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). For the 2026-27 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 2026-27 Season:
U8 (ages 6 and 7) 2019, 2020
U10 (ages 8 and 9) 2017, 2018
U12 (ages 10 and 11) 2015, 2016
U14 (ages 12 and 13) 2013-2014
Program Dates 26/27
Length: 14 Weeks
First Weekend on Snow: December 12/13, 2026*
Last Weekend on Snow: March 13/14, 2027*
*Start and end dates are contingent on snow conditions
Program Fees
U8 Basic Core Program Sunday 10am to 3pm $800
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
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