Greetings NENSA Community ~
NENSA is thrilled to share the news that Swix has renewed their partnership to NENSA with a three-year elevated sponsorship. Swix is the official fluoro-free wax of NENSA, and we are so happy to continue our commitment to a fluoro-free future with Swix!
Here's what we have in store for you in this week's KickZone in the boxes below:
- Swix/NENSA Press Release
- FasterSkier Article on our NENSA Keys-to-the-Castle and Jericho FreeFall Rollerski Race weekend
- FasterSkier article on the Climb-to-the-Castle rollerski race this past Sunday
- new VIDEO of the Climb-to-the-Castle Race
- NENSA's Rollerski Race Series continues this October-November
- Recap of our NENSA Boston weekend ~ L100 Coaches clinic and YES learn-to-rollerski clinic
- Recap of our NENSA Coaches Symposium and TD & event organizer training weekend in Lake Placid
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NENSA's updated COVID protocols for 2021-22
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Check out our new Health & Nutrition Resources Page HERE on www.NENSA.net
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From our Partners:
- SWIX BKL Apparel Program is open
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Fischer Skis awards Portland Nordic grant to bring lighting to Riverside Golf Course and Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randal to present the grant on Thurs. 10/14
- Sophie Goldschmidt Appointed as U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO
Thank you to all our NENSA Sponsors ~ they are such a HUGE part of our NENSA programing continued success, and we so appreciate all their support. 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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NENSA News from the Field
Highlights and Notes from NENSA and the Nordic World
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Swix renews partnership with NENSA with a
3-year elevated commitment
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NENSA is thrilled to announce that Swix has renewed their partnership with NENSA with a 3-year sponsorship including increasing their financial commitment to us. Swix is the official fluoro-free wax of NENSA and we are thrilled to partner with Swix to commit to a fluoro-free future.
"The decision to extend and elevate our financial support for NENSA over the next 3 years was an easy decision when I see this vibrant cross country skiing organization inspiring and empowering lifelong learning and development in the sport of Nordic skiing. Amie Smith and her great staff have done an astonishing job, especially in these challenging times. As we enter into this upcoming fluoro-free season I support NENSA's goal to preserve and protect the environment and our outdoor playground" ~Steve Poulin, President/CEO at BRAV/Swix Sport USA
Through long-standing sponsorship of New England Nordic Ski Association, Swix is proud to support NENSA programing, from the Bill Koch Festival to the New England Junior National Team and beyond.
This coming season Swix, Salomon and L.L. Bean will return as sponsors, their support visible in the new NENSA racing bibs to be used at Eastern Cups, Bill Koch League Events, the U16 and Eastern High School Championships, REG Camp, and our Rollerski Race Series.
Swix is also the Official Performance Techwear of the New England Junior National Team, which includes the race kit, hats, jackets, and a sharp dressed coaching and waxing staff. Additionally, Swix will continue to be the official sponsor of the Bill Koch League Apparel program, available to all NENSA BKL Clubs.
"Swix understands our mission and our vision to promote the culture of cross-country skiing by creating opportunities for youth, athletes, coaches, officials and skiers of all levels.......and with the added support from sponsors like Swix we can achieve these goals as a united ski community. Thank you Swix" ~ Amie W. Smith, Executive Director, NENSA
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Hot off the press ~ FasterSkier articles on NENSA's
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And enjoy the Climb-to-the-Castle VIDEO below!
Click HERE to view our full calendar of NENSA events and for more information on each race and to register.
Upcoming Races and Clinics:
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NENSA Boston Weekend Recap |
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NENSA traveled to the Boston area over the final weekend in September to facilitate two events. The first was an open US Ski & Snowboard L100 clinic with participants from the EMXC, Harvard Nordic Ski Team, and the Ethan Allen Biathlon Club. Some folks were in attendance to complete requirements towards their L100 certification while others participated for continuing education in the sport of skiing. It was an inspiring afternoon of learning with an inquisitive and thoughtful group of skiers. A big thank you to the head coach of EMXC, Cate Brams, for being a coach developer at this clinic!
The second event was a Learn-to-Rollerski clinic at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Tenean Beach run in collaboration with EMXC and the Youth Enrichment Services of Boston (YES). The goal of this clinic was to introduce YES program participants to rollerskiing, generate excitement for the upcoming winter season, and strengthen the continuing relationship between EMXC and YES by connecting new folks in both programs. About half the participants had ski experience from previous YES Ski Program participation while the other half were brand new to the sport. Everyone challenged themselves and made incredible improvement in a short time period all. EMXC and YES will continue skiing together this winter at the Weston Ski Track. We are very grateful to the YES youth, teens, volunteers, and staff (especially Youth Outdoor Recreation Coordinator & Equipment Specialist, Elliot Simmons-Uvin); the EMXC juniors and coaches; the MA Department of Conservation & Recreation; the Weston Ski Track; and our NENSA sponsors for supporting and being part of this event. We hope to all gather again next year! Stay tuned for a video recap!
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THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
L.L.Bean and SWIX & Salomon!
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NENSA Coaches Symposium and TD & Event Organizers Training a Huge Success at Mount Van Ho! |
NENSA was thrilled to be able to host our annual NENSA Coaches Symposium at the new ORDA facility at Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid. Our Eastern Technical Delegates and event organizers had the opportunity to walk the new trails and the coaches who were there for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 & L200 Sport Education programs were able to rollerski in the new stadium. Our evening speakers featured a wonderful presentation by Olympian Paul Wylie (now Director of Sport at ORDA) and an athlete nutrition talk from Megan Chacosky, Sports Dietitian for the USOPC. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: |
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NENSA's COVID Protocol UPDATES
for the 2021-22 Season
The NENSA staff, like many of you, were hopeful this spring when the vaccines became widely available that we would not still be in the midst of the global pandemic this coming season. But we are, and as the Delta variant continues to spread we need to pivot and adjust accordingly to be sure we continue to keep our community as safe as possible.
Here are our current recommendations and guidelines (subject to change as conditions warrant):
- NENSA is STRONGLY ENCOURAGING VACCINATIONS for all of our eligible ski community members.
- On all our SkiReg registrations we are asking if participants are vaccinated, or not, so we can get a sense of how many folks are vaccinated at our events and races. This is a mandatory question.
- If inside space is available at any NENSA event, we are requiring everyone wear masks when indoors.
- We also strongly encourage masking outdoors where physical distancing is not possible.
- Like last season, we will have an official COVID Controller at the entrance to each event asking folks whether they are currently experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, and turning them away if they are.
- We also ask that all potential event attendees use common sense before arriving at an event and do not show up at an event if you have ANY symptoms.
- For any of our NENSA events that require traveling with a team (and eating and staying in hotel rooms together) - such as the New England Junior National Team, U16 Champs, and EHSC - we will be requiring all athletes, coaches, and staff members to all be fully vaccinated, zero exceptions. If, for any reason, you are not vaccinated, then we ask you make your own travel, hotel, and meal accommodations, and only show up to the venue (masked) to race. We will also follow all current recommendation for masking at that time and will err on the side of caution.
- Practice best etiquette in your personal life and while traveling to and from events. Wear a mask in indoor public places, wash your hands often, social distance inside and outside, and be smart and safe so we can continue to put on great events for you all season while keeping you and our whole community as safe as possible!
More to come as the season progresses ~ thank you all!
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THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA SUPPORTING SPONSORS: |
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Swix BKL Apparel Program:
Updated for the 2021-22 season: NENSA and long-time sponsor, Swix, are teaming up to offer the BKL Apparel program again this year! We’ve created this webpage to address your questions. Please take the time to read through ALL the below information before contacting Swix. We look forward to seeing you in Swix this winter!
Who is this program for?
This program is for current BKL NENSA Member Clubs.
When can we order?
For pre-holiday delivery, orders must be placed no later than November 1st, 2021 to account for logo turnaround time, shipping, and handling.
...click HERE for more info and how to place a team order
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Fischer Skis awards Portland Nordic grant
to bring lighting to Riverside Golf Course
Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randal to present the grant at The Club at Riverside Golf Course on Thursday, October 14.
Portland, Maine (September 22, 2021) – Fischer Skis has selected Portland Nordic as a recipient of its annual Fischer Grant program. The $2,500 grant, along with an additional $2,500 matching challenge grant, will go towards Portland Nordic’s plan to light a 2km loop at Riverside Golf Course. To celebrate the grant award, Fischer athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall will attend a celebration ceremony on the deck at The Club at Riverside Golf Course (1158 Riverside St, Portland, ME 04103) on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 5-7pm.
“Portland Nordic is doing awesome work and we’re thrilled to be able to help them with this lighting project,” says Fischer Skis Marketing Director, Brian Landrigan. “They’ve cultivated a really strong community there in Maine, and we can’t wait to see how they turn out for this event."
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IN THE NEWS:
October 1st
Sophie Goldschmidt Appointed as U.S. Ski & Snowboard President & CEO
U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today the appointment of Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s next President and CEO. Goldschmidt will officially begin on October 18th, taking over for current President and CEO Tiger Shaw. Goldschmidt will be relocating from Los Angeles to Park City, Utah. ...READ MORE
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THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA OFFICIAL SUPPLIERS: |
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Upcoming Events
A Look Ahead at the NENSA Calendar
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Full NENSA.net Calendar Listing HERE
Link to our NENSA Equality & Diversity Policy HERE
Link to our Health & Nutrition Resources Page HERE
Link to our NENSA Inclusivity Resource List HERE
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If you already shop Amazon ~ please link to Amazon Smile
with NENSA as your beneficiary!
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Did you know that NENSA could benefit from the Amazon purchases you are already making??! Please link your Amazon account to Amazon SMILE (with /smile) and choose NENSA as your non-profit beneficiary! All the purchases everyone is already making, all add up, and we would love to be able to benefit from that! Thank you!!
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New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA)
49 Pineland Drive, Suite 301A
New Gloucester, ME 04260
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