Oct 5 - 11

Hi All

Welcome to the Mini devo program, we have some really fun sessions planned for you this season and some very enthusiastic sr devo athletes who are keen to help you learn more about skiing and racing.

On this blog I will post all of the information for the week so that you will know what you need for training that week.

Training this week

This week we are meeting on Saturday at 1pm at Hardwood Ski and Bike in the house aka. "The training centre".  We will be outside for most of the time which means you will need running shoes, ski walking poles a hat, gloves, jacket and long pants. We would also like to start to get you on roller skis so if you could bring your ski boots, poles,  helmet and knee and elbow pads we will take you out and get you rolling around.

If mom or dad wants to stick around and help out that is ok, just let us know in advance and we will make sure that we have something they can do.

Meet your leaders

Kathryn Vance - Kathryn has been skiing with the program for 2 years, she is currently racing at the provincial level and will be going to the Nationals in March.  Kathryn has worked all summer for Hardwood ski and bike as a councilor in the Mountain Bike program and if very good at working with active young people.  Like you Kathryn is always looking to improve and have fun.

Claudia De Fazio - Claudia has been a part of the junior program for 2 years as well, she is also on the Ontario Talent squad.  Claudia love ski racing and training all summer and being outside.  Claudia is also a great cook so if you are good she may be convinced to bake you some cookies.

Finn Dodgson - Finn has been with the Hardwood program since he was in grade 7, Finn loves racing in both skiing and biking and is great at sharing his knowledge with others.  Finn had a great season last year and was named to the Ontario Team for this season.

Katja Zbogaro - Katja has been in the program since jackrabbits, she has hardwood in her blood. Katja enjoys many other things along with skiing including: lacross, running and music.  Katja has been to many races as a junior and sr and loves getting out and being with the team.

Saturday Race

There is a race in the morning, if you want to come and give it a try there is a junior category that you can do that is shorter but still quite tough.