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

Ottawa/Gatineau Post Secondary Camp- 2020


Pictures from Last Year