NCHS XC Ski Team

The NCHS XC ski team has a rich history of drawing in very dedicated and resilient individuals. Over the years our program has produced multiple individual and team State Champions, and countless All State skiers. 

No experience is necessary.  As long as you bring the right Attitude, Preparation, Effort every day, and have a team first mentality, you will find success in our program.  You will also discover a sport and make relationships that last a lifetime.

NCHS Athletic Department Reasonable Expectations

1. Be Relentless in our pursuit of our best selves

2. Improve - get 1% better every day

3. Sacrifice distractions and personal desires for the good of the team

4. Excel - do things the right way at a high level

5. Be on the RISE - if we commit to R, I, S, E the ultimate goal will take care of itself

Reasonable Expectations to be a part of our program:

• As soon as you know you are going to miss any scheduled event you need to communicate it with your coaches. Telling us at practice while we are trying to coach is not enough.

• If you miss practice on a race week due to illness you should not expect to be traveling for the meet that same week.

• If you have an unexcused absence on a race week you will not travel. 

  • Excused absences include emergency situations out of your control, school obligations, and family events.

• This is a Varsity sport. Please understand that there are commitments and sacrifices you likely will need to make in order to be a Varsity skier. 

• Please let your coaches know before the season about any meets you may miss throughout the season due to other commitments so that we can plan accordingly. Again, understand that this may affect your potential status as a Varsity skier.

• EVERYONE needs to have their own kick wax. At least a blue, purple, and a cork. Green and Red if you would like. Purchase from our ski shops. For any ski equipment purchases be sure to mention that you are on the ski team so that you can receive a team discount.

• BE PREPARED- Always have gym gear with you in the event that mountain practice is canceled. It happens, so be flexible and ready to still practice. Always have adequate clothing and equipment: hats, wool socks(dry hat and socks to change into after practice), gloves, layers (no cotton), ski boots etc. If you don't have the necessary equipment for a given practice and you still get on the bus, you will be put to work.