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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Overseas Academy Athletes Kick off Racing Season (Nov 14th, 2011) Alysson Marshall, Drew Goldsack, Graham Nishikawa and Kevin Sandau, currently over in Scandinavia as part of Cross Country Canada's "Convergence Group" started off their race season in Bruksvallarna, Sweden this past weekend... » more »

Sauce Headwear Continuing to keep Academy Heads Warm this Season (Nov 13th, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) is pleased to announce that Sauce Headwear is continuing as official headwear sponsor for the 2011-12 season... » more »

Academy Announces Support Staff for Upcoming Season (Nov 9th, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy is pleased to announce the support staff for the 2011-12 competitive season. As always the AWCA strives to provide the best possible race support for its 21 athletes with well-trained individuals. » more »

SkiGo and CNSS Continue as Official Wax and Race Services for Upcoming Season (Nov 1st, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) is pleased to announce that Canmore Nordic Sport Services (CNSS) and Ski-Go Canada will continue as official wax and race service product sponsors for the 2011/12 season... » more »

Academy Launches Team after Seasons first On-Snow Race (Oct 30th, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy officially launched thier team for the upcoming season this past Thursday after thier first on-snow race of the season. Consisting of 21 skiers, the team is mixed with junior, under-23 and world cup level talent... » more »

Academy Athletes Selected for World Cup Convergence Trip (Oct 30th, 2011) Alysson Marshall, Drew Goldsack, and Kevin Sandau have been selected by Cross Country Canada to join the World Cup Team for early racing opprtunities this November... » more »

Academy Buffs Available for Purchase (Oct 16th, 2011) Looking for ways to stay sharp on and off of the ski trails this winter? Buff is now selling both of the Alberta World Cup Academy styled mulitfunction headwear pieces as part of their continued support to the team. All proceeds from the sales of these Buffs will go directly to the Academy... » more »

Podiumwear and Academy Continue Partnership into Upcoming Season (Oct 13th, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA) is pleased to continue their relationship with Podiumwear for the 2011/12 season. Podiumwear has been the official racing suit supplier to the AWCA since it’s inaugural year in 2008... » more »

The Spray Drag Running Race (Sep 9th, 2011) Come challenge 2011 World Champion and Canadian National Ski Team member Devon Kershaw in a running race up the Spray Lakes road! All proceeds go to helping support the Alberta World Cup Academy... » more »

Team Settles into Whistler Camp with Sprint Race (Aug 20th, 2011) The Alberta World Cup Academy is marking their third summer to Whistler for a ten day camp at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue. Arriving Wednesday afternoon, the team has settled into the camp regiment focusing on a combination of volume and intensity... » more »