Gore Mountain's North Creek Ski Bowl To Host NENSA 2018 U16 Nordic Championships

The Gore Mountain Nordic Center is honored to host the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA) U16 Championships March 9-11. The NENSA U16 Championships began modestly in 1992 and the event has grown into one of the highlights of the season for junior athletes. New York and each New England state can qualify their fastest 24 U16 (ages 14-15) boys and girls. Four races take place, and seeded wave starts ensure match racing at its finest. This event typically sees invited entries from other regions within the US and Canada.

NENSA 2018 U16 Championships Schedule:

• Friday, March 9
  3pm Girls 5k Freestyle Race (waves of 6/minute)
  4pm Boys 5k Freestyle Race (waves of 6/minute)
  5pm Podium Ceremony for Freestyle Races
• Saturday, March 10
  9:30am Girls 5k Classic Race (waves of 6/minute)
  10:30am Boys 5k Classic Race (waves of 6/minute)
  2pm Girls 1.25k Cross-Country Cross (individual start every 15 seconds)
  2:30pm Boys 1.25k Cross-Country Cross (individual start every 15 seconds)
• Sunday, March 11
  10am 4X 3k Mixed Relay - Girl Classic, Boy Classic, Girl Skate, Boy Skate
  Noon Podium Ceremony for Relay Teams and State Overall Awards

The primary goal of NENSA is to create an environment that promotes the athletic development of New England cross-country skiers, supports skiing organizations, and encourages the growth of the sport of cross-country skiing.

Gore Mountain Nordic Center: When snowmaking, lights, grooming, and a pocket of well-designed trails unite, you get a one-of-a-kind Nordic facility. All levels of cross-country skiers can customize their outing with lighted tracks for evening fitness, varying inclines, and natural wooded routes. The Nordic Center is open daily and nightly, and access to the trail system is included for all ticketed guests and season passholders.