U16/EHSC Maine Nordic Selection Race Nordic Selection Race

2022 U16/EHSC Maine Nordic Selection Race Start Lists (2)

Details: Published: Friday, 04 March 2022 06:45

The 2022 U16/EHSC Maine Nordic team selection race is on Saturday, March 5th at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. The day begins with the 5K classical at 10:30am for girls and at 11:30am for boys. The start lists are now posted for the classical races. GIRLS START LIST | BOYS START LIST

After the races Saturday at the SOC each athlete will be called down, asked if they are going to the NENSA race(s) and hand Sally (NOT Buzz!!!) a check made out to Maine Nordic for the appropriate amount right then. They will be able to buy the coveted Maine Nordic Team jackets after the ceremony with a SEPARATE check for $110 made out to Maine Nordic.

Team fee for U16s is $320, which includes a bus, Saturday night dinner and lodging for Saturday night. Team fee for EHSC is $190 but doesn’t include lodging, meals or a bus.

We will have rapid Covid tests at each Nensa race. Any athlete who feels ill will take a test. If they are positive they will isolate and the parent will IMMEDIATELY come get them. Any U16 athlete who tests positive will NOT ride the bus home. Athletes will be masked on the U16 bus and at all team meetings at both events. The safety of our athletes and coaches is a priority: please respect each other and do your part.

Good luck Saturday at the SOC.

GO MAINE!!!

2022 U16/EHSC Maine Nordic Selection Race (2)

Details: Published: Sunday, 27 February 2022 06:10

3/2 Update: Vaccination is NOT required to race Saturday at the Selection Race but IS required to attend the U16/EHSC events except for medical exemptions by a doctor. If you aren’t vaccinated just upload a picture saying you aren’t vaccinated.
EHSC cost will be $190.00 per athlete. Bring a check made out to Maine Nordic. Jackets are $110, check to Maine Nordic. U16 trip cost will be posted shortly. Athletes must register by Wednesday to be entered and confirm they will attend the Nensa races when we announce the teams shortly after the races finish.

The Selection Race to name the Maine Nordic U16 and EHSC teams will be held Saturday 3/5 at the SOC. The race is run under the attached rules. Entry fee for the race is $22.00 payable to the SOC. Athletes do NOT have to be a Nensa member to race in the Selection Race but must become one to race at the U16 and EHSC races.

Athletes must register via the online registration form, including documentation of vaccination status.
The top 24 female and male athletes in both age groups will be named to the Maine teams. We will also name 10 alternates. Once named all athletes (including alternates) must make a non refundable deposit to secure their spot on the team. An athlete who tests positive for Covid after the Selection Race will receive a full refund. We do have three athletes who are automatics to the EHSC team and also some others who won the Pursuit races at States or the County championships so final team slots will be posted at registration. Any automatic MUST register for the Selection Race and notify Buzz Bean by 3/4/22 in order to hold their spot on the team.

U16s are athletes who were 14&15 by December 31 of 2021. They may be 8th graders. EHSC athletes must be enrolled in high school, either in Maine or out of state as long as they are Maine residents. They may not be 8th graders. U16 athletes must also be Maine residents. U16s may also attend EHSCs if they qualify in the top 24 overall.

Final details including costs for both trips will be posted soon. The Nensa U16 Championships will be held 3/12-13 at Jackson NH. A bus will be leaving Gould the morning of 3/12 and the team will be staying together. EHSC will be held 3/19-20 at Titcomb Mountain. Athletes must provide their own accommodations and transportation to the EHSC events.

An All Star cast of coaches will be providing smokin’ fast skis so be psyched for the best races of the year!

Maine Nordic Team jackets will also be available for purchase to named athletes. Checks for $110.00 should be made out to Maine Nordic for jackets.

Tentative Schedule

8:00 Course open for inspection

8:30 Bib pick up begins. No day of race entries.

10:30Girls Classic 5km 15 second interval start

11:30 Boys Classic 5km 15 second interval start

12:30 Course closed for grooming

1:00 Course open for inspection (approx. time)

1:00 Bib pickup for pursuit 2.5 km FS

2:00 Girls 2.5km Pursuit start (may collapse the final athletes)

3:00 Boys 2.5km Pursuit start

Team naming and registration will follow as soon as possible. County athletes will be registered first to allow them to get started home.

Questions? Email Buzz Bean at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

GO MAINE!!!

2022 Maine U16/EHSC Nordic Selection Race

Details: Published: Friday, 07 January 2022 07:31

The 2022 Maine U16/EHSC Nordic team selection race will be held on Saturday, March 5th at the Sugaloaf Outdoor Center. Times and details to come soon.

MAINE NORDIC TEAM INFO PAGE

Attachments:
MAINE NORDIC TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES AND RULES.pdf

2022 Maine U16/EHSC Nordic Selection Race

Details: Published: Tuesday, 15 February 2022 17:41

2022 Maine U16/EHSC Nordic Selection Race Info

The Maine Team Selection Race will be held Saturday, March 5th at the SOC. The snow date is Sunday, March 6th.The sole purpose of the race is to select the athletes who will attend the NENSA U16s or EHSC. All athletes must register in advance using THIS ONLINE REGISTRATION. No day of race registration is allowed. Entry fee is $22.00 made out to the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center. Registration closes Wednesday, March 2nd at 5:00 PM. You do NOT have to be a NENSA member to attend the Selection Race, but you MUST be a NENSA member to attend U16s or EHSC.

Here is the schedule for the event:

8:00 Course open for inspection

8:30 Bib pick up

10:30 Girls Classic 5km 15 second interval start

11:30 Boys Classic 5km 15 second interval start

12:30 Course closed for grooming

1:00 Bib pickup and FS course open for inspection (approx. time)

2:00 Girls 2.5km Pursuit start

3:00 Boys 2.5km Pursuit start

The race is run under the attached rules. We will be naming the top 24 Female and 24 Male athletes to both the U16 and EHSC Maine Teams. Any athlete who attends the USSA Junior Nationals is automatically named to the team, but they MUST send their non-refundable deposit to Buzz Bean by March 1st. (Contact Buzz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Final details including prices will be posted shortly on the MHSS website. In addition, the following applies:

Any athlete who wins the Pursuit race at states in any class, also, the top high school and top U16 finisher boy and girl from the Aroostook County Championships will be automatic selections to the team.

These athletes MUST ALSO send their non-refundable deposit to Buzz Bean by March 1st. He will NOT chase after you! We will be naming 10 alternates to both teams: ALL athletes MUST provide a non-refundable check made out to Maine Nordic at the naming of the team after the racing concludes. If alternates are not called upon to race their checks will be destroyed; if they are called upon and choose not to participate, they will not receive a refund.

The race is open to any Maine resident but athletes MUST be enrolled in a Maine high school (or another high school out of state) to attend EHSC. 8th grade students may attend the U16 event (and the Selection Race) provided they meet the age requirements for U16, but may NOT attend EHSC. The race is NOT open to athletes who do not meet the NENSA age/grade requirements, ie. no PGs, etc.

All athletes and coaches MUST be fully vaccinated per CDC guidelines to attend either U16s or EHSC. There are NO exemptions at all. Please schedule your vaccination (or booster if eligible) immediately if you aren't fully vaccinated. In addition it is highly likely they will need proof of a negative PCR test immediately preceding the events, so plan ahead! Final details on the website shortly.

U16s are at Jackson, NH `March 12-13 while EHSC are at Titcomb Mountain March 19-20. Final details will be posted shortly. The team will be staying together for U16s but will NOT be staying together at EHSC. Athletes must provide their own transportation (and accommodations if desired) to the EHSC events. A bag lunch will be provided at both events on Sunday. Please visit nensa.net for more information about the Championships.

An All Star group of coaches have been selected for each trip and will be providing amazingly fast skis for the races. Team members will receive detailed emails from the U16 Trip Leader Elysha Dyar (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) and EHSC Trip Leader Buzz Bean (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) shortly after the Selection Race. Contact Buzz Bean for more info about the Selection Race.

Wax 'em up, keep skiing and get ready for a great race at the SOC!

GO MAINE!!!

NENSA is looking for Adaptive Nordic skiers to join the Nensa U16 and EHSC at Jackson,NH and Farmington,Maine. Please contact Buzz Bean at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.