About Us

The Nashoba Valley Ski Club (NVSC) is a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Buddy Werner League (EMBWL) and operates under its rules and bylaws.  The membership of EMBWL also includes Bradford, Bogastow, Prospect Hill, and Ski Ward.

We’re a youth alpine race club that provides skiers from grades 1-12 the opportunity to train and compete in slalom and giant slalom races against racers from other regional teams. No prior race experience is required; however, all team members must be able to ride the ski lifts unassisted with other racers and ski all terrain at Nashoba Valley safely and with a degree of comfort. NVSC is a learn-to-race program, not a learn-to-ski program.

As an independent, non-profit, parent run race club that functions separately from the operations of the Nashoba Valley Ski Area, we depend upon our families to assist in team operations. All parents/guardians are required to work at two or more races during the season, assisting in race logistics and other operational needs. No experience is necessary and it’s a great way to see how races are run.

Our goal is to improve the ski racing skills of our members. While the development of life-long skiing skills and competition is encouraged, the main emphasis is on having a fun, safe, and positive experience for all. Practices are held on Thursday evenings at Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford. Practices run from 6:30-8:30pm except fore the U8 group (6-7 year olds) that finish at 8:00. Races take place on Sunday mornings at Nashoba and other league-member ski areas. Race registration begins at 8:00am on Sundays with races beginning at 9:00am. Place ribbons are given to the top finishers in each group at ever race with all U8 (6-7 year olds) receiving either a place or participant ribbon at each race. The season climaxes with the annual league championship race where all teams come together for a daylong event and great cookouts!

NVSC holds registration in October with all pertaining information posted on this site. Because we are a large group, all correspondence regarding schedules and announcements are via the website and/or email. Please sign up for important email updates on the team website so you’re not left out. Much information about the team can be found throughout the website and don’t hesitate to contact any trustee if you have any questions.

Finally, in addition to weekly races, NVSC also has other fun activities throughout the season including our season kick-off party, annual parent/child race, home race pot luck lunches, championship cookout, and end of season banquet.

Ski fast, ski hard, and have fun!

NVSC Officers