The Ogden Nordic Junior Ski Team provides an environment for the young members of Ogden Nordic to train and compete in Cross Country Skiing events throughout the Intermountain West. The aim of our coaches and organizers is to provide an atmosphere that reinforces high self-esteem, self-motivation, physical fitness, and sportsmanship. Youth skiers of all ages and abilities (including those who have never skied) will feel welcome on the team. The teams are separated for training into the Under 12 year old Team, the Development Team, and Competition Team - according to the abilities of the skier.

During the ski season coaches help junior athletes by leading training and by providing race support. After the ski season, training continues for some of the team, depending on the skier. The Development and Competition Teams train year round and provide a fun, social environment to help young skiers achieve their skiing goals. The Ogden Nordic Team Training Program offers a unique opportunity for our skiers to train in valuable physical and mental conditioning programs year-round with our team of experienced coaches. The program is designed to enhance an athletes' performance in competition, to teach techniques to avoid injury, and to help develop strength and agility for the winter season.

For more information about each of Ogden Nordic's Team programs, click on one of the following links.

• Under 12 Years Old Team
  The U12 Ski Team Program is designed just for junior skiers from 7 to 12 years old.

• Ogden Nordic Development Team
  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.

• Ogden Nordic Competition Team
  The Ogden Nordic Competition Team is open to experienced skiers ages 14 up who are interested in mastering their Nordic ski technique (both classic and skate skiing), developing good training habits, and competing in cross country ski racing.

• Sign Up and Release Form
  parent wishing to sign up for any of the programs need to complete the sign up and release form attached. For the Microsoft Word version of the form, please click this link.

Fees & Expenses

In addition to the cost of ski equipment, there is a modest fee to join the Ogden Nordic Junior Ski Team. The cost of starting your children in Cross Country skiing can vary greatly depending on their age and the level of performance the skier is seeking. It is safe to say that Nordic Skiing, relative to other forms of Winter Recreation, is extremely affordable.

Ogden Nordic is a non-profit organization funded exclusively by skier fees, fund raisers and sponsor donations. Junior team fees go to cover expenses such as coaches, ski waxes, uniforms, equipment, supplies, other various expense for the juniors. There may be additional fees for out-of-town races at the development and competition team level.

All of the parents and coaches of Ogden Nordic understand the demands on financial resources for families. For more information on the cost involved in starting your skier and ways to save money and still participate, please don't hesitate to contact our coach or any member of Ogden Nordic. We're here to help in any way we can!

The Family's Role

To be a successful Ski Racer requires the participation and support of the family. Parents can help by forming carpool groups, and assisting coaches with getting the group organized to begin practice in a timely manner. Parents can also help by helping to provide warm beverages and snacks to skiers at practices and races. It is not necessary for the parent to be a good skier to help out the Junior Team. Parent helpers can even use the practice time to get a good ski workout as well. Parent volunteers can also help at the races, by helping coaches make sure skiers on the starting lines and assisting them with equipment as needed. We expect all parents to assist at one or more various assignments during the session.

Race Schedule & Results

For a current schedule of Ogden Nordic activities, please go to Ogden Nordic's Group Calendar.

For a list of all events in Utah this year, go the Utah Cross Country Ski Race Schedule.

For results from ski races featuring Ogden Nordic skiers, go to the The Utah Nordic Alliance web page .