The New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League is the largest cross-country ski program for young people in the United States. Whether a child loves the adventure of cross-country skiing, of playing with friends on skis, or wants to grow up to be a ski racer, the Bill Koch Youth Ski League (BKL) has something for them. The League consists of roughly 50 BKL Ski Clubs all across the East. To learn more about the BKL Ski Club nearest you, and to sign up your child, visit our Youth Program Directory HERE and contact the listed leader.
The mission of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League (BKL) is to introduce young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing, and the many associated health, fitness, and social benefits, in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment.
The Bill Koch Youth Ski League Teaching Philosophy
All Bill Koch Youth Ski League (BKL) activities and competitions are designed to teach young people to participate to the best of their respective abilities. The foundation of the BKL is centered on the belief that having fun is at the core of learning to cross-country ski and that children can develop physically, psychologically, and socially in a safe, healthy, respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment.
NENSA is the parent organization of the New England Bill Koch Youth Ski League (BKL). NENSA provides support for BKL members and club leaders in the form of annual membership benefits, the option to purchase club liability insurance, and a range of educational and competitive programs for individuals and clubs.
Who is Bill Koch?
The Bill Koch Story
Why join a Bill Koch Youth Ski League?
There are so many fun reasons to join a league!
Starting a Bill Koch Youth Ski League Club
Info about where to get help, current personnel and leader contacts, and an outline of the club leader role.
Youth Program Directory
Looking to get involved in the ski community? Check out our Youth Program directory for clubs and Nordic Rocks schools near you.
Youth/Bill Koch League Membership
A NENSA Memberships offers many great benefits!
Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival
Join the ski community for a fun filled weekend celebrating youth cross-country skiing and winter!
Trail Tales Youth Newsletter
A youth-focused eNews sent out to youth skiers and their families. This newsletter is full of info about youth skiing in the East.
Swix Youth Apparel Program
Thanks to our sponsor Swix, we have a BKL Youth Ski Club Apparel program.
XC Ski Bingo
NENSA is psyched to be offering a new version of Bingo for the 2023-24 season!
Opportunities after the BKL
Cross country skiing is a lifetime sport with a myriad of ways to stay involved whether recreationally or competitively or both. Click below for a roadmap of options beyond the BKL.