Middle School Ski team has reached capacity for the season.

Blackhawk Nordic Ski Team (BNST) is a competitive team for high-school and middle-school cross-country skiers. Our goal is to provide:

• A positive, team-focused Nordic skiing experience.
• Racing opportunities as catalysts for learning to ski and train well.
• A lifelong interest in Nordic skiing and fitness.
• Development and growth for skiers of all abilities.

BNST competes in select Wisconsin Nordic Ski League (WNSL) events on weekends from mid-December through early March (https://www.wisconsinxcski.org/events/).  Race participation is strongly encouraged at all skill levels!

Some of our skiers compete in Junior National Qualifiers (JNQ) events (https://cxcskiing.org/programs/great-lakes-division/about.html); success at the JNQ level generally requires a skier to train year-round (coaches can provide additional information on resources available to support this level of commitment).

Some of our skiers participate in the Blackhawk Youth Biathlon program (https://blackhawkskiclub.org/programs/youth-biathlon); BNST coaches coordinate closely with the Biathlon coaches to schedule practices and racing opportunities.

Our coaching team brings a wealth of Nordic Skiing experience, including racing at the NCAA and elite citizen level.  Most coaches are parents of current, former, and future BNST skiers.  Our coaches continue to be involved with BNST because they love all things Nordic Skiing!  All coaches and adult volunteers who ski with the team are Safe-Sport certified.

Blackhawk Ski Club has extensive snowmaking infrastructure and grooming equipment, which ensures fun, safe skiing even when natural snow is scarce.

Middle School Team (grades 5-8)

• Program cost, $320 plus optional gear rental.

• Dryland training begins Nov 3, 2025

• On-Snow training begins December 1, 2025 (may be earlier or later subject to snow conditions), Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm at Blackhawk Ski Club.

• Practices are Mon and Wed, 5:30-7. Attending 2 practices per week encouraged.

High School Team (grades 9-12)

Program cost, $420 plus optional gear rental. 

• Dryland training begins Nov 2, 2025

• On-Snow training begins in December 1, 2025 (may be earlier or later subject to snow conditions) 

• Practices offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Attending 2 practices per week required.

General Program Information 

Registration instructions:  https://blackhawkskiclub.org/membership-types

After registration, skier families will be included in team communication via SportsYou.

Questions?  Email alysa.hinde@blackhawkskiclub.org.

Requirements 

Skiers must have a Limited Access Membership or Full Access Membership in Blackhawk Ski Club before registering for the HS or MS program.  

Equipment 

• We rent skis and poles only, you must have your own boots.  Boots can be purchased through Out There Nordic (our equipment partner) or other retailers.

• "A" Skis (new or slightly used equipment):  $115 for Skate / $115 for Classic.

• "B" Skis (equipment that is a few years old):  $75 for Skate / $75 for Classic.

• Rollerskis and Poles: $30 

Coaches 

High School Coaches: Alysa Hinde, Danny Sonnentag, Tim Bertram, Alice House

Middle School Coaches: Amy Grunewald Mattison, Chris Lawn, Braeden Anex, Alice House, Alyson McGitny, Bob Hubanks, Melissa Hornung, Karen Best, David Fields, Blaise Nemeth, Norah Lee

Schedule 

BNST Event/Race Schedule 2025-2026

December 5-7, 2025: Ironwood Ski Camp at ABR

Lodging: HS team cabin (coach supervision), MS family supported

*December 13-14, 2025: Midwest/Great Lakes JNQ, Duluth, MN

December 20, 2025: Blackhawk Classic Invite
*December 20-21, 2025: Midwest/Great Lakes JNQ, American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

January 3, 2026: Blackhawk Freestyle Race

January 4-9, 2026: U.S. Cross-Country National Championships, Lake Placid, NY

January 10, 2026:Snekkevik Classic Race, Wausau, WI

Lodging: Team Hotel TBD

January 11, 2026: Iola Freestyle Ski Race, Iola, WI

January 13, 2026: Southern Conference Meet, Lapham Peak

January 17-18, 2026: Hodag Challenge, Rhinelander, WI

Lodging: AmericInn (request Blackhawk Ski Team block)

January 25, 2026: Iola Norseman, Iola WI

*January 24-25, 2026: Great Lakes JNQ, Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

January 31 – February 1, 2026: WNSL Sprint Championships, Ariens Nordic Center, Brillion, WI

Lodging: Best Western Chilton  (request Blackhawk Ski Team block)

February 7-8, 2026: WNSL Distance Championships

American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

Lodging: Lakewoods Resort (3 cabins reserved, more cabins and condos available)

*February 14-15, 2026: Midwest/Great Lakes JNQ, Minneapolis, MN

February 14: Greenbush Challenge

February 20, 2026: Kortelopet, Seeley, WI

February 28, 2026: Amazing Race, Blackhawk Ski Club (BNST only)

*March 9-14, 2026: USSS Junior Nationals Cross Country Ski Championships, American Birkebeiner Trailhead, Cable, WI

*March 9-14, 2026: Nordiq Canada Ski Nationals, Quebec

*March 13-15, 2026: NENSA U16 Championships, Hanover, NH

 

Events in bold skiers strongly encouraged to attend

*Denotes US Ski and Snowboard events (USSS)