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.
Head to Team Registration + Enrollment to learn about the registration and enrollment processes and enroll your skier.
Events
Course Setup on November 22nd
Calling all skiers and families who are able to join! We have Course Setup at Valleywood this weekend led by a very capable crew. Fresh air, new friends, exercise, and sweat equity... What's not to love?
- For the work at the Rosemount Shed (see location below), bring your truck, trailers, and/or shelves to haul equipment, like fence posts, roles of fencing material, and carpets.
- For the work at Valleywood Golf Course, bring your wheelbarrows!
Please sign up for at least one time slot to join the effort.
Fitting schedule for rental skis + boots on November 22nd/23rd
If your skier is renting skis and/or boots, please see the ski rental fitting schedule below. View the TeamSnap schedule for Coach Abery's address and instructions.
Contact Andrea Poppinga with questions/concerns.
Give to the Max MN
This year, we’re offering a great way to support the District 196 Ski Team through direct donations!
Give to the Max Day 2025 is Thursday, November 20th, but donations can start coming in today! Help us reach our goal by sharing the link with family, friends, and on social media. Every contribution helps our team!
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Isd-196-Nordic-Ski-Booster-Club
Winged Feed & Seed Fundraiser
We start on Monday, November 17th.
See Fundraiser for all the information!
Sign-ups
Sweatshirts + headbands
Head to Team Swag to find this season's captain-selected sweatshirts and headbands/hats by Friday, November 21st.
Grocery bagging
Please sign up for a single time slot for grocery bagging at Cub, friends! Additional time slots will be available once everyone has had the opportunity to sign up for a time slot. Varsity skiers, these are Saturday time slots -- be sure to sign up for a time slot AFTER your Saturday practice is done.
Finn Sisu equipment fitting
Does your skier need new equipment? Sign up for one of the time slots available at Finn Sisu to meet with Coach Abery. Dates are listed in the TeamSnap schedule. NOTE: Coach Abery is working on setting up another evening of time slots for new skiers!
Carpooling
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 >>. Youth and adult sizes are available where possible!
Our 2024/2025 Nordic Team
Questions, requests, & feedback
Questions about Nordic? Ideas or requests for next season? Feedback on this season or website? 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!
ISD 196 Nordic Ski Booster Club | email: isd196nordicskiteam@gmail.com
Head Coach: Brian Abery | email: abery001@umn.edu