Welcome to Team NordicSkiRacer!

Team NordicSkiRacer is an informal group of skiers who like the camaraderie around racing. Our members have ranged from people who are just learning to ski up to an Olympian...and everything in between. Members are mainly from southeastern Michigan, but we have had members from all over Michigan and Ohio.

We are year around active people who rollerski, bike, run, paddle, inline skate, swim, circuit train, hike - you get the idea! We may do these activities on our own or as small groups. We help each other become better skiers.

See below for information on programs for both seniors (adults) and juniors.

Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Michigan, is considered the Team's home base. The park has over 20k of trail including a 2.4k loop with snowmaking and lights. It is groomed for both classic and skate (some trails are classic-only). On the second full weekend each January, the Team manages the Frosty Freestyle and Krazy Klassic skis races, both part of the Michigan Cup Cross Country Ski Racing Series.

More information: [email protected] or Mike Muha at 248-535-9351.

Membership

Annual dues: Individual ($14) or Family ($25). Register Online or mail in a membership form: PDF, Word.

$10 of the dues pays for each member's Michigan Cup Race Series registration fee.

Race suits and bike jerseys

Look like you're a racer! We use Borah Teamwear for Team NordicSkiRacer ski suits. Our contact there is

Mark Konrad
Account Manager
150 Jack Berg Lane
Coon Valley, WI 54623
Mobile: 608-632-7786   Office: 800-354-2825

Team member Sarah Newmister manages the relationship with Borah, which includes a Team ordering website. Borah requires a $300 minimum order from the Team before they ship. Contact Sarah at [email protected].

Senior Program

Beginning adult skiers

Huron Meadows Metropark and Kensington Metropark rental both classic and skate skis. Private or group lessons can be arranged with James Szczygiel at [email protected].

Parents with kids can join our Kids Learn to Ski Program. See more below in the Junior Program.

Aspiring and seasoned racers

Formal training program: Mike Muha offers a year-long training program for skiers who want to take their racing to the next level. The program is free for members of Team NordicSkiRacer. Contact Mike at [email protected]. The program starts in April of each year.

Workout sessions: Group workout sessions are posting in the calendar ("Team Happenings") and start in April or May. Must are rollerski sessions but some are on foot (running, ski walking, ski bounding) as well. By mid-November, group workouts become more ad hoc as weather, holidays,and races play havoc with individual calendars.

As you get to know people, you will find people who ski, bike, run, and paddle and who would be happy to have you join them.

Technique Clinics: Coach Andy Liebner periodically visits our area and puts on both dryland, rollerski, and ski technique sessions. Watch the calendar for details. Mike Muha also puts on technique clinics (watch the calednar) or can work with individual skiers one-on-one (contact Mike at [email protected]).

Adults are invited to ski the Junior sessions: Parents are allows to ski in all the junior team group skiing sessions (see the Junior section below).

Junior Program

Team NordicSkiRacer offers a set of beginner ski classes and a Junior Racing Program:

Kids Learn to Ski Program

Team NordicSkiRacer, in conjunction with the Brighton Area Recreation Connection (BARC), offers a four session cross country ski program for new skiers...and their parents (if they parents want to try skiing as well). The sessions meet on Wendesday evenings at 6:00-7:30pm starting in mid-January at Huron Meadows Metropark. Rental skis and trail pass are included. The class skis on Buck's Run, a lit ski trail with man-made snow. Registration usually opens in December on the Brighton Community Education website: https://brightonk12.ce.eleyo.com/.

Nordic Ski Junior Racers

Team NordicSkiRacer introduces our expanding junior program: "Nordic Ski Junior Racers"

The "Nordic Ski Junior Racers" (NSJR) program introduces young athletes to cross-country skiing. The program is in its 8th season, and is supported by experienced coaches, parents, and members of Team NordicSkiRacer. Practice sessions take place at Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton, MI) known for its man-made snow and lit cross country ski trail.

The program is open to young people of different ages and all skill levels, from beginning to advanced. Racing is not a requirement to be a member of the team. Learning to cross country ski and having fun is our goal.

The youngest athletes (ages 8-12) focus on the basics of cross-country skiing, including balance, coordination, and proper technique, through a combination of on-snow instruction, games and activities. Through these activities they are able to build strength and endurance.

Older athletes (ages 12-19) who are interested in pursuing competitive cross-country skiing are supported with more advanced skiing technique instruction, as well as strength and endurance training, enabling them to become successful competitive skiers.

The Nordic Ski Junior program provides young athletes with a safe, fun, and supportive environment in which to develop their cross-country skiing skills, build confidence and self-esteem, and foster a lifelong love of the sport.

For more information, contact:

Doug Heady
[email protected]

Juniors join the Team

We ask that you be a member of the Team NordicSkiRacer to participate in our junior team skis and be listed on our team roster.

Membership information can be found here:

• Member registration: https://runsignup.com/TeamNordicSkiRacer
• Team page: https://www.nordicskiracer.com/Team/

Loaner / equipment sharing

We do have a small pool of loaner equipment for those in need. If you happen to have extra or "outgrown" equipment to share or sell please let us know. Cross Country Ski Headquarters does have a junior ski rental program for the season. I can send more details for those interested.

Junior team group skiing

The following is our schedule for our weekend team skis. These will be our usual skill drills to develop technique, games, and time to ski together. We will meet at Huron Meadows Metropark (8765 Hammel Rd, Brighton, MI 48116) near the clubhouse at 9:30am ready to ski. These typically last about an hour, but you are welcome to ski as long as you want. :) We’ll add more dates if we get early snow.

• Sunday Jan 4th
• Sunday Jan 18th
• Sunday Feb 8th
• Saturday Feb 14th
• Sunday Mar 7th

If we get earlier snow we’ll add earlier dates

If there is enough interest we could meet at Huron Meadows to ski on Tuesday evenings. This will be a little less formal. Some guided drills/exercises with time to ski together. Please contact me if you are interested.

Parents are welcome to join all of the ski sessions.

Junior races

There are also many junior distance races on the Michigan Cup Calendar this season. See https://nordicskiracer.com/micup-calendar.asp.

A subset of six junior Michigan Cup races form the Baic Cup race series. Based on results from these races the top junior team will receive the Baic Cup at the end-of-season awards ceremony at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters Relay Race. The six Baic Cupraces are:

1. Raptor Rush (Classic) Sat, Jan 10, 2026
2. Krazy Klassic (Classic) Sun, Jan 11, 2026
3. Flying Squirrel (Freestyle) Sun, Jan 18, 2026
4. Beech Nuts (Freestyle) Sun, Jan 25, 2026
5. Forbush Memorial Classic Sun, Feb 8, 2026
6. Muffin Race (Relay) SUN, Feb 22, 2026

This year the Michigan Middle School and High School Championships Feb 27, 28, Mar 1, 2026 will be held at Hickory Hills in Traverse CIty, MI. This is a great opportunity to experience racing with other juniors from around the state.

If you have any questions about the above events let me know.

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