Green Squad
Overview
Green Squad has one head coach, an assistant head coach and additional leaders (parent coaches) to help at each session. The coaches involved with the Green Squad plan to offer a skill-oriented program that will offer an opportunity to learn about training for cross country skiing. The emphasis will be put on "the team concept" and "social activities" will be an important part of the program. They will encourage competition as one of the many activities in conjunction with training techniques.
One to two parent coaches will be scheduled for each session to assist the head coach and assistant coach. Parents need to be, or willing to become, certified.
Age Requirement and Fees
The Green Squad will consist of a group of skiers 12 to 14 year olds (born 1995-1993). Fees for the season are $200 per child and each child must have a ski club membership.
Sessions
The Green Squad program will offer three weekly sessions beginning September 11th until the end of March. The sessions will take place at the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club at Mount McIntyre Recreation Centre. The session times are 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursday and 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturdays. The period from mid-September to November is dryland training (on foot) while the rest of the season is on skis. Dryland training will begin Tuesday, September 11th at 4:30 pm.
Schedule
To view Green Squad's weekly schedule of activities, click on a month:
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Slideshow Gallery
A collection of photographs taken throughout the 2007-2008 ski season during Green Squad dryland and on-snow training sessions. To start a slide show, click on an image below:
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Communication
Please note that all communication about Green Squad is done via email. If you do not have access to email, please ensure that you are in regular contact with the coordinator or a participant who does. During the season, information is often provided within 24 hours of a practice. Please check your email regularly.
Registration Information
To register, you must:
1. Fill out the Green Squad Registration Form and attach a cheque for $200 payable to Cross Country Yukon. Payment must accompany registration to guarantee a spot.
Download Green Squad Registration Form 
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2. Ensure that your child has a current 2007-2008 Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club membership. Fill out the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club Membership Form and make your payment to the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club.
First-Come First-Serve
All skiers can register on a first-come first-serve basis beginning Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 1:00 PM at the Canada Games Centre’s Community Registration Fair. After September 8, 2007, registration forms and fees should be brought to the first training session on September 11, 2007 at 4:30 pm. Please do not use the Cross Country Yukon mail slot or Sport Yukon.
Questions?
For more information, please call Alain Masson at 334-9220, or email Lauren Crooks, this year's Green Squad Coordinator. Alain Masson is the head coach and sport coordinator for the Yukon Ski Team program.
