Duluth XC Summer Youth Program
Posted by Dave Johnson on June 1st 2008 in Training Information, Team Communication, UncategorizedDuluth XC Summer Youth Program
2008 Program Coached by André Watt, Anders Osthus, and Nikolai Anikin
The Duluth Cross Country Ski Club (DXC) is excited to announce its 2008 (third annual!) Summer Youth Training Program. An important component of DXC’s educational mission, the summer training program provides a low-cost opportunity for high school athletes to learn about technique, conditioning and other components of Nordic skiing from experienced coaches. The program is funded in part by proceeds from the Banff Mountain Film Festival, which DXC hosts each November (scholarships are available). Summer 2007 participants included skiers from Marshall, East, and Central high schools; we hope to have even more schools represented this summer!
Activities
Rollerskiing, ski-walking, and ski-specific strength and endurance (rollerskis are not required to participate; alternate activities will be offered and we will have a few pairs of rollerskis to borrow). We will also be running Duluth sections of the Superior Hiking Trail for our distance runs/hikes. The coaches will be happy to help program participants plan workouts for days that the training group does not meet. The schedule of training locations & activities will be posted on the DXC website; any changes due to weather will also be posted there (or you can call one of the coaches).
Who May Participate?
Any Duluth area student entering the 10th through 12th grade. Students entering the 9th grade who skied on a high school team during the 2007-2008 season are also eligible.
Coaching
André Watt:
Currently a skier on the elite CXC Development Ski Team, 10th place in the 2007 Birkie, 2 time silver medalist at US Junior Olympics, 1998 Minnesota State HS Champion in Nordic skiing. André has an exercise science degree from UMD and works at Continental Ski & Bike.
Anders Osthus:
NCAA skier for the University of Vermont, serving as captain and earning All-East Conference honors. Former member of the US Junior National Biathlon Team; skied for four Duluth East State Championship teams and took first place individually in 2000 and 2001. Employed at Ski Hut.
Nikolai Anikin:
A former Duluth East skier who coaches adult skiers in the winter with his parents, Nikolai Sr. and Antonina. Has a full schedule of ski and bike racing and has won several local ski marathons. Currently employed at Continental Ski & Bike.
Fitness Requirements
Participants are expected to begin the program able to sustain moderate exercise (easy running, fast hiking) for at least one hour. If you are doing an aerobic spring sport you should be fine; if not, start running now to improve your fitness by June 9th.
Equipment Requirements
Participants must have appropriate clothing for exercising outside in a variety of weather conditions, running shoes, a watch (preferably w/stopwatch), water bottle w/waistbelt, and ski poles (for pole-hiking/hill bounding). Roller skis are encouraged but not required; there will be an alternate activity on roller ski days. Helmets required for roller skiing or biking.
Space is limited! Register early to guarantee a spot in the program.
Send the following to: DXC Summer Youth Program, 1346 W. Arrowhead Rd. PMB 344, Duluth MN 55811
- Athlete Information Form
- Parental Permission Form/Waiver
- Check for $75 made out to Duluth XC Ski Club
