Matt Johnson will lead this program on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm. The program is designed to be a flexible training program for anyone from college skiers, to post-college recreational racers, to Masters of any age who want to improve their ski technique and fitness for the coming season. We will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at Sugarhouse Park for running, rollerskiing, and strength workouts and possibly Fridays depending on interest. Even if you can only make it once a week this will still be a highly beneficial program for you. Whether you want to win your age group at the Citizen's Series this year or you're just trying to keep up with your kid on the trails, this program will help you achieve your goals by designing a training plan that is right for you! We believe skiing should be an enjoyable lifelong sport, so sign up today to join a fun group of like-minded individuals who love to ski!

2011 TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team
OJ/J1/J2 Dryland Training - 3 day

Summer dryland training for competitive junior Nordic skiers age 14-19 will begin on Monday, June 13th at Sugarhouse Park. Meet on the grass strip along the north side of the pond. Dryland training will continue at various local sites Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings plus a few possible weekend sessions through August. The program will include, among other activities, roller skiing, hill bounding, games, and cross training. The program is designed to prepare Comp Team skiers for the upcoming local and USSA Intermountain Division race season.

Goal: To form a training group for skiers that either want to improve their racing results and/or for established skiers that just want to improve their skiing in general! Having a training group will not only motivate everyone to train effectively, but more importantly, it will help to create a social network of skiers that are working to achieve common goals for the season: one of which is to HAVE FUN ski training!

How: The training sessions will focus on the following: Improving fitness, technique, transition work, waxing, race strategy, etc. Each session will include a warm-up, a technique goal, ski specific strength drills, interval session or Wild Rose Fun race, followed by a specific technique and/or speed drill, warm-down. The Wild Rose Fun race series will be run for 4 sessions out of the 9. The races will be perfect simulations for learning how to prepare and race effectively as well as accelerate fitness levels.

This program is for for kids 8-19 years old, Beginner to advanced skiers. Emphasis on fun, teaching ski skills, and developing a life long interest in x-c skiing. Skiers are sorted based on age and ability during the first few sessions of the season to ensure that all skiers are placed in compatible groups. During the classes over the season skiers will take part in one or two Mt Dell fun races. The age limit will be strictly enforced.

Training program designed to provide athletic development and cross training for junior athletes age 13 to 19. Have a ton of fun while participating in a ski based, fast paced, rigorous off season training program designed to develop broad skills and fitness systems necessary to compete at higher levels in other sports. Approximately 35% of the program time is spent with skis off performing physically challenging drills and exercises to develop speed, strength, balance and general fitness. For skiers with refined intermediate to advanced skills in both classic and skate techniques.

Training program designed to provide athletic development and cross training for junior athletes age 13 to 19. Have a ton of fun while participating in a ski based, fast paced, rigorous off season training program designed to develop broad skills and fitness systems necessary to compete at higher levels in other sports. Approximately 35% of the program time is spent with skis off performing physically challenging drills and exercises to develop speed, strength, balance and general fitness. For skiers with refined intermediate to advanced skills in both classic and skate techniques.

Dryland training sessions for 8-9 year old TUNA junior skiers will be held in Sugarhouse Park beginning Tuesday Sep 6, 2011. Meet in Sugarhouse Park on the grass strip along the north side of the pond.

The training program is designed to help young athletes have fun, stay fit, and prepare for the upcoming cross country ski season. Young skiers interested in joining the TUNA J5 Comp Team are strongly encouraged to participate. Training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 – 5:30 PM.

Young athletes are welcome to enter the program at any point in the fall. Kids joining our training groups later in the fall (mid-session) must contact coaches to obtain updated program information.

2011 TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team
OJ/J1/J2 Dryland Training - 4 or 5 day

2010 TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team Dryland Training - 2 day

Dryland training sessions for 14-19 year old TUNA Development Team skiers (J2, J1, and OJ age groups) will be held in Sugarhouse Park and other local training venues beginning Tuesday Sept 6, 2011. Meet in Sugarhouse Park on the grass strip along the north side of the pond for our first session on Sept 6.

OJ/J1/J2 Development Team will train up to 2 sessions per week with the OJ/J1/J2 Comp Team. Contact Jesse Stewart at jesse_stewart [at] comcast [dot] net for additional OJ/J1/J2 Comp Team and Development Team program information.

The training program is designed to help young athletes have fun, stay fit, and prepare for the upcoming cross country ski season. Training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Devo Team members choose up to two sessions per week to fit their schedules and their training goals.

Dryland training sessions for 10-13 year old TUNA junior skiers will be held in Sugarhouse Park beginning Tuesday Sep 6, 2011. Meet in Sugarhouse Park on the grass strip along the north side of the pond.

The training program is designed to help young athletes have fun, stay fit, and prepare for the upcoming cross country ski season. Young skiers interested in joining the TUNA J3/J4 Comp Team are strongly encouraged to participate. Training sessions are scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons from 4:00 – 5:30 PM.

Young athletes are welcome to enter the program at any point in the fall. Kids joining our training groups later in the fall (mid-session) must contact coaches to obtain updated program information.

Laurie Humbert and Janet Myshrall will again conduct their Monday and Wednesday evening sessions, starting on Wednesday Sept 7, at Sugarhouse Park on the north side of the pond. This carefully designed program includes core stability exercises, ski specific strengthening techniques, flexibility training, and ski walk and bounding interval work.

This program is for young skiers age 4-8 years old and takes place on four Sundays in January 2012. The program meets at Mountain Dell Golf Course in Parleys Canyon. Sessions are scheduled from 1:00-2:30 p.m. with the exception of the first session when parents and children are asked to arrive by 12:30 p.m. so they can find their class and meet their instructors. Each session consists of ski games and activities (relay races, treasure hunts, obstacle courses) that introduce children to skiing and basic ski techniques, with an emphasis on FUN and lots of parent participation. Children should be dressed for winter play including hats and warm gloves appropriate for the temperature of the day. Children also need to come with ski equipment. No-wax classic skis (not skate skis) with boots, bindings and poles are required. Please avoid using strap-on skis. Volunteer parent help is required of this program.

This program is for for kids 8-19 years old, Beginner to advanced skiers. Emphasis on fun, teaching ski skills, and developing a life long interest in x-c skiing. Skiers are sorted based on age and ability during the first few sessions of the season to ensure that all skiers are placed in compatible groups. During the classes over the season skiers will take part in one or two Mt Dell fun races. Age limits will be strictly enforced.

This program is for for kids 8-19 years old, Beginner to advanced skiers. Emphasis on fun, teaching ski skills, and developing a life long interest in x-c skiing. Skiers are sorted based on age and ability during the first few sessions of the season to ensure that all skiers are placed in compatible groups. During the classes over the season skiers will take part in one or two Mt Dell fun races. The age limit will be strictly enforced.

The Competition Ski Team is part of The Utah Nordic Alliance's racing division and is open to all kids from 10-13. It is for those skiers with an interest in developing their skiing skills through formal ski training and games that emphasize the fundamentals of balance and technique, geared towards athletes who are anticipating participating in cross country ski racing. Skiers should be proficient in both classic and skating techniques.

The Competition Ski Team is part of The Utah Nordic Alliance's racing division and is open to all kids from 14 to 19 who are interested in a higher level of training, technique development, and participation in local and regional races, while preparing athletes for competition at the Junior Olympic level and eventual long-term success in a Collegiate racing environment. The competition group meets every weekday at 4:30, Saturdays at 9:00am, and also includes some other weekend activities, such as special clinics, participation in local and regional races, and other events. Winter session begins in December and continues through March, weather permitting.

See the TUNA Registration page for information about registering for the 2011-2012 season.

2011 TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team Dryland Training - 2 day

The TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team offers dryland and on-snow training opportunities for 14-19 year old competitive skiers interested in a part-time ~2 days per week training schedule. Training activities will be carried out with the TUNA OJ/J1/J2 Comp Team.

Summer dryland training for Comp Team junior Nordic skiers age 14-19 will begin on Monday, June 13th at Sugarhouse Park. Meet on the grass strip along the north side of the pond. Dryland training will continue at various local sites 2 afternoons per week and possible a weekend excursion or two. The training schedule can be tailored to fit each participant's needs. The program may include, among other activities, roller skiing, hill bounding, games, and cross training. The program is designed to develop aerobic fitness, ski technique, and prepare skiers for the upcoming local race season.

Laurie Humbert and Janet Myshrall will again conduct their Monday and Wednesday evening sessions, starting on Wednesday Sept 7, at Sugarhouse Park on the north side of the pond. This carefully designed program includes core stability exercises, ski specific strengthening techniques, flexibility training, and ski walk and bounding interval work.

Dryland training sessions for 8-13 year old TUNA junior skiers will be held in Sugarhouse Park beginning Thursday June 14, 2010. Meet in Sugarhouse Park on the grass strip along the north side of the pond.

The training program is designed to help young athletes have fun, stay fit, and prepare for the upcoming cross country ski season. Young skiers interested in joining the TUNA J3/J4/J5 Comp Team are strongly encouraged to participate. Training sessions are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 – 10:30 AM from June 14th to August 25th.
Current TUNA membership is required (http://www.utahnordic.com/membership).

2011 TUNA Salt Lake Nordic Ski Team
OJ/J1/J2 Dryland Training - 4 day

Summer dryland training for competitive junior Nordic skiers age 14-19 will begin on Monday, June 13th at Sugarhouse Park. Meet on the grass strip along the north side of the pond. Dryland training will continue at various local sites Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings and either Tuesday or Thursday Mornings at 9:00-10:30 at Sugarhouse Park plus a few possible weekend sessions through August. The program will include, among other activities, roller-skiing, hill bounding, games, and cross training. The program is designed to prepare Comp Team skiers for the upcoming local and USSA Intermountain Division race season.