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Program Philosophy

The general philosophy of AVSC Nordic programs is to provide all youth in the Roaring Fork Valley with the opportunity to experience cross country skiing as a fun and competitive sport. Opportunities will be provided by the availability of need-based scholarships and fostered by a dynamic pipeline of progressive development programs intended to advance athletes of all ages and ability levels. AVSC Nordic believes that commitment, teamwork, and integrity are an essential part of the competitive sport experience. All AVSC Nordic coaches, staff, volunteers and athletes are expected to learn and live by a strict code of values emphasizing character, work ethic, healthy competition, leadership, and inclusion. Ultimately, the AVSC Nordic program aims to achieve national and international success by utilizing world class facilities, executing science based training, providing exceptional coaching support, and hosting high quality events.

The AVSC Nordic program’s main focus will always be on the best interest of our student-athletes and fostering a love for cross country skiing. Our goal is to create healthy athletes that always put forth their best attitude and effort, live each day with intention, and strive for personal excellence. 

Nordic program success can be measured by athlete participation at all levels, athlete community involvement, alumni community involvement, results, representation at major championship events (Junior Nationals, Scando Cups, and World Juniors), and placement of athletes onto College teams, post-grad teams, and/or the USST.

Parent Handbook

Please follow the link below to access our Parent Handbook

2022-23 Parent Handbook

Helping Your Skier to Thrive

Program Recommendations 2022/23

AVSC’s Nordic Programs are designed for children to progress in ability and commitment from our Bill Koch (BK) programs through the high school Team/Programs (see development pipeline flow chart on page 5). Coaching staff recommendations based on age and ability are listed below. There is some purposeful age overlap built into program descriptions for parent discretion. Parents are encouraged to discuss their child’s preferences with a coach.
 
 

Age Group 

Birth Year 

Ability 

Program Recommendation 

U8 

2016 and 2017

All 

BK Program  - Classic Only

U10 

2014 and 2015

Beginner 

BK Program or Pre-Devo

U10 

2014 and 2015 

Advanced 

Pre-Devo

U12 

2012 and 2013

Beginner 

 Pre-Devo  

U12 

2012 and 2013

Advanced 

Devo Team  

U14 

2010 and 2011 

All 

Devo Team  


U14
 
2011 Advanced Second Year U16 Race Team or Devo Team

U16 

2008 and 2009

Beginner 

U16 Race Team

U16  

2008 and 2009

Advanced 

U16 or U20 Race Team

U18 & U20 

2004 to 2007

Advanced 

U20 Race Team



**age groups are defined by your child’s age on December 31st, 2022