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.

Friday, January 24th meet in Mora

Parent volunteer sign-ups

Please sign up to volunteer at Friday's meet if you are able to attend! It takes a village, friends.

Food sign-ups

It's going to be a long day traveling to and from and being in Mora. There are few restaurants available nearby for food. Therefore, please help feed these starving kids that day!

Food sign-ups for Mora meet

Skier photos

Skiers' photos are already available! If you missed the December 28th deadline for free delivery, you are still able to order photos with shipping being $7.00 to your home.

To order, please do the following:

Go to Valley Images Nordic Ski 24 - 25>>.
Enter the case-sensitive access code NORDIC2425.
Select "Submit".
Select you skier's photo and then "Purchase Options".
Proceed with the steps.

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!

196 Nordic Ski Team Merch

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.

MORE info on the Loppet

Food

CROCKPOTS/SMALL APPLIANCES MAY NOT be plugged in or served from inside The Trailhead
Sack lunches and snacks can be stored in team areas in the Lower Stadium then eaten inside while racers warm up.
Food from outside restaurants must be delivered, stored and consumed outside
Mill Valley, our concessionaire at The Trailhead, will be open during race days but will be limited in their capacity to feed all athletes and spectators during the short breaks during the day.

There is a lot of useful info about the day on the Loppet Foundation's website at: https://www.loppet.org/events/highschoolinvite/ .

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