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Team Summit Colorado is one of Colorado’s top ski clubs offering year-round programming for young athletes to develop fitness, confidence, and skills in a team-based environment.

Program Approach

Cross-country skiing (Nordic) is an Olympic sport governed by the international ski federation FIS. For nearly 50 years Team Summit’s Nordic program has been a part of the cross-country skiing community providing access to Nordic skiing for young athletes.

More than just focusing on ski racing, Team Summit Nordic’s mission is to provide the youth with a well-balanced program including fitness, self-esteem, and character development through training and competition within a nurturing environment. The club will educate our youth about the values of sports, healthy competition, individual effort, and team spirit.

Nordic Programs

Introductory program for athletes ages 7–12 who want to learn both skate and classic techniques while having fun.

ITS Level 1 – For children 7-12 who already know how to classic ski. Preference is at least one year of Little Vikings. Skiers must be able to ascend/descend small hills and ski continuously for 10-15 minutes. Skate skiing will be added to the skiers’ skills. The focus will be on technique development, team building, safety, and fun.

ITS Level 2 – For athletes 8-12 and older who are competent in both classic and skate and have at least one year of ITS1. Participation in ITS2 requires the approval of the Head Coach. The emphasis will continue to be on technique development, team building, safety, and fun.

Program Details

  • Age Requirements: 7 – 12 (8 – 12 for ITS 2)
  • Minimum Skills Required: Desire to be at practice; able to be outside for 1.5 hours
  • Program Calendar: Link
  • Training Locations: Frisco Nordic Center
  • Competitions: RMN races (4), local races, Rocky Mountain Youth Festival
  • Equipment: Waxless classic skis, skate skis, boots (skate, classic, or combi), poles

Program Cost

Our Comp program offers multiple options. Our year-round program is designed for highly competitive athletes: Nordic skiing is their passion! This program offers high and post-high-school skiers year-round training and race opportunities. Comp team athletes have both dryland and on-snow training opportunities, with the additional option of 3–4 training camps per year. Training opportunities include individualized goal setting, monthly training plan analysis, customized team and on-your-own technical training, mental coaching, strength and plyometric training, and race strategy. Other options at the Comp level are:
  • Comp Winter-Only: Ideal for those who do other sports or travel in the summer and fall (October–March)
  • Comp Summer: Ideal for those who want to train in the summer but do a fall sport (June–August)
  • Comp Flex: Offered in both the summer and winter. This is a two-day-a-week program ideal for those who want to continue ski-specific training while also doing other sports
Athletes can choose to participate in RMN and local races.

Program Details

  • Age Requirements: 14+
  • Program Calendar: Link
  • Competitions: RMN JNQ races (4), local races as the schedule allows
  • Equipment: Skate and classic skis, skate and classic boots, and poles

Program Cost