Youth (BKL) XC Ski Program
Discover the Joy of Nordic Skiing
The Dublin XC Youth Nordic Ski Program introduces young athletes to the excitement of cross-country skiing in a fun, supportive, and active environment. Designed for elementary and middle school aged skiers, this program focuses on building fundamental skills, confidence on skis, and a lifelong love of winter sport.
Whether a child is stepping onto skis for the first time or looking to improve their technique, our experienced coaches help every athlete progress at their own pace while having a great time on the trails.
BKL (Youth)
1 Day/Week
Learn to Nordic Ski Program Nordic skiing is cross country skiing! Learn this life-long sport through games, drills, and tours on our groomed trails. We offer a low pressure, fun, group environment. Beginner skiers welcome. Classic ski equipment is required. Grades 5-8 will learn both classic and skate ski technique, so having skate equipment is strongly suggested in addition to classic. Skiers aiming to join the Middle School race program will need to have a foundation in both techniques.
Thursday: 4:30-5:30pm
Dates: January 7, 2027- March 4th, 2027 (excluding February 25th)
Where: Dublin School Outdoor Center
Optional final event: BKL Fest March 6-7th hosted by NENSA/Prospect Mountain Ski Club
Cost: $165
Scholarships are available, please inquire by completing the “contact us” form.
Equipment:
K-2nd: Required- Classic skis (fishscale or skin skis), classic or combi boots, and poles
3-8th: Required- Classic skis (fishscale or skin skis), combi boots, and poles. Strongly suggested: Skate Skis and longer skate poles
Private facebook group often has members selling gear.
BKL (Youth)
3 Day/Week
Experienced Middle School Skier Program – train to race
This group works with skiers in grades 6-8 who have basic skills in (and the equipment for) both classic and skate techniques who want to continue to learn technique and build endurance to participate in some NH races. Skiers will collaborate in some practices with the Conval and Keene MS teams and the DublinXC Junior (high school) Program.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4:30-5:30pm
Dates: January 7- March 4, 2027 (excluding February 25th) Weather permitting, preseason practices may be offered in December.
Where: Dublin School Outdoor Center
Race opportunities may include: midweek MS regional races, 2 Saturday NH Coaches Series Races, NH Middle School Champs, BKL Festival
Cost: $300
Scholarship Available, please inquire by completing the “contact us” form.
Equipment:
Classic waxable skis (or skins, not fishscales), poles, combi boots, skate skis and longer skate poles
Private facebook group often has members selling gear.
Recommendations for securing ski gear:
Keene High School Ski Sale (late November)
UNH Ski Sale Sunday, October 25th
West Hill Ski & Bike Shop in Putney, VT (they know their stuff!)
Nordic Skater in Sutton, NH
Photos over the years
