
FXC Prep and Comp Programs
The FXC Prep and Comp programs provide year-round training opportunities for middle school and high school skiers with goals that range from racing their first Besh Cups, to making the varsity team of their school, to success on a world stage.
FXC Prep
The FXC Prep program is designed for middle school skiers who are excited about training and racing, and want to continue to build their skills in a team environment. Prep is the next progression beyond Devo+, before Comp. This program includes multiple weekly training sessions and race support. This program has a strong emphasis on developing the fundamentals, teamwork, having fun, and learning more about the process of ski training and racing.
Prep athletes are encouraged to participate in local races and the Cross Country Alaska Besh Cup Series once they are eligible for U16 races. Athletes will recieve full coach support at local races and Besh Cup Series Races.
Prep Schedule
Our summer session runs from May 22 to August 27. There will be a training break from July 1 through July 9.
There will be a fall session from September 5 through October 20.
Winter session will be October 30 through April 12 with a break for the holidays.
Prep Fall Schedule
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 3:45 – 5:15 PM; Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Prep Winter Schedule
- Wednesday and Friday 3:45 – 5:15 PM; Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM; Sunday 1-3:30 PM
- Weekend schedules may vary during race season.
Pricing
Prep Summer: $900
Prep Fall: $900
Prep Winter: $1,400
Prep Year Round: $2,800 Ask about monthly payments or pay in full before May 30 for discounted rate of $2,300
*Discounts available for families with multiple athletes in FXC programs
FXC Tuition Scholarships:
We encourage families to apply for scholarships if they anticipate financial strain due to participation in our programs. Scholarships are confidential and reviewed by a small committee, while we wish we could award every applicaint a scholarship, we must remind applicants that scholarship funds are limited.
Scholarship applications for 2023 Summer / Year Round Participants are due on June 11. You will hear back soon thereafter if your child received a scholarship. If they did not (or if they received a partial scholarship) the NSCF is happy to set up a monthly payment plan for you for the remaining balance. We will honor the “early bird” pricing for all scholarship applicants so long as applications are in by June 11th.
FXC Comp
FXC Comp is a full-service nordic ski training and racing program for high school athletes, and other athletes eligible to compete at Junior Nationals. We offer multiple weekly training sessions, plus individual follow-up for goal meetings, training reviews, personalized strength training programs, assistance with ski selection, and race support. The Comp program is designed to work in conjunction with high school training and racing.
Comp Schedule
Our summer session runs from May 30 to August 27. There will be a training break from July 1 through July 9.
There will be a fall session from September 5 through October 20.
Winter session will be October 30 through April 12 with a break for the holidays.
Comp Fall Schedule:
There are two Comp Team schedules for the fall. Athletes are encouraged to participate in high school cross country running programs. The FXC Fall HS Sports Supplement includes two days of strength training and a weekley over distance roller ski designed to be compatible with high school cross country running program schedules. This schedule is compatible with other high school fall sports as well.
The FXC Fall HS Sports Supplement includes the following:
- Strength sessions Tuesday and Saturday 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Over Distance Roller ski workout Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
For athletes choosing to ski train full time in the fall, we offer Comp Fall Full Time training which consists of 6 coached training sessions per week.
FXC Comp Fall Full Time Training Consists of the following:
- Strength sessions Tuesday and Saturday 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Over Distance Roller ski workout Sunday: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday and Friday 3:00 – 5:00 PM; Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Comp Winter Schedule:
Athletes are encouraged and expected to ski for their high school ski teams. FXC coaches will prepare training plans for all athletes and be available at the majority of high school practices. Athletes will recieve full race support at all Besh Cup Series races. Additionally, there will be exclusive FXC training sessions focussing on strength, technique, and over distance. FXC exclusive training times are as follows:
- Tuesday and Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:15 PM
- Saturday 4:00 – 5:15 PM or 5:15 – 6:30 PM
- Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Pricing
Comp Summer: $1,400
Comp “Light” Summer: $850
Comp Fall: $900
Comp Fall Sports Supplement: $250 (for athletes participating in high school cross country running – features strength training and roller skiing to supplement running training)
Comp Winter: $1,500
Comp Year Round: $3,300 Ask about monthly payments or pay in full before May 30 for discounted rate of $3,000
*Discounts available for families with multiple athletes in FXC programs
FXC Tuition Scholarships:
We encourage families to apply for scholarships if they anticipate financial strain due to participation in our programs. Scholarships are confidential and reviewed by a small committee, while we wish we could award every applicaint a scholarship, we must remind applicants that scholarship funds are limited.
Scholarship applications for 2023 Summer / Year Round Participants are due on June 11. You will hear back soon thereafter if your child received a scholarship. If they did not (or if they received a partial scholarship) the NSCF is happy to set up a monthly payment plan for you for the remaining balance. We will honor the “early bird” pricing for all scholarship applicants so long as applications are in by June 11th.


NEW THIS YEAR
Current membership in the Nordic Ski Club of Fairbanks is now required to participate in all NSCF-sanctioned programs. To register for FXC, you must be logged in to the website and have a current membership with the NSCF.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Jesse Wilkins
coachfxc@nscfairbanks.org