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.
Varsity Section 1 Championship
The skiers and drivers will stay warm when not racing at Peace Lutheran Church.
Food at Sections
All skiers should pack their own lunches, but a variety of healthy snacks and beverages will be available to all skiers. Please sign up for food donations. Consider dropping them off with Emilie Berglund on Monday evening.
Parent volunteer sign-ups
Friends, it'll be chilly. Please sign up to help with capes and transporting skiers between Peace Lutheran Church and Hyland.
Directions to Hyland
Coming up...
- Varsity Section 1 Championship: Tuesday, February 3rd at Hyland
- Team members will be able to relax in a warm location offsite. Skiers should take a healthy bagged lunch that day. Food, driver, and parent volunteers sign-ups will be available soon.
- MN Nordic State Championships: Wednesday + Thursday, February 11th and 12th at Giant's Ridge
- End-of-Season Banquet: Monday, March 2nd at Eastview High School. All coaches, skiers, and skiers' families -- whether middle school or high school and regardless of Developmental, Junior Varsity, or Varsity race participation -- are invited. More info will be available in February.
Our 2025/2026 Nordic Team
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!
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