U8/U10/U12/U14 CORE Programs

NAC CORE programming caters to athletes of all skill levels, starting at age 6 (Note: Please see the Year-of-Birth details below for eligibility and categories). New for the 2025-26 season, all NAC programming (Coaches, Athletes, Supporters) will embrace Alpine Canada’s renewed commitment to Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD), which assesses, tracks, and fosters growth in athletes through eight stages, and is now digitally powered through the Strive mobile app.

Races & Events included with program fees:

  • NAC Invitational

  • LSDA Fun Day

  • Moose Cup and Lydia Kutra Memorial Series (@Mt. Baldy; requires additional race registration fee)

  • Loch Lomond Club Championship

  • Superior Challenge

Eligibility

Alpine Ontario/Alpine Canada Eligibility for 2025-26 Season:

U8 (ages 6 and 7) 2018, 2019

U10 (ages 8 and 9) 2016, 2017

U12 (ages 10 and 11) 2014, 2015

U14 (ages 12 and 13) 2012-2013

Program Dates 25/26

Length: 14 Weeks

First Weekend on Snow: December 13/14, 2025*

Last Weekend on Snow: March 14/15, 2026*

*Start and end dates are contingent on snow conditions

Program Fees

U8 Basic Core Program Sunday 10am to 3pm $825

Core Program (U8-U14) Sunday 10am to 3pm & Thursday twilight 5pm-8pm* $1,100

*Thursday twilights begin in January.

Questions?

For further details, questions, or concerns about any of NAC’s programming, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Program Director Jason Freeburn.

Email: jason.freeburn@lakeheadu.ca