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SSNB Training Programs
Training programs are intended to be maturation specific and cover the training elements required for your development level. These programs are not specifically for speed skating and cover a broad range of movements & skills, to enhance the chances for your enjoyment in all sports, in the future.Read SSC -Long term Athlete Development Material
Some very good and informative information for parents of skaters of all ages
This is how children grow into athletes - there are no short cuts SSC WEB SITE - Click Here
30 & 35 programs are intended for younger skaters still developing their strength & technical skills. If your Child is getting all the Agility, Balance, Coordination skills along with speed & aerobic development within their other sports and games. that is fine. There will be no need to do any programs. SUCCESS is a Journey
- Not a Destination ! The development of the skills required to be a quality athlete are the same as those required to be a positive asset in society in the future. The learning, development and accumualtion of these life skills is one of the reasons why society puts emphasis on sport. The sport of speed skating is very demanding and requires your utmost commitment & dedication to the 4 aspects of sport is essential, "IF" you are truly prepared to be successful .
SUCCESS is not a sometime thing,
SUCCESS IS A HABIT !!
At the 40 & 45 level : - programs become much more sport specific for those that wish to be on the Provincial speed skating team.
40 & 45 programs are intended for more mature skaters. The program expects the incoporation of both ON ice and OFF ice training routines. It is recognized that skaters in this phase of Long term development will play other sports. Speed skating also recognizes that their are sport specific developments that must be made to advance on a yearly basis. The difference between the 40 and 45 programs will depend on maturation growth .
40 Program is for those skaters who have not quite hit or have just reached their growth spurt.
IF You have not done a summer of training before - You should be doing the 40 program on a consistent basis. Your body needs to learn to get used to a daily program of training , before you try to move on to tougher programs.
Important elements in Speed Skater development are :
NUTRITION : You need to FUEL the FIRE ! Rest and RECOVERY - An over looked factor for serious athletes Aerobic Development is a huge requirement in Speed Skating
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT is a required element of Speed skating
Flexibility programs available for all levels of skaters. Does my body have different energy systems?
Are they important to understand to be a good athlete?
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30 programs
"FUNdamentals"
are mainly Aerobic Capacity & Speed of movement programs to meet early childhood growth and development guidelines Pre - PHV ( child's Growth spurt)
To get to 30 Program - click here
35 programs "Beginning to Train"
branch out and start development of the Aerobic Power system as well as continue to build in Areobic capacity , early core & limb strength as well as continue speed and quickness .
To get to 35 Program - Click Here
45 Program - Click here
"Training to TRAIN"
This years summer programs have more work in the skating position . Please take the time to develop the strength needed in the skating position.
1. Monthly Training Programs
2. Freebody strength
40 Program - Click here "Learning to TRAIN"
To speed skate you need to do specific summer training to prepare for the winter skating season:
1. Monthly Training Programs
2. Free body strength-
Nutrition & Hydration Guidelines - Click here
