ISD 196 Nordic Ski

Who we are

The ISD 196 Nordic Ski Team is composed of students from all ISD 196 high schools - Apple Valley, Eagan, Eastview, Rosemount, School of Environmental Studies - as well as the district middle schools - Black Hawk, Dakota Hills, Falcon Ridge, Rosemount, Scott Highlands, Valley. ALL BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADES 6 - 12 are welcome.

The season runs mid-November through mid-February.

Please contact

  • Emilie Berglund at emilie.berglund@gmail.com if you have a 6th grader who is considering joining the team.
  • Coach Brian Abery at abery001@umn.edu with all other questions.
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FREE Bounding Clinic with Margie Freed & Michaela Keller-Miller

This clinic is offered by Finn Sisu >> and is open to ALL ages and abilities. Please bring your bounding poles, running shoes, water, and positive energy. There will also be some door prizes provided by Salomon Nordic and from Finn Sisu.


Date/Time: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Location: Meet at the Battle Creek Recreation Center

To participate, please print, sign (your parent if athlete is under 18), and bring the following waiver to the event: Bounding Clinic Waiver >>

Skier/Parent Information Meeting

ALL returning and prospective skiers and parents should attend this meeting.


Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2024

Location: Eastview High School

Times + Rooms:

6 p.m. - 7 p.m. C250: NEW skiers + parents

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. C250: ALL skiers

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. C350: ALL parents


The season starts on Monday, November 11th, 2024.

Team Merch store!

We have a new team merchandise store, where skiers, coaches, and families are welcome to purchase team items, hosted by a St. Paul company, Branding Wearhouse >>.

The captains will select and add more items to the store ahead of the season start.

Our 2023/2024 Nordic Team

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Questions, requests, & feedback

Questions about Nordic? Ideas or requests for next season? Feedback on this season or website?Ā  We want to hear from YOU, whether you are a current or prospective skier or family member!

Go to Your Questions, Requests, & Feedback to share your thoughts with us. We will respond within 48 hours.

Our skiers in action

Thank you to our sponsors!

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ISD 196 Nordic Ski Booster Club | email: isd196nordicskiteam@gmail.com

Head Coach: Brian Abery | email: abery001@umn.edu