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New England Nordic Ski Association

THE HOME OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN NEW ENGLAND

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About NENSA

Founded in 1995, the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is a nonprofit member-supported service organization fostering a vibrant ski community through educational, recreational, and competitive opportunities for skiers of all ages and abilities. From youth programs like the New England Bill Koch League (BKL) and Nordic Rocks to community events such as Women’s XC Ski Day and the Popular Series, we create inclusive, fun environments that inspire a lifelong passion for the sport. We also steward a robust competitive ecosystem, featuring events like the Eastern Cup, the largest Junior National qualifying series in the U.S., and regional training camps for athletes at all stages of development. With over 60 member clubs and more than 8,000 event and program participants, we are proud to be at the forefront of Nordic skiing in New England, empowering lifelong learning, development, and community-building. 

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Our Impact

The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the umbrella organization for Nordic skiing
events in the region. We are a member-supported service organization that promotes the culture of
cross-country skiing by creating opportunities for youth, athletes, coaches, officials and skiers
of all levels. NENSA provides the support structure necessary to bring cross-country skiers
to their highest potential at regional, national and international events.

5,000+

…elementary students are enrolled in NENSA’s Nordic Rocks program, sparking a love for winter sports early in life.

    8,500+

    …participants across educational, recreational, introductory, and competitive programs form a welcoming and vibrant community.

      600+

      …children and their families gather at the BKL Festival, creating unforgettable memories and a strong foundation for lifelong participation.

        16

        …times in 20 years: New England has claimed the Alaska Cup, awarded to the top-performing division at U.S. Cross Country Skiing Junior National Championships.

          30%

          …of U.S. Cross Country Olympians over the last two Olympic cycles grew up in NENSA’s youth and junior development programs.

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            James Underwood and Lea Perreard are Celebrated as 2025 Eastern Cup Champions with Mike Gallagher Award

            Ben Theyerl
            July 16, 2025

            James Underwood at the start of the Quarry Road EC Mass Start in February. (Photo: Daryn Slover) Each year, NENSA…

            Continue Reading James Underwood and Lea Perreard are Celebrated as 2025 Eastern Cup Champions with Mike Gallagher Award

            Caroline Mathes Receives 2025 Chummy Broomhall Award

            Kait Miller
            July 16, 2025

            Photo: Quarry Road Ski Club The Chummy Broomhall Award is given out every year to a volunteer who embodies the…

            Continue Reading Caroline Mathes Receives 2025 Chummy Broomhall Award

            Hilary McNamee is the 2025 NENSA Coach of the Year

            Ben Theyerl
            July 9, 2025

            Hilary McNamee, Ford Sayre Nordic Head Coach and 2025 NENSA Coach of the Year. (Photo: Ford Sayre). NENSA’s Coach of…

            Continue Reading Hilary McNamee is the 2025 NENSA Coach of the Year

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            Schools are not quite back in session, but we’re Schools are not quite back in session, but we’re still learning✏️📝. This year’s Sleepy Hollow Campers will be coming in HOT 🌡️next season after working on their skiing skills in the summer version of skiing - Rollerskiing! We started the day off with some dryland work on athletic body positioning, worked on stopping 🚦 on roller skis, and then broke into groups for skate agility and classic fundamentals, finally finishing the morning off with a favorite, pool noodle tag! 

If you’re excited to try out roller skiing - we have a fantastic opportunity open to all, 📆 this Friday, July 18th at our first NENSA Community Day of the summer hosted at Ford Sayre - all details and registration can be found on our website! 

#skiingbettertogether #nensa #30yearsofsnowmuchfun #bklfun
            🌟 James Underwood and Lea Perreard of @fordsayr 🌟 James Underwood and Lea Perreard of @fordsayre_nordic celebrated as Eastern Cup Champions with Mike Gallagher Award!

Each year, NENSA recognizes our Eastern Cup Series Champions with the Mike Gallagher award. The award recognizes consistent excellence in the East’s premier race series, with skiers scored on 7 of 8 EC races. The award is named in honor of the late, great Mike Gallagher, who at various points in his life in nordic skiing served as a three-time US Olympian, US Ski Team and US Olympic Coach, a High School Coach, and always, a Vermonter and Champion of New England skiing.

Read about James and Lea’s exceptional race seasons at the link in bio.

Photos: Daryn Slover & Isabel Seay

#NENSAAwards #MikeGallagher #EasternCup #CrossCountrySkiing #Skiing #SkiingBetterTogether
            The Chummy Broomhall Award is given out every year The Chummy Broomhall Award is given out every year to a volunteer who embodies the ethos of Chummy who was the Chisholm Ski Club leader for 70 plus years, a 2 time Olympian, and builder of the Olympic race courses for Palisades Tahoe, Lake Placid, and Black Mountain. He embodied the spirit of being a volunteer generously giving his time and energy to generations of skiers. It is in this spirit that this award be in his honor for the unsung heroes of ski racing. We are excited to share that Caroline Mathes of the Quarry Road Ski Club  is the winner of the 2025 Chummy Broomhall Award.

Read more about Caroline and her longstanding commitment to the young skiers of Waterville and the great New England ski community here: https://nensa.net/2025/07/16/caroline-mathes-receives-2025-chummy-broomhall-award/
            📣 This Friday 2pm-4:30pm at Oak Hill in Hanover 📣 This Friday 2pm-4:30pm at Oak Hill in Hanover, NH 📣

Join us for a NENSA Coaches Clinic w/NENSA's Ben Theyerl, Dartmouth Men's Head Coach Brayton Osgood, USSS L100 Candidates!

Open to all coaches as part of the NENSA Community Day at Ford Sayre !(@fordsayre_nordic)

Program is based on the USSS L100 currriculum, and designed for Parents Leaders, Coaches, and Master’s Skiers alike focusing on the fundamentals of nordic skiing movement. Program will include an introduction to kinesiology of classic and skate skiing, basic drills, and tips and tricks for incorporating technique into practices with kids. 

Plus, stick around at 4:30pm for a no-drop group run around Oak Hill!

Full schedule and Registration through NENSA Calender and HERE: https://www.skireg.com/nensa-youth-community-day
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            Upcoming Events

            Jul 14
            July 14 – July 18

            Sleepy Hollow Summer Camp

            Jul 23
            July 23 – July 27

            Mansfield Nordic Mountain Camp

            Jul 25
            9:30 am – 3:00 pm

            Lost Nation Roll 2025 at Craftsbury Outdoor Center

            Jul 26
            9:30 am – 12:00 pm

            Frost Mountain Rollerski Clinic 2025

            Jul 29
            July 29 – August 3

            GMVS Summer Dryland Camp

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            New England Nordic Ski Association

            THE HOME OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN NEW ENGLAND

            New England Nordic Ski Association

            New England Nordic Ski Association
            P.O. Box 97
            Lyme, New Hampshire 03768