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Sovereign Lake Nordic Development Centre (SLNDC) is a Biathlon Canada (BiCan) recognized training centre. The SLNDC has a focus which targets athletes between the ages of 17-24 (ie. graduated from high-school) who have shown dedication, potential for success in the sport, and are competitive at the national level. Sovereign Lake Nordic Development Centre boasts an integrated high-performance program, working closely with our nordic skiing team.
Our core values of Passion, Respect, and Excellence are the bedrock of our team’s philosophy. Together, these values shape a resilient and dynamic team culture, where athletes not only achieve their full potential but also contribute to a supportive and empowering community.
The SLDNC currently offers two streams: Performance, and Experience training options.
Information about Performance and Experience Training Options
Athletes who will be interested in training part-time in order to prioritize their Post-Secondary studies are encouraged to check out our new SLNC: Varsity program. *This program is not recognized under the SLNDC stream*
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2026/2027 – SLNDC streams |
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| Performance
May 1st, 2026 – April 1st, 2027 |
Experience
Summer break – various other times |
| Financial Investment | |
| $4500 | $200 / week |
| Payment Schedule
Payments are made through our payment system (Aluvii). A payment plan can be set up online. |
Payment Schedule:
Payments are made through our payment system (Aluvii). A payment plan can be set up online. |
| Program Benefits | |
| · Daily coaching as per the outlined schedule
· Individualized training plan based on the team YTP · Team clothing (*Amount per athlete conditional to sponsorship & fundraising) · Race support (wax and coaching) at all designated races · Access to team fundraising · Access to discounted products from our sponsor, Stussi Sport · Access to athlete rates and flexible booking with our partner, Easthill Physiotherapy · Athlete IST through CSI · Access to ski brand partnership connections |
· Daily coaching as per the outlined schedule
· Written debrief of observations for your personal / club coach · Ability to join SLNDC for race support when appropriate (during race season) · Option to purchase the SLNDC race suit |
| Not Included | |
| Accommodations & daily transportation.
Personal ski equipment and training wax, Ammunition or rifle, Trail & range passes. Additional costs incurred for training camps and race trips. |
Accommodations & daily transportation.
Personal ski equipment and training wax, Ammunition or rifle, Trail & range passes, team clothing. Additional costs incurred for training camps and race trips. |
Eric Schryer – Biathlon Head Coach
Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario, Eric began his journey in skiing and biathlon by striding and gliding around his property with his parents. After discovering biathlon he patiently waited until he was old enough and then began learning to shoot in his local air rifle biathlon program. This quickly evolved to teaching himself how to shoot .22 rifles with a small group of athletes. After racing domestically, Eric was quickly scooped up by the coaching world. Eric began coaching with the Chelsea Nordiq ski & biathlon club. Along with leading this talented group of biathletes, Eric coached at the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and a multitude of Jr. IBU cups, IBU cups, and World Youth / Junior Championships with Team Canada. Eric is a member of Biathlon Canada’s Domestic Committee and is continuing his education in the field of psychology.
