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New England Nordic Ski Association

THE HOME OF CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN NEW ENGLAND


Our mission is to share the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East.

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Spectacular Rollerski Weekend in Lake Placid

Justin Beckwith
September 28, 2023

There is always magic in the air in Lake Placid — last weekends doubleheader rollerski weekend highlighted two impressive venues…

Roger Arsenault Receives NENSA’s 2023 John Caldwell Award

Heidi Lange
September 19, 2023

One of NENSA’s finest traditions is presenting the John Caldwell Award.  This award annually recognizes a single individual, or entity,…

Bill Koch Leader Education Details for Coaches Conference

Mackenzie Rizio
September 18, 2023

NENSA is excited to have a robust schedule planned for our Eastern Coaches Conference in Dublin on September 30th! Anyone…

Continuing Education and Community Building – Eastern Coaches Conference

Justin Beckwith
September 16, 2023

In two weeks, coaches from around the East will gather in Dublin, New Hampshire for a day filled with clinics,…

New Member Benefit: Facebook Gear Swap Group

Mackenzie Rizio
September 14, 2023

NENSA is excited to announce a new member benefit: a virtual ski swap group through Facebook. NENSA members can request…

2024 BKL Festival Logo & Theme

Mackenzie Rizio
September 10, 2023

We are excited to share the Frost Mountain Nordic and Rikert Outdoor Center’s 2024 BKL Festival logo and theme description…

2023 Eastern Coaches Conference

Justin Beckwith
September 6, 2023

The New England Nordic Ski Association is excited to produce an Eastern Coaches Conference with the main goal of bringing…

Club Liability Insurance Available Under the NENSA Master Policy

Heidi Lange
September 5, 2023

General Liability coverage for clubs under the NENSA Master policy is back. We have worked closely with our provider and…

Nordic Skater Signs on as NENSA’s Newest Gold Sponsor

Heidi Lange
September 5, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2023 The New England Nordic Ski Association is proud to announce our new partnership with…

#SkiingBetterTogether is NENSA’s 2023-2024 Tagline

Mackenzie Rizio
August 31, 2023

The NENSA staff are excited to unveil this coming season’s tagline. This year we solicited entries from our community and…

Fifth Annual Roy-llerski Recap

Justin Beckwith
August 16, 2023

A big thank you to the dedicated individuals who participated in the Fifth Annual Roy-llerski and supported the Maine Outdoor Wellness…

Rizio and Walton: 2023 Gallagher Award Winners

Justin Beckwith
August 16, 2023

In 2014 NENSA began the tradition of honoring the top ranked male and female Eastern Cup skiers with the Gallagher…

Rollins Roll Gains Momentum

Justin Beckwith
August 15, 2023

The third edition of the Rollins Roll was one for the books, with brand new pavement, sunny skies, a 50%…

Rolling into cross-country ski season

Heidi Lange
August 15, 2023

By John Koziol, Union Leader Correspondent Aug 13, 2023 WARNER — An accomplished cross-country ski racer, Art Copoulos traveled from…

Rikert Outdoor Center & Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club to host 2024 BKL Festival

Kait Miller
August 10, 2023

The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is excited to announce that the 2024 New England Bill Koch League (BKL)…

NENSA 2024 Championship Event Sites Announced

Fred Bailey
August 4, 2023

NENSA is excited to announce the host sites for the 2024 U16 Eastern Championships and Eastern High School Championships! The 2024…

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Sunday the 16th Climb to the Castle boasted one of Sunday the 16th Climb to the Castle boasted one of the largest fields in a few years!

Here are your @cabotcreamery Podium skiers from the
2023 Climb to the Castle.

Open Women:
🥇Julia Kern - SMS T2
🥈Shea Brams - Middlebury College 
🥉Lauren Jortberg - SMS T2

Open Men:
🥇 Jack Lange
🥈 Logan Moore - Middlebury College
🥉 Aidan Ripp - Paul Smith's College

Junior Women:
🥇 Ava Thurston
🥈 Anna Jaklova - Lifeski Academy
🥉 Beth McIntosh - GMVS

Junior Men:
🥇 Aidan Jacobus - GMVS
🥈 Daven Linck - NYSEF
🥉 Benjamin Jenkin - Queensbury HS

Masters Women:
🥇 Jessie Donavan - GMVS
🥈 Kathy Schwenk - Knewhcs
🥉 Sara Falconer - Mansfield Nordic Club

Masters Men:
🥇 Tim Van Orden - Prospect Mountain
🥈 Francis Michaud - XC Ottawa
🥉 Colin Delaney - NYSEF/HPC

Classic Men:
🥇 Eric Seyse - GHN ADK Vauhti
🥈 James Meier - Manhattan Nordic/Ford Sayre

Short Course:
🥇 Matthew McIntosh - GMVS
🥈 Nathaniel Burke - NYSEF
🥉 Duncan Dubief - Mansfield Nordic Club

Youngest Competitor (11):
Will Preece - NYSEF

📸 Nancy Battaglia

If you are looking for one last hill climb before the snow flies join us for the Mt. Greylock Hill Climb, November 5th!

Congrats to all the skiers and a special thank you to @nysefsnowsports @saranac_lake_marina @highpeakscyclery @cabotcreamery and @whiteface_mt for their support of the event!

#climbtothecastle #lakeplacid #newyork #race #hillclimb #whiteface #orda #rollerski #rollerskiing #crosscountryski #nordic #xcski #ski #onaroll #rolling #timetoplay #SkiLikeAnAmerican #StridingIntoTheFuture #NENSA #beanoutsider #nnf #nationalnordicfoundation
Come “Join the Conversation” this Saturday at Come “Join the Conversation” this Saturday at the Eastern Coaches Conference to be hosted at the Dublin School.

Throughout the day there are many opportunities to interact with coaching peers from Bill Koch, High School, Club, College and Masters programs. 

Share a day filled with Continuing Education or fulfilling in-person USSS certification. Dialogue will expand through lunch and dinner.

At 4:00pm Zach Caldwell will speak to ski selections for junior skiers followed by a discussion of waxing and associated ski preparation.

At 5:00pm we will have a Forum with several leaders of sport here in East. This guided discussion will allow audience participation and we hope spark thoughtful dialogue and inspiration for the upcoming season!

#skiingbettertogether #coacheseducation #sporteducation #coaching #clinics #dublinschool #grassskiing #learntorollerski #rollerski #rollerskiing#nordic #xcski #ski #onaroll #rolling #timetoplay #lovetoski #beanoutsider #games #SkiLikeAnAmerican #NENSA #community #learning 

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Looking back on a Speedy Skiing Saturday. Open Co Looking back on a Speedy Skiing Saturday.  Open Court style sprinting with some terrain to boot!

Here are your @cabotcreamery Podium skiers from the 2023 Keys to the Castle.

Junior Women:
🥇Ava Thurston
🥈Elsa Sanborn - Mansfield Nordic Club
🥉Virginia Cobb - Mansfield Nordic Club/EABC

Junior Men:
🥇 Ellis Slover - Gould Academy
🥈 Anders Linseisen - Mansfield Nordic Club
🥉 Niko Cuneo - Mansfield Nordic Club

Open Women:
🥇 Julia Kern - SMS T2
🥈 Anna Jaklova - Lifeski Academy
🥉 Lauren Jortberg - SMS T2

Open Men:
🥇 Ben Ogden - SMS T2
🥈 Aidan Ripp - Paul Smith's College
🥉 Jack Lange

Athletes qualified for rounds based on time — making for exciting open gender heats.  All competitors skied 3 rounds. Heats were run on 3 minute intervals for nonstop💥 on matched @swenorrollerskis made possible by @enjoywinter 

A set of “bicycle bumps” awaited the competitors in the start corridor before tackling the Van Ho’s awesome sprint loop.  Many of the athletes will be racing the same course this January 20-21 at the SuperTour/Eastern Cup and Junior Nationals this March.

Our next Rollerski Competition will build upon the concepts of sprinting while navigating terrain — #skilikeanamerican — the 2023 Maine Event will be held @blackmountainofmaine Rumford, Maine - October 22.

#rollerski #rollerskiing #crosscountryski #nordic #xcski #ski #onaroll #rolling  #xcx #sprinting #keystothecastle #lakeplacid #newyork #mtvanhoevenberg #orda #themaineevent #maine #maineskiing
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NENSA Calendar

Upcoming Events

Sep 30
All day

NENSA Fall Coaches Symposium

Oct 22
All day

The Maine Event: Cross Country Cross (XCX)

Nov 5
8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Mt. Greylock Hill Climb Rollerski Race

Dec 3
All day

Quarry Road Opener

Dec 16
December 16 – December 17

Eastern Cup #1: Roy Varney Memorial Eastern Cup

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New England Nordic Ski Association
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