XCSO Post-Secondary Super Camp - Ottawa 2020
Ottawa Camp Info
Great news! Cross Country Ski Ontario is organizing another Post-Secondary SuperCamp in Ottawa-Gatineau this year. The camp is cheap, fun, and a good chance to meet other athletes and socialize safely outdoors (we will be following COVID-19 Return to Play Protocols).
The camp is August 28-30 and features experienced coaches, amazing training venues. This will be a terrific way to kick off the ski season.
General Overview
Launch your school year with 2 and a half days of ski training activities with other athletes and qualified coaches! Come to all activities or whatever suits your schedule.
When? Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30
YOB: 2001 and older
Cost: $5-10
Accommodation, food, and transportation are athlete responsibilities.
XCSO COVID-19 Protocols will be in place, and all athletes must have filled out a COVID-19 Return to Play consent to participate in the camp (here is uOttawa Nordiq's Return to Play Page). Contact uOttawanordiq@gmail.com if you need more info or help with this requirement.
REGISTER on ZONE 4 (soon please to help us organize!).
Coaches
LEAD: Katie McMahon - XCSO
Sheila Kealey - Head Coach, uOttawa Nordiq
Anneke Winegarden - 2X4 Coaching, Carleton Ravens Nordic
Training Camp Schedule Overview
Friday 8 AM - P5 Gatineau Park - Rollerski with technique (or easy cycling if you don't have rollerskis)
Friday 1 PM - Run/Ski-Walk in Gatineau Park - Meet at Camp Fortune Main Parking Lot
Friday 2:30 PM - Sports Psych Session - Camp Fortune
Saturday 8 AM - P8 - Rollerski or ski stride intensity
Saturday 3 PM - Run with strength and core, Dominion Arboretum (meet by Tim Horton's at Carleton University)
Sunday 8 - P5 - Skate Rollerski distance and specific strength (or long hike/trail run)
Detailed Schedule
Pictures from Last Year
Check out the full photo and video album from the 2019 camp here!