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JUNIOR CAMPS & TRIPS:To Sign Up for our Camps On-Line, CLICK HERE to go to our CAMP SIGN-UP PAGE. Need convincing? Check out the index of our CAMP PHOTOS. All camps are run through Far West Nordic. Participants need to be Far West Nordic 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 2012 Download the Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct forms. |
Open to Far West athletes by invite only. This is the premiere summer training camp for the best Juniors in the Western Region. Super motivating for the year ahead this is a must do camp if you are serious about your summer training and winter goals. A USSA license is required.
Coach will either be Ben Grasseschi, Kara LaPoint, or Martin Benes.
Open to all Far West juniors age 12-19. This is our best camp for those of you who have never been to a Far West Camp or those of you who want a little extra push and motivation just before fall training starts. Super fun and challenging right here in our own beautiful backyard; the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Camp consists of hiking, kayaking, general water mayhem, rollerskiing, technique, and Fun.
Open to all Far West juniors age 13-19. A super fun and motivating camp for the 'old hands" to the 'newbies'. Camp consists of amazing hiking, rollerskiing, sightseeing, and technique-ing.
Open to all Far West Juniors who have qualified for Junior Nationals. We have a friendly rivalry and shared training and technique experiences with Pacific Northwest Junior skiers. A super fun and challenging camp geared towards getting your ready for the hard training in the fall that is necessary to make you the best skier you can be. Camp consists of running, hiking, general water mayhem, rollerskiing, World Cup Soccer match, technique, and Fun; not necessarily in that order.
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 Juniors J1 and older. *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...
MAMMOTH MARATHON: Our Annual Un-Official End of the Season Trip will be to Mammoth for the Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, and 10km
We will leave Truckee early on Saturday morning, drive to Tamarack and ski and register for the race. Then lunch and perhaps a little drive to the warmth of Bishop for some bouldering- our excuse for hanging out in t-shirts and shorts. Return to Mammoth and our luxury accommodations at the Mammoth School Gym. Sleep, Breakfast, and Race. Return to Truckee apprx 5pm on Sunday.
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!
Checks are preferred for all payments.
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
This is a super cool race venue and will include a Skate Race on Saturday and a Classic Race on Sunday. You will drive out Friday after school, stay in the Bear Valley Adventure Center Loft/Hostel, race both days, and come home on Sunday evening after the race.
We need 6 or more athletes to make this trip a go so get your friends to do it with you!
Coaches: Holly Samson, ASC Sonics coach and Michael Collins, Incline HS coach and Farm Team member
Checks are preferred for all payments.
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
Every athlete needs to have a valid USSA license, available on the ussa.org website->cross country->membership tools->new registration/license.
Coaches: Ben Grasseschi, Jeff Schloss, Nancy Fiddler, Glenn Jobe, Mary Ellen Benier, Kara LaPoint, Martin Benes, Ambrose Tuscano, Joel Chew
Saturday, 25 February
JN Team Meeting 4pm.
Tahoe XC Yurt (lookers left of the Great Race Start/Nordic Center) just outside Tahoe City.
Parents are asked to attend as well.
*It will be a potluck affair:
- All Sugarbowl and Mammoth athletes bring a Dessert to share.
- All ASC and other athletes bring a Salad (pasta, green, fruit, ceasar, etc) to share.
- Everyone needs to bring his/her own utensils and dishes and cups.
- Pizza and Juice/Water will be provided.
Plan to meet and greet and mingle for a while and then we will get down to business. Meeting should end apprx 6pm.
Business includes;
* Athlete Code of Conduct:
- All athletes and their parents will need to sign the Code and we will go over it in the meeting.
- We will also go over Trip Policy and rooming/lodging/transportation arrangements.
- We will also discuss Team Spirit, Team Support, and Team Goal(s).
- We will discuss Equipment and planning.
- We will go over age group coaches/coaching and how race days will look.
- Etc.
* Food
-You gotta eat! And eat well you shall. Our very own caterers, Linda and David Dore will serve up some tasty and healthy food.
- If any of you have dietary restrictions/concerns (allergies, vegetarian, etc) , please let me know asap- coach@farwestnordic.org
Linda and Dave are very accomodating but need to know this info in advance.
* Travel
- Saturday, 3 March. We will be leaving the Truckee High School at 7am Sharp. Be there by 6:30am to load up. We plan to arrive in Soldier Hollow, Utah at apprx 4pm. We will settle into our houses and then eat dinner.
- First race is on Monday, 5 March. Classic Sprint.
- Sunday, 11 March. We will leave Utah at apprx 8am and return to Truckee apprx 4pm.
- Accomodations will be made for all athletes (college, etc) traveling by air or other method.
All your questions, and more, will be answered at the meeting.
If you have any questions prior to, or about the meeting, or cannot attend the meeting please direct inquiries to Ben Grasseschi.
Checks are preferred 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 and a Junior National SOHO Release Form.
Saturday March 3rd: Opening Ceremonies
Monday March 5th: Classic Sprint Competition (1.3k)
Wednesday March 7th: Freestyle Mass Start Competition (5k /10k /15k)
Friday, March 9th: Classic Interval Start Competition (5k /10k)
Saturday March 10th: Freestyle Relay Competition (3 x 1.3k relay); Closing Ceremony and Awards Banquet
5km (all J2s, or J3s, and all girls) and 10km (J1-OJ boys) classic race
Far West Coaches will collect the kids Friday after the HS/MS race and then venture to our accommodations in Mammoth HS gym.
We will train on Saturday morning, Race Sunday morning, and return Sunday evening.
**Participants must sign-up with Far West ahead of time so that we can plan and coordinate meals and transportation.
Checks are preferred for all payments.
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
This is one of the most anticipated trips of the year for the Juniors. It combines hard, extremely competitive racing on the trails of the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics in Soldier Hollow with a really fun excursion to Utah. We will leave on Wednesday afternoon after school (athletes will be responsible for their own dinner on the road), a quick stay-over in eastern Nevada, and then head to Midway, Utah to check out the trails. Friday and Saturday will feature racing against the finest nordic skiers in the entire Western United States. This is THEIR JOQ (not ours), but we learn a lot from racing the best, and the excitement is infectious. Saturday afternoon is reserved for Tubing or Crater-Swimming, or just hanging out. Return is first-thing Sunday morning, back in Truckee by early evening.
Whether you're an elite Junior Olympian or a young, first-time (serious) racer, this is an important trip for all ages of junior skiers (13 and over).
The Super JNQ- the biggest pre-Junior Nationals event in the West, and is of particular importance this year as Soldier Hollow is the site of the Junior Nationals in March.
The coaches for the trip are Mark Nadell, Ben Grasseschi, Jeff Schloss, and Kara Lapoint. Food service will be handled this year by our superstar athlete-spoilers Linda and David Dore.
Sign-up deadline is Monday, January 16th (firm!), but please sign up early to enable us to plan our transportation for this trip.
Checks are preferred for all payments.
Remember to send in your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form well in advance!
You will also need a Utah Nordic Alliance waiver and a Soldier Hollow waiver for this trip!
Desperate times call for Desperate measures....
Last minute trip to Bend, Oregon for our Juniors to go and race in one of the PNSA JN Qualifiers this Saturday and to to get some great on-snow time on Sunday.
Here is the plan:
We will leave Truckee HS at 11am Sharp on Friday January 6th! This should give you time to go to at least two classes in the morning.
You need to pack a lunch and bring money for road-dinner Friday night.
We will all be staying in one house, cozy style. Some of you will need to sleep on the floor- bring a sleeping bag and pad.
We will race prep our skis before leaving Tahoe and have them scraped and ready to go. Saturday is a Mass Start Skate Race; 5km or 10km.
Sunday is a Long Distance Classic ski. Some of you may earn the option to Race the Pursuit Classic on Sunday instead of OD workout. Talk to your coach.
We will return Sunday evening apprx 10pm.
Open to all Far West Juniors age 13-19 who have already been skiing and training a bunch this Fall/Winter. It is not ideal for first-timers or new to snow this season.
Coaches will be Jeff Schloss, Ben Grasseschi, and Ambrose Tuscano
More info to be announced.
Checks are preferred for all payments.
Remember we need your Medical Release, Waiver & Release Form, and Code of Conduct Form!
You will also need a Mt. Bachelor waiver for this trip.
This full-tilt racing trip is open to Far West JO Qualified Juniors, J1 (please talk to your coach for confirmation) or older, plus all Far West Seniors. It promises top-notch ski racing and competition with the best skiers in the country. This trip is the ideal proving ground for athletes to see how they stack up with the best in the US. It is also the event where athletes qualify for the USST J1 Scandinavian Trip, and for the USST World Juniors (age 18-19) or U-23 (age 20-23) Championships.
Because of the nature of traveling to US Nationals, pricing this trip is a challenge. Far West Nordic is a non-profit organization; so we plan to make cost-recovery on all trips. With this in mind, the price for 2012 US Nationals will be $1250-2325, plus airfare, depending upon the number of athletes that attend. To make it more affordable for you; recruit your teammates! (SBA athletes receive a 10% discount on the final cost because Coach Benes is paid by SBA).
On December 10th a $250 deposit is due to hold your spot. Once that date is reached and all attending have signed up, we will post the actual cost. Up to December 15th this deposit is refundable. Full payment is due on December 18th. After December 18th, the standard Far West refund policy takes effect.
Additionally, You will be responsible for purchasing your own airfare; mimicking the itinerary of Coach, Martin Benes, to make logistics as simple as possible. If you know that you are going right now please get your deposit in and we can get you that itinerary info so you can purchase your ticket asap.
Checks are preferred for all payments.
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 reserves the right to cancel any trip or camp if we do not have a minimum number of participants. If Far West cancels, individuals will have the option of a full refund of net of nonrefundable expenses by Far West by check or a credit towards another Far West program
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.
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.
Far West Nordic reserves the right to cancel any trip or camp if we do not have a minimum number of participants. If Far West cancels, individuals will have the option of a full refund of net of nonrefundable expenses by Far West by check or a credit towards another Far West program
