BV Nordic Centre

Track Attack

The BV Nordic Track Attack program is directed at children (7 - 11) in the “Learning to Train” stage of athlete development with a big emphasis on FUN! The objective is for the participants to become technically competent cross country skiers and to utilize their skills to explore a wide range of cross-country ski activities, from long ski excursions to fun night skis and racing. 

All ability levels are welcome.  Generally an athlete would start in Track Attack 1 and graduate into Track Attack 2 but experience, ability and social connections can be considerations.  Please contact nsdp@bvnordic.ca, if you are unsure of which training group would be most appropriate for your athlete.

Program goals:

  • Be fun!
  • Develop fitness through active play, games and other activities.
  • Provide children an opportunity to be part of a sport “team”.
  • Develop competence in cross country ski skills. 
  • Expose children to a variety of “adventure-based” cross country ski activities.
  • Positive introduction to age appropriate competition

Our program teaches technical skills for both classic and skate skiing.  Athletes get experience working on life skills like teamwork, personal responsibility (care for equipment), personal care (dressing appropriately, refuelling, hydration, sleep habits) and goal setting.

Register here (fees and registration information)

Track Attack 1 (~U10) 

Track Attack 1 is targeted at 8 & 9 year olds.  7, 10 and 11 year olds are also welcome if the ability level and social connections line up well.  This program is fun focused but will introduce the building blocks for high performance nordic skiing.  This group will train two days a week in the winter.

Fall and Winter Program ( September to March ) 

Fall dryland sessions are once a week Saturday mornings until the snow flies.  Activities include running, hiking and an introduction to roller skiing (club provide roller skis).  The schedule transitions to both Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the snow season.

Summer Dryland Program ( May - August )

Sessions run on a monthly basis, one weekend per month. Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.  Activities include running, hiking and an introduction to roller skiing (club provide roller skis).

Track Attack 2 (~U12)

Track Attack 2 is targeted at 10 & 11 year olds.  12 year olds are also welcome if the ability level and social connections line up well.  This group is slightly more focused on age appropriate high performance and will train three days a week in the winter.

Fall and Winter Program ( September to March ) 

Fall dryland sessions are twice a week, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings until the snow flies.  Activities include running, hiking and an introduction to roller skiing (club provide roller skis).  The schedule transitions to three times a week, Tuesday afternoons, Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the snow season.

Summer Dryland Program ( May - August )

Sessions run on a monthly basis, one weekend per month.  Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. Activities include running, hiking and an introduction to roller skiing (club provide roller skis).

Track Attack Camps

There are two opportunities each year for track attack athletes to participate in camps.

  • Snow Camp - (early December) technique sessions, talent show, team building
  • Summer Dryland Camp - (May or June) weekend of hiking, roller skiing, orienteering, team building

Racing

Each year there are fun opportunities for athletes to race with coach and wax support.  Racing is highly recommended but not required.

Races that would be appropriate for a Track Attack athlete:

  • Bulkley Valley Nordic's "home" races and the local Wetzin’’kwa Loppet
  • 2 or 3 regional Northern Cup races that BV Nordic is attending (usually Prince George, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof)
  • BC Track Attack Championships
  • BC Championships

See the ADP Racing page for more information.

Gear required

Athletes need skate and classic equipment.  We strongly suggest waxable (non fishscale) Classic Skis.  A couple of good links below on sizing.  The CCBC one has the most detail.

Fischer Sports Cross Country Skis For Kids, Finding The Right Length

CCBC Ski Equipment and Preparation

 

Volunteer Requirement

See the ADP Parents page for fundraising and volunteer expectations for the Track Attack program.