NSPEI Introductory Programs
Nordic Sports PEI is proud to offer a full range of programs, from introductory levels to elite athletes. We offer year-round training to athletes as young as 4-5 years old.
Read about our programs below.
Read about our programs below.
Learn to SkiThe focus of the Learn to Ski Program is to provide children aged 6-9 the opportunity to learn the basic skills of cross country skiing in a safe and fun environment.
The Learn to Ski Program is held at The Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park Brookvale Nordic Centre on Saturday mornings and normally runs from January through March. |
Bunnies & Track AttackThese programs are designed to introduce children to the basic skills of cross country skiing using fun games and activities.
Bunnies is appropriate for ages 4-5 and Track Attack is for children ages10-13, where they explore both classical and skating styles of skiing. Our children's programs depend on volunteers to lead and coach the programs and which programs are run depends on the level of interest. (There is a group size maximum of 10 children.) Typically, programs run for 8 weeks on Saturday mornings between January and March (approximately 8 weeks), depending on snow conditions. Currently, programming is offered at the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park Brookvale Nordic Centre. |
Biathlon Bears
At Nordic Sports PEI, the Biathlon Bears Program teaches children ages 8 to 14 the basic skills of biathlon in a safe and fun environment.
The goal of the program is to build confidence with skiing and shooting skills and to provide a fun introduction to a lifelong sport. The program is 3-tiered, so as participants progress through the three levels, they earn badges. The Biathlon Bears program takes place at the Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park Brookvale Nordic Centre. Programs consist of two sessions per week and run from January to March. Summer precision shoot and fall roller skiing program are offered depending on interest. |
Cadet Biathlon ProgramThe Canadian Department of National Defence offers biathlon training programs for its cadets as part of their youth programming.
The objective of the Cadet Biathlon Program is to promote physical fitness, to act as a catalyst for a cadet fitness/sports program, to promote the safe handling of rifles, and to stimulate and maintain an interest in Cadets. |
Long Term Athlete Development
Sport Canada’s Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is an inclusive concept that encourages all individuals to be involved in lifelong physical activity. LATD was developed by a group of leading sport scientists as a road map for physical and mental development, understanding that play is an essential ingredient in growing up, both physically and mentally.
LTAD articulates the need for all children, particularly those that have the capacity and interest to become elite athletes, to be given a solid foundation in physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities upon which to build their performance abilities.
Nordic Sports PEI follows Long Term Athlete Development as laid out by Nordiq Canada.
LTAD articulates the need for all children, particularly those that have the capacity and interest to become elite athletes, to be given a solid foundation in physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities upon which to build their performance abilities.
Nordic Sports PEI follows Long Term Athlete Development as laid out by Nordiq Canada.