New England Nordic Ski Association

The Home of Cross Country Skiing in New England

NENSA Membership

As a nonprofit organization, membership is our most essential source of support.

NENSA membership fuels lifelong learning, personal growth, and community-building through cross-country skiing.

Your support provides critical funding that keeps our operations running year-round. It funds programs for skiers of all ages and levels, from youth and grassroots initiatives to adult events and elite development. It also helps us offer low- and no-cost programming, expand access, and create a more inclusive and vibrant Nordic ski community across New England.

Beyond its individual benefits, your membership strengthens the entire cross-country ski ecosystem in the Northeast.

Thank you for being part of the NENSA family.

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NENSA Individual Membership Benefits

  • Discounted entry to NENSA events
  • Exclusive offers from NENSA sponsors, continually updated on the Member Benefits tab in your membership profile.
  • Access to educational opportunities and resources such as NENSA’s Fall Symposium for coaches, TDs, and Event Organizers, Coaches Education clinics and seminars, and NENSA’s annual BKL Parent/Leader Symposium.
  • Access to resources such as NENSA’s BKL Manual, consultation and tools for event organization, and the NENSA Gear Swap.
  • Subscription to NENSA newsletters: Kickzone (the official newsletter of NENSA), Trail Tales (BKL), and Coaches Update
  • Access to Eastern Cup, Bill Koch Festival, and U16 and Eastern High School Championship events
  • Eligibility for athlete development projects such as NENSA Development and Elite Teams, the New England Junior National Team, and Regional Elite Group and Regional Development Group camps
  • Scoring and ranking in Eastern Cup, Popular, and Rollerski series

NENSA Club Membership Benefits

  • Listing in the NENSA Club Directory and Youth Program Directory
  • Support with club development, event organization, and coaches education through NENSA programs or individual consultation anytime
  • Inclusion on SkiReg registration pages in the NENSA club drop down for proper athlete affiliation and club/team scoring at Eastern Cup, Popular, Championship, and Rollerski events
  • Access to Youth Resources such as NENSA’s Youth Apparel Program, BKL Manual, and NENSA club or district visits. BKL Clubs may also list events on NENSA’s Youth Events page.
  • Optional club liability insurance coverage
  • Bulk membership rates, processing and invoicing
  • Visibility of your club/team news and activities through NENSA channels
  • Exclusive offers from NENSA sponsors, continually updated on the Member Benefits tab in your club membership profile.

Membership Types

Memberships expire on April 30th and must be renewed annually.

Youth (Bill Koch League) Membership: $30

Grades 8 and younger
Your NENSA membership is your ticket into the great and growing youth skiing community in New England. Required for BKL Festival and for club member benefits.

Junior Membership: $45

Age 14-19 (U16, U18, U20)
Required for Eastern Cup, U16 & EHSC Championship Events, Eastern Cup Junior Ranking List.

U23/Senior Membership: $45

Age 20-29
Required for Eastern Cup and to score in NENSA’s Zak and Club Cup Points Series.

Adult: $55

Age 30+
Required for Eastern Cup and to score in NENSA’s Zak and Club Cup Points Series.  Your $50 Adult membership helps to fund discounted memberships for our Youth & Junior skiers.

Coach: $55

All skiers over the age of 17 who aim to be NENSA Regional Certified Coaches or U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 or L200 Certified Coach.  Highly subsidized or free admission to NENSA Coaching Clinics and educational offerings.

Contributor: $100

Consider becoming a Contributing Member by making an additional contribution to NENSA when you create or renew your membership. Your additional support is tax-deductible as NENSA is a non-profit, 501(c)3 corporation. Your NENSA Membership gives you access to special offers from NENSA sponsors, and supports the NENSA mission to sustain a vital and active Nordic skiing community in New England.

Lifetime: $600 Individual, $850 Married Couple

Become a NENSA member for life with a one-time fee. Your Lifetime Membership supports the NENSA mission to sustain a vital and active Nordic skiing community in New England.

Club: $100

NENSA Club/Team membership unites Clubs and Teams within the broader community, supporting NENSA’s mission to sustain a vibrant Nordic ski culture in the Northeast. Clubs not only teach skiing but also foster community, bringing joy and purpose to their members’ lives.

To establish a new club, email membership@nensa.net before visiting the membership App.

Your membership supports NENSA programming and services

  • Introductory programming including learn-to-ski clinics and NENSA Nordic Rocks, an elementary school-based program targeting underserved communities
  • Community focused events such as Women’s XC Ski Day, the BKL Festival, the Zak/Club Cup, Marathon Series, and Rollerski Series
  • Coaches education
  • Bill Koch League curriculum and club support
  • Technical Delegate education and coordination
  • Event Organizer support and education
  • Venue and event consulting
  • Club development and support
  • Championship opportunities such as the Eastern Cup Series, U16 Championships, Eastern High School Championships, and the New England Junior National Team
  • Athlete development projects such as invitational Regional Elite Group and Regional Development Group summer camps
  • Year round programming through rollerski clinics, training opportunities, camp visits, and a race series
  • Weekly newsletters that publish and share the content that connects our community

Thank you for being a part of the New England ski community! Our work is made possible and our community vibrant through your engagement.