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Whistler Nordic Development Centre

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About WSL

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WNDC Purpose

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WNDC Structure

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WNDC Program 2018-19

The 2010 Winter Olympic Legacy: Whistler Sport Legacies

Sports we focus on:

• Sliding
• Nordic
• Multi-sport

Facilities:

• WOP
• WAC
• WSC

WAC Townhomes

Whistler Olympic Park

WNDC:

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To close the performance gaps for athletes between the Provincial and National levels : Athlete development pathway

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Increase the pool of podium potential athletes for Canada

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Grow Nordic Sport expertise

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Role model for young local athletes

Athlete Pathway / LTAD Stages

Club Provincial Team Active Start National Team

Fundamentals Learn 2 train Train 2 train Train 2 Compete Train 2 Win

WNDC

WNDC Leadership

Lucinda Jagger, MEd, CEC Etienne Letondeur Martin Schrama

VP, Sport Head Coach Assistant Coach

WNDC Integrated Support Team (IST)

Strength & Conditioning

Physiology

Nutrition

Mental Performance

Athlete Services Back in Action

WNDC: Performance Service Team

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Greg McDonnell, MA, RP : Mental Performance

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Back In Action : Physiotherapy + FMS testing

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Stacey Hutton, MSc CEP: Exercise Physiology, CSI

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Rebecca Hall, RD: Sport Nutrition, CSI-P

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Kayla Dodson, CSCS: Strength & Conditioning, CSI

WSL Partners

Canadian Sport Institute Pacific : Sport Science and Sport Medicine Biathlon Canada Biathlon BC Private Sponsors

WNDC: How we work with Athletes

Foundation

• Building fundamental skills,

health and behaviors

Capacity

• Building the engine and the

tactics to perform

Mastery

• Fine tuning and consolidating

the performance

WNDC: Closing the Gap

 Coaching  Equipment  Teammates  Exposure Projects  Integrated Support Team  Daily Training Environment  Competition Environment

Core Program Elements

Performance Planning:

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Individualized Yearly Training Plan

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Monitoring and training adjustments

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Competition plans

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Gap analysis and benchmarking

Daily Training Environment:

 Coaching from May 1st to end of season

(Minimum 5 sessions/week)

 Waxing trailer + Hot box access  Gym / Dry fire room access  WB summer pass for elevation training  Venue access (WOP + range)  Callaghan Gold & Snow project

Performance Services

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Mental performance

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Nutrition

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Strength and conditioning

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Testing (technical and Physical)

Competition Environment:

 Coaching from May 1st to end of

season (Minimum 5 sessions/week)

 Race Support : Coach(es) + Wax

tech(s) (selected races only)

 Logistic support for team travels  Wax for selected races

Equipment:

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Selection support

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Team Uniform

Sport specific environment

2016-17:

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Roller ski trails : 4.6km

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Hub-room: Dry Fire + stretching

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Olympic Range : 30 lanes – Hora 2000

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227 days on snow at WOP + 19 days on WB

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Wax cabins + dryland equipment on site

W-NDC Team Fees

SPRING INTAKE

For athletes who have completed high school and are ready to start training in Whistler:

April 28th

$6,000 SUMMER INTAKE

For athletes who are still in high school during the spring and are planning to move to Whistler as soon as their school program is complete:

June 23rd $5,300

* All athletes must attend the Foundation camp: April 29th to May 2nd

Additional Costs

 Equipment (skis,

rifle,..)

 Ammunitions  Training wax  Competition travel /

race fees

 Accommodation in

Whistler

 Food  Transportation to

Whistler

 Transportation in

Whistler

 Extra Camp / Trip

fee (Ex: Europe)

Work Opportunities

WOP:

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Guest services: Summer & Winter

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Sport School: Winter

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OPS: Year Round WAC:

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House keeping WSC:

 Guest Services

“In House” WSL job opportunities offer flexible scheduling ensuring athletes can fit their working hours around their training and recovery time

Application/ Time Line

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Program Application opens March 1st, 2018

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Deadline for registration is April 1st , 2018

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NDC Foundation Camp*: April 29th to May 2nd *Note that all selected athletes will have to be in Whistler from to attend the

Accommodation

Townhomes:

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$450/month for a shared room (2 athletes/room)

Other:

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You are free to find other options if you prefer. WNDC coaches need to review the athlete’s choice

Exposure

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Training opportunities with international athletes: (Norway, Germany, France, Switzerland,…)

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International Races: Trip to Europe

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Currently developing partnerships with clubs in Europe in order to do an exchange

Winter 2018-2019 Goals

Biathlon

 Qualify 1-2 athlete(s)

for World Juniors

 Qualify 2 -3 athletes

for Junior World Cups (IBU)

 Podiums at NorAms  Podiums at Nationals

Cross Country

 Podiums at Nationals  Podiums at NorAms  Aggregate Individuals

and clubs ranking

WNDC Future

 Strengthening performance services  Enhancing exposure opportunities  Leverage partnerships (capacity and resources)  YR #5:  16 athletes (XC + Biathlon)  Technical staff supported by an integrated

support team

Thank you!

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Contact Lucinda Jagger: 604-966-7793 ljagger@whistlersportlegacies.com

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Contact Etienne Letondeur: 604-966-7207 eletondeur@whistlersportlegacies.com

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