Ski racing
Testimonials
Rouge et Or team
Best women's university team in the country / Canadian University Championship
Sunny Verreault
SQA Provincial Development Manager
CSIA Level 4 Trainer / ACA Facilitator
Charlotte Boies
S1 Racing Athlete
FIS / NORAM level
Prices for the 1 hour club package
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Les plus rapides
Préski organise un concours pour les athlètes de ski alpin. Le tournois s'échelonne sur la saison. Pour gagner, vous devez toucher à 10 lumières le plus rapidement possible. Voici le classement pour l'automne 2024
1
Antoine - Skibec : 15.30s
2
Aldéric - Stoneham : 15.85s
3
Alexandra - Stoneham : 15.98s
Résultats complet de la saison
Power Weekend
A Power Weekend allows athletes to find their bearings before going on a ski trip in the summer or fall. This condensed formula refocus athletes and offers technical development before starting training on snow again. Coaches can use this time to observe their athletes and start planning before the upcoming season.
The Power Weekend consists of:
- 2 days,
- 2 hours of skiing on a simulator per day per athlete,
- Access to the gym for 2 hours per day for physical training.
- Possibility of adding physical training supervised by Préski ($).
For any questions or reservation, please contact us via email.
Minimum age
For group training, we accept athletes from U-10. Note that U-12 and under sometimes lack the muscular strength and proprioception to be able to make parallel turns on the simulators. They might only do snowplow.
What to expect in terms of ski level
The first ski session aims at technique adjustment for safety and confidence. The 1-hour ski session is divided into blocks of 10 minutes (alternating skiing and break). Breaks are necessary for physical recovery and technical understanding.
First block of skiing: adaptation in snowplow.
Second block of skiing: introduction to parallel using the learning bar.
Third block of skiing: development of parallel with the learning bar.
The learning bar allows the skier to focus on lower body movements and avoid unnecessary movements as much as possible. Some athletes are able to ski without the help of the bar at the end of the first hour, others need more time. Athletes begin to reproduce their motor patterns, and therefore flaws become visible.
The first visit
Technical improvement
Athletes who ski multiple times on the simulator can expect to make great progress in their technique. The high level of repetition allows the skier to create new motor patterns that are more efficient than those previously used.
We start by working on posture, positioning and balance. Once strong, we can further develop the skier's motion and technique. The emphases is on using the joints (ankles, knees, hip) in the right way at the right time.
In recurrent trainings, games and challenges are used to achieve new skills and perform better.
subsequent visits
They came for a training
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The benefits of Préski
Precision, technique, expertise and repetition.
Precision
All Préski skiers will tell you: the simulators are unforgiving! The simulators leave no chances, and offer instant feedback. There is no room for error at Préski. If you have small flaws in your ski, you will know it right away!
Technique
By being in a stable environment, the athletes can focus solely on how they feel on their skis. A mirror allows to observe yourself and correct your technique without delay. At Préski, feedback is in real time!
Expertise
We have experienced coaches with a baggage of knowledge that is almost unrivaled in Quebec. They specialize in physiotherapy, ski biomechanics, kinesiology, annual planning and racing tactics.
Repetition
We can easily lose time at the mountains (ski lift, skidding, break at the chalet, etc.). At Préski, we make nearly 1'000 turns supervised per 30 minutes of skiing!
What can be improved on simulators
symmetry
As the environment remains stable, the skier's focus is on his technique. The simulator amplifies the skier's stronger side and thus allow to improve the weaker turn with more precision.
Edging
The emphasis is on the technique of carving, as it is required to do more edging than slipping. To achieve such technique, the skier will need a higher engagement of ankles and knees while being more over the base of support.
outside ski
general skills
Simulators accentuate basic principles of alpine skiing's technique. Skiers are required to support themselves on the outside ski. They must transfer weight from one ski to the other early in the curve, otherwise there is a risk of falling. Athletes need to be effective, have good balance, and use smaller articulations.
It is possible to do exercises very similar to the mountains (lifting the inside ski, skiing backwards, 180/360). The majority of turns are done without poles. We use several objects to develop balance and alignment (cones, balls, sticks, tennis racket, projection of a path on the ground).
The results on the snow
The athlete will need a few adjustment runs to find their bearings on snow following ski sessions on the simulator. Once comfortable, he will feel strong and confident. The benefits will be greater if the athlete is focused on his task and supervised by his trainer in order to regain the sensations developed on the simulator. The effect of the simulator should be felt more in carving turns than in slipped turns.
Gym area for physical preparation
The club has access to the gym area of approximately 1'400 square feet for dryland training. On-site equipement includes balance balls, bosu, cones, agility ladders, weights, dancing ropes, and balance boards. You can also bring your own stuff. The club is responsible for supervising athletes in training.