The Performance Pathway

Our XC performance programme supports athletes transitioning from train-to-train into train-to-compete. The annual programme consists of summer and winter camp training opportunities, including Project Lillehammer, and training planning support for our Snowsport Scotland Performance Squad. The Performance Squad comprises Youth, Junior and U23 athletes gaining experience training abroad and competing in international races and championships.

Project Lillehammer

Project Lillehammer is a home nations performance programme available to our Performance Squad and their counterparts in the rest of Great Britain. The project is run by our Performance Coach for Cross-Country Skiing. Started in 2019, the project aims to provide an alternative route for athletes looking to transition from youth through to senior cross-country ski racing. The project provides a winter base in Lillehammer, Norway to extend and optimise time on snow and to provide access to high quality, frequent, local racing in preparation for major events.

Development Group

The SSS Nordic Development Group is a home nations training programme for club nominated 12-16 year olds. The programme offers up to 12 days of Scotland based, mixed activity cross-country ski training. Selection requirements are set out in our selection policy. The Programme runs from June - March with club nominations requested annually during the Spring. Programme aims:

1.    Introduce athletes to a range of different cross-country ski training;

2.    Provide frequent peer-group training;

3.    Equip athletes with the knowledge, tools, and behaviours to advance their athlete careers.