CXC Open Camps are Moved to Lakewoods Resort, Cable WI

Central Cross Country Ski Association is pleased to announce that CXC Junior Camp, CXC Master/Citizen Skier Open Camp and CXC Women’s Only Camp will be held at the Lakewoods Resort, Cable, WI.

CXC Masters/Citizen Skier Open Camp dates have been moved to: 8/13 – 8/15

 

2010 US Olympic Team Member Caitlin Compton has been added as a coach for the Woman’s Only Camp and 2009 Birkie winner Matt Liebsch has been added for the Open Master/Citizen Skiers Camp!

At the end of a great day of technique training, participants can enjoy the pool, spa and sauna located in the lodge. Lakewoods Resort also offers outdoor and indoor pools, a hot tub, sand beach, tennis and volleyball courts. Participants will also enjoy outstanding food through the meal plan at the Lakeside Restaurant.

 

Lakewoods Reort 

21540 County Road M,

Cable, WI 54821

www.lakewoodsresort.com

 

2010 Birkie Junior Technique Camp

Monday, July 26th – Thursday, July 29th at Lakewoods Resort, Cable, WI

The Birkie Junior Technique Camp will be a 4-day camp for all ages of junior athletes to train together.  Junior athletes will be working in separate middle school and highs school groups. This camp will involve many different elements of dryland and rollerski training.  Athletes will do running drills, strength exercises, ski imitation, and rollerskiing during their four days at the camp.

 

All workouts will be lead by 2010 U.S. Olympic Team members Caitlin Compton and Garrott Kuzzy.

Open 4-day high school camp is set for July 26-29 along with Level 100 technique coach’s education sessions.

The goal of the camp is technique and skill specific development in small groups (4-6 athletes per coach) and individual video analysis for instant feedback.

 

2010 Birkie One-Day Junior Technique Camp

Monday, July 26th at Lakewoods Resort Resort, Cable, WI

The One-Day Birkie Junior Camp will be a camp for age categories J5/J4/J3/J2/J1 (8 years old and up) of junior athletes.  This camp will involve many different elements of dryland and sport specific training.  Athletes will do agility “games” and technique drills, balance and strength exercises, ski imitation that will improve their technique and training in cross-country skiing.

 

Olympians Garrott Kuzzy and Caitlin Compton will share their Olympic Games experiences to help inspire our younger skiers.

 

2010 Master /Citizen Skier Open Technique Camp

Friday, August 13th – Sunday, August 15th are set for the annual Masters Camp for all level skiers at Lakewoods Resort, Cable, WI

Looking for your best jump-start for the upcoming season and a great vacation as well? CXC now offers a summer camp for master skiers of all abilities and levels. This camp is filled with technique group instructions, individual lessons, presentations, moderate training, evening seminars, and a lakeside evening barbecue with Matt Liebsch, 2009 Birkie winner and CXC Team Vertical Limit member. Other activities include road and mountain biking, paddling, and running or hiking.

 

Program 1: Beginner

Interested in getting on skis for the first time, or just starting to get the hang of it? This camp program emphasizes sound fundamentals, from proper body position to essentials of movement in all techniques.

Program 2: Intermediate

If you've already got the skills, here's how to take them to the next level. For master skiers who want to improve their Birkie results, this challenging camp program features advanced drills, physical training and frequent video analysis.

Program 3: Advanced

This option is for master skiers who have made a commitment to ski in the Elite and first wave at the Birkie. Challenging and intense, this camp will provide you with a unique opportunity of elite coaching and sports science support.

 

CXC Woman's Open Technique Camp

Friday, August 13th – Sunday, August 15th at Lakewoods Resort, Cable, WI

CXC is pleased to introduce a summer ski clinic just for women.  This clinic will be designed for women of all ages and abilities, and will focus on making gains in the summer months for cross-country skiing.  Women-specific camps have been more and more popular in recent years, and CXC has recognized the strong membership of female participants within its base.   We’re happy to offer this camp that will create an environment where quality coaching can happen!  3-time Olympic Gold Medalist Nina Gavrylyuk will lead the coaching staff for this event, and promises to be an inspiration to all who participate.