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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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Youth Programming & Resources

The New England Bill Koch 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 New England Bill Koch League (BKL) has something for them. The League consists of roughly 50 Bill Koch League (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 Club Directory HERE and contact the listed leader.

Learn more about why your child may want to join BKL club HERE, learn about the philosophy and mission of the BKL HERE, and read about the history of BKL HERE.

Stay up-to-date on all things Youth Skiing in the East by signing up for our Youth Newsletter Trail Tales HERE.

Check out all our youth ski offerings and educational resources below.

Bill Koch Youth Ski League

Who is Bill Koch, and what is the Bill Koch Youth Ski League all about?

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Youth Resources

Books, websites, presentations, and videos for parents, caretakers, leaders, and coaches.

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Youth Calendar

Check out upcoming youth events!

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BKL Youth Ski Club Directory
Looking to get involved in the ski community? Check out our club directory for clubs near you.

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Bill Koch Youth Ski League Festival

Join the ski community for a fun filled weekend celebrating youth cross-country skiing and winter!

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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.

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XC Ski Bingo

NENSA is psyched to be offering a new version of Bingo for the 2021-22 season!

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Youth/Bill Koch League Membership

A NENSA Memberships offers many great benefits!

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Swix Youth Apparel Program

Thanks to our sponsor Swix, we have a BKL Youth Ski Club Apparel program. 

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BKL Transgender Policy

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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.

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Nordic Rocks Program

The “Nordic Rocks” for Schools program, funded by the Share Winter Foundation, introduces children in grades K-6th to cross-country skiing.

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Youth Outreach Programs

A list of programs and organizations operating in the east that work to mitigate barriers to entry in cross country skiing for children.

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Ski Area Directory

Looking for a change of scenery from your local trails? Check out these amazing ski areas all around the east.

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New England Nordic Ski Association
P.O. Box 97
Lyme, New Hampshire 03768
(802) 331-0762