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.
Coming up...
The 2024/2025 Nordic season started on Monday, November 11th.
Go to
- Team Enrollment for next steps to register and enroll your skier on the Nordic team.
- Skier Headbands + Hat for this season's captain-selected items! Orders due by Friday, November 22nd.
- Skier Sweatshirts for the season's captain-selected sweatshirts! Orders due by Friday, November 22nd.
- Team Merch >> for cozy flannel pants and tops.
- Nordic Thrift for great deals on gently used poles and boots.
Renting Nordic skies
See Equipment for info about the gear required for Nordic. Depending on your skier's grade and years on the team, some equipment can be rented from the Booster Club and other equipment must be purchased. Learn more about the Ski Rental Program.
Please see the schedule below for the time slots for rental ski fitting. Contact Coach Abery with questions or concerns.
Carpooling
Are you interested in carpooling with other skier families in the 2024/2025 season? Let us know!
Separate channels in TeamSnap will be set up for each school's carpooling group to coordinate rides.
Sign-ups for grocery bagging at Cub
Skiers, you are welcome to sign up for a SINGLE slot for one of the four grocery bagging fundraising events at Cub in December and January. To learn more about what to expect, go to Fundraising.
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 2023/2024 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