General Nordic Program Information
NOTE: ALL PROGRAM INFORMATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DATES, LOCATIONS, TIMES, AND ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND REVISION AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR. PROGRAM COSTS FOR THE 2011/12 SEASON ARE SET AS STATED BELOW.
Nordic Age Classes (determined by age as of January 1, 2014):
- Senior (20+)
- PG (17-20)
- OJ (18-19)
- J1 (16-17)
- J2 (14-15)
- J3 (12-13)
- J4 (10-11)
- J5 (8-9)
- J6 (6-7)
- J7 (4-5)
Additional Training Information:
Summer Training Information: Summer dryland training is a 10-week program (14 weeks for athletes for J2 and older). Participants must be at least 10 years old by January 1, 2014 to participate. This program is designed to keep athletes fit while having fun, further develop their cardiovascular capacity, endurance, flexibility, strength, balance and team building skills. This training program is organized by BSF Nordic and staffed by BSF Nordic coaches, but it is open to athletes in any sport.
Locations and activities will vary; training schedules and meeting locations will be sent via email each week . Locations include but are not limited to: Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon, Hyalite Canyon, Triple Tree, South Cottonwood, Sypes Canyon, and Lindley Park. Activities will include stretching, strength training, running, games, hiking with and without poles, and biking (athletes will need a mountain bike and helmet). J2 and older athletes will need skate and classic roller skis and poles, as well as a helmet. J3s who are going to Canmore Camp will roller ski later in the summer, closer to camp departure.
Canmore Summer Training Camp
Canmore, Alberta, July 25 - August 5, 2013
Canmore Camp is held over a 12-day period that has 9 days of Nordic-specific dryland training and 2 days of travel. This camp is for J3 and older athletes. A BSF J3-specific group coach will accompany J3 athletes to the camp. Athletes need skate and classic roller ski equipment and must have a valid passport to travel into Canada. Most days encompass two practices a day with varied intensities and goals. Athletes stay in condo-type lodging, and meals are prepared individually or in small groups. There is time for rest and free time to choose activities, so participants need to be self-disciplined and independent. Only athletes participating in summer training are eligible for this camp. More information will follow.
Ski Season Training Information: Training locations vary and include but are not limited to: Triple Tree (fall), Hyalite Canyon, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon, Bohart Ranch, Lindley Park & East Highland Trails, Lone Mountain Ranch. Winter training locations are dictated by snow/grooming conditions and training objectives. Be sure to check training schedules in emails and/or on the website for weekly plans.
Other Potential Ski-Season Fees/Costs (depending on the skier’s age and/or level of participation):
- Individual race fees
- Travel and coaching expenses for races and camps
- Intermountain Division License for racers J2 and up
- USSA license for those competing at national level races
- FIS license for those competing at international level races
Race/Camp Details
Racing and camp attendance are not required for participation in BSF Nordic
J5, J4- Local and regional ski races including:
- Christmas Pole, Bohart Ranch- early December
- Bozeman Creek Climb, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon- late December
- Lindley World Cup Race Series, Lindley Park- dates TBD
- Spam Cup Race Series (3 per year), West Yellowstone, MT
- Local Intermountain Division Qualifier*
- Rendezvous Race, West Yellowstone- March
- Western States Nordic Ski Festival, location/date TBD
J3- Local and regional ski races including:
- Christmas Pole, Bohart Ranch- early December
- Bozeman Creek Climb, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon- late December
- Lindley World Cup Race Series, Lindley Park- dates TBD
- Spam Cup Race Series (3 per year), West Yellowstone, MT
- Three Intermountain Division Qualifiers*
- Ben Ali Haggin Race, Anaconda, MT- February
- Rendezvous Race, West Yellowstone, MT- March
- Western Sates Nordic Ski Festival, location/date TBD
- Canmore Summer Camp, Canmore, AB, Canada- late July-early August
- Thanksgiving Camp, West Yellowstone, MT- Thanksgiving Week
J2- Local and regional ski races including:
- Christmas Pole, Bohart Ranch- early December
- Bozeman Creek Climb, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon- late December
- Lindley World Cup Race Series, Lindley Park- dates TBD
- Spam Cup Race Series (3 per year), West Yellowstone, MT
- Three Intermountain Division Qualifiers*
- Sacajawea Classic, Bohart Ranch
- Ben Ali Haggin Race, Anaconda, MT- February
- Rendezvous Race, West Yellowstone, MT- March
- Gallatin Glissade, Big Sky, MT- March
- Canmore Summer Camp, Canmore, AB, Canada- late July-early August
- Thanksgiving Camp, West Yellowstone, MT- Thanksgiving Week
J1/OJ- Local, regional, and national races including:
- Christmas Pole, Bohart Ranch- early December
- Bozeman Creek Climb, Bozeman Creek/Sourdough Canyon- late December
- Lindley World Cup Race Series, Lindley Park- dates TBD
- Spam Cup Race Series (3 per year), West Yellowstone, MT
- Senior Nationals, location TBD- late December/early January
- Three Intermountain Division Qualifiers*
- Sacajawea Classic, Bohart Ranch
- Ben Ali Haggin Race, Anaconda, MT- February
- Rendezvous Race, West Yellowstone, MT- March
- Gallatin Glissade, Big Sky, MT- March
- Spring Series/Distance Nationals, location TBD- late March/early April
- Canmore Summer Camp, Canmore, AB, Canada- late July-early August
- Thanksgiving Camp, West Yellowstone, MT- Thanksgiving Week
*The Intermountain Division (IMD) has three qualifier races each year (held in various locations throughout the division). Results from these races are used to qualify for Junior Nationals (J2-OJ). J3 athletes are encouraged to travel with the BSF team and race in the qualifiers to gain experience, motivation, and team building. J5 and J4 athletes are encouraged to take part in these races when they are held in Bozeman and West Yellowstone.
Athletes who choose to race must meet the head coach’s criteria, fitness level, ski technique, level of motivation, goals, psycho-social abilities (responsibility, fair play, communication) and acceptable school grades.
Each level of competition has different requirements:
Local races:
- open to J5, J4, J3, J2, J1 and OJ racers
- acceptable fitness level
- acceptable ski technique
- acceptable psycho-social abilities
Regional races:
- open to J3, J2, J1 and OJ
- moderate fitness level
- comfortable with both ski techniques (classic and skate)
- psycho-social abilities
- motivated to compete at this level
- year-round training
- must keep a training log
- minimum 85% attendance
- adequate racing equipment
National races:
- open to J2, J1 and OJ
- high fitness level
- excellent ski technique
- high level of psycho-social abilities
- motivated to compete at this level
- responsible
- must keep a training log
- attendance above 85%
- year-round training
- ranked nationally among top skiers in the age group
- optimal racing equipment
International races:
- J1 and OJ
- very high fitness level
- superior ski technique or striving for perfection
- very high psycho-social abilities
- motivated for international success
- conscious of level of competition.
- year-round training
- must keep a training log
- attendance above 90%
- must qualify
- best racing equipment
Parent/Coach Responsibilities
- parents and head coach will make race plan for each athlete for the season
- parents must confirm their son’s/daughter’s presence on the trip before the departure
- parents must pay event-related estimate of expenses before departure
- athlete will not travel if fees are not paid
Nordic Licenses (see program descriptions to determine if required):
Intermountain Northern (IMD) License: http://www.intermountainxc.com/membership.html
USSA License: http://media.ussa.org/forms/athletics/2011-2012/membership/App_Cross_Country_12_Final.pdf
FIS License: http://media.ussa.org/forms/athletics/2011-2012/membership/FIS_XC_12.pdf
For additional program information or to discuss special circumstances, please contact Head Coach and Nordic Program Director Dragan Danevski: (406) 579-7874 or dragandanevski@yahoo.com.