Southern Ontario Division (SOD) & O-Cup Programs
(Training to Train)

Southern Ontario Division (S.O.D.)

For teens aged 13-18 who want to race at a regional level, learn about training, sportsmanship, racing technique and have fun.

Equipment Requirements:

    1. Skate race equipment
    2. Classic equipment
    3. Fitted dryland poles
    4. Access to skate rollerskis
    5. Rudimentary wax kit

Training Requirements:

  1. Skiing is one of the sports participated in
  2. 1 dryland session per week with club
  3. 2 sessions per week on snow Starts in September.

Starts in September.

Minimum Race Requirements: 2 or 3 local club races

Cost:

$150 ($75 due Sept 7, $75 due Dec 1 payable to “Mono Nordic Racing”).

(Fees include race waxing except high end additives which will be charged after each race if they are used. Fees do not include race entries.)

Club fees to be paid by Dec. 1

Ontario Cup (O Cup)

This program is intended for skiers 14-18 years with racing experience, whose goal is to compete in the Ontario Cup Racing Circuit and qualify for the National Cross Country Ski Championships.
This program provides young racers with personalized training, instruction/ support in training and recovery, nutrition and technique development through individual monitored training schedules, and team training sessions led by a team coach. There is a higher level of commitment required of the athlete in this program than the S.O.D. program.

Equipment Requirements:

    1. Skate race equipment
    2. Classic race equipment
    3. Access to skate rollerskis
    4. Access to classic rollerskis
    5. Fitted dryland poles
    6. Mono Nordic race suit
    7. Training wax kit

Training Requirements:

  1. Skiing is the main focus of sports training
  2. Program starts in June
  3. 1 dryland session per week with club
  4. 2 sessions per week on snow Starts in September
  5. Athlete keeps a training log

Starts in September.

3 O-Cup Races including Easterns and other local races including Mono Nordic’s Race.

Cost:

$200 ($50 due June 1, ($75 due Sept 7, $75 due Dec 1 payable to “Mono Nordic Racing”).

(Fees include race waxing except high end additives which will be charged after each race if they are used. . Fees do not include race entries or race suit.)

Club fees to be paid by Dec 1.