J1 & J2 Program

The J1 and J2 program and race series  is for athletes aged 15 – 19.

  Alpine Integration Model - Train to Train/Train to Win

 At this age, the athlete is in the Train to Compete stage (ages 15-19 males, 15-17 females)  or the Train to Win stage (ages 19 + for males, 17 + females) of the Alpine Integration Model (AIM) approved by Alpine Canada Alpin. 

The train to compete phase aims to provide high intensity and specific training all year round. It aims to teach skiers to compete under a variety of competition conditions by exposing them to all competitive conditions during training and selected competitions. The athletes maximize competition simulation by modeling training and competition activities. Finally the athletes’ program should be integrated with sport medicine and science programs.

The train to win phase focuses on high performance sport and peaking for major competitions or series. The athletes maintain established physical, technical and tactical capacities with optimum regeneration and recovery programs. There are daily and weekly monitoring sessions to establish the adaptation to training and fatigue levels. Ancillary capacities, fitness programs, mental management and technical and tactical capacities are fully individualized

The Wentworth J Program

Group supervised dryland training begins in September.  Dryland training will take place in both Halifax and Truro on various evenings until the ski slope opens.  (Please see the Event Calendar at www.wentworthracing.com for Dryland dates and locations.)

Once Ski Wentworth is open (usually in late December), on snow training starts with the opportunity for athletes to participate in a pre-season camp at Ski Wentworth. Additionally, in late November and early December there are pre-season camps at Mont Ste. Anne, Le Massif, and Amqui or Pin Rouge. (see Camps under the Program Tab, Camps are not included in program fees) The Christmas Camp which is included in the program fees (weather dependant) takes place on December 28-30, 2009. The J1& J2 Race Series begins in early January, runs through March, and includes six race events (some of which are two day events, some of which are three day events which the inclusion of speed events.) There are two Speed Camps scheduled this season at Crabbe and Marble Mountain.

At the J level there is opportunity to attend FIS races in addition to the scheduled races in the Alpine Atlantic calendar. A number of FIS races are included on the Events Calendar, please discuss attendance with your coaching staff. (Coaching at FIS racing is not included in Program fees)