XCSO Post-Secondary Super Camp - Ottawa 2019

Ottawa Camp Info

Great news! Cross Country Ski Ontario is organizing Summer Training Camps for post-secondary students! They will be cheap, fun, and a great way to get together with other athletes to train for cross country skiing. The Ottawa camp is June 22-24 and features experienced coaches, amazing training venues, and will be a terrific way to kick off summer training.

Overview

  • June 22-24

  • YOB: 2001 and older

  • Cost: 15-20$

  • Accommodations: Billets to be arranged with organizer.

  • Transportation: On own. Transportation with own vehicles required.

  • Food: Saturday lunch is included (you are on your own for the rest).

Training Plan/Schedule - Some location changes - check back for final schedule!

We have changed a few locations because of some Gatineau Park beach closures and festivals happening around the city. We also have "backup" locations if parking is an issue at Gatineau Park Blanchet beach so if you are joining us for Saturday afternoon only get in touch with Victor to confirm location,.

2019-06-OWL + Uni Camp Plan

Coaches

LEAD: Victory Wiltman - XCSO Technical Director

Sheila Kealey - Head Coach, uOttawa Nordiq

Camille Cheskey - Head Coach, Nakkertok Nordic



Training Camp Schedule Overview (see detailed google sheet for updates)

Saturday - Gatineau Park

Saturday AM - P5 Gatineau Park - Classic roller ski with technique in Gatineau park (skate rollerskis if you don't have classic)

Lunch - P11/Obrien Beach or P13 Blanchet Beach if OBrien closed. Food provided. Hang-out time.

Saturday PM - Run/Ski-Walk in Gatineau Park - Trail 36 out and back if we're at O'Brien/P11, or Wolf Trail if we are at Blanchet Beach/P13.

Dinner - Group dinner at Chez Lucien - Byward Market (bring $$)

Saturday EVE - Ottawa Touristing-

*if you don't have classic rollerskis you can skate rollerski

Sunday - AM Gatineau Park (P5); PM - Mooney's Bay

  • Sunday AM - P5 - skate roller ski intensity in Gatineau Park

  • Lunch - with billets/TBD

  • Sunday PM - Nap

  • Sunday PM - Video Review (Carleton U Athletics Building

  • Sunday PM - Agility/Strength in Ottawa (Arboretum - Meet at Carleton U Athletics Building)

  • Sunday PM - depart for home or continue

Monday (Optional)

  • Monday AM - Long point to point roller ski and run in Ottawa

  • Monday PM - camp ends or continue on to XCSO-Nakkertok Super Camp at OWL

Expectations

- Athletes must provide their own equipment for the camp. If you do not have access to roller skis, please contact Victor Wiltmann (coach@xcskiontario.ca) and XCSO may be able to help. Camp equipment list to be provided prior to camp.

- Athletes are expected to provide their own transportation to/from all workouts.