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.
Events
Winged Feed & Seed Fundraiser
See Fundraiser for all the information! Orders + payments due on December 6th at the Waxing Clinic!
Noodles & Co in Eagan on December 9th
Our second restaurant night is coming up on December 9th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Grab some delicious dinner after the team's first meet of the season!
Sign-ups
Winter Training Trip registration
Registration is ready to go! Head on over to Winter Training Trip >> for all the information!
Waxing pod sign-ups
ALL skiers grades 6 - 12 who will race need to sign up for a waxing pod. Head to Waxing Pods to do this.
Waxing Clinic sign-ups
ALL new skiers and skiers wanting a waxing refresh need to attend the Waxing Clinic on Saturday, December 6th at Rosemount Middle School.
Skiers, be sure to bring your skis to the clinic. Uniforms, kick wax kits, and wax remover will be handed out then as well!
Rock skis for sale!
Coach Abery has 18–20 pairs of rock skis available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis at $50 per pair.
What are rock skis?
Rock skis are older, “well-seasoned” skis you can use guilt-free in poor snow conditions—think rocks, roots, thin cover, or early/late-season skiing.
Why own a pair?
Not every ski day offers perfect trails. On low-snow or icy days, skiers may be unable to use rental skis or may prefer not to risk damaging their newer personal skis. On those days, you can either run… or ski with rock skis if you have a pair!
How do I get a pair?
- Complete the form below.
- Pay $50 payment via (a) Venmo to @isd196nordicskiteam or (b) cash at pickup.
- Contact Coach Abery directly to pick up your skis.
Rock skis make the tough-snow days a whole lot better—highly recommended!
Grocery bagging
All skiers are welcome to sign up for two grocery bagging slots at Cub, friends!
Special notes:
- Varsity skiers, these are Saturday time slots -- be sure to sign up for a time slot AFTER your Saturday practice is done.
- The December 6th date is when we have the Waxing Clinic from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. New skiers, do not sign up during this time.
- The January 10th date is the Loppet for Varsity skiers.
Carpooling
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!
Our 2024/2025 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.
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