-season training will be announced at the conclusion of each ski season.
