We are excited to be continuing CSI training through the winter season for our athletes born in 2010 or earlier.  

Sessions will be on Tuesday evenings (time to TBC) starting Dec 3rd and are aiming to offer 14 sessions between Dec and March. 

This session is $350/athlete. Registration deadline is November 20th 2024. We do need minimum 6 athletes to confirm the program. 

​Last spring, the Freestyle, Freeride, and ski communities were devastated with the loss of the high-quality training facility of Vortex. In their short time, Vortex offered our club and community an amazing facility to conduct trampoline training and work on new skills to translate to the slopes. Rex Thomas, the Owner and Head Coach of RT Freeski, took notice and was able to secure a few of the trampolines from Vortex (2 Olympic beds, a 16x16 ft trampoline, and a SuperTramp), and started a new venture named The Spot YYC.

This past fall, Rex opened the doors to The Spot with the goal to provide a high-quality training facility that is affordable to clubs, athletes, and the ski community in Calgary and surrounding areas. Our Freeride club has been using the trampolines at The Spot to train since September, and we could not be more appreciative of Rex. 

With construction now complete on the trampoline section of the facility, Rex has expanded his vision for The Spot and continues to work tirelessly on the indoor rail park, that will hopefully open soon!

With all of this in mind, The Spot is aiming to host their Grand Opening this Sunday, November 3rd, at 4 PM. All athletes are welcome to drop-in and check out the new facility for free. Athletes in attendance Require a Freestyle Membership for this event. 

Where: CSI Calgary at Markin Macphail Centre, 151 Canada Olympic Rd SW #250, Calgary, AB T3B 6B7, Canada
When: November 2nd (U14) and 3rd (U16 & FIS)
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: $55

Please note: Time slots are 2 hours long and will be assigned and communicated on Thursday, October 31st.
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Information on the combine and fitness testing can be found here: https://ltad.alpinecanada.org/page/aca-fitness-combine 

We are into the second half of summer and are thrilled to see registration from so many new and returning families. We are getting close to the start of dryland programming and our coaches are looking forward to get back to working with athletes for regular weekly programming. 

Whether we are on the field working through agility and aerobic workouts, to trampoline at The Spot, Calgarys newest freestyle training facility, to working in a a world class gym with the Canadian Sport Institute at Winsport, we know that our athletes are in good hands and are developing valuable skills that will set them on a path to success when we get back on snow. 

While specific details and times will be communicated via the Team Snap calendar in the coming weeks, athletes can look forward to the following programming starting in September.  

All Race and Big Mountain Comp athletes have Mon/Wed/Saturday Field dryland included in your base programs..  Once we have 2024:25 Team Snap set up, you will be able to update your availability for these activities. 

Programs that require additional registration, either via RAMP or with an outside provider are listed below along with details on how to signup. 

Field Dryland Add On for Junior Rippers
Field Dryland in a foundational program that develops athletic abilities like; balance, coordination, agility and fundamental speed training for young athletes that all lead to a baseline general physical preparedness. We focus on providing a fun and engaging environment where movement quality comes before intensity and athletes have a variety of activities each session where they can see measurable improvements with consistent attendance.  Registration to be complete in RAMP (included in all Big Mountain Comp programs). 

CSI Training at Winsport  (NOW SOLD OUT FOR FALL 2024) 
Race and Freeride Athletes born 2010 and older have the opportunity to train Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Canadian Sport Institute guided by programming and coaches. This is our second year working with CSI and are excited to see the growth of athletes who have participated in previous seasons.  It is an excellent training group of BMC, U16 and FIS athletes and can't wait for more new faces to join this fall.   Registration to be completed in RAMP. 

Trampoline Training at The Spot YYC
Calgary's newest indoor freestyle training facility will be our home for trampoline this season. With certified coaches that are part of our LLSCs on snow staff, and athletes who continue to pursue new skills and challenge their limits we are willing to bet this is our best season of trampoline yet for our Big Mountain Comp crew.  Registration to be completed in RAMP. 

Shred Sisters Bike Skills Program: 
Open to ALL genders, Shred Sisters is running a mountain bike skills program  that will allow athletes to gain confidence on the trails, while developing skills that transferable on snow. This program is aimed at athletes who are novice to lower intermediate riders ages 10 - 14 (athletes outside of this age range can be considered, visit the registration page or contact us for more details).  There is actually a Saturday or Saturday/Sunday option as long as we have numbers to fill both sessions. Shred Sisters Registration is open until August 31st or until programs are full.
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Stay tuned for updates on programs as we move through our physical prep season.  Other opportunities on the horizon are skating at the Olympic Oval, Fitset Ninja Parkour and Excel Fitness in Canmore and our FIS and U16 athletes will once agin participate in the Canmore Crusher Outdoor Fitness Competition put on by CrossFit Canmore.   

We believe that dryland is an essential component of athletic development and encourage all athletes to participate in programming that is available to them.  Grizzlies athletes should continue to pursue multi-sport participation outside of the club.  Athletes with specific needs or alternative programming, or for athletes outside of Calgary and the Bow Valley, please reach out to your program head coach or Athletic Director Jennifer Clarridge so we can get you started.  

We still have a few spots left!  This program, offered in partnership with Shred Sisters, is open to ALL LLSCs members 10 years of age and older MALE and FEMALE.

This program aims to be a skill based course targeted at Experienced Beginner and Low Intermediate riders. 
 
The skills program is once a week for 4 sessions on Sundays in the spring, and Saturdays in the fall starting May 26 or September 7 respectively.  The fall session is planned on Saturdays to work with our Saturday morning dryland session in Canmore (you will also see and Canmore & Bragg Creek fall option that you are welcome to choose if that works better for your family).  Registration will remain open until May 23, 2024.

The Lake Louise Ski Clubs is excited to offer a fun dryland training opportunity at Fitset Ninja.  to athletes born 2010 to 2015 from all three clubs. This program will help our athletes develop strength, agility, coordination, balance and body awareness in a unique and challenging environment. We are very excited for our athletes to be able to work with Fitset Ninja. 
 
This program will be delivered  6pm -7pm on:

• October 15th
• October 22nd
• October 29th

The cost for all 3 sessions is $89.25.  
 
If you are curious about what the sessions will look like go check out this video. https://vimeo.com/826359050.  
 
Registration is now open on RAMP.  Don’t miss out on this fun training opportunity, click the button below to secure your spot as soon as possible. 
 

Summer is flying by and we are getting very close to the beginning of our dryland season.  We are excited for athletes to get back to team activities, and more collaboration between Race and All Mountain athletes this fall.  Details on all programs are listed below and specific meeting locations can be found on your Team Snap calendars for your respective group once invites have been sent. For Jr Rippers and Rippers who have added the dryland package, you will be added into a Dryland Team Snap group so you get all applicable communication. 

FIELD DRYLAND: 
The following field dryland programs are open to all U12 and U14 Race, Jr. Big Mountain Comp and Big Mountain Comp, athletes.  U16 and FIS athletes, or those already doing CSI and Trampoline programming should connect with your respective Head Coach to discuss if Monday/Wednesday programs are appropriate for you.  Canmore Saturdays are strongly recommended for all Race and All Mountain athletes. 

Calgary Field Dryland:
Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 - 7:00, St. Andrews Heights.

Banff Field Dryland:
Wednesday evenings, 5:30 - 7:00, Banff Central Park.

Canmore Dryland:
Saturday mornings 11:00-12:00, Eagle Terrace.


DIRT SERIES BIKE SKILLS PROGRAM:
We are thrilled to be offering a fall session put on by Dirt Series again.  This session is intended for athletes U14 age  (2010 yob and younger) and will have options for more specific skill levels. If you participated in the spring session, it is a great way to continue building your skills, and we can still accommodate those new to mountain biking.  Please use the following link to read more on their skill categories and to register. 

September 10th, 17th, 24th and October 1st from 11:00AM - 2:00PM.  Two sessions will be in Bragg Creek and two in Canmore.  Cost of the program is $295+tax.  Please use the following link to read more on their skill categories and to register https://dirtseries.com/product/llsc-youth-fall/

ALL MOUNTAIN VORTEX TRAMPOLINE: 
This year Vortex Trampoline will be in Wednesday evenings from 6:00PM - 7:30PM. We still have limited spaces available for athletes with and without experience. If you are in an All Mountain program and interested in this, registration can be completed in RAMP. 


We will have other exciting group specific team building activities available to athlete this fall. Please stay tuned for information from your Head Coaches as we get further into our dryland season. 

Can't wait tot work with all of you very soon! 

After a successful spring session, we are excited to be working with the Canadian Sport Institute this fall to offer strength and conditioning programming to our older competitive athlete population. Registration in the program gives athletes to high quality programming at Winsport's world class Performance Training Centre.  Our goal with this partnership is to build a stronger community amongst our competitive athletes in Race and All Mountain, while providing a fun and engaging environment focused on development of athletic abilities and long term injury prevention. 

DETAILS: 

• Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 5:30PM - 7:00PM, starting September 12 @ Winsport's PTC
• Approx $300 for the fall session (dependant on registration numbers)
• Eligible athletes must be born in 2009 or older from any LLSCs Race of All Mountain program
•  Strongly recommended for Two Day Big Mountain Comp, U16 and FIS athletes
• no previous gym experience is required

This is an amazing opportunity to train with your peer group in preparation for the season and scheduling allows athletes to also participate Mon/Wed/Sat Field dryland and Vortex trampoline programs. We are excited for athletes to join us and start putting the work in this September.

Click on your respective clubs button below to registration; while sign up is separate, all athletes will participate together in the same programming.