The 2023-2024 competition season robust participation across Popular and Eastern Cup Competition. Popular Racing had the same number of skier starts through the first weekend of March compared to last year’s record breaking participation. Many events also hosted BKL events in conjunction which boosted event numbers. NENSA is committed to continuing to bolster support for these inclusive events. The Eastern Cup saw nearly 2600 skiers, the third most attended on record, and with the likelihood of combining at least one Carnival into the schedule 2024-2025 could rival the high mark of the 2022 season.
Popular Race & Community Events Bids
NENSA will once again offer two tiers of Popular Race calendaring for 2024-2025. Last season, with increased NENSA support and media we saw 11 of the 20 races on the calendar reach over 100 participants. NENSA staff is thankful for the many event organizers and clubs that make this Series such a success, even when winter wasn’t cooperating for much of the season. Our goal for 2024-2025 will be to continue to incentivize participation through advanced calendaring, promotion, Club and Zak Cup rankings. We will again place the Popular Races Series as the core of the NENSA calendar.
New in 2023-24, NENSA partnered with clubs to host a Community Events series. These range from clinics to tours to night skis. The events are family friendly and a perfect fit those looking for non-competitive fun in the snow. These events celebrate the social side of our sport by offering group experiences that you cannot have on a typical day at any touring center.
Clubs and Organizations interested in having their event(s) named to NENSA’s Zak Cup, Community Events, and/or New England Marathon Series should complete this form by April 22nd. Early submissions are encouraged so we can help shape a calendar that minimizes event overlaps.
Link to detailed Popular Race information. (Zak, Marathon and Community Events)
Direct link to Popular Race Bid Sheet
Eastern Cup Race Bids
Please note Eastern Cup is open and closes April 20th, with SuperTour bidding wrapped up in early May. Eastern Cup scheduling is determined by the Athlete Development Committee. There is ongoing discussion of the National SuperTour calendar which will be stamped at USSS Congress the second week of May — after this point NENSA will release our Eastern Cup schedule for 2024-2025.
Direct link to Eastern Cup Bid Sheet
U16 & Eastern High School Championships Bids
Please note U16 and Eastern High School Championship bidding is open and closes April 17th. These championships take place each March, with U16s slated to be in Vermont while EHSC is to take place in Maine in 2025. The 2025 EHSC will also host a Para Junior National Invite for a second year running.
Direct link to the U16/EHSC Bid Sheet
For those intending to host an Eastern Cup or Major Championship NENSA requires sending two representatives to attend the Event Organizer & TD Seminar typically held during in the Fall. All other race organizers are encouraged and welcome to attend. We will be make this date public in the coming weeks.
For Eastern Cup, Community Event, Zak, Marathon, U16 or EHSC questions please reach out to: fred@nensa.net
Thanks for making your bids early and we look forward to planning next years events with you!
