Teacup/Mt Hood is providing a 2 night overnight "training camp" July 29-31 for U12 and 14 year old nordic skiers. The Focus of this camp is to
- Having fun being active outdoors!
- Introduce activities that help reinforce the skiing fundamentals that athletes have been learning on snow in the Mt Hood Nordic Pipeline Program. (shhh, its NOT training...)
- Increase the community and camaraderie of the the Mt Hood and surrounding area's 11-14 yrs old Nordic Skiers.
Details:
- Camping at Tollbridge Campground in Parkdale- We will provide food, but athletes need to provide tent, Camping items, plates, Silverware, Also NNN Skate boots for Roller skiing.
- Parents are welcome to drop your athlete off or stay at the Campground or nearby depending on how comfortable the athlete is on sleeping away for two nights.
- Camp will be led by Kelly Ryan and Jason Lemieux, Teacup's Program Coach and General Manager. Both are US Ski and Snowboard Licensed Coaches and Safe Sport trained.
- Developementally- this camp will be appropriate for the Nordic skier who likes being outdoors with fellow athletes, knows how to skate ski, and enjoys running and moving. Age range of 11-14 is ideal. Older or younger ok with coach approval.
Schedule:
- July 29- Arrive by 2PM. Set up Camp Area then short run, and strength and agility games at the Campground.
- July 30- Roller ski at Twin Tunnels Trailhead. Followed by some water fun in Hood River. (athlete needs to provide Helmet, NNN Skate boots, we have roller skis and poles to use)
- July 31- Camp Pickup- Elk Creek Trail Run. Traditionally, training camps end with a "OD" over distance low intensity workout. We will be running/hiking for around 3 hours. It is important that each athlete carries water and a snack or two.
Meals provided:
- Dinner 29th- Hot Dog cookout. Hot dogs, baked beans, watermelon, salad.
- Breakfast 30th- oatmeal buffet
- Lunch 30th- Self made sandwiches, chips, raw veggies from the van.
- Dinner 30th- Grilled chicken and Pasta salad
- Breakfast 31st- Pancakes, fruit, bacon, leftovers.
- Snacks throughout!
Questions? email kelly@teacupnordic.org
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