K2 Program

The K2 -Kinder 2 program and race series  is for 13 and 14 year olds

Alpine Integration Model - Train to Train

At this age, the athlete is in the “Train to Train” phase of the Alpine Integration Model approved by Alpine Canada Alpin.  The train to train phase of the AIM model refers to the process of teaching athletes how to train. The emphasis is on perfecting technical skills, rather than on competition. This does not mean that the young athletes should not compete, or try to win their races. Instead the major emphasis in training is on the continued acquisition of fundamental skills and fitness.

At this age positive reinforcement is imperative. The difference between physical and mental development can vary to a great degree and the coach must be particularly careful not to pick the early developers and neglect or se-select the late developers.

The athlete at this age will start to understand the fundamentals of ancillary capacities. Ancillary capacities are the elements in training that are critical to the success of athletic programming but are often neglected. These elements at this age include things like warm-up/cool down, nutrition, rules of ski racing, balancing skiing and school, sportsmanship, communication skills, time management skill, work ethic and are important to the development of a well rounded athlete.

At the train to train age the emphasis is on general conditioning. Participation in complementary sports is encouraged.

There is a need at this age to adapt and refine basic skiing skills. Skiers will work on refining pole planting, edging and pressure skills, carving, technical free skiing, skiing all mountain condition. At this age the skiers will be introduced to Super G training and learn the fundamentals of tucking gliding and jumping.

The Wentworth K2 Program

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 K2 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.