Senior Team Development

Build your skills, race at home, and keep pushing your limits

For athletes who love to ski, want to keep developing their race skills, and enjoy the challenge of competition without the commitment of a travel-focused program. The Development Team provides focused technical and tactical training at Ski Wentworth, giving athletes the opportunity to train with their teammates, build confidence, and compete in local races. It’s a supportive environment where athletes can continue to improve, have fun, and grow as racers—right here at home.

My Story

The U14–U18 Development Team at the Wentworth Ski Race Club (WSRC) is designed for athletes who want to continue developing their skiing and enjoy the challenge of ski racing while keeping their training and competition closer to home. Following Alpine Canada’s STRIVE pathway, the Development Team provides structured coaching, technical development, and opportunities to race at Ski Wentworth without the travel commitment of a regional or national race program.

Program Overview

Age Group: U14–U18 athletes

Season Dates: January 2/3 – March 21/22, 2027

Program Options:

2-day (Saturday & Sunday)
Optional Thursday/Friday add-on training may be available

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

Development Team Focus: Home-hill training, skill development, and local racing

Goals of the Development Team

The Development Team is designed for athletes who want to keep progressing as racers while enjoying a local, team-based program. Athletes will:

Refine technical skiing and racing skills
Develop stronger tactical awareness and race skills
Continue building confidence and independence
Train with teammates in a focused but supportive environment
Develop discipline, resilience, and a positive approach to competition
Participate in local racing opportunities at Ski Wentworth
Build leadership, sportsmanship, and lifelong friendships

A Typical Development Team Training Day

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

9:30–11:30 AM – Training with the Development Team coach and athletes

11:30 AM – Lunch with family (unsupervised)

12:30–2:30 PM – Afternoon training with the Development Team

Some indoor video sessions may be incorporated into the program, with every effort made to keep them within the listed program hours.

Prerequisites

Athletes joining the Development Team should:

Have strong skiing skills and be comfortable skiing independently
Be ready to participate in structured training
Have an interest in developing their racing skills
Be committed to attending training and participating as part of a team
Be able to manage their equipment and prepare independently for training

Required Gear

Appropriate skis for the athlete's ability and training
Boots, poles, and helmet
Warm winter clothing, goggles, and mittens
Appropriate protective equipment as recommended by coaches
Race suit is recommended but not required

The WSRC Experience on the Development Team

The Development Team offers athletes the opportunity to keep progressing without requiring the travel commitment of the High Performance stream. Families can expect:

Focused coaching and technical development
A dedicated home-hill training environment
Shorter training days designed around local development
Opportunities to race at Ski Wentworth
A strong team environment and supportive coaching
No requirement for regional or national travel
Continued development of the skills needed to move into higher levels of competition

Parent Takeaway

The Development Team is a great fit for athletes who love skiing and want to continue challenging themselves without committing to a travel-heavy race schedule. It offers the best of both worlds: focused training, meaningful skill development, local racing opportunities, and a strong team environment—all at Ski Wentworth.

Register for the WSRC Development Team and keep building the skills, confidence, and friendships that make skiing a lifelong sport.