BYSN
Buffalo Youth Ski Nordic
A cross-country ski club for 1st-8th graders
Come join us for our sixth Season of Fun!
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What
What
A winter (cross-country) ski program providing lessons and games to learn skills, make friends, and have fun!
We are a non-profit affiliated with Bill Koch Youth Ski League, it's mission to " introduce young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing with all of its recreational, social, fitness, and competitive opportunities."
Where
Where
We hope to ski again this year at the Erie County Elma Meadows Park which has several kilometers of groomed nordic ski trails, a heated building with bathrooms and changing areas, and a concession. There is also a sledding hill for extra before/after practice fun.
Our weekend activities will vary monthly to get everyone out to explore new trails. They may include Emery, Sprague Brook, Chestnut Ridge, Byrncliff & more!
When
When
The program will begin on December 5th and runs for 8 weeks on Friday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 pm weather permitting through February. We will offer a few optional weekend events for family ski activities and joining other local nordic clubs including races. Members use Heja calendar app for weekly details.
Parent Info. Meeting, Gear Swap & equipment Sign-Out December 5th.
December 12th, 1st Practice @ Elma Meadows
Let's Get Started!
Let's Get Started!
Just four steps to register for BYSN:
Just four steps to register for BYSN:
Registration now open for families by December 1st, 2025 by filling out this form.
Pay the club membership fee per child to cover costs of snacks and club expenses . This includes 8 weeks of instruction at our weekly practice (weather permitting) and a BYSN club neck buff, headband or hat depending upon year of participation. New this year**Race Team Membership- if you're child has had at least 1-2 yrs of BYSN and interest in racing, we will offer 1 extra weekly practice for race skills with expected race participation in regional BKL races (Rochester-1st timer fee paid by BYSN), Osceola, Old Forge).
$65 Member Fee, $70 Member Fee (via Paypal)
$75 Race Team Member Fee ($80 via PP)
$55 Rental Equipment ($50 deposit)
Payment can be done via check or Paypal. We are purposely keep costs low so families can acquire equipment to participate.
Join NYSSRA (NY State Ski Racing Association) by following this link and selecting BKYSL -New member. For your team name, please enter "BYSN". Youth membership in NYSSRA is free for the first year and $10 thereafter ($50 for a family 2-5 members if parents want to be helpers). You can do this later but you must be registered before you can ski with us. This is how we have liability coverage.
Join the Facebook groups to get announcements and updates. http://www.facebook.com/BuffaloYouthSkiNordic/. We also have a private group BYSN: BuffaloYouthSkiNordic Group for participants/families only so make sure to join that for weekly announcements, practice updates.
Find equipment: You will need to find your own equipment but resources on where to buy skis/poles/boots affordably are here. We have a limited amount of Rental loaners if needed. Equipment can be $70-100+ for a full kit. We encourage you to reach out if equipment or club fee costs are prohibitive. We believe that nordic skiing should be accessible to all no matter your financial situation.
BYSN is run entirely by volunteers therefore we welcome parent volunteers (no ski experience necessary)!
Skis
Skis
See Resources tab of Where to Buy/Rent Gear
Clothing
Clothing
Please dress warmly and in layers. More info coming soon...
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