July 10, 2013 (Barrie, ON) – Team Hardwood’s annual dry land training camp – a highlight of the summer for competitive cross country skiers from Ontario and beyond – will take place on August 24-28 at Hardwood Ski and Bike in Oro-Medonte and Georgian College, Barrie.

The camp, open to skiers in their Juvenile year and above, features a variety of strength, technique and skill-building sessions along with plenty of opportunity to roller-ski the quiet rolling roads in the area.  Athletes will train alongside and learn from a variety of top cross country ski coaches including Jack Sasseville, Ontario Team Coach Pavlina Sudrich and Timo Puiras of the National Training Centre in Thunder Bay, as well as coaches from a variety of clubs across the province.

The complete camp package of $400 per athlete includes accommodation at Georgian College, most meals, and all activities.   The price for participants not requiring accommodation is $340.  Airport Shuttle service available.

Registration is available on www.zone4.ca. A full camp schedule is posted on www.teamhardwood.ca . Interested coaches should contact Ron Howden, Team Hardwood Head Coach, for information or to register.