Summer & Fall Training

The summer and fall programs are for upper elementary and middle grade Nordic skiers who are passionate about ski racing and want to add ski-specific activities to their summer or pre-season training. Skiers will work on rollerski skills, improve their strength and agility, learn about the sport and have fun outside with peers and enthusiastic Nordic ski community members. Coaches will send out weekly emails with practice locations and details.

***Please note that the offering of these programs is contingent upon the employment of the appropriate coaching staff. Any questions, please contact Nordic Head Coach Hilary McNamee at hilary@fordsayre.org**

Summer Program Details

  • Prior Experience: Program is open to rising 7th & 8th grade skiers. This program is geared toward skiers who participated in our winter Development and Race Clinic programs. Skiers who participated in winter Adventure programming, but are interested in joining summer Nordic should meet with the Lead Coach prior to registration.
  • Grades: 7 & 8
  • Program Fee: $340 (Scholarships available)
  • Activities:  Skate rollerskiing and foot-based activities like running, bounding and strength
  • Program Director: Courtney Marchetti, 774-696-4110, BKL@fordsayre.org
  • Lead Coach: TBD

Summer Practice Information

  • Season Dates: June 23 to August 14, 2025
  • Practice Times
    • Mondays, 5:00 – 6:15pm (Rollerskiing)
    • Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:15pm (On Foot)
    • Rising 8th graders are occasionally invited to participate in the U16 Wednesday night practice
  • Practice Locations: Variable; mostly Oak Hill in Hanover, Ray Elementary School, and North Thetford Rd. in Lyme.
  • Equipment Required
    • Running shoes
    • 1 pr. bounding poles (between sternum and armpit)
    • 1 pr. rollerski poles (between top of shoulder and nose)
    • 1 pr. rollerski ferrules (tips) mounted on rollerski poles (Omer & Bob’s can help)
    • 1 pr. skate or combi boots (NNN compatible)
    • High-viz shirt/vest (bright yellow, orange or pink)
    • Properly-fitting helmet
    • Watch
    • Waterbottle or waterbelt/carrier
    • Rollerskis are not required; we will provide rollerskis to participants.
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Fall Program Details

  • Prior Experience: Program is open to current 5th to 8th grade skiers. This program is geared toward skiers who participated in (or will be participating in) our winter Development (DEVO) and Race Clinic programs. Skiers who participated in winter Adventure programming, but are interested in joining fall Nordic should meet with the Lead Coach prior to registration.
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Program Fee: $75 (Scholarships available)
  • Activities:  Each practice will be divided between rollerskiing and foot-based activities (ex: running, bounding)
  • Program Director: Courtney Marchetti, 774-696-4110, BKL@fordsayre.org
  • Lead Coach: TBD

Fall Practice Information

  • Season Dates: October 5 – 26, 2025
  • Practice Times
    • Sundays from 1:30 – 3:00
  • Practice Locations: Ray School or Oak Hill Outdoor Center
  • Equipment Required
    • Running shoes (required for every practice)
    • 1 pr. bounding poles (between sternum and armpit)
    • 1 pr. rollerski poles (between top of shoulder and nose)
    • 1 pr. rollerski ferrules (tips) mounted on rollerski poles (Omer & Bob’s can help)
    • 1 pr. skate or combi boots (NNN compatible)
    • High-viz shirt/vest (bright yellow, orange or pink)
    • Properly-fitting helmet
    • Watch
    • Waterbottle or waterbelt/carrier
    • Rollerskis are not required; we will provide rollerskis to participants.
Register Here