July 29, 2010 (Bend, OR) – Junior Nordic skiers from across the US and Canada are invited to join the Far West and Pacific Northwest divisions for a 5-day Nordic camp aimed at systematically improving Nordic technique, fitness, strength and overall athletic preparation.

The Nor Cal Camp is designed for relative beginners and seasoned veterans ages 14-23 with some roller skiing experience.  Past campers have included High School racers, youngsters eager to break into the sport, Junior National Champions, collegiate skiers and World Junior Team Members.  Camps are built on a progression with specific workouts used to plot development over the course of the summer.

Dates: August 11-15

Training Activities: rollerskiing (classic and skate), strength, plyometric and agility drills, pole bounding, rollerski time trial, epic off trail adventures and a climb up Mt. Lassen

Location: Silver Lake, Northern CA.  North of Susanville on HWY 44.

Note: Be prepared for camping!

Coaches:
– Jeff Schloss-Far West
– Ben Grasseschi- Far West
– Ben Husaby, Brenna Warburton- Bend Endurance Academy
– Torill Owen- Wenatchee Valley Nordic

Cost:
$200- PNSA athletes
Far West athletes – click HERE for your price/info.

Meet: 8:30am at BEA office Wednesday, August 11th
Depart: 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon from campground

What to Bring:  Skate/Classic roller skis, Skate/Classic poles with ferrules, Ski boots, Sleeping Bag/pad and towel, Plate, bowl, fork and spoon, Water bottle carrier/ extra water bottle, Tent, Running shoes, Helmet, Cool weather training clothing, Warm weather training clothing, Very little social clothing, Gloves, mole skin, band aids if you have not been roller skiing, Heart rate monitor if you have one, Bounding poles if you have them, Small bag/pack for training days, Toiletries, Headlamp, Bug spray/sunscreen.

Questions: Email    Ben ‘at’ BendEnduranceAcademy.org or call 541-678-3864

Enrollment:
1) Submit Online Nordic Camp Enrollment Form HERE.
2) Read the Code of Conduct
3) Read and print the Liability Waiver. Mail the Waiver, and your check for $200 to:

Bend Endurance Academy
PNSA Nordic Camp- Nor Cal
500 SW Bond Street, Suite 142
Bend, OR 97702

Countdown to Cali has begun!

www.BendEnduranceAcademy.org