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This season we're kicking off the NENSA EasternCup Series with a barnburner of an opening weekend Dec. 19-20 with a Sprint and a 5K at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Our good friends in the Northeast Kingdom are already making snow for us - literally rolling out the white carpet.
We're also kicking off a new era with USSA - one in which our national program is seeing unprecedented success, and our national governing body has committed to directing every dollar raised by cross-country back into the cross-country program. USSA is setting out to re-engage with you - with us - the broader national nordic community. With our input they've launched new cross-country-specific membership levels to make joining USSA more relevant and more accessible. Beginning this year USSA membership will be required to participate in any USSA-sanctioned National Rankings List event. We are continuing the tradition of sanctioning the entire EasternCup Series with USSA and thus a USSA membership is now required to race an EasternCup. Take a look at the infographic below to see what membership level is right for you.
Registration for the EasternCup Opener at Craftsbury is now open and registration for the rest of the EasternCup Series is coming soon at NENSA.net. You will need a USSA member number to register (international athletes can use their FIS number).
Click here for more information on the EasternCup membership requirements.
Click here to get or renew your USSA Membership at any of the new Cross-Country-specific levels.
Click here to sign up for the EasternCup Opener at Craftsbury.
I'll see you out there,
-Zach
Zach Stegeman | Executive Director
New England Nordic Ski Association
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NENSA News from the Field
Highlights & Notes from the Nordic World
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PARK CITY, UT (Nov. 24, 2015) - The 2015-16 U.S. Cross Country Ski Team was announced today, just before the International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup opener in Ruka, Finland. A total of 16 athletes were named to the A, B and D Teams, including 2015 World Championship medalists Jessie Diggins and Caitlin Gregg. Read on via USSA.org.
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NENSA Wraps Fall Coaching Clinics with Successful Sudbury, MA Event
On a lovely fall day 32 coaches from all over New England gathered to learn how to teach ski technique and confer on communicating with athletes, setting goals, and building training plans. Eastern Mass BKL head coach Jim Stock and CSU coach Gunther Kern led the technique session for BKL coaches. Rob Bradlee, head CSU coach, and Kathy Maddock, head Dublin XC coach, led the session for the other half of the coaches. Read on via NENSA.net.
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From TeamUSA.org: "I am really looking forward to the start of the season," added Kähkönen. "I feel like our training year has been solid and I've seen good progression throughout. I am realistic though; I know everybody is training hard and the competition is tough, but at least I know we have done our job. And the good thing is that in biathlon, you get so many opportunities during the season - even during the week - that I know we will get some top results. What it will be exactly we will find out in a few weeks."
Read on via TeamUSA.org.
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NENSA Event Organizer & Technical Delegate Seminar Coming to Craftsbury Outdoor Center Dec 4-6
NENSA's annual Race Organizer Seminar is right around the corner - December 4-6 at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. This Seminar is split into two parts with Days 1 & 2 focused on TD-driven conversations around race rules and best practices, relevant for officials and race directors alike. Day 3 is relevant for anyone looking to host or to be a part of a large ski event in the near future. More info including agenda and other details here.
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The Wax Bench
Tips, Deals, & Updates from our Sponsors & Partners
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Craftsbury Outdoor Center Extends Team Lodging Rates to Current NENSA Members
To celebrate winter's imminent arrival, we're offering our team lodging rates to all current (Winter '15-16) NENSA members - the entire NENSA team! From Sunday, November 29, until December 17, you're invited to come enjoy early-season snow and training opportunities at Craftsbury starting at $75/person/nt double occupancy, $81/person/nt single occupancy. These reduced rates still include three healthy, ample meals daily from our Dining Hall, plus skiing - as well as our other amenities, like our Activity Center, sauna, and wifi. You can also take part in some special early season events like Salomon and Caldwell Sport's Demo on December 12-13th. Learn More.
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Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead at the NENSA Calendar
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Off the Front
Elite News Update
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Keep in Touch...
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New England Nordic Ski Association
207.688.503 | www.NENSA.net
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49 Pineland Drive, Suite 301-A
New Gloucester, ME 04260
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