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2009-2010 JUNIOR CAMPS & TRIPS:To Sign Up for our Camps On-Line, CLICK HERE to go to our 2010 CAMP SIGN-UP PAGE. (when available) Need convincing? Check out the index of our CAMP PHOTOS. All camps are run through Far West. Participants need to be Far West members. CLICK HERE for our Camp Cancellation Policy. SIGNUPS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP DEPARTURE. (Unless otherwise noted in camp information) WAIVERS NEEDED FOR 2010 Download the 3 Page Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct forms. |
Information is preliminary and details will be added when available
This is a VERY fun end-of-the-year trip/race experience. You can choose to race 10 km., 21 km., or go for the big one — 42K! No pressure, just fun!
Coaches: Mark Nadell, Jeff Schloss, Lea McKinstry
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
Mandatory Junior National Team meeting on Friday February 26, 2010 after the HS State Championship Race at ASC.
Bring payment with you or pay online before.
Every athlete needs to have a valid USSA license, available on the ussa.org website.
Coaches: Ben Grasseschi, Jeff Schloss, Lea McKinstry, Nancy Fiddler, Jim Stimson, Mary Ellen Benier, and Joel Chew
Checks are encouraged for all payments, but credit cards accepted for all payments.
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
Athletes will also need an Independent Study Form in order to get their schoolwork.
This is one of the most competitive race weekends for juniors in the country, and is a great way for us to race against the best young skiers in the West on the 2002 Olympic trails at Soldier Hollow. Plus, it’s a really fun trip. It will consist of 2 races -- a Sprint Race on Friday and a Distance Race on Saturday (techniques to be determined — we’re getting conflicting info).
This trip is open to all SERIOUS nordic athletes age 13 and above (or coach discretion). We will leave Truckee by van on Thursday morning (you will miss 2 days of school) and return on Sunday night, staying in a private rental home.
Coaches: Lea McKinstry, Jeff Schloss, Mark Nadell, and John Juba.
Coach: Ben Grasseschi
5km and 10km skate race
Cost: $135/$95/$30 (All inclusive 2 days/1 day/Race Entry and Coaching only); Sugar Bowl Academy athletes $50
Coaches: Jeff Schloss, Lea McKinstry
Coaches: Ben Grasseschi and Martin Benes.
Get rid of the Turkey Day Blues with this fun camp right here in your 'backyard'. Learn great skills and work hard in this 3 day Camp with 2 sessions per day of skiing- hopefully on snow! Hiking, ice skating, indoor climbing, rollerskiing, fun, and camaraderie, are just some of the other fun activities you are likely to have at this camp.
Sign up for one day or all three. We recommend the full 3 day immersion and it is cheaper!
This will be a fun camp with lots of variety of activities and venues throughout the Tahoe Basin.
More details to follow depending upon conditions. This is a great alternative to the big adventure to West Yellowstone especially since they sometime have no snow and we do.
This camp is open to all Far West Junior athletes (ages 12 - 19). Rollerski skills are recommended.
Lunch is included on Friday and Saturday.
Camp will be over apprx 1pm on Sunday.
Coaches: Lea McKinstry, Sally Jones, Ben Grasseschi, and Elyah Gordan.
How does a week of full time ski immersion sound? 7 days of on-snow training, technique, drills, and fun with Far West's best coaches and our nation's best skiers- the US Ski Team will be there as well as other divisions and clubs. Industry representatives and new product demos. A festive atmosphere. Join us to kick off your season in grand style.
Camp open to all Far West Junior National qualified athletes and FW Senior Team members. *J2's need to talk to a coach and get his/her permission before signing up. This is an intensive camp with two x's a day training and full skiing immersion. West Yellowstone is a long way from home in many ways...
We will leave Truckee HS at 6am on Saturday, 21 November. We plan to return apprx 6pm Sunday, 29 November.
We will be staying at the Day's Inn in West Yellowstone and will have catered meals there (we'll see how they match up to Linda and Dave!). You will be asked to help with meal prep or clean-up.
Coaches: Glenn Jobe, Jeff Schloss, and John Juba
For athletes 12 years and older. Camp will be held August 28, 29, 30. This is a medium-intensity camp with fun training activities and ski technique. Meet at the Truckee HS @ 4pm on Friday to head to D.L. Bliss State Park on the west shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. When we arrive, we’ll cook dinner and enjoy team building activities on the beach. Saturday morning will be the annual biathlon workout consisting of kayaking and running and an afternoon roller ski session. Sunday is a hike up a mountain for a fantastic view of Lake Tahoe. Come join your ski buddies for the last training camp of the Summer! Coaches will be Lea, Martin, Kelsey, and one other. Plan to be back at Truckee HS Sunday evening.
This is a high level camp open to all qualified Junior National Athletes. It will be in conjunction with the PNSA Division so athlete space is limited. It will be a higher Intensity-Low Elevation/High Volume Camp with lots of rollerskiing, swimming, distance trail running, rollerskiing, intervals, swimming, rollerskiing, hill bounding, poison oak, and some rollerskiing. Camp will take place at the confluence of Klamath River and Cal-Salmon River in Northern California sorta within the Marble Mountain and Trinity Alps Wilderness areas. Camp atmosphere will be rather remote and very camp like. Not for the faint of Heart! Closest towns are Happy Camp, Willow Creek, and Etna; and they are not that close. If you have never heard of these places then you should consider going!
Coaches will be Ben Grasseschi, Ben Husaby, Martin Benes, and one other.
For ALL Far West juniors age 13 or older. Super fun camp with lots of technique and distance training. A great mid-summer training goal to look forward to and learn from. All abilities and levels welcome. Camp will include ski walking, technique, rollerskiing, hiking in the amazing Eastern Sierra, games, beach, swimming, running, S' mores, strength/core training, etc.
Coaches for this camp will be Nancy Fiddler, Martin Benes, and Lea Mckinstry,+ others, with great food provided by Camp Cookie, Mike McElravey.
A packing list will be sent out once you have signed up.
You will leave Truckee HS at 10am on Thursday, 23 July, and return apprx 6pm on Sunday, 26 July.
90% REFUND IF CANCELLATION PRIOR TO ONE WEEK BEFORE CAMP BEGINS
50% REFUND IF CANCELLATION AFTER ONE WEEK BEFORE CAMP.
(If the spot can be filled from our waiting list, then the 90% Refund will take effect)
Far West Nordic Camps are limited. YOU MUST BE A FAR WEST NORDIC MEMBER TO ATTEND! Sign-up as soon as possible. SIGNUPS MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CAMP DATES, unless otherwise stated!
Cost includes all applicable food, coaches and camping/lodging fees. Go to our CAMP SIGNUP PAGE or download the CAMP APPLICATION (when available) and send in your money A.S.A.P.!
If you want to go to a camp follow these steps:
1) Convince your parents that you must attend. You can use the following reasons:
2) Go to our CAMP SIGN-UP PAGE and fill it in. Either pay on-line or mail the Registration Form, Releases and Payment to:
FWNSEA | P.O. Box 10046 Truckee, CA 96162, or Fax Application and Credit Card information to (530) 852-0879.
3) Print a copy of the 3 Page Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Acrobat pdf file and fill them in. Make sure you fill in ALL the blanks. Mail these forms to the address above.
