NENSA membership empowers lifelong learning, personal growth, and community-building through cross-country skiing while providing the necessary funding to sustain our organization.
Beyond licensing and individual benefits, your membership helps grow and support cross-country skiing in the Northeast, ensuring the sport thrives. Membership revenue directly supports year-round programs, subsidizes low- and no-cost initiatives, and keeps our New England ski community vibrant and inclusive.
NENSA Individual Membership Benefits
- Discounted entry to NENSA events
- Exclusive offers from NENSA sponsors, continually updated on the Member Benefits page
- 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 page
Membership Types
Memberships expire on April 30th and must be renewed annually.
Youth (Bill Koch League) Membership: $25
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: $40
Age 14-19 (U16, U18, U20)
Required for Eastern Cup, U16 & EHSC Championship Events, Eastern Cup Junior Ranking List.
U23/Senior Membership: $40
Age 20-29
Required for Eastern Cup and to score in NENSA’s Zak and Club Cup Points Series.
Adult: $50
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: $50
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: $500 Individual, $750 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.
