Rikert Nordic Center will host the 14th annual New England Women’s XC Ski Day on Sunday, Jan. 25. Organized by the New England Nordic Ski Association, the popular event is coming to back to Vermont.
The day features cross-country ski clinics with top-notch instruction and coaching for all abilities from first time skiers to competitors. In addition, there will be ski waxing demonstrations, a special raffle and gear and apparel vendors set up at the event.
“NENSA’s Women’s Day is an opportunity for skiers at all levels to celebrate being in the outdoors at one of Vermont’s most scenic touring centers,” said Abby Weissman, event organizer. “The day provides a no pressure, fun environment for learning and camaraderie, all for a great cause.”
The event benefits the STRiDE Foundation, a Vermont-based nonprofit devoted to sports mentoring for girls in cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountain biking and basketball. Proceeds from a raffle held at the event will benefit the organization. Prizes include a two-night stay and spa package at Middlebury Inn with ski passes at Rikert Nordic Center, plus prizes donated by L.L Bean, Swix , VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations, Skida, Toko, Timberlock, Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op, Middlebury College Snow Bowl, Designer Gold, Sunrise Orchards, Olivia's Croutons, Danforth Pewter, Sweet Cecily's, Vermont Flannel, Castleton Crackers, Hue & Me and more.
Women’s New England XC Ski Day is made possible thanks to lead sponsors L.L. Bean and Swix along with VBT Bicycling and Walking Vacations.
Registration is required and space is limited. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration starting at 8:45 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $35 for NENSA members and $40 for non-members.
To sign up for New England Women’s XC Ski Day, please visit the NENSA website nensa.net/women or phone the main office at 207- 688-6503.
About New England Nordic Ski Association: It is the mission of the New England Nordic Ski Association to implement educational, recreational and competitive programs at all levels of cross-country skiing. NENSA works to sustain a vital and active skiing community in New England and to provide the support structure necessary to bring cross-country skiers to their highest potential at regional, national and international events.
About STRiDE: STRiDE: The Wright Foundation for Female Athletes was founded in 2001 to provide opportunities for girls and women through sports mentoring programs. The foundation’s programs—Snow Stars Nordic and Snow Stars Alpine in skiing; Sisters in Sport in basketball and Moxie Sparks in mountain biking—strive to enrich the lives of girls and women. STRiDE believes that sports make a positive difference beyond the finish line and playing field, teaching lessons that last a lifetime. STRiDE’s programs also aim to eliminate barriers to participation. STRiDE is a non-profit based in Middlebury, Vermont. For more information visit www.stridefoundation.org
IMAGE CAPTION: Cross-country skiers heading out to join the fun at New England Women's XC Ski Day. Rikert Nordic Center in Ripton, Vermont, will host the 14th annual event on Sunday, Jan. 25. Organized by the New England Nordic Ski Association, the popular event is coming to back to Vermont. Image credit: Matt Trueheart.
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