*Registration Through the USSS Sport Education Academy*
Questions on the L100 certification process? See NENSA’s guide HERE
Held in conjunction with the 10th Annual Quarry Road Opener!
Join Colby College Assistant Coach and USSS National Faculty member Justin Fereshetian for a USSS L100 certification assessment. Coaches should be prepared for a roughly ~2-3hr assessment on snow. Details regarding day of instructions – technique, meeting place etc… – will be emailed to participants after registration deadline on Sunday, November 24th.
What do I need to do prior to USSS L100 Assessment?
Refer to our detailed guide here.
1. Renew USSS Coach Membership and complete the steps to be active (SafeSport and Safety Requirements).
2. Join USSS Sport Education Academy at Gold Tier level.
3. Enroll and Complete Coaching Fundamentals and L100 Curriculum online.
4. Register on the Sport Ed. Academy for “2024-25 XC L100 – Waterville, ME – EAST In-person Assessment.” Registration deadline is Sat. November 24th. If you miss the deadline, please email Justin Fereshetian, [email protected]
5. Watch your email inbox for specific day-of instructions from Justin Fereshetian.
6. Coach! Certify! SKI!
Coaches must complete the online portion of the L100 curriculum before registering for the on-snow assessment. Registration for the on-snow assessment is through the Sport Education Academy. Please note that the cost of this assessment is $50.
This USSS L100 assessment will be administered by Colby College Assistant Coach and USSS National Faculty member Justin Fereshetian. If you have questions on this assessment, please email [email protected]. Questions on USSS Coach Certification or Coaches Ed.? Contact NENSA Competitive Program Director Ben Theyerl, [email protected].

Roy Varney Memorial Eastern Cup Hub
Quarry Road Team and Athlete Visitor Guide
The 2024-25 Eastern Cup, Race #3!
Roy Varney Memorial Eastern Cup – Quarry Road, Waterville, ME
Saturday February 1st – Sunday February 2nd, 2025
Races Offered
Saturday, February 1st: CLASSIC Sprint – Open, Junior, U16 Heats.
Sunday, February 2nd: FREESTYLE Interval Start – 10 k Open, 5 k U16.
Sanctioning Bodies
USSS Membership – REQUIRED
NENSA Membership – REQUIRED
Please Note: The snowmaking barn is open for shelter on Saturday and Sunday.
COC: Pat Cote
NENSA Reps: Ben Theyerl, Fred Bailey
TD: TBD
TDA: Ben Paradis
Timer: Ed Despard, Bullitt Timing
Chief of Course: Sam Green
Chief of Stadium: Justin Easter
Chief of Timing: Koren Coughlin
Race Secretary: Adri Ross
Registration / Bib Pick-Up Lead: Stephanie Taylor
Announcer – Mike Collin
NENSA Eastern Cup 2024 Hub

The BKL Festival is the marquee event of the Bill Koch Youth Ski League whose mission is to introduce young people to the lifelong sport of cross-country skiing, and the many associated health, fitness, and social benefits, in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment. The Festival features racing as well as a wide range of winter adventure activities for skiers of all ability levels from kindergarten up to 8th grade.
Event details and registration HERE. Registration opens in mid-December.