Skier Checklist & Expenses

Nordic skiing involves two different methods, Classic and Freestyle/Skate, where skiers require different sets of equipment for each method.

Freestyle/Skate ski method
Freestyle/Skate ski method
Classic ski method
Classic ski method

Getting started with Nordic

Parents, there's a lot to prepare initially.

Please reference Getting Started with Nordic >>  for a breakdown in addition to exploring this website's contents.

Anticipated expenses

The tables below outline the costs for participating in the ISD 196 Nordic Ski Team beyond your skier's EduTrak registration fee AND equipment.  To view estimates of equipment purchase prices, see Equipment.

For the convenience of using TeamSnap to pay for dues, an additional charge of approximately $10 will be added to any invoices. We will minimize these charges as much as possible.

ISD 196 Nordic Ski Booster Club fees

Suggested fees for each skier to support the Booster Club is based on the skier's grade. Fees are paid through the TeamSnap enrollment process.

Additional Costs

The following are costs beyond your skier's EduTrak registration, Booster Club fee, and equipment.

Nordic Ski Rental

Middle school and first-year high school skiers may rent both pairs of skis from the ISD 196 Nordic Ski Booster Club. Second-year high school skiers may rent a single pair. See Ski Rental Program for more information.
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ISD 196 Nordic Ski Booster Club | email: isd196nordicskiteam@gmail.com

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