Dryland Testing Camp
The purposes of this camp are to set benchmarks for training progress, and to establish technique cues in weight-lifting and roller-skiing.
Friday June 23rd
2pm: Meet at Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
- Camp meeting in Lower Boardroom
- 3.1km uphill running test (varsity)
- 1.2km uphill running test (U16 juniors)
Game
6pm: Team dinner at the Lake Nipissing waterfront – 225 Memorial Drive.
Saturday June 24th *Athletes to bring a lunch to practice or return to residence for lunch.
9am: Meet at Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
Ski Erg Critical Power Test. (NB revised protocol: maximal efforts over 30 seconds, 2 minutes, and 4 minutes with 5 minutes recovery between intervals)
U16 skiers- double poling technique and 10 second sprints
Exercise Physiology Laboratory
2pm: Nipissing Athletics Weight Room.
Functional Movement Screening and Weight-lifting technique.
Game
4pm pick-up from Nipissing Athletics Foyer
Sunday June 25th
9am: Meet outside Nipissing University Athletics Building- 100 College Drive.
- Skate rollerskiing technique work.
- Starting with activation and drills from parking lot #9 and finishing with College Drive repeats.
Noon camp departure from Nipissing Athletics Foyer
Camp Equipment
- outdoor running shoes
- indoor running shoes
- skate rollerskis, poles, boots and helmet
- water bottle and holder
- snacks
- rain jacket and hat
Camp cost: $75 including team meal on Friday evening
Camp registration: https://events.eply.com/DrylandTestingCamp20233371405
Camp participants: 13-17 years old, alongside varsity skiers
Camp capped at 21 participants
Camp accommodations: Nipissing residences
Guest Rate
Single Room $48.50/night
4-Bedroom Suite $116.25/night
Nightly (plus HST)
To reserve accommodations on campus, please contact:
(705) 474-3450 ext. 4808
Please register for this NOD training camp in Parry Sound July 2nd!
It’s a great way to connect with teammates over the sunny and hot months for a roller ski and maybe even swim (weather pending)!
https://zone4.ca/register/Z2XnRk/
July 2 2023 Single day – On and off Rollerskis dryland camp – Nobel
Ages: Open with target group U14 to U18
Location: McDougall Recreation Center
Cost: Free!
10 am Meet your peers in sport
10:10 am warmup jog and dynamic warmup
10:30 am movement skills
11:30 am movment skills on Roller skis
12:00 noon lunch, hang out with all
12:30 easy roller ski starts
1:30 pm U14 done for the day (suggested)
2:30 pm U16 done for the day (suggested)
3:00 pm U18 done
We have access to the rink in case of adverse weather
3:30 travel home
Gear required:
Classic and skate roller skis
Classic and skate poles with road tips
Shades
Water and snacks, lunch
Clothing for adverse weather
SOD Training Camp – Victoria Harbour
We are very pleased to share details about the upcoming SOD Super Camp being held on Friday August 25th (evening virtual session) and Saturday August 26th in Orillia! A group of amazing coaches from SOD are pleased to offer a free dryland training camp for any U14-U18 (age 12 to 17) skiers.
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The camp is funded by Cross Country Ski Ontario (free of charge for athletes – please provide your own lunch). Thank you XCSO!!
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Athletes need to be registered for the 2023-2024 season with a cross country ski club in Southern Ontario Division
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Athletes invited are U18, U16, U14, (U12 by coach ’s recommendation/application). It is an ‘open’ registration camp which means you do not need to be on the SOD team to participate.
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Newer skiers welcome! We will accommodate all skill levels.
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Athletes will need to register for the camp online HERE (https://forms.gle/
ceHMmvx8qcgUmGEt7). More detailed information will be provided to those who sign up. Registrations must be received by Sunday August 20th at 4:00pm.
Itinerary:
Friday August 25th 6:45pm to 7:30pm
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Virtual session featuring cross country ski athlete Alex Maycock (https://www.nipissingu.ca/
news/2023/then-%26-now-alex- maycock-bphe-20-%26-msc-23- candidate-1)
Saturday August 26th, 9:00am to 4:00pm at the West Orillia Sports Complex
- Welcome activities, warm up and games!
- Intensive roller ski sessions with a focus on helping athletes have better ski technique (double pole, one skate, two skate)
- Lunch (bring your own!)
- Roller ski challenge course – a range of fun activities to increase agility and balance for any skier
- Scout Creek forest fun run
- Group game
- Stretching and camp debrief
Prerequisites: Able bodied – Community Coach Trained
Registration: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/9379
You are able to complete the CC AWAD as well as the CCI – L2T AWAD in one weekend. This is a great opportunity for coaches and clubs.
