FIS Program

This program includes unlimited access to all training sessions offered by NAC up until March

15th and can include training opportunities up to 5x per week. There are no additional costs for

Christmas, March Break or additional day camps (should such be offered). Additional training

opportunities after March 15th may be available and MAY incur additional fees.

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.

THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-BASED PROGRAM!

Each athlete will have an Individual Athletic Plan prepared for the season which will identify their

specific training requirements to support the competitions they wish to attend. The program is

designed to support additional racing opportunities, including those outside the region in

Southern Ontario and the United States Ski and Snowboard (USSS) Central Region. This

program will expose athletes to additional training resources such as video analysis and

wireless timing on an extensive basis.

Participation in off-season dryland training activities is required to be successful in this program.

The LSDA Fall Dryland program for FIS athletes is designed to introduce athlete to strength

conditioning and high-intensity exercises, teaching proper/safe technique and how to develop

and maintain personal workout plans. Athlete participation and scoring in the Alpine Canada

fitness combine is required. The LSDA Athletic Committee will announce dates for this testing to

be completed in Fall 2026.

Specific expectations for the Performance program include:

·      Bringing a winning mentality and an enthusiastic approach to training.  Athletes should be

developing a personal motivation to work hard, to be attentive and ever-respectful of other

athletes and coaches, and an understanding that those traits will lead to success both on and

off the hill.  Routine attendance in all training sessions, punctual arrivals so as to not inhibit

starting on-time, and full participation in all aspects of the program (eg. video follow-up) are

expected.

·      A commitment to physical health - strength, agility, and coordination.  Participation in fall

dryland fitness sessions and other off-season strength and conditioning activities is necessary,

particularly in the absence of other competitive sports.  Good nutrition is to be maintained, and

athletes should appreciate the benefits of healthy eating habits.

·      Enhanced attention to ski racing equipment and a commitment to having appropriate race

gear.  Appreciation for having and maintaining proper equipment, and a commitment to tuning

are the norm. Athletes are expected to be able to independently maintain properly tuned

equipment so as to optimize performance.

·      Families and other supporters are needed to help run the club’ programs, races and other

events.  There is an incredible variety of opportunities to be involved or otherwise support the

club, including race officiating, training lane and race course maintenance and safety

environments (eg, slipping, netting), off-season facility maintenance and construction,

organizing or participating in fundraising (eg, volunteering at bingos), event planning (eg, year-

end banquet), and more....those who are unsure how they can help should contact the NAC

Board Volunteer Coordinator (Sarah Furlotte - furlottesarah@gmail.com).  It (truly does) take a

community!!

Medical Form

ACA requires, under its obligation to FIS (and likely for insurance), to have a declaration of good

health for each athlete provided (ideally) by their GP.   Importantly: when you choose the FIS

option in Uplifter for Snow, you will not get very far with registration before being prompted to

attach this form (so the completed, SIGNED, form).  You cannot continue past that point in the

registration process without uploading the form!  So this is why, if for example there is a desire

to participate in dryland starting soon, you should prioritize this step!!

Equipment

All published details in the FIS Specifications for Alpine Competition Equipment are in force in

any sanctioned FIS event.

A summary of important details (updated to 2026) for FIS/ENL (Entry-Level) Level 2-4 Events

include:

 DH ski length min/max of 205/218cm for Women and 213/223cm for Men

 SG ski length min/max of 200/215cm for Women and 205/218cm for Men

 GS ski length min/max of 183/192cm for Women and 188/200cm for Men

 SL ski length min of 155cm for Women and 165cm for Men*

*First Year (2010) Men have a 155cm minimum!

 Maximum height from base of ski to ski boot sole – 50mm

 Helmets – EN 1077 standard, must have FIS conformity RH 2013 label affixed

 For the 2026-27 season, the FIS requirement of cut-proof undergarments (from the iliac

crest to boot line) remains limited to Level 0 and 1 competitions. HOWEVER, FIS

“strongly recommends” protection at ALL levels. 

 No hard shin pads inside the boot.

 For turning radius min/max, additional tolerances, see the specifications.

Races & Events Included with Program Fees:

 NAC Invitational Series

 Moose Cup and Lydia Kutra Memorial Series (@Mt. Baldy; requires additional race

registration fee)

 Loch Lomond Club Championship

Additional Targeted Races in Northern Ontario*

 Mealey Classic in Searchmont ( TBC, ~early February 2027)

 LSDA FIS Series (tentatively March 23-26, 2027)

*These events require additional event registration and coaching costs (along with travel costs & lift tickets).