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Master's Training Program

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Registration for this program will open on September 4th, 2025, at noon

Training will start mid-October​​

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This Program is designed for competitive Master's athletes (30+ years) who want to improve their ski technique, increase speed and efficiency, and train for ski races. Participants are expected to be self-motivated and have an interest in training with other Master's athletes in a fun social group setting. All participants should be comfortable skiing all techniques in both classic and skating; athletes should also be able to ski all trails at Whitehorse Nordic Centre.

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Objectives for this program are:​​

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  • Build athletes to new levels of fitness.​

  • Build power and injury resilience.

  • Improve technical skiing ability.

  • Work on race strategy

  • Learn about fueling to improve race day results and recovery.

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Details and schedule

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- Dryland (Early October 2025 )

  • 1 session a week, bike or run with your coach (Monday 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm) OR on your own

  • A Gym workout session according to a plan made for you by your coach (on your own)

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- On Snow (as soon as skiing is possible and safe until Feb 9, 2026)

  • 1 Group ski with your coach (Monday 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm)

  • An intense ski session with a plan (on your own)

  • A Gym workout session according to a plan made for you by your coach (on your own)

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2 weeks break over Christmas.​

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Only 15 spots available!

The program will have 4 spots reserved for a person identifying as a woman. We will have these spots back open for everyone on the waitlist on September 10th if not taken.

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Full Season training program with 30 admissions to the Canada Games Centre

  • ​Adult: $480​

  • Senior (60+): $445

WN Season pass and rental are not included.

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Full Season training program only (if you already have your own gym access)

  • Adult: $300

  • Senior (60+): $300

WNC Season pass and rental are not included.

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Program registration is non-transferable, and program fees are not refundable except in cases of injury or illness, in which case there will be a $20 administration fee and a prorated refund based on the remaining time left in the program from the time the injury/illness is reported. A doctor's note must accompany requests for refunds for injury or illness.

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If you need more information about the program, contact the program coordinator, Hudson, at mastersprogram@whitehorsenordic.ca

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Cold Weather Guidelines

  • Normal practice at or above -25C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)

  • Practice shortened to 1.5 hours from -26C to -29C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)

  • Practice shortened to a variable length (around 1h15) and not skiing (Race Office workout, CGC gym session, CGC track session,...) from -30C to -31.9C (Env. Canada Temp one hour before practice; not including wind Chill)

  • Cancelled at or below -32, or any other time that the wax room is closed. This will be communicated by email.

  • Coach judgment will be used if there are other factors such as high winds, humidity, precipitation; an email will go out if practice is being modified or cancelled.​​

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