Welcome to Rochester Nordic Racing

Our Mission 

Rochester Nordic Racing is committed to improving the state of cross-country ski racing in the Mid-Atlantic Division amongst J2-U23 athletes. Cross-country ski racing is no longer a winter-only sport. Consistent, year-round training is a major step towards reaching our goal of developing the best junior racers in the country. Rochester Nordic Racing will work in conjunction with local and regional programs to help support the aspirations of junior skiers in the Mid-Atlantic Division.


Rochester Nordic Racing athletes have continually set the bar for New York State Ski racing accounting for  10 individual State Championships.  Within NY State Section 5 Rochester Nordic Racing Athletes have won 22 Sectional Championships out of 26 that have been contested since 2009. Rochester Nordic Racing athletes also have been a mainstay  qualifying for the Mid-Atlantic Junior National Team. Gavin Hess along with Grace Mattern have received U.S Ski Team All-American Honors finishing in the top 10 at Junior Nationals. In addition Gavin Hess qualified to represent the U.S.A at World Junior Championships in Almaty Kazakhstan 2015.  Rochester Nordic Racing athletes have continued to peruse athletic and academic excellence at the following universities. EISA- Middlebury, University of New Hampshire, Dartmouth, Harvard, Williams, Bowdoin, Bates, St. Lawrence, UMPI, Colby, St. Michaels,  USCSA - Cornell, Clarkson, Castleton, University of Vermont, and Paul Smiths. 

Summer 2023 Info 

Registration is now open. Details are listed under " Announcements" as well as under the "Summer Program"  tabs located on the drop down menu in the upper right hand corner of the home page. Also all equipment orders can be placed through www.enjoywinter.com use coupon code JasonVIP3 at checkout to receive the team discount. Wheel speed #2 is recommended on all roller skis.