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Ontario Ski Team
2015 – 2016
Program Overview
The program consists of Ontario's finest alpine ski racers who compete and travel throughout the world year round in hopes of fulfilling their dream of one day
representing Canada on the National Team.
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The Ontario Ski Team (OST) is one of the main properties of Alpine Ontario Alpin with coaches and staff working directly with this team throughout the year. Since its inception in 1977 the OST has been a leader in ski racing development in Ontario, Canada, and the world. Many graduates of the OST have continued to race and achieve international success as part of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team (CAST).
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Ontario Ski Team Uniform
Each athlete receives all pieces of the uniform as well as anything extra produced throughout the season (toques, caps, t-shirts, etc.)
*Valued at $5000/set
** 2 Downhill Suits included
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Preparation Period: June 6 - November 30 Up to 55 days prep
WOMEN Junior (1st Year FIS) Senior (U21)
Dryland Testing* – June 6-7 – Collingwood
On-Snow Camp #1 - France – Deux Alp - June 28-July 18 (15 days on snow) – SL/GS
On-Snow Camp #2 – Chile – La Parva - August 20 – September 5 (12 days on snow) – SL/GS/SG/DH
Dryland Camp/Testing* – September – Barrie/Collingwood
Final Dryland Testing* – October - Toronto
Break
On-Snow Camp #3 - Colorado SL Camp – Copper Mountain
October 25-31 (6 days on snow) - SL
On-Snow Camp #4 - Western Canada/USA – TBD - November 14-30 (13 days on snow) – SL/GS/SG
Eastern Competition Series Start TBD
Dec 7 - 22
NorAm Competition Series Start TBD
Dec 7 - 22
MEN
Non - NorAm NorAm Dryland Testing* – June 6-7 - Collingwood
On-Snow Camp #1 – France – Deux Alp - June 28-July 18 (15 days on snow) – SL/GS
On-Snow Camp #2 - Chile – La Parva - August 20 – September 5 (12 days on snow) – SL/GS/SG/DH
Dryland Camp/Testing* – September – Barrie/Collingwood
Final Dryland Testing* – October - Toronto
On-Snow Camp #3 - Colorado SL Camp – Copper Mountain - October 25-31 (6 days on snow) - SL
On-Snow Camp #4 - Western Canada/USA – TBD - November 14-30 (13 days on snow) – SL/GS/SG
Eastern Competition Series Start TBD
Dec 7 - 22
NorAm Competition Series Start TBD
Dec 7 - 22
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Dryland programming will be coming out shortly with a targeted date of May 5. As was stated in the past, this programming can work as a supplement to your current programming should you be away from your trainer or need a change. Questions on the programming should be directed to Nick Kwasniak at [email protected] Preparation Period costs including all transportation, race entries, lift tickets, accommodations, dryland testing/camps, and programming are covered by your OST Program Fees
• Excluding meals and trainer costs *Costs where applicable On-Snow Camp Details: Camp #1
o Technical and Tactical fundamentals will be covered in this camp. Larger free ski volume and drill courses will be emphasized
Camp #2 o Speed Fundamentals and Aerodynamics work will be focused on.
Technical sessions will be doubled up to increase skiing volumes and maintain technical abilities
Camp #3
o A six-day intensive SL camp to address a need for increased volume of SL gate training pre Nor Am. Camp goal of 3000 SL gates hit
Camp #4
o Full Pre Race Camp
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Competition Period: December 1 – April 15 Up to 150 days on snow (Prep & Comp) WOMEN: Junior (1st year FIS) *Up to 130 days on snow (Prep & Comp)
• 25 Tech starts (FIS rules) • + Select Speed events where permitted • U18 Nationals & Senior National Championships (If qualified) • Spring Series
Senior (U21)
• 40+ starts o ALL disciplines (SL/GS/SG/DH)
• National Championships (If qualified) • Spring Series
MEN: Non-NorAm
• 40+ starts o ALL disciplines (SL/GS/SG/DH)
• U18 Nationals & Senior National Championships (If qualified) • Spring Series
NorAm
• 40+ starts o ALL disciplines (SL/GS/SG/DH)
• National Championships (If qualified) • Spring Series
Targeted Athlete to Coach Ratio – 4:1 Competition Period costs including airfare, ground travel, accommodations, race entries, lift tickets, etc. are covered by your OST Program Fees
• Excluding meals
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Program Costs: Women Junior (1st Year FIS)
o Includes preparation and competition period costs o Extra costs where applicable o $22,500
Senior (U21)
o Includes preparation and competition period costs o Extra costs where applicable o $28,000
Men Non-NorAm
o Includes preparation and competition period costs o Extra costs where applicable o $28,000
NorAm
o Includes preparation and competition period costs o Extra costs where applicable o $28,000
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Coaches: Tommy Eckfeldt – Ontario Ski Team Head Coach and Men’s Head Coach Cell: 435.714.8399 Email: [email protected] Cam Mckenzie – Ontario Ski Team Men’s Lead Coach Cell: 705.994.2722 Email: [email protected] Mike Necesanek – Ontario Ski Team Women’s Head Coach Cell: 403.990.5179 Email: [email protected] Staff: Brad Lashley – Technical Director of Alpine Ontario Alpin Cell: 705.333.8848 Email: [email protected] Scott Barrett – Executive Director of Alpine Ontario Alpin Phone: 705.444.5111 ex 206 Email: [email protected]
