Track Attack Program Description
(Year of Birth: 2011-2017, ages 9-14)
Our Track Attack program is designed for children aged 10 to 14 in the “Learning to Train” stage of development and serves as the third level of our Youth Skill Development Program. Track Attack focuses on refining cross-country skiing technique, building speed, power, aerobic fitness, strength, and flexibility, and instilling good skiing habits.
Our primary objective is to help participants become technically competent skiers who can enjoy a wide range of Nordic activities for a lifetime—all while having fun! Practices alternate between skate and classic techniques.
Program Options
- Track Attack Development (Ages 9–10): For keen athletes who want to train twice a week. The program combines fun with “learn to train” concepts, including technique refinements and introductions to competition.
- Track Attack Adventure (Ages 9–14): A fun-focused option running once a week. Participants are expected to have prior skiing experience in both classic and skate techniques.
- Coast Corridor United (Ages 10–14): Ideal for athletes looking for a fun, race-focused program with 2 to 3 training days per week through our club’s partnership. Learn more about Coast Corridor United.
PREREQUISITES
Our Track Attack program is designed for skiers with at least 2 years of both classic and skate cross country ski experience. If your child is 10 years of age or older and is new to cross country skiing, they will need to take a few private lessons and/or be willing to ski in a group with younger children to facilitate the best group placement. Please contact us for further information.
2026/2027 SCHEDULE & FEES
Practices Dates: Saturdays and Wednesdays (optional) December 5th to March 13th (with a break for the holidays)
Registration: Opens on September 13th, 2026 at 10am. Note that our program fills up quickly. Volunteer coaches will get priority registration for their kids.
Program Fees:
1. Track Attack Development: Saturdays and Wednesdays – $435
2. Track Attack Adventure: Saturdays only – $325
Participants will also need to pay $21 in CCBC and Nordiq Canada Membership fees plus the cost of a Sea to Sky Nordics Membership ($80 per family, required, can be purchased at time of registration) as well as any applicable Zone4 processing fees.
The program fee does not include a Whistler Olympic Park pass, available here.
Program Schedule: Saturdays and Wednesdays at Whistler Olympic Park
Saturday sessions will take place from December 5th to March 13th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (no session December 19th, December 26th and January 2nd). Wednesday sessions will take place from December 9th to March 10th (no session December 23rd, December 30th and January 6th). Timing of Wednesday sessions will either be 4:30 – 6:00 PM or 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Athletes are asked to arrive 10 minutes ahead of their scheduled start time.
2026/2027 COMPETITION SCHEDULE
- January 3rd, Teck Coast Cup #1
- January 24th, Teck Coast Cup #2
- February 6th-7th Teck Coast Cup #3
- February 20th-21st, Track Attack Champs
EVENTS
Race events are a way for your kid to test their ski skills out on the snow. We know a lot of kids are a bit tentative and shy about racing, so registration includes entry fees for Coast and BC Cups. Please see the event schedule here.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Skate skis, poles and boots. Classic skis, poles and boots.
Ski equipment can be rented at Whistler Olympic Park. Valhalla Pure, Source for Sports and Whistler Olympic Park, Coast Outdoors, MEC, and Sports Junkies Broadway (2nd hand) all sell Nordic ski equipment. For more information, check out our parent handbook.
PARENT/GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS
We are a community club and the success of our programs and events is built on parent participation. Each family is expected to make some volunteer contribution. We welcome volunteers in many roles, from coaching to parent helping, to assisting at an event, planning and admin roles and more. Information on volunteer roles can be found here.
