Wausau Nordic High School and Middle School Program Registration

Middle School Adventure Team (Grades 4-8)

• Lead coach and main contact: Andrea Larson
• Open to all youth who may have limited or no prior skiing experience
• Promotes team culture and encourages self-development and personal growth while having fun and making new friends
• Open to athletes from Marathon County and beyond
• Non-competitive team, no races required, no out of town travel
• Two practices a week
• Team members must have their own boots
• Skis, poles, and team jacket provided
  
  

Middle School Racing Team (Grades 4-8) and High School Racing Team (Grades 9-12)

• HS Lead Coach: Ernie Luedke
• MS Lead Coach: Josh Sturm
• Promotes team culture and encourages self-development and personal growth while having fun and making new friends. For more details, visit the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League website.
• Open to athletes from Marathon County and beyond
• Skis, poles, bindings, team jacket, and racing gear provided
• Week night practices and most meets are on weekends
• League race events during ski season are hosted at various locations across Wisconsin. Additional competitions are available.
• Ski season is late November - early March. Early season may require occasional travel to snow.
• Frequent weekend commitments from December - March
• Registration fees include entry fees for all team Wisconsin Nordic Ski League races as well as State sprints and distance competitions
• Houghton, MI Ski Camp on Dec 29-31, 2025 (optional) 

If you have further questions about the appropriate team for your youth skier, check out the Cross Country Systems Training Stages and Phases graphic on our website.

Snow Striders program is for children in grades K4 through 3rd. The program is a fun introduction to skiing and enjoying winter outside! Rental skis, boots, and poles (for older children) are available at no cost during each session.  For more information on this free program for our youth, click on the link provided below to take you to the registration page.  More program information is available there.  

Snow Striders Registration Page