NENSA News

General Liability coverage for clubs under the NENSA Master policy is back. We have worked closely with our provider and are thrilled to be able to restore this community benefit.

A Master policy aggregates coverage for the community, offers better coverage than what clubs may find individually, and saves our clubs the costs of these separate policies. It is a member benefit that we are proud to offer and that we believe will benefit our community directly through the local savings it offers to clubs.

This was officially announced at the turn of the membership year and enrollment activity is now picking up as the fall/winter season approaches. All details can be found at the link below.

Some FAQs

Are clubs required to enroll?

No, certainly not.

What is the cost of this coverage?

NENSA made the decision to cover the cost fully from membership revenue rather than assess clubs an additional insurance premium. It is a member benefit that we are proud to offer and that we believe will benefit our community directly through better Master policy coverage at lower costs; local savings that can be passed along to club members.

How does a club enroll?

The policy requires everyone regularly involved in club activities (skiers, coaches, and volunteers) to be a current NENSA member. Clubs electing coverage must complete a short enrollment form and submit a bulk membership upload.

Is there a deadline for enrollment?

There is no firm deadline and enrollment is happening on a rolling basis. Please keep in mind that processing a bulk NENSA membership upload could take up to a week and this step will need to be completed before the coverage is bound. If you wish to have coverage in place before the start of a new programming season, please keep this processing period in mind.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 4, 2023

The New England Nordic Ski Association is proud to announce our new partnership with Nordic Skater for this upcoming 2023-24 season at the Gold level of sponsorship.

Nordic Skater has provided racers from New England and beyond with high quality equipment, excellent customer service and great prices for over 23 years. As a centrally-located and online New England retailer and exclusive North American distributor of Nordic ice skates, Nordic Skater is well positioned and has a passion for serving your gear needs for every season.

“Nordic Skater’s emphasis on customer service and commitment to growing our sport aligns seamlessly with our mission at NENSA. Our partnership provides essential support for ongoing and expanded offerings this year across the entire spectrum of programs, introductory to elite. It has been a sincere pleasure to work with AJ and to partner together in meaningful ways that support the growing base of our sport in New England,” says Heidi Lange, Executive Director of NENSA. 

“We are excited to be a part of the NENSA family once again and to continue growing the sport with you all,” says AJ Parks, Owner of Nordic Skater. “Our store is located in Newbury, NH and we provide the best products, fittings, tech work and more. We look forward to seeing you this upcoming season and beyond!”

About Nordic Skater

Nordic Skater is a Newbury, NH and online retailer with a full array of Nordic ski, rollerski, and ice skate products with a passion for gear and a commitment to providing the best customer service experience in the industry. For more information, visit https://nordicskater.com/

About NENSA

The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is the umbrella organization for Nordic skiing events in the region. We are a member-supported service organization that promotes the culture of cross-country skiing by creating opportunities for youth, athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all levels. NENSA provides the support structure necessary to bring cross-country skiers to their highest potential at regional, national and international events.

NENSA’s vision is to be a vibrant cross country skiing organization that inspires and empowers lifelong learning, development and community-building through the sport of cross country skiing. NENSA shares the joy of gliding on snow through educational, recreational, introductory and competitive programs to nurture and sustain an active cross country ski community for all ages and levels throughout the East.

The NENSA staff are excited to unveil this coming season’s tagline. This year we solicited entries from our community and we received so many great responses! Thank you to everyone who submitted entries via Instagram.  Our tagline each year is used for fundraising campaigns, hashtags, events, and more! It is meant to capture the spirit of the season ahead in a way that is unique to New England skiing. 

The winning tagline is #SkiingBetterTogether, submitted by Jacob Huseby!

In the coming year, we are buoyed by the momentum of a season that saw record participation across the spectrum of NENSA events. As we continue to expand our programing, we aim to have all of our events welcoming and accessible to participants of many backgrounds, identities, and physical abilities. Along with our proven event offerings, we will launch a new series of community events this season: family-friendly and untimed ski tours as well as recreational/introductory opportunities. In a few short weeks, many in our community from BKL parent leaders to some of the nation’s most seasoned coaches will gather for a full day of clinics, presentations, activities, and social opportunities at NENSA’s Fall Coaches Symposium.

We celebrate the community and the synergy that results when we gather, #SkiingBetterTogether in 2023-24!

A big thank you to the dedicated individuals who participated in the Fifth Annual Roy-llerski and supported the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center!

This year’s online Roy-llerski raised $255 with seventeen unique participations. On July 15th the MOWC also hosted their annual fundraiser and community gathering to celebrate the Center’s three-year anniversary.  You can check out some impressive skiing by our Speedy Repeaters and the mother / son challenge in the 1:11:19 categories here. Thanks again to everyone who participated for supporting the MOWC and keeping the memory of Roy alive. #forroy

Emily Cartwright, Leif Harvey, Tait Harvey, Sylvia Harvey, Leah Kramer, Morgan Young, Gloria Varney, Max Kaufman, Jaidyn Negley, Jennifer Wilbraham, Lily Sabol

This event, created by Jenny Wilbraham, honors Maine skier Roy Varney by bringing together the cross country ski community and raising money for the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center. This Center was a dream of Roy’s, a place where he could continue to train for cross country skiing and biathlon year-round all while continuing to help out on the farm. The nonprofit Center, managed by Roy’s family and friends, seeks to preserve his memory by providing opportunities to access the outdoors for all Turner and surrounding residents of central Maine and New England. The Center plans to provide an extensive cross country trail system on its 300+ acre farm that can be utilized year-round for hiking, skiing, biking, and running. While this year’s Roy-llerski has come to completion, you can still support the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center by paying them a visit and/or making a donation here.