WSRC Senior Team Program Guide (U14, U16, U18)

Train Like a Racer, Compete Like a Champion

The Senior Team Train to Race Program is designed for athletes (ages 12–17) with the motivation to train, compete, and excel. In 2025/2026, WSRC offers two streams:

• Development Team – Local training and racing with shorter hours and no travel

• High Performance Team – Advanced technical/tactical training with regional and national race opportunities

This pathway allows every athlete to find the right fit for their ambitions.

Program Overview

• Age Group: Athletes born in 2012 and earlier (U14, U16, U18)

• Season Dates: January 2/3 – March 21/22, 2026 (High Performance athletes may extend beyond this for CanAms, Easterns, etc.)

• Options:

  • 3-day (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

  • 2-day (Saturday & Sunday)

  • Optional Thursday/Friday add-on training may be available

• STRIVE Level: Train to Race – advanced technical, tactical, and competition skills

Goals of the Senior Team Program

• Refine technical and tactical skills in challenging training environments

• Prepare athletes for regional and national race circuits

• Provide opportunities for competition at higher levels

• Develop mental strength, focus, and resilience

• Encourage athletes to grow as leaders and role models within WSRC

A Typical Development Team Day

• 9:15 AM – On-snow warm-up at base of hill

• Morning session – Focused training with Development Team coach

• 11:30 AM – Lunch with family (unsupervised)

• 12:30–2:30 PM – Afternoon training with team

• Indoor video review sessions as needed (within program hours)

A Typical High Performance Training Day

• 7:30 AM – Meet in shack to prep for training

• Morning session – Advanced drills, race simulation, tactical training

• 11:30 AM – Lunch with family (unsupervised)

• 12:25–4:00 PM – Afternoon training and video debrief

Prerequisites

• Strong skiing skills and readiness for structured, intensive training

• Demonstrated commitment to training and competition

• Ability to manage equipment and preparation independently

Required Gear

• Race Slalom & Race GS Skis

• SG Skis if racing Super G

• Race boots of appropriate size & stiffness for athlete

• Shin & Pole Guards

• FIS approved GS hard ear and Slalom helmet with chin bar for slalom

• Race suit recommended for competition athletes

• Back protector

Race Opportunities for Senior Team Athletes

At WSRC, we recognize that not every athlete has the same goals — that’s why our Development Team and High Performance Team have different approaches to racing.

• Development Team (U14/U16):
  Athletes train locally at Ski Wentworth with the option to participate in races without any travel requirements. For example, U16 athletes have access to up to 8 local race starts right at Ski Wentworth, including events such as the Team Atlantic Slalom Cup, Roland Brunner, and Club Championships. Participation is always optional — families can choose whether or not their skier races.

• High Performance Team (U14/U16/U18):
  Athletes aiming for more competition have the opportunity to travel and compete throughout Atlantic Canada and beyond. Races on the schedule include:

  • Mont Farlagne (Edmundston, NB)

  • Crabbe Mountain (NB)

  • Poley Mountain (Sussex, NB)

  • Ben Eoin (Ben Eoin, NS)

  The AAA schedule outlines all available race events. WSRC selects a set of races to attend as a team.

👉 Importantly, races are never mandatory. Coaching staff will guide families on which races make sense based on the athlete’s goals, training progress, and program alignment.

Parent Takeaway

The Senior Team is where athletes become true racers and futher develop on snow — refining skills, developing resilience, and competing at higher levels. Whether your skier stays local with the Development stream or travels regionally/nationally with High Performance, they’ll gain confidence, discipline, and friendships that last far beyond the race course.

👉 Register for the Senior Team and give your athlete the chance to train like a racer and compete like a champion!

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