Larch Hills Ski Team follows the Nordiq Canada and CCBC Long Term Athlete Development model: 

Nordiq Canada - A lifelong model

Long Term Athlete Development model (LTAD) is an inclusive model that encourages all individuals to be involved in lifelong physical activity. It emphasizes the need for all children, particularly those who have the capacity and interest to become elite athletes, to be given a solid foundation in physical, technical, tactical and mental capacities.

Our Competition Model

The Nordiq Canada Competition Model reflects the optimal development of an athlete from Active Start through to the Training to Win stage. The guidelines are based on typical athletes of the corresponding age ranges. Athletes, coaches and parents should take into consideration each athlete’s specific needs and actual stage of development in determining appropriate competition levels. Find the Competition Model in the Document Centre.

Cross Country BC (CCBC)

Mission & Vision

Our Mission 

To achieve international excellence by the establishment and maintenance of programs and activities to support an integrated athlete development system up to the National Ski Team level.

To develop and maintain support structures for the delivery of cross-country ski programs (recreational through to competitive) to a broad cross section of the community.

Our Mandate 

To provide provincial programming for the continuous development of cross-country skiing, from the introductory experience to national excellence, for participants of all ages and abilities, fostering the principles of ethical conduct and fair play.

Our Vision 

It takes a ski community to raise Olympic medallists.  Cross Country BC will be that community by:

  • valuing and respecting all members, their roles, interests and aspirations;

  • tenaciously committing to the consistent achievement of excellence – fulfilling dreams, creating heroes and inspiring pride;

  • providing tools and resources for a seamless and progressive continuum of athlete development;

  • promoting broadly-based participation in the healthy outdoors lifestyle of our sport; and

  • demonstrating and advocating ethical conduct in all of our undertakings.