The SD22 Snow Sports Academy, operated in collaboration with the Okanagan School District #22, offers Western Canada’s first high-performance training program for cross-country and Biathlon athletes in grades 8 through 12. This program caters to athletes with a commitment to academic and athletic excellence within the common high school timetable.
The SD22 Snow Sports Academy: XC & Biathlon utilizes the first semester of the school year in order to provide athletes in year-round training programs the opportunity to train during their A/B school block which grants these young athletes a glimpse into the life of a full-time athlete. The majority of the athlete’s year is spent with their teammates in the L2C program and follows that schedule.
- Currently enrolled in a Regional High School (or online program) in Grades 8 through 12. Need help finding a school, contact us!
- Must have a valid Student Season Pass
- Acceptance to the SD22 Snow Sports Academy is at the discretion of the coaches in order to ensure that athletes who apply are ready developmentally (both physically & academically).
- Registration Deadline: An expression of interest form must be filed with the SD22 by May 31, 2024.
Cost Schedule: $3,000
Why Join the SLNC Nordic Development Academy?
- Integration with Okanagan School District #22 provides students with daytime training in Block A/B of the common timetable permitting the entire ski team the chance to train together, regardless of school or grade.
- Any opportunity for athletes from smaller clubs to come together with like-minded high school students to train as a larger team.
- Increase scholastic resources and individual training support.
- Possible bussing support is planned for the 2024-25 season to decrease reliance on parent driving. There will be a monthly bussing fee throughout the training season to offset this cost.
- All Grade 11 and 12 students will attain NCCP Introduction to Community Coaching and Community Coaching Courses as part of their curriculum with scheduled Bunny Rabbits and Jack Rabbits Coaching sessions, giving back to the ski community is an important part of being an athlete.
- Early and Late Season On Snow Training with almost 6 months on snow.
- Year-Round Training Program.
- Athletes receive a Physical Education credit.
If you have any questions about the XC Program please reach out to the Head Coach at [email protected]
Program Details
Dates |
May 1st, 2024 – April 1st, 2025 (SD22 Snowsports Academy Semester 1 runs September 6th, 2024 – Jan 24th, 2025) |
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Schedule |
School Schedule (Spring)
Refer to Learning to Compete Program
School Schedule (Fall / Winter) Tuesday-Friday:
Saturday 9:00-11:30
Summer Schedule Tuesday 8:30am – 11am Wednesday: 8:30am – 11am Thursday: 8:30am – 11am
SD22 Academy (Semester 1) Week 1: Tuesday – Friday (8:30 – 11:00) Week 2: Tuesday – Friday (13:00 – 15:30) |
Length of Session |
1.5 to 3 |
* An SLNC 24/25 season pass is required for participants in this program.
No formal programming: TBD
V-Learn Coordinator: Glen Stiven
Darren Derochie – XC Lead Coach
Eric Schryer – Biathlon Lead 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.
