U10/U12 BANFF, APRIL 5-12, 2025

This camp offers a fantastic opportunity for skill development in a high-performance training environment, ensuring athletes progress both technically and mentally in preparation for future competitions.

Technical Freeskiing for U12/U10 across multiple resorts
Top-tier accommodations with tuning and video review facilities
ICON Pass-friendly camp at premier Canadian ski destinations

Training Focus:

Free skiing in the mountains is crucial for young racers as it develops skills beyond gate training. This camp emphasizes:

Adaptability & Terrain Reading: Learning to adjust to different snow textures, visibility, and terrain variations
Technical Skill Development: Refining balance, edge control, and body positioning on varied terrain
Athleticism & Confidence: Building endurance, strength, and fluidity in movement
Creativity & Fun: Maintaining motivation by balancing structured training with free skiing
Independent Decision-Making: Learning tactical choices in real-time outside of structured training
Race Preparation: Developing adaptability to unpredictable conditions, such as ruts, ice, and terrain changes

U14/U16 BANFF, APRIL 5-12, 2025

Elite Super-G training for U14/U16 at Sunshine Mountain Resort
Top-tier accommodations with tuning and video review facilities
Transport provided for U14/U16 athletes
ICON Pass-friendly camp at premier Canadian ski destinations

Training Focus:

Super-G (Super Giant Slalom) blends the speed of downhill with the technical precision of giant slalom, making it a true test of a skier’s all-around ability. The training will focus on:

1. Technical Skill Development:

Strong GS fundamentals for edge control, turn shape, and body positioning
Dynamic carving drills for speed control
Low, aerodynamic body positioning for balance and control

2.Speed Progression:

Gradual introduction to speed through GS courses with Super-G elements
Free skiing at higher speeds to build confidence
Training efficient tuck position for maximizing speed

3. Course Awareness & Adaptability

Course inspection without training runs to develop memorization skill
Training on varied terrain for better reaction time
Vision training to improve anticipation of turns and terrain changes

4. Mental Toughness & Confidence:

Video analysis for strategy improvement
Progressive challenge approach to increase confidence
Risk management to balance speed and control

5. Safety & Equipment:

Proper speed suits, helmets, back protectors, and Super-G skis
Dynamic warm-ups and post-training recovery routines

BANFF, APRIL 5-12, 2025 TRIP DETAILS

Flight Information

Departure:

Date: April 5th
Flight: AC 135
Time: 8:00 AM Departure – Land 10:13 AM
Direct to: Calgary

Return Options:

April 12th – Flight AC 138 | 11:00 AM Departure - Land 4:55 PM
April 14th – Flight AC 138 | 11:00 AM Departure - Land 4:55 PM

Training Camps

U14/U16 Super G Camp

Eligible Athletes: 2013/12/11/10/09 athletes are welcome
Duration: 6 Days
Location: Sunshine Mountain Resort
Features: Dedicated/Exclusive Training Space
Pass: ICON Pass friendly

U10/U12 Camp

Duration: 6 Days
Locations: Lake Louise, Mont Norquay, Sunshine Village Resort
Focus: Technical Freeskiing with GS gate training
Pass: ICON Pass friendly

Accommodation Options

Douglas Fir

Full kitchens
3-minute drive to Banff central
Various condo options
Tuning room, video review, and meeting room available

Fox Hotel

Microwave, toaster, bar fridge
Central Banff location
1 and 2-bedroom suites available

Transportation

Families: Rental cars available from the airport
U14/U16 Athletes: Transport provided for the week