August 25, 2015 (Canmore, AB) – CCC is pleased to announce that we are planning to host a high performance coaching seminar designed specifically for cross country ski coaches. The seminar will be held May 7-8th 2016 in Canmore (AB). The seminar will be open to all cross country ski coaches meeting minimum NCCP standards but will be part of mandatory sport-specific training for coaches enrolled in the NCCP Competition-Development Advanced Gradation.

Some of the topics and presentations planned for the workshop:

• Skiing efficiency at different speeds and inclines and impact on performance
• Metabolic rate and efficiency in world class sprinters
• Emerging trends in waxing techniques and testing on the World Cup
• Canadian World Cup team training program
• Team dynamics in individual sports
• Evaluating mental skills training programs for elite cross country skiers
• Current trends in elite endurance sport athlete training; where future gains lie
• Achieving sport life balance for increasing motivation and retention of athletes

Minimum NCCP standards for registration:

Coaches must have NCCP Competition-Intro. Advanced TRAINED status completed (both CCI-T2T workshops) to register for the workshop.

Cost:

We anticipate the registration fee to be about $300 per participant, including two full days of conferences, presentation materials and morning and afternoon snacks.

More information (including the registration process) will become available this fall when presenters are confirmed and other details finalized.