Play to Train
Devo Program
Focus on skills is small, focus on play is large. Most of the skills are acquired through play and reinforce with small drills. The end goal is that skiers train without noticing it.
Devo Team Goals:
*Promote the development of a passion for PLAYING outdoors in both dry land and winter activities.
*Develop a base layer for ski technique.
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The basics:
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Getting acquainted with the equipment
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Develop balance on skis that promotes weight shift from ski to ski
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Develop the first layer of movement techniques through (forward/turn/stop) (snow plow/ snow plow turn, ski walking/ skate no poles)
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Introduce different coordinations.
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Introduce racing
Train to Train
Advanced Devo Team
BY INVITATION ONLY
Focus on skill and training is large. The end goal is to be an accomplished skier and young adult by the time they graduate and create a lifelong interest in the sport that will help grow the sport.
ADT Goals:
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Further promote love for the outdoors
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Develop BASIC skate and classic coordinations (V1, V2, V2alt, stride, double pole kick, double pole), dynamic turning and breaking.
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INTRODUCE emphasis on training culture and self-development.
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Goal setting introduction
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Further educate kids to the equipment (skis, wax, etc.)
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Develop a passion for effort
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Fast is fun, fun is fast.
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Encourage racing
Train to Perform
Senior Race Team
BY INVITATION ONLY
Focus on skill and training is large. The end goal is to be an accomplished skier and young adult by the time they graduate and create a lifelong interest in the sport that will help grow the sport.
SRT Goals:
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Pledge of commitment to self-development.
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Technical refinement of the basic coordinations.
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Introduction and implementation of training log, training periodization.
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Introduce and develop a passion for effort focused on a specific goal.
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Racing is a key component and focus.
Washington Nordic Cup
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The goal of the WNC is to create fun, low cost, and low stress racing opportunities that are close to our home towns in Washington State.
Visit WNCUP.org for race registrations results and standings.