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NENSA is excited to be offering two versions of XC Ski Bingo for the 2023-24 season! This will be the fourth year of Youth XC Ski Bingo  for anyone UNDER 14 years of age, and the second year of Junior & Adult Bingo  for people 14 and OLDER! The goal of this virtual game is to help inspire people of all ages and skill levels to get outside, enjoy the winter world on skis, engage with others who also like to ski, and explore new places.

Every player who completes Bingo gets a rainbow NENSA sticker and each Bingo line completed gets players a raffle entry. At the end of  every month we will raffle off some fun items from our sponsors!

New this year, NENSA will be honoring the youth Club with the highest level of participation with a special shoutout at the conclusion of the season! Read on for more info and get playing!

Youth XC Ski Bingo

For skiers UNDER 14 years of age! Download and print your own Youth XC Ski Bingo Card HERE and be sure to fill out the BINGO ENTRY FORM when you finish. Activity descriptions included in the Bingo card download.

Rules of the Game:

1. Must be under 14 years of age to play. Game runs from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
2. Get “Bingo” by completing the activities and skiing in the states in a full row, column, or diagonal.
3. Mark your Bingo card as you complete squares. Remember to take at least one activity photo or a picture of you where you skied!
4. Fill out the XC Ski Bingo entry form HERE! You’ll include your activity or ski location photo and a picture of your marked Bingo card.
5. Get outside and HAVE FUN!!!
6. Direct any questions to mackenzie@nensa.net.

Junior & Adult XC Ski Bingo

For skiers 14 and OLDER! Download and print your own Junior & Adult 2022-23 Bingo Card HERE and be sure to fill out the BINGO ENTRY FORM when you finish. Activity descriptions included in the Bingo card download.

Rules of the Game:

1. Must be 14 years of age or older to play. Game runs from December 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024.
2. Get “Bingo” by completing the activities and skiing in the states in a full row, column, or diagonal.
3. Mark your Bingo card as you complete squares. Remember to take at least one activity photo or a picture of you where you skied!
4. Fill out the XC Ski Bingo entry form HERE! You’ll include your activity or ski location photo and a picture of your marked Bingo card.
5. Get outside and HAVE FUN!!!
6. Direct any questions to mackenzie@nensa.net.

Many of our teams are now on snow and we are about to have our first official race of the season Sunday (Quarry Road Opener) followed closely by the Roy Varney Memorial – Quarry Road Eastern Cup Opener December 16th -17th.

If you are interested in being a part of the New England Junior National staff — hosted in our home region in Lake Placid — March 11th – 16th please read more here!

If you are interested in supporting International Projects please read below.

Call For Coaches: 2024 World Junior & U23 Championships

• PRE CAMP: TOBLACH, ITALY (Jan 24-31)
• World Junior/U23 Ski Championships in PLANICA, SLOVENIA (Feb 1-11)

Apply for ANY positions that you are interested in by December 1, 2023.

The U.S. Ski Team is seeking coaches for our upcoming 2024 World Junior & U23 Championship Team. The team will be led by U.S. Ski Team Development Coach, Greta Anderson. Each position filled will provide valuable experience to individuals, clubs, and our developing ski nation. A goal of our National Team is to include a diverse selection of coaches on our project staffs; experience and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced team environment are paramount. We are seeking ski technicians, medical/PT support, coaches, and a Director of Service.

The desired applicants should be comfortable, clear, and effective in communicating regularly with athletes age 16–23, and be willing to work in roles which may include team meetings, group activities, transporting athletes, orchestrating training sessions, mentoring athletes, and working in cooperation with other staff members. All applicants must be current licensed U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaches with a minimum Level 100 coach’s certification. Attendance at prior U.S. Ski Team Development projects, i.e., local REG camps, is strongly encouraged. 

Applicants should send a brief résumé, along with the specific projects they are interested in and available for, to Greta Anderson, greta.anderson (at) usskiandsnowboard.org, by or before December 1, 2023. If you have questions related to specific development projects, you may call Greta at +1 907-244-7389. 

We will have positions staffed at a later date for our U18 Scando Trip & OPA Finals (Prémanon, France). Contact Greta if you are interested in staffing the U18 Scando Trip. 

EVENT WEBSITE: https://www.planica.si/skoki/msp

FIS RACES INDEX: https://www.fis-ski.com/DB/general/event-details.html?sectorcode=CC&eventid=53968&seasoncode=2024

The New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) is excited to announce that the 2024 New England Bill Koch League (BKL) Festival will be hosted at the Rikert Outdoor Center in Ripton, VT with the Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club on March 2-3. The BKL Festival is the marquee event of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League whose mission 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.

Once a year children, families, coaches, and caregivers from ski clubs from all over New England and New York come together at the annual Festival for a weekend of fun on cross country skis featuring racing as well as a wide range of non-competitive winter activities for skiers of all ability levels from kindergarten up to 8th grade. The site rotates through the states of Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. For 2024, NENSA is thrilled to be working with the Rikert Outdoor Center and the Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club on this fun and inclusive event featuring relay and individual races by age group, as well as an engaging, fun, and educational mix of non-racing activities that all can enjoy. The Frost Mountain Nordic Ski Club is “dedicated to creating a healthier, more active, outdoor lifestyle for all ages and abilities in the mountains once home to Robert Frost in central Vermont.” They have made their mission a reality within their local community and have reached even further through hosting fun BKL events including the 2019 BKL Festival.  We look forward to returning to Rikert for the Festival and can’t wait to see the exciting activities they cook up to make their “Myths in the Mountains” theme come to life for all Festival-goers.

All Festival information will be posted on our website HERE and lodging information can be found HERE. You can also sign up for our Trail Tales newsletter HERE to get updates delivered directly to your inbox. Registration will open in mid-December. General questions about the Festival can be directed to staff@nensa.net. Questions specifically about lodging can be directed to erik.remsen@gmail.com and robertd@gmail.com.

We’re less than a week to the first day of winter, and despite challenges, there are options for skiing — not to mention a nice little Nor’easter is about to clip much of New England!  Please be safe out there folks – stay local – and help us maintain the health of not just our skiers, but all the communities we visit.  If you feel off – DON’T GO.

Quarry Road Opener

The amazing crew at Quarry Road Trails and Ski Club pulled off another successful Opener – with races for all age groups spread responsibly throughout the day.  There were 99 registered racers – who navigated health screens and did a great job abiding by mask mandates (a 2020 reality).  The Opener also kicked off our Zak Cup competition, providing the first on-snow-in-person event for the the 2021 season.  Check out flyingpointroad for stellar photos of the event.

Zak and Club Cup

Zak and Club scoring look a little different this year with accommodations to provide competitive experiences for all, with a focus on getting clubs active throughout the season.   Zak Cup rankings have been updated for the first time this season and we have some clubs really getting after it in the December Club KM Challenge.  We’re recording overall kilometers skied throughout all the events that will score for the overall Club Champions – incentivized by the A Hall Mark of Excellence award money.  We’re about to break 10,000 kilometers halfway through December.  There are a smaller number of events this season due to COVID complications – so get planning and figure out how you will make your mark.  Popular Race Calendar.

Stay tuned for updates on the Jackson Jaunt – which now has both a 5km and 10km option with added demand for races from junior competitors.  Registration for the Virtual Bogburn will open on December 21.

Eastern Cup Opener at Quarry Road Trails

Quarry Road is all in for this weekend’s Eastern Cup Opener.  Now branded as a “Maine Cup,” this event is only open to Maine residents to abide by State Guidelines.  All competitors who have registered for Bibs and Chips and will be attending this race will receive their Bibs and Chips at the event.  Due to the reduced numbers of competitors 30 spots have been opened for junior skiers who do not hold U.S. Ski & Snowboard licenses – these competitors will race after the NRL skiers, receive temporary bibs and chips, and be listed on the NENSA Junior Ranking List.  Again safety is paramount – please take extra care to read all pre-event emails – and respond to your Health Screen promptly.

December Club KM Challenge:

There are currently eleven clubs participating in the DCKC — logging nearly 8000km to date, or roughly 500km per day.  As a reminder you can reach out to the Competitive Program Director directly to share club activity or update your data on the #DCKC form here.  There are likely many kilometers that haven’t been recorded or submitted – there’s no cost to NENSA clubs – and $9000 of reward for the top three clubs over the course of the season.  Get out and enjoy the upcoming snow and join in the fun!

 

All photos @flyingpoint

We know many folks are facing challenges with how to run their BKL programs this year during the pandemic. Some clubs are already running practice, some are just starting up, and some have been recently shut down. If you haven’t seen it already, you can check out our BKL COVID-19 Best Practices Guide. To build on the information in this guide, NENSA is hosting a virtual BKL Leader Forum on Tuesday December 1st at 5:30pm so leaders can ask questions, share ideas, and learn from each other. We don’t have to tackle these challenges alone! This forum can also serve as a platform for leaders to connect with one another to plan future events whether in person or virtually. This year will require some creativity and out-of-the-box thinking and we believe our BKL community’s got what it takes.

If you are a BKL leader/coach and want to attend the forum, please email kait@nensa.net for the Zoom link.