UPDATE - 1/21/26

After a lot of consideration and debate we are moving the date and venue of the Mass Nordic Cup to Weston this Friday night. Due to the cold, incoming snowstorm and a filled schedule, this was the best option to offer a head to head race for Massachusett skiers.

Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Venue: Leo J Martin Golf and Ski Track, Weston MA

Timeline:
5:30 - 7:00pm Bib Pick Up & U16/EHS Form & Fees Drop off
5:30 - 6:30 Girls ski drop off
5:45 - 6:45 Boys ski drop off
7:30 Race start, girls first followed by boys

Race Format: We have decided to only run a classic race for the evening because of time constraints.
15 second interval start, no break between the girls and boys race.

Race Distance: 5.5km -6km, 4 laps

Wax Recommendation: Please use only the base level waxes. We will be applying a liquid top coat to ALL skis to normalize at ski drop off.

Star NF Cold or Polar
Toko BP Blue
Swix PS/CH 5 or 4
Rode R20

Refunds: We can issue you a refund, but you will not be considered for either U16/EHS teams. If you have a prior commitment on Friday evening, we are allowing for waivers to be filed. Athletes, please have your coach fill out out a waiver on your behalf.

BKL Athletes not in contention for U16, we will issue you a refund if you are not able to attend.

Regards,
Mass Nordic Committee

 

U16/EHS Team Registration Requirements for Mass Nordic Race

U16 Team Information: 

EHS Team Information: 

 Race Information

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Primary Location:

Prospect Mountain
204 Prospect Access Rd
Woodford, VT 05201

Please note that Prospect is still open to the public during our race. So we need to be considerate of all the users. Teams should set up areas outside for all:

Schedule:

Backup Date: Saturday January 24, 2026

Backup Location:
LJM Ski Track
190 Park Road
Weston, MA 02493

Schedule: TBD, this will be an evening race

U14 Athletes, please choose only 1 race to do. While we applaud your enthusiasm to want to do 2, this is a learning opportunity for you. Wax support will be provided for you at this event.

U16/EHS Race Wax Policy: This year, waxing will be standardized for kick and glide wax. All athletes participating for a spot on the U16 or EHS will have the same wax applied to their skis. A wax call will be emailed out to all athletes and coaches a few days prior to the race with directions on how to prepare your skis. On the day of the race, athletes will drop off their race skis (skate and classic) to a designated area for the skis to be race prepped. If skiers need additional kick for their classic skis, there will be a retouch area staffed by the Mass Nordic wax team.

The Massachusetts Race is a NO fluoro race. The use of any fluorinated glide waxes, fluorinated powders or fluorinated liquids is prohibited. The use of only non-fluoro wax reduces risk of health issues caused by PFOAs and PFAs found in waxes, is more environmentally friendly, ensures that we are following current NENSA and USSA race policies, and creates a level playing field for the selection of the MA EHS / U16 Teams. 

RACE SKI DROP OFF PROCEDURE: After picking up their bibs and dropping off U16/EHS Registration Forms, skiers will drop off ONLY their CLASSIC race skis to the dedicated waxing area. After they finish the classic race, skiers need to drop off their skate skis to the dedicated waxing area.

Technical Zones, No Double Pole Zone: There will be “Technique Zones'' on various parts of the course. In these zones, classic/diagonal technique must be observed. They will be marked on the course map as well as marked on the course.

Waivers: Coaches need to submit waivers online prior to the start of the event. 

https://forms.gle/MsLi39q6i9HYwQjT8

Waivers must be filled out by your coach prior to the event; coaches should complete one Google Form for each athlete.

Qualifying For Team Massachusetts

All skiers that are vying for a spot on the Mass Nordic U16 and/or EHS Champion Team must register for the Mass Nordic Cup. All team fees and forms must be submitted at bib pick up on the day of the Mass Nordic Cup. A NENSA membership is required at the U16 and EHS Championship. It is NOT required to participate at the Mass Nordic Cup

The top 20 boys and girls for U16s and EHS in the points system will automatically be named to their respective championship team(s). There will be four discretionary spots that will be decided by the coaching staff for the Championship Race.

A points based system will use results from the following races.

Points will be posted at https://massnordic.org/ after the Mass Nordic Cup.

Qualification for the teams requires participation in both the 1/26 freestyle race and the classic race.  Mass Team Coaches may make discretionary picks to include athletes who have filed a waiver.  If a racer cannot race, he/she MUST file a waiver (submitted by his/her/their coach) PRIOR to the race for an exception to be considered by the Mass Team Coaches.

https://forms.gle/wNkkRqoRsn94Vyxc8

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for U16 and EHS athletes: EASEF (Eastern Amateur Ski Educational Foundation). If the cost of the event(s) is prohibitive to an athlete’s participation, please visit http://easef.org/apply/ or contact Hilary Greene of Mt Greylock HS. 

If you would like to make a contribution to EASEF, please visit http://easef.org/donate/.  Contributions may not be designated for individuals but may be designated by discipline – in this case XC skiing. Please use the Contact Us link via SkiReg.com for more information.

U16 Information

U16 Championship is for those skiers 14 & 15 years old born in 2010 and 2011 who are Massachusetts residents or who are attending school in Mass. 

The U16 Championships will be held at Oak Hill Outdoor Center, Hanover, NH. This will be a THREE-day commitment and athletes will miss one day of school. Dates for this event are Friday, March 13, 2026 to Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The cost per team member will be $475.  This fee includes lodging, meals, racing fees and team clothing. Parents/caretakers are responsible with driving athletes to and from the venue.

Team Application & Medical Waiver: 2026 U16 Team Information Letter and Registration Form

U16s race formats:

U16 Leadership

EHS Information

Eastern High School Championship is for those currently in 9th to 12th grade, who are Massachusetts residents or who are attending school in Mass. Post-graduates are not eligible.

The EHS Championships will be held at Gore Mountain Nordic Center, North Creek, NY. This will be a THREE-day commitment and athletes will miss one day of school. Dates for this event are Friday, March 6, 2026 to Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The cost per team member will be $475. This fee includes transportation (to and from the hotel and race venue), lodging, meals, racing fees and team clothing. 

EHS Team Application & Medical Waiver:  2026 EHS Team Information Letter and Registration Form

https://nensa.net/eastern-hs-championships/

For skiers who do not have a  Mass Nordic Jacket, we will have a limited number available to purchase for $50. For more details, please read through the questions when you register.

EHSC race formats:

EHS Leadership