Greetings NENSA Community ~

We kicked off this month with our annual April Fund Drive - a time when we ask each of you to remember how NENSA has enriched your lives this past year and help us continue to do that this coming year. Last Friday we received a $10,000 matching gift challenge ~ to get 100 donors to donate in the final week of our fund drive. We are half way there, but still 47 donors short of unlocking the $10,000 Matching Board Gift. If you have not had the opportunity to give during this drive, please donate what you can today to help us reach that 100 donor goal in this final week. Please support the organization that supports XC skiing here in New England and give as generously as you can!

We have some great incentive gifts and a raffle for our donors this month ~ see the box below for more information, and thank you!

Here's what we have in store for you in this week's KickZone ~
  • Our NENSA April Fund Drive needs your support to unlock the $10k Matching Board Gift Challenge
  • NENSA's 4 question Member Survey ~ if you have not had a chance to do this short survey we hope you will. Help us be the best we can be for our ski community!
  • Check out SKIDA's first film ~ Cross Country Revival
  • From our Partners:
  • Craftsbury Outdoor Center accepting applications for a Junior/BKL Coach Intern
  • EnjoyWinter is looking for its next Athlete Force Members for 2021
  • CAMPS!! Yes, it's almost that time of the year again - check out the calendar at the bottom of this newsletter for the start of camp listings for this summer!

Thank you to all of our NENSA Sponsors ~ they are such a HUGE part of our NENSA programing continued success, and we appreciate their support, especially this past year. I want to be sure we all acknowledge the businesses who support us and cross country skiing!

Best,
Amie

Amie Witten Smith
Executive Director
New England Nordic Ski Association
Amie@nensa.net

GIVING: DONATE to NENSA today, and thank you!
MEMBERSHIP: RENEW or JOIN today, and thank you!
Please take a few minutes to do that and support the organization that supports XC skiing here in New England, and beyond! NENSA is here for you, running programing for you, our ski community ~ we need your support this year, more than ever!

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Please support NENSA
during our 2021 April Fund Drive and help us unlock a $10k Matching Gift
during this final week!!
We have been offered a wonderful Matching Gift opportunity of an additional $10,000 from our NENSA Board members, if we get 100 donors to donate to NENSA in this final week of our April Fund Drive. Please help us unlock this matching gift and give what you can today!

Click HERE if you are a NENSA Member
to give to NENSA

Click HERE if you a NENSA Supporter
(non-member) to give to NENSA

Prefer to donate by check? Make your check payable to NENSA and mail your gift to:
New England Nordic Ski Association
49 Pineland Drive, Suite 301A
New Gloucester, Maine 04260

Annual Gifts and Donations are a huge part of NENSA's annual operating budget. We rely on these to help us continue to provide services and programming to our members and New England ski community.
Here is some of what NENSA does:

Coaches & TD education and symposiums
Virtual events and programing ~ regardless of where you live!
Bill Koch League
Eastern Cup racing
Popular Citizen Racing: (Zak Cup, Club Cup & Marathons Series)
New England BKL Festival
U16 Championships
Eastern High School Championships
NENSA Elite & Development Teams
New England Junior National Team
Eastern REG Camp
Nordic Rocks programing - an introductory ski program in elementary schools targeting underserved communities
Event Organizers - trainings - and year round ongoing venue support/consulting for all races and events
Women’s Day
Rollerski Race Series
Supporting Clubs
www.NENSA.net is a resource for all things Nordic in New England

All of these wonderful programs are run by NENSA, and the NENSA staff. Without NENSA, these programs for all ages, and top notch racing in New England would not exist.

~ Incentive GIFTS for our April 2021 Fund Drive ~

** A (super comfy) Maloja antiviral NENSA logo'd face mask with each donation of $250-$499**

** NENSA/SKIDA 25th Anniversary Hat, OR, a NENSA/SKIDA snowflake fleece buff, AND a Cabot $25 gift box of cheese with each $500-$999 donation**
 
**Large L.L. Bean NENSA logo'd Boat and Tote with all donations of $1000 or greater, AND, a L.L Bean NENSA logo'd flannel shirt (women's size M, S and XS available) if you would like one of those too!**

PLUS: An end of month Raffle of some great gifts for ANYONE who donates $25 or more during the drive. Gifts include:
THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
L.L.Bean and SWIX!
NENSA's end of season Member Survey ~ please take a few moments to give us your thoughts on 4 questions ~ help us be the best we can be for our
New England ski community!
Thank you!
THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS:
SKIDA's First Film ~ check it out
XC skiing truly is
a life long sport and passion!
THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
From our NENSA Partners:
Junior/BKL coaching intern for 2021
The Craftsbury Outdoor Center is seeking a coaching intern to work with its Junior & BKL Nordic skiing programs for the summer of 2021. This coach/intern would join the Center’s current coaching staff and help manage summer programming. 
Summer job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Running regular practices for various groups: summer programs serve ~60 participants ages 8-20, split into 2 BKL groups, 2 junior/high school groups, and one collegiate group.
  • Helping develop practice plans for any given group; assisting with communication and program planning/organization
  • Assisting in managing and maintaining equipment
  • Coaching at and helping to organize camps
Requirements include the following:
  • Experience cross country ski racing at a collegiate or equivalent/higher level
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Ability to work with varied age groups and abilities
  • Certification in (or willingness to obtain certification in) CPR/First Aid, SafeSport
  • A high level of comfort rollerskiing and mountain biking
  • Willingness to perform other tasks as needed
  • Consistent availability on weekends; willingness to put in long days and busy weeks
The ideal candidate:  
  • Is highly knowledgeable and passionate about skiing
  • Loves working with kids and has lots of energy and enthusiasm
  • Is interested in coaching long-term
  • Is organized and can maintain order in chaotic settings
  • Can adapt on the fly to adjust for inclement weather and other unexpected obstacles
  • Is capable of keeping up with speedy juniors on a variety of training expeditions
This position is expected to run from approximately June 1 - Aug. 31, with some flexibility on start and end dates. The position provides housing (though lodging accommodations may be rustic!), most meals, and a small weekly stipend, as well as access to trails, the gym, and other facilities. This position is not a training opportunity for those currently pursuing their own ski racing. It is an excellent opportunity for current or aspiring coaches to develop their skills and knowledge. 
Applicants should send a brief cover letter and resume to coach Anna Schulz (anna.schulz@craftsbury.com) by April 20, 2021, and are encouraged to reach out with questions. 
THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS:
Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead at the NENSA Calendar
Upcoming NENSA Events:
Summer CAMPS are starting to schedule dates ~ here is what we have so far!
August 9-12: SMS BLK Camp
August 12-15: SMS Junior Camp
August 12-15: NH Dublin Devo Camp

Full NENSA.net Calendar Listing HERE

Link to our NENSA Virtual Resources Page HERE
Link to our NENSA BLM Resources Page HERE
Link to our NENSA Equality & Diversity Policy HERE
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