HiPer (High Performance)

The HiPer Race Team is Saskatoon Nordic’s high performance pathway for young skiers working towards athletic success in cross country skiing.  The Race team consists of training groups focused on developing physical conditioning, ski technique, and gaining racing experience. The HiPer race team requires considerable commitement. Athletes should have completed all of the youth lessons levels and contact Alision and Geoff or their local coach for more information saskatoonyouthhiper@gmail.com.
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Youth HiPer

The Youth Hi-Per race team program is an introduction to racing program for athletes aged 9-14 years old with a focus on developing ski skills, physical literacy (agility, balance, coordination), speed and approaches to racing. It introduces athletes to competition, different types of races and exposure to training. The emphasis at this stage is on group-oriented games and activities to develop competence in the basic skills of both classic and skate skiing. Participants will be placed into training grouping based on skill and fitness.  However many activities allow for friends of different skills and fitness levels to participate together.  Participants will be encouraged to race in the Saskatoon Grapefruit Cup race series and attend Sask Cup level races as appropriate for the athletes in the program.

  • Who
    • Athletes aged 9-14 years
  • Where
    • Locations of practices change regulary but will be communicated by the coaches
  •  When
    • Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (Specific dates for 2022-2023 season TBD)
    • September – March (70 sessions)
      • Dry land session are from September until the snow flies
      • On snow sessions run until the snow is gone
  • How much
    • $350 + club membership
  •  Equipment
    • Classic Skis
    • Skate Skis
    • Roller skis (Poles, pads, helmet)
    • Running shoes and exercise clothes
HiPer

The Hi-Per race team is for athletes aged 14+ who are competing in high performance racing including Canada Games, National, and International competitions.

  • Who
    • Athletes aged 14+
  • Where
    • Locations of practices change regulary but will be communicated by the coaches
  •  When
    • Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (Specific dates for 2022-2023 season TBD)
    • September – March (70+ sessions)
      • Dry land session are from September until the snow flies
      • On snow sessions run until the snow is gone
  • How much
    • $350 + club membership
  •  Equipment
    • Classic Skis
    • Skate Skis
    • Roller skis (Poles, pads, helmet)
    • Running shoes and exercise clothes