ENRG

High Performance in the Capital Region

What is Équipe Nakkertok Racing Program:

ENRG is a high performance racing program based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region, supporting U20, U23 and senior athletes targeting tier 1 events while managing post-secondary responsibilities.

For those interested in developing performance as skiers within a close knit training environment set in the heart of the nation’s capital ENRG is for you.

Mission Statement:

ENRG is committed to supporting athletic development beyond the U18 level, while fostering an environment of consistent self improvement and personal excellence.
Through the development of our athletes and the giving back to the ski and Nakkertok community, ENRG acts as a bulwark representing the very best of Nordic Skiing.

Ottawa-Gatineau Region:

Hosting over 170km of running, 200km of urban roller skiing and access to some of the worlds best car free roller skiing in Gatineau Park, only 20 minutes from downtown Ottawa or 15 minutes from downtown Gatineau.
Additional trail access and early snow making available on the Nakkertok grounds ensures the region offers a world class training environment for all athletes throughout the training year.

Head Coach

Joshua Lohka.

Hailing originally from Calgary Alberta, with over half a decade of coaching experience Josh brings a fresh perspective to the ENRG program. 

With experience coaching at the club and high-performance level Josh’s coaching career has taken him across Canada, working as an assistant coach with Foothills Nordic Ski Club, Head Coach at XC Bragg Creek, and holding dual roles as an assistant coach and assistant wax-technician with the Alberta World Cup Academy.

Beyond the club level Josh has worked with Nordiq Canada as a coach and wax technician at multiple international events, most recently the FIS Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Lake Placid USA.

For Josh, skiing is far more than a sport — it is a tool that brings out the best in people, builds community, and opens doors to experience the world.

  • Favourite Place to Ski: Haig Glacier
  • What does ENRG mean to you: To me ENRG is opportunity, growth, and a doorway to opportunities.
  • Equipment: Rossignol, 4KAAD.

Contact: Joshua.Lohka@Nakkertok.ca

Program Offerings:

  • DTE: options

ENRG offers multiple paths for athletes to train in an environment that is tailored to their unique needs:

  • Year Round 11 Month Training: May-March
    • Remote Coaching available.
  • Options for Summer training: May-September
  • Options for Fall-Winter training: September-March

ENRG athletes training in person with the team can expect:

  • 3-4 team training sessions per week set around athlete schedules.
  • Regular locally organized training camps are included with programming fees. With additional away camps possible. All organized to allow athlete integration with the Ontario Ski Team.
  • Regular opportunities for testing and monitoring protocols.
  • Regular one on one coach athlete meetings.
  • Individualized training plans.
  • Athlete driven integration in training plan development.
  • IST Access:

ENRG athletes gain access to an Integrated support team (IST) including:

  • Mental Performance Consultant
  • Registered Sports Dietician
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physiotherapy
  • Race Support:

ENRG Athletes receive race-trip support including Wax service, Coaching Support, and accommodation booking support. For tier 1 events including:

  • FISU Trials
  • U20/U23 WJT
  • Nationals

ENRG also offers athletes the opportunity to compete at international events such as NORAMS based in Lake Placid USA.

  • Technical support:

ENRG Athletes gain access to a suit of technical support infrastructure including:

  • Ski Flex Testing
  • Ski ergs
  • Summer access to Nakkertok Trails
  • Preferential Access to Early Snow  via Nakkertrak

Post-secondary Integration:

For those attending post secondary institutions such as the University of Ottawa or Carlton University, ENRG works collaboratively with university coaches to ensure athletes are able to balance their academic and athletic commitments.

  • ENRG offers frequent Joint practices with university programs ensuring  athletes are surrounded by a strong committed peer group.
  • ENRG coaches and University coaches collaborate to ensure top tier athlete support at high level races such as FISU Trials.
  • Team Wear:

ENRG athletes gain access to discounted Lulu Lemon Team Wear throughout the season, alongside Jakroo Race Suits, Craft Podium Jackets, and a complementary roller ski shirt.