Greetings NENSA Community ~
I hope you are all able to find a lake, beach, or river to cool off in this week, or perhaps just a covered porch and a slight breeze now and again...
The NENSA Team is out and about making camp visits, running rollerski clinics and getting ready for our next Rollerski Race in our Series ~ the Rollins Roll ~ a Classic hill climb up Mt. Kearsarge in New Hampshire, to be held on August 21st. Check out our calendar listing at the bottom of this eNewsletter for this and all the great rollerski races and clinics still to come this season!
Mark your calendar for the weekend of October 1-2. NENSA will facilitate U.S. Ski & Snowboard L100 and L200 coaches' education/certifications in Dublin, New Hampshire. The L100 in-person practicum will be Saturday. The L200 course will have classroom time on Saturday and the in-person practicum on Sunday. More information to come soon on this coache's education weekend opportunity.
Looking for a fun August challenge as you support some of our top XC ski athletes in the country? Join the SMST2 Team on Saturday August 6th for the Stratton Summit Race up Stratton Mountain. Link to registration in calendar listing below.
This week we are revealing the fourth of our NENSA Award recipients for 2022 ~ our Club of the Year Award. Congrats to the Ford Sayre Ski Club on being this year's recipient and read all about their wonderful program in the article below. Stay tuned next week next week as we unveil the final of our 2022 NENSA Award winners ~ the John Caldwell Award.
Here is what we have for you in this week's KickZone:
- 2022 Club of the Year Award goes to Ford Sayre Ski Club
- Fischer Sports has signed a three-year Associate Sponsorship with NENSA
- Two fun videos to share ~ our recent camp visit to Sleepy Hollow and to get you psyched for upcoming Rollins Roll ~ the recap video from 2021
- NENSA Rollerski Clinic at Orono High School ~ Friday August 12
- 4th Annual Roy-llerski is in full swing for the whole month of July ~ there are 10 days left to join the fun!
From our Partners:
From U.S. Ski & Snowboard:
- Q&A with New Faces on the U.S. Ski Team: Will Koch
From Concept2:
- Off Season SkiErg Workouts from Skiers and Biathletes
From CrossCountrySkier.com:
- Indy XC Pass Debuts for 2022–23
Be well ~
Best,
Amie
Amie Witten Smith
Executive Director
New England Nordic Ski Association
Amie@nensa.net
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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!
Thank you to all our NENSA Sponsors ~ they are such a HUGE part of our NENSA programming 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!
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NENSA News from the Field
Highlights and Notes from NENSA and the Nordic World
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2022 Club of the Year Award goes to Ford Sayre Ski Club |
NENSA is pleased to announce Ford Sayre as the 2022 NENSA Club of the Year. Like NENSA, the driving force of their mission statement involves, “a life-long passion for skiing.” Their cross country ski program is one of the most developed in New England – with options for Bill Koch, highly competitive juniors, and a Nordic Club for High School and adult skiers. For many decades you would be hard pressed to attend a major event in the East without seeing skiers donning the blue and green of the Ford Sayre uniform (although their newest suit is a sharp dual-tone blue).
During the 2021-2022 season Ford Sayre scored the fifth most points in the NENSA Club Cup with participants in 15 of the 27 events that were scored!
With just a quick look at Ford Sayre’s website you can feel the deep history and support of the organization. “Ford K. Sayre Memorial Ski Council serves skiers and children of the Upper Connecticut River Valley region of New Hampshire and Vermont. The Council traces its beginnings to Ford and Peggy Sayre, skiing pioneers who began offering skiing lessons to children in 1936. Since that time, the program has expanded to serve over 500 children every year, of all abilities and interests.” ..read the full story HERE
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THANK YOU TO OUR ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
L.L.Bean, SWIX, Salomon and Fischer/OW!
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Fischer Sports has signed a three-year Associate Sponsorship with NENSA |
NENSA is thrilled to announce that our longtime sponsor, Fischer Sports, has upped their commitment to NENSA and our year round programing by increasing their annual support to the Associate Level, and signing a 3 year sponsorship agreement with us.
This first year of increased financial support has enabled NENSA to purchase a trailer that will house and transport all our equipment to and from our NENSA events and programs. Making its debut last week at our NENSA Eastern Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp and the Lost Nation Roll & clinics in Craftsbury VT, the trailer has already been a game changer for both storage and protection of our rollerskis and ramps.
Fischer Sports has been a huge supporter of our annual Women’s Day—supplying demo equipment to our participants for the day and swag for our raffle. We look forward to Fischer’s increased visibility and support at many of our events and races this coming season.
“Increasing our commitment to NENSA was an easy decision,” says Fischer Skis U.S. Nordic Director, Steve Reeder. “The support they provide to the New England skiing community is unrivaled, and we’re thrilled to help the organization with their year-round efforts to promote the sport.”
“NENSA has benefited from Fischer Sport’s support for many years. It was a pleasure to work with Steve and Brian on this new three-year sponsorship, comments Amie W. Smith, NENSA’s Executive Director. “The increased financial support to NENSA is so appreciated and needed! Our organization has been providing increased programming, events and race opportunities steadily over the past number of years, and this step up in sponsorship helps us meet that staffing and programming increase.”... find the full press release HERE
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Whether you are a coach, parent, volunteer, or athlete, we all play a role in providing a safe environment for the sports that we love. U.S. Ski & Snowboard Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard MAAPP help us support that culture of safety.
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If you witness or are aware of inappropriate behavior or misconduct - REPORT IT!
- Reports may be made anonymously!
- Child Abuse and Child Sexual Abuse – Report to law enforcement or child protective services in your jurisdiction immediately.
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Reports to the Center - SafeSport hotline at 833-5US-SAFE (587-7233) or CLICK HERE to complete an online reporting form.
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Reports to U.S. Ski & Snowboard - CLICK HERE
You may see QR codes posted at events this season. The QR codes open a page on www.usskiandsnowboard.org for quick links to reporting from your smartphone.
Learn more about reporting and try the QR Code:
Thank you for your diligence in maintaining sport safety and protecting our athletes.
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Check out this hot of the press video from our Sleepy Camp Visit yesterday! |
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Get psyched for the 2nd annual Rollins Roll on August 21st by watching this video from 2021! |
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NENSA Rollerski Clinic at
Orono High School ~ Friday August 12
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Friday, August 12, 2022 | RSU 26 in Orono, Maine
If you’re an Orono-area middle or high school skier, come join NENSA and the Penobscot Valley Ski Club at Orono High School for some skills, drills, and games on rollerskis! All clinic participants can use NENSA’s Swenor Rollerskis, but remember to bring your own boots, poles, and helmet! We can accommodate SNS and Prolink/NNN bindings.
Schedule:
12:45pm: Gather and hand out equipment
1:00-3:00pm: Rollerski Clinic
Location:
Orono High School RSU 26 Parking Lot at 10 Goodridge Drive, Orono, Me 04473
Rollerski Clinic Description:
This two hour learn-to-rollerski clinic is open to skiers 12-18 years of age and their parents/caretakers/coaches. We will go over some basic skills in skate technique before focusing on agility and games.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS: |
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4th Annual Roy-llerski is in full swing for the whole month of July ~ there is 10 days left to join the fun! |
NENSA and The Maine Outdoor Wellness Center are thrilled to host the 4th annual Roy-llerski and fundraiser this year during this month of July. The event, originally created by Jenny Wilbraham, was created in memory of Roy Varney to bring together the nordic community for support and to enjoy the sport they all shared.
This year, the event will have both virtual and in-person options, we encourage anyone that can participate with a group and make the most of it! Using the date of Roy’s passing (7/1/19), the challenge is to ski, run, or ride 71.19km OR for 71:19 (1h:11m:19s), spread over a couple of days, weeks, or the entire month if need be. If you are in the Turner (ME) area, you can reach out to Dustin Williamson (dustin.williamson@msad52.org), Tash Varney (nvarney207@gmail.com), and Jenny Wilbraham (jenwilb.ski@gmail.com) about in-person offerings. Folks can also reach out via the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center instagram HERE.
Have fun, stay safe, and take the spirit of the journey with you! Sharing photos or GPS tracks over social media is highly encouraged (tag the Maine Outdoor Wellness Center and NENSA and use #forRoy).
Registrant Categories:
Rockstar: For those aiming to ski 71.19 in one shot – for time or challenge.
Speedy Repeater: Combine multiple skis to reach 71.19km.
Bill Koch/Recreational/Time Trial: Ski 7.119km non-stop or use the event as a time trial.
Art for Roy: Design the coolest fitness tracker art file to honor Roy! #forRoy
1:11:19: Ski as far as you can in 71 minutes and 19 seconds.
Prizes:
The first 10 registrants, 8 raffled registrants, and 2 randomly selected social promoters will win an event bag with swag from The MOWC and LL Bean.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NENSA SUPPORTING SPONSORS: |
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NENSA Summer Rollerski Trucker Hats for Sale!
(click on photo below to purchase)
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July 15
Q&A With New Faces On The U.S. Ski Team: Will Koch
To help fans get to know these new(er) faces, FasterSkier is doing a series of interviews, providing insights into the factors that have contributed to development, progress, and growth for these athletes last season. In this installment, we talk with Will Koch following his nomination to the U.S. Ski Team on its D-Team. ...Read More at FasterSkier.com
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From Concept2:
July 7:
Off Season SkiErg Workouts from Skiers and Biathletes:
We checked in with skiers and biathletes of the Craftsbury Green Racing Project to gather a few of their favorite SkiErg workouts. You don’t have to be a top level athlete to benefit from these workouts!
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From CrossCountrySkier.com:
INDY XC PASS DEBUTS FOR 2022–23
Since its debut in 2019, the Indy Pass has provided alpine skiers with affordable access to numerous independently owned ski areas across the U.S. and Canada, and even Japan. This past winter, Sovereign Lake Nordic Center in Vernon, British Columbia, became the first cross country ski area to join the pass. For next winter, there’s even better news: the new Indy XC Pass, which offers two daily trail passes at each participating Nordic resort, plus a third day at 25 percent off the full-price rate. The Indy XC Pass costs $69 for adults and $29 for kids 12 and under through May 17, 2022 (prices after that date have yet to be announced)... click HERE for full story
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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
December 17-18: Eastern Cup #1: Rikert Eastern Cup Opener Ripton, Vermont
Looking Ahead to 2023:
January 14-15: Eastern Cup #2: Chisholm Ski Club Eastern Cup and Bates Carnival Rumford, Maine
February 4-5: Eastern Cup #3: Roy Varney Memorial Quarry Road Eastern Cup, Waterville Maine
February 18-19: Eastern Cup #4: Dublin Double Eastern Cup Dublin, New Hampshire
March 22-26: Supertour Finals - Craftsbury VT
Link to our COVID Protocols 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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