Ski racing can be a great way to measure your skills and fitness level; can help you set goals for increased performance; and it's a great way to meet people you might enjoy skiing and training with.
There are often different categories of races. For example, elite skiers may be grouped together and take off first; while recreational skiers may have their own groups.
The organizations listed here can help you locate races and training camps for skill improvement.
American Birkebeiner
PO Box 911
Hayward WI 54843
phone: 715-634-5025 www.birkie.com
American Cross Country Skiers (AXCS)
PO Box 604
Bend OR 97709
phone: 541-317-0205 www.xcskiworld.com
Master Skier
PO Box 187
Escanaba MI 49829
phone: 906-789-1139 www.masterskier.com
New England Nordic Ski Assoc. (NENSA)
49 Pineland Dr., Ste 301A
New Gloucester ME 04260
phone: 207-873-2360 www.nensa.net
NY State Ski Racing Association - Nordic Inc.
Box 90
Clifton Park NY 12065-0090
phone: 518-371-7548 www.nyssranordic.com description A membership organization that supports the development of Nordic ski sport in N Y State:
calendars biathlon, cross country, ski orienteering events; fosters Bill Koch Youth Ski League; publishes an Annual Competition Manual and monthly Nordic Newsletter; provides training programs for coaches; encourages local nordic ski clubs; sponsors end-of-season championships and festivals; and coordinates with national governing bodies for each of the Nordic ski sports.
USSki & Snowboard Association
PO Box 100, 1500 Kearns Blvd Bldg F
Park City UT 84060
phone: 435-649-9090 www.ussa.org
