Team Hardwood Masters 2023/2024

Train, Learn, Succeed.

The Masters Nordic Ski program at Hardwood Ski and Bike is designed to offer skiers a learning and training experience that includes small group and personal coaching, skill development and technical support to prepare you for the next Loppet, Ski Marathon, or the Canadian Masters Championship.

 

Masters  Training Program:

This program is for experienced skiers who are looking to achieve new levels of success in the next Masters ski race. A handle on good ski technique is required.

 

Fall: October 1st to First Snow

Dryland training (including roller skiing) with 1 group workout per week plus coach directed personal workouts.

Winter: Snow to March 1
One (occasionally two) on snow meetings weekly with personalized goal setting and skill development.  Race preparedness and nutrition guidance for skiers to meet their optimal performance.

The group will meet Saturday at 9:30 am (coach and group may alter or add on a need to basis) plus one additional workout that will be decided on at a future date.

High Performance Add on:  For skiers looking for a high level of training, you can add on personal coaching that includes: Fitness testing, Heart Rate zone establishment, and personal training using Training Peaks.

 

Loppet/Learn to Race Program

Skiers looking to challenge themselves in this season’s loppets or races will be coached and guided to achieve new levels. Whether you are new to the racing or loppet scene or need some guidance to get to that finish line, this program is a great way to meet new people and achieve your winter goals.  A good knowledge and excecution of Cross Country Ski technique is required.  Skiers looking to have a better understanding of basic technique should check out our Ski 4 Life program.

Fall: October 14th to First Snow Once a week dryland pole running or  team workouts (roller skiing will be a personal option only) plus suggested training strategies throughout the week.

Winter:  Snow to March 1 Two weekly training sessions with personalized coaching.  Loppet preparation and waxing instruction are all a part of the full experience.

This group will meet Saturday mornings at 9:30am.

** Discounted Season’s Pass can be added in the registration.

 

NEW Hardwood Masters Club Level

Every Tuesday and Thursday  morning, the gang will be getting together to hit the trails.  Your club fee includes invites to all Masters workshops and functions, optional Hardwood Masters Jacket order, discounted Season’s pass option.

 

Program

Fees

Season’s Pass
Masters $675 Season’s Pass not included**
Loppet $575 Season’s Pass not included**
High Performance add on $250

Registration for Fall of 2024 will open in August

Masters Coach: Sam Greer

Sam Greer grew up in Barrie near Shanty Bay and has been cross country skiing his whole life. Growing up at Highlands, Sam learned to love the sport and began to improve year after year. His first race was in elementary school, but he raced all through high school and succeed on the national circuit.

After high school, Sam continued racing at a higher level and moved to Thunder Bay to train on the NTDC (National Team Development Centre) where he learned how to train and race at an elite level. Sam raced for Canada in several International Cups and North American tours. Achieving great success and the goals he set out to accomplish.

Sam ended his athletic career due to a lower back injury, but continued to use his passion for the sport by coaching individuals and at Highlands Nordic and the Soo Finish Nordic Club. Sam is CCI-L2T (Competition Coaching Introduction) Certified and NCSF (National Council on Strength and Fitness) Personal Trainer Certified.

Loppet Coach: Maureen Bretz

Maureen began nordic skiing in her 20s, and quickly developed a life long passion. Skiing has taken her to many types of wonderful places: ski touring in Ontario, Quebec, Eastern US, Norway and western Canada, competing at at five World Master’s ski championships, Ontario Masters loppet series events, a number of weekends at the epic Canadian Ski Marathon, and lots of fun local loppets (the kind
where you get a cookie and a smile for participating).

Her boundless enthusiasm for all aspects of the sport led her to begin sharing her love of the sport with new and developing skiers. While living in Toronto, she became an instructor with High Park Ski Club for 5 years. During that time, she also started and coached a Nordic ski team and the local high school. Since moving to Oro Medonte in 2013 she has become part of the winter ski teaching team at
Hardwood Ski and Bike, gaining certification as a CANSI level 2 instructor and NCCP level one coach.

All of these skiing has given her an unique insight into the needs of the skiers who want to improve their skiing, ability and perhaps try a long distance event “loppet” as a personal challenge. Most of all, she believes that skiing is a lifetime of fitness and fun to be had in the
winter, no matter what speed you ski!