U10
U10 Overview
- MSRC’s U10 Program is designed to further develop skiing fundamentals, confidence, curiosity, and a love for the sport. This includes a focus on parallel skiing, timing cues such as pole plant, and the ability to control the ski in varying environments.
- Training plans are based on Alpine Canada’s long term athlete development plan (https://ltad.alpinecanada.org/).
- U10 Athletes will progress from the “skier essentials” category of the program towards the “learn to train” module in preparation for moving on to the U12 program.
- Time on snow and quantity of runs are a major focus in this development stage. The program structure will reflect a focus on getting as much skiing in as possible, while incorporating training environments that will create fun challenges to promote skill development.
- Competition events at the U10 age are structured for simplicity and fun in order to provide a means to introduce racing concepts and competition rules.
- Breaks are included in training times. We encourage athletes to attend as many sessions as possible. However, it is not mandatory for your athlete to attend all days in the schedule.
- While all participation in race and camps is optional, available U10 events would typically include:
- Mont-Sainte-Anne Pre-Season Camp
- Martock Race Weekend
- Wentworth Slingshot Race (available slots are limited by host)
- Ben-Eoin Race
- Crabbe March Break Fun Camp
Our Programs
There are 4 program options in our U10 program for the 2025-26 season:
U10 3-Day Performance Program (Wednesday PM + Saturday & Sunday @ Ski Martock)
- The U10 3-day performance program is aimed at skiers who are looking to maximize their on-snow time and get extra training in-gates. This 12 week program consists of 10.5 hours of weekly training at Ski Martock from January to March.
- Weekend training is offered from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm, with a 45 minute break for lunch from 11:00 - 11:45.
- Wednesday PM training is offered from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm with the goal of having a training course set to practice on as soon as snow conditions allow.
- First planned day of training: January 7, 2026 (Wednesday PM).
- Final planned day of training: March 29, 2026.
U10 2-Day Program (Saturday & Sunday @ Ski Martock)
- The U10 2-day program is historically our most popular option and is aimed at skiers who are looking to develop their skiing ability with a slightly lower time commitment that the 3-day performance program. This 12 week program consists of 8 hours of weekly training at Ski Martock from January to March.
- Weekend training is offered from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm, with a 45 minute break for lunch from 11:00 - 11:45.
- First planned day of training: January 10, 2026.
- Final planned day of training: March 29, 2026.
- Wednesday PM Training is only available to 3-day athletes at the U10 age group
U10 1-Day Program (Saturday ONLY @ Ski Martock)
- The U10 1-day program is new this season and aimed at skiers who are interested in ski racing, but with a lower time commitment. This 12 week program consists of 4 hours of weekly training at Ski Martock from January to March.
- Training is offered from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm, with a 45 minute break for lunch from 11:00 - 11:45.
- First planned day of training: January 10, 2026.
- Final planned day of training: March 28, 2026.
- Due to coach scheduling requirements athletes are NOT permitted to change their training days on a week-to-week basis. Athletes are only eligible to train on the days on which they are registered.
- Wednesday PM Training is only available to 3-day athletes at the U10 age group
U10 1-Day Program (Sunday ONLY @ Ski Martock)
- The U10 1-day program is new this season and aimed at skiers who are interested in ski racing, but with a lower time commitment. This 12 week program consists of 4 hours of weekly training at Ski Martock from January to March.
- Training is offered from 9:00 am - 1:45 pm, with a 45 minute break for lunch from 11:00 - 11:45.
- First planned day of training: January 11, 2026.
- Final planned day of training: March 29, 2026.
- Due to coach scheduling requirements athletes are NOT permitted to change their training days on a week-to-week basis. Athletes are only eligible to train on the days on which they are registered.
- Wednesday PM Training is only available to 3-day athletes at the U10 age group
All U10 program options also include a Fall Dryland Training component which runs on Sundays mornings at Ski Martock.
- Dryland training is offered from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- First planned dryland training session: September 7, 2025.
- Final planned dryland training session: December 7, 2025.
Additional information on our NEW 1-day program
The 1-day option is a new program offering for the 2025-26 season. It was added due to feedback that the club received where athletes were interested in ski racing, but were unable to train on Saturday and Sunday due to other commitments. MSRC still highly recommends athletes join our 2-day or 3-day program if possible since time on-snow is critical for building the fundamental skills for skiing at a young age. If you have questions, please feel free to contact admin@msrc.ca and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the difference in the programs.
Additional Information
Ages
- Birth years 2016 & 2017
- Proof of age is required for all new members.
Skiing Ability
MSRC does not offer "learn-to-ski" programs
All athletes MUST be able to:
- Use the lifts (T-bar and/or Chairlift) independently.
- Ski from the top of Ski Martock independently.
- Be away from their parents for the duration of the training session.
Should you have concerns with your child's skills, please identify this to a member of the coaching staff or executive in advance. We will work with you and your child to achieve this goal early in the season. Should you wish to take advantage of a private one-on-one lesson to prepare for the season, you can arrange this through Ski Martock here:
http://www.martock.com/first-timer/private-lessons/
Lift Pass
- Program fees do not include the cost of a lift pass.
- Lift passes are available directly from Ski Martock and can be purchased online.
Equipment
- Appropriate clothing for weather conditions
- A seasonal rental of a Martock Ski Race Club Team Jacket is included in the U10 3-day performance program ONLY. Team jacket rentals are not included in 1- or 2-day U10 programs.
- CSA certified ski helmet
- Skis (Ski length should measure between chin and forehead)
- An information session will be held in the fall to review equipment needs of this program
Ski Nova Scotia / Alpine Canada Membership Fee (Mandatory)
- All U10 athletes are required to have a Ski NS and Alpine Canada "Entry-Level" membership, which MUST be purchased prior to participating in any club training activities. Membership purchase information will be included on our registration pages.
- This Membership fee is $102.43 (after taxes and fees) for the 2025-26 season and is not included in our fees listed at the bottom of the page
Pre-Season On-Snow Activities
- Given the unpredictable recent December/January weather in Nova Scotia, we are hoping to offer a number of optional additional on-snow training camps for some programs (U10 and up) for an additional cost. A questionnaire to gauge interest in these training camps will be sent by email in the early fall to registered athletes to assist with planning for these events.
- Due to the greater difficulty of terrain at the hills at which the pre-season camps are anticipated to be held, those camps are targeted at returning athletes; however, attendance at these camps by first year athletes may be possible with permission from the coaching staff. If you have questions about whether any of the pre-season camps are appropriate for your athlete, please discuss with the age group head coach prior to registering for the camp.
- More details on these camps will be provided on the website, via email, and through the established WhatsApp group chats.
Program Costs
We are in the process of finalizing our program costs for the 2025-26 season. This info will be posted on this page as soon as it is available.
PLEASE NOTE: 1-day athletes who participate in weekend races or training events outside of their chosen training day will be subject to an additional coaching fee surcharge for that event.
