Academy

The Alberta World Cup Academy/AWCA will further the development of cross-country skiing as a sport, through the development of programs and services for athletes, coaches and officials enabling them to

  • compete
  • deliver and
  • organize

at international standards of excellence.

Vision

Athletes, Coaches and Officials from the Alberta World Cup Academy will be recognized leaders of and contributors to Canada's national cross-country ski program, competing with the best in the world.

Mission

To initiate and augment development opportunities in Alberta that target nationally competitive Athletes, Coaches and Officials, preparing them for subsequent levels of success.

The Academy will:

  • Deliver an athlete development system that supplements existing local, regional and national programs
  • Develop new long term coaching apprenticeship opportunities
  • Expand development opportunities for officials
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The Alberta World Cup Academy is getting a true taste of summer at their eleven day training camp in Whistler, B.C. Marking their second trip to the Olympic venue in two years, the team has completed seven days of dryland training accompanied by spectacular weather.. » more »
Academy to Operate Alberta Ski Team Program
Academy to Operate Alberta Ski Team Program (Aug 9th, 2010)
By: Cross Country Alberta
Cross Country Alberta (CCA) is pleased to announce that the Alberta World Cup Academy has been contracted to operate the Alberta Ski Team and the Alberta Development Team for the 2010/2011 season. » more »
Haig Camp 2010
Haig Camp 2010 (Jul 31st, 2010)
By: Jordan Cascagnette
Two Mondays ago (July 19th), the team and I set out for the Haig Glacier for our third training camp of the year. Despite a very cloudy and wet looking first couple of days, we ended up having fantastic conditions for the majority of the week, which made for some great skiing. From a training stand point, I had an amazing week, getting in over 25 hours of training... » more »
Cross Country Canada Recognizes Retiring Academy AthletesCross Country Canada wrapped up a memorable 2010 competitive season by honouring a group of retiring athletes at a reception in Banff, Alberta earlier this month. Some of the greatest names to hit the start line... » more »
No Shortage of Leaders on 2010 Academy TeamAs the Alberta World Cup Academy wraps up their third training camp of the year in preparation for the 2010-2011 season, one thing is clear: the combination of experience and enthusiasm that has been integral to the team’s past success is again in place. » more »
Alberta World Cup Academy off to Haig Glacier TodayThe Alberta World Cup Academy leaves for a week long training camp at the Beckie Scott Training Centre on the Haig Glacier today. Situated in Kananaskis Country just outside Canmore, the team will run the 18km trail up to the camp. » more »
Alberta World Cup Academy Joins Canadian High Performance System
Alberta World Cup Academy Joins Canadian High Performance System (Jul 10th, 2010)
By: Kieran Jones, Fasterskier.com
The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) may not be a household name yet, but the by-product of the recent World Cups held in Canmore, Alberta, has made moves in that direction. » more »
Alberta World Cup Academy coaching team set for 2010/2011 seasonThe Alberta World Cup Academy is pleased to welcome Chris Jeffries to the coaching team as the 2010/2011 season begins. Chris will join Racing Director Mike Cavaliere and assistant coach Eric Groeneveld... » more »
Kevin Sandau 13th at World U23 ChampsKevin Sandau scored the top Canadian result in today's 15km classic at the World U23 Championships in Hinterzarten, Germany. Kevin used a conservative start to gain momentum through the race, eventually landing in 13th place among an elite field. » more »
World U23 Championships so far...
World U23 Championships so far... (Jan 27th, 2010)
By: Kate Brennan
Both the Juniors and the U23 athletes have each had a day of competition now at their respective world championships. The juniors raced their sprint competition 2 days ago and the U23s raced yesterday. » more »
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