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New England Nordic Ski Association

New England Nordic Ski Association

The Home of Cross Country Skiing in New England

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NENSA Membership

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

Our 2026-27 membership year will start on June 1st. Please check back then to purchase or renew a membership. Thank you!


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

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.


Being a NENSA member means being a part of a passionate community that supports, grows, and celebrates cross-country skiing in New England. Membership provides access to discounted event entries, exclusive sponsor offers, educational resources, athlete development opportunities, and club and youth program support – all while helping NENSA expand year-round programs and grow a vibrant, inclusive ski community for all.

Individual Member Benefits

Inclusive of all NENSA events for which a membership is not required.

Exclusive offers from NENSA sponsors, continually updated on the Member Benefits tab in your membership profile.

A Facebook group for NENSA members to buy and/or sell equipment.

The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Manual is a resource for caregivers, parents, volunteers, leaders, and coaches to learn more about the philosophy of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League and what goes into running a successful club.

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, Zak Cup, and Marathon Series.

Access to our Annual Coaches Conference, TD & Event Organizer Seminar, pop up clinics, and our free virtual guest speaker series.

Access to Eastern Cup, Bill Koch Festival, and U16 and Eastern High School Championship events.

All individual youth/BKL members and their families get a subscription to the youth newsletter, Trail Tales. All individual coach members get a subscription to our coach education newsletter, Coaches Update.

Club/Team Member Benefits

  • Club Directory
  • Youth Program Directory

Support with club development, event organization, and coaches education through NENSA programs or individual consultation anytime.

Inclusion in club/team scoring at Eastern Cup, Zak Cup, and Marathon Series.

NENSA x Jakroo Youth Apparel Program

The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Manual is a resource for caregivers, parents, volunteers, leaders, and coaches to learn more about the philosophy of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League and what goes into running a successful club.

Optional club liability insurance coverage.

Visibility of your club/team news, activities, and events through NENSA channels including our general and youth-specific events calendars.

Bulk individual membership processing and invoicing as well as discounted individual memberships for BKL/youth skiers and EISA/USCSA athletes.

Membership Types

As a nonprofit, we keep our program and event fees low and accessible which means they don’t cover our operating costs. Please consider supporting New England skiing by purchasing an Individual Contributor membership which are up to 70% tax deductible. We’re grateful for your generosity!

Please note that our membership year starts on May 1 and all memberships, regardless of when they are purchased, expire on April 30. Starting this year, all transaction fees are included in the costs listed below.

Individual Contributor
All ages
Your additional support is tax-deductible.
$
100
/yr
Individual Youth (BKL)
Grades 8 and younger
Required for BKL Festival
$
35
/yr
Individual Junior
Ages 14-19 (U16-U20)
Required for Eastern Cup,
Junior Ranking List,
U16 & EHSC Champs
$
50
/yr
Individual Young Adult
Age 20-29 (USSS Senior)
Required for Eastern Cup, Zak & Club Scoring
$
50
/yr
Individual Adult
Ages 30+
Required for Eastern Cup, Zak & Club Scoring
$
60
/yr
Individual Coach
Coaches 17+ seeking certification
Required for NENSA Coaches Conferences
$
60
/yr
Individual Lifetime
All ages
Become a NENSA member for life with a one-time fee.
$
650
/a lifetime!
Club & Team
Before purchasing a membership for a newly formed club, email membership@nensa.net.
$
100
/yr

Renewal Instructions

Individual Membership

Instructions coming June 1

Club/Team Membership

Instructions coming June 1

Bulk Club/Team Individual Memberships

Instructions coming June 1

Your membership supports NENSA programming and services

  • Introductory programming including learn-to-ski clinics and NENSA Nordic Rocks, an elementary school-based program targeting under-served communities
  • Keeping registration costs low at community-focused events such as Women’s XC Ski Day, the BKL Festival, and Rollerski Series
  • Coaches education
  • Bill Koch League curriculum, club development & support
  • Technical Delegate and Event Organizer education, coordination & consultation
  • 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
  • Weekly newsletters that publish and share the content that connects our community

Thirty years ago, I got my NENSA membership number. I was unsure whether this new organization was worth joining but Executive Director Fred Griffin assured me that I would get my money back if I did not think so. Well the rewards have been manyfold. Now I have a Lifetime Membership and NENSA continues to be an integral part of my passion for the sport of cross-country skiing.

– Carol Van Dyke, NENSA Board Member, Event Director & TD


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

Thank you to our valued NENSA Partners

New England Nordic Ski Association

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