High School and Middle School
Wisconsin State Sprint Championships
January 31 – February 1, 2026
Ariens Nordic Center
1111 Round Lake Road, Brillion, WI
The dates and techniques have been updated for 2025.
2026 Registration Information
WNSL SPRINT Championship Registration
Sprint Registration Fee: $50.00 per skier, includes both days of ski racing. Payment will be made at race check-in when you arrive. There is no one-day price.
Fee will be charged to athletes posted on the START list. The registration process will be handled by team coaches or individually if an athlete is registering as an Independent Athlete.
LATE Registration Fee: $20.00 per athlete. Late entries for WNSL athletes, WNSL teams, and individual athletes MUST be approved by the WNSL Board of Directors prior to January 25, 2026.
The 2026 WNSL SPRINT State Championships is NOT open to the Guest Class. The WNSL welcomes Guest Class athletes and teams to participate in the DISTANCE Championships.
Contact the race organization committee with your questions or for more information on forming a team in your area.
2026 Athlete and Coach Waivers
WNSL SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP WAIVERS
For the SPRINT weekend, we need TWO waivers from every athlete, coach, and volunteer. Please complete the waivers ASAP.
No pre-skiing the course or race bibs issued without signed and completed waivers.
- Ariens Online Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/whvbz4wwkyxrgxrwauhcaf/web/
- WNSL Paper Waiver:
All coaches assisting athletes with waxing, race support, or on the race course MUST have a signed waiver.
All coaches on the race course MUST wear a bib; either a USSS Coach Bib or coaches can pick up a bib in the race registration.
Coaches on course must ski in the direction of the race course. NO backward skiing will be permitted. Coaches are NOT allowed in the stadium except to adjust grip waxes during the Team Relay Sprint semi-final and final rounds.
2026 WhatsApp – Updated
2026 Schedule
Course & Stadium Information
Course Maps: 1.0 K for MS // 1.2 K for HS
The courses are different than in 2024. The two courses planned for 2025 are on the north side of the venue; the courses are slightly more challenging, yet a better and a more competitive option for athletes.
Plus, this format opens up 1.7 K for wax testing and warm-up.
Spectators will be limited to specific viewing areas and will NOT be allowed to walk along side of the race courses.
Stadium
- Field of Play will be enforced; coaches that plan to be on course need to sign in at Race Headquarters for a bib to access the course.
- Spectators will be limited to the designated spectators paths and viewing area. NO walking along the race course.
2026 Parking Plans
- Parking is very limited at the Ariens Nordic Center and Round Lake Farms Lodge.
- Buses will be provided from the Ariens Plant #1 for Public Parking (10 minute ride).
- Access is planned for Skier & Equipment drop off at the venue.
- Parking Passes are REQUIRED for Teams, Coaches, Volunteers, and for the remaining parking spots at the lodge and the Nordic Center.
- South Lot for Team Trailers (10 power outlets available).
- Middle Lot: (6 power outlets available).
- North Lot: Coaches, Volunteers, & Preferred Public (NO power outlets)
NOTE: Teams should consider bringing their own generator.
REMOTE PARKING: ARIENS PLANT #1
655 W.Ryan St Brillion WI 54110. Look for the signage we have on Hwy 10.
Wax Facilities/Restrictions
The waxing protocol for the 2024-25 WNSL season will follow the Midwest JNQ waxing rules, which allows the use of ANY non-flouro wax brands for glide and grip
- There will be NO indoor waxing space at the venue.
- Teams should consider bring their own generators and extension cords — there our a limited amount of power outlets at the Ariens Nordic Center.
The WNSL has several great wax sponsor for you to consider this season: Toko, Rex, and Swix. These waxes will be tested and available for sale during both WNSL Championships:
- February 1-2, 2025 Sprint Championship – Ariens Nordic Center via the Ariens Nordic Center: https://ariensnordic.com
- February 8-9 Distance Championships – New Moon Ski & Bike via their Base Camp Store in Telemark Village: https://www.newmoonski.com
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the event, meet new people and enjoy the event in a whole new way! Most jobs require no experience. Please take a look to see how you can help make this a great event for our kids.
Volunteers are needed for a number of positions throughout the weekend to help make the event a success. You can sign-up for positions by accessing our volunteer sign-up page by clicking on the button below.
2026 State Championship Apparel
2026 State Meet apparel will be available during the SPRINT weekend in the Ariens Lodge and during the DISTANCE weekend in the Great Hall. Northwest Design will have 2026 apparel for sale with both Sprint and Distance designs available.
Lodging
There is one hotel in Brillion, but there are many options available within 30 minutes from the Ariens Center. Below are some links to local visitor bureaus that have more information about local options.