High School and Middle School
2026 Wisconsin Nordic Ski State Sprint Championships
Presented by the Wisconsin Nordic Ski League
January 31 – February 1, 2026
Ariens Nordic Center
1111 Round Lake Road, Brillion, WI
2026 Updates In Progress
Registration
The 2026 registration process entails four primary steps, as outlined below.
Direct all questions to Ryan Thieme, WNSL Administrator: administrator@wisconsinxcski.org
1. WNSL Roster Formation
This step is to be completed by all WNSL (and guest) athletes/families and coaches.
Deadline: December 31, 2025
To be eligible to participate in WNSL events, including the State Championships, all athletes/families and coaches must complete the online form/waiver: Smartwaiver.
The WNSL will combine the individual submissions of the form/waiver to generate 2026 WNSL team rosters.
Team coaches are to ensure that, by 12/31/2025, all of their coaching staff and athletes are on their team’s roster. Team rosters will be continually updated (as forms/waivers are submitted) and can be viewed here: 2026 WNSL Waiver/Roster Snapshot.
Roster Edits: Submit roster edit requests through the WNSL Roster Edit Request Form.
2. WNSL State Championships Athlete Registration
This step is to be completed by team coaches (and unattached athletes/families).
Deadline: To be announced
In mid-January, coaches (and unattached athletes/families) will be sent a form containing a list of the athletes on their roster. Using this form, coaches (or unattached athletes/families) will choose to register (or not register) each athlete on their roster for races at the Wisconsin Nordic Ski State Championships.
The seeding request process will be integrated into this registration form. This form will also include a process for declaring relay team members for the team sprint event of the State Championships.
3. Venue Waiver Completion
This step is to be completed by athletes, coaches, and others who will potentially be on course at the Sprint Championships.
This waiver linked below must be completed for course entry at Ariens Nordic Center (ANC) as part of the Wisconsin Nordic Ski State Sprint Championships (January 31 – February 1, 2026).
ANC Online Waiver: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/whvbz4wwkyxrgxrwauhcaf/web/
4. Registration Dues Payment
This step is to be completed by team coaches (and unattached athletes/families).
Deadline: To be announced
Each team’s registration dues payment is to be delivered to Rick Hase, WNSL Treasurer: treasurer@wisconsinxcski.org.
More payment instructions to come.
Other Registration Information
Seeding
Athlete seeding will be determined by a combination of objective criteria and coach discretion, as outlined by the WNSL Rules of Competition. Coaches will submit seeding requests as part of the athlete registration form described above.
As appropriate, an appointed WNSL Seeding Committee will review seeding submissions and determine final athlete seeding.
Late Entries
Athletes, teams, guest class, and non-Wisconsin individual athletes must be approved by the WNSL Board of Directors prior to January 23, 2026.
Course Access
All coaches assisting athletes with waxing, race support, or on the race course must have completed a 2026 WNSL waiver and, for the Sprint Championships, an ANC waiver. All coaches on the race course must wear a bib – either a USSS Coach Bib or a bib picked up at the bibs table at the event.
Schedule
2026 Schedule Coming Soon!
Course & Stadium Information
Course Maps: xx K for MS // xx K for HS
Course maps to be posted.
Spectator access will be limited to specific viewing areas and spectators are prohibited from walking on the race course. Note: the race course has been updated for 2026 to enhance spectator viewing.
Stadium
Stadium map to be posted.
Field of Play will be enforced – coaches who plan to be on course must wear a USSS Coach bib or sign in at Race Headquarters for a bib to gain course access.
Spectator access will be limited to the designated spectator paths and viewing area. Walking on the race course is prohibited. Note: the race course has been updated for 2026 to enhance spectator viewing.
Venue
Hot food will be available for purchase on site at the Round Lake Farms lodge!
Note that Ariens Nordic Center has a no carry-in food policy. This policy applies especially to hot food (crock pots, etc).
Parking
Due to limited parking at the Ariens Nordic Center/Round Lake Farms Lodge, parking passes will be required for team wax vehicles, coaches, volunteers, and for the remaining parking spots located directly at the venue.
All other vehicles are instructed to park at Ariens Plant #1. A bus shuttle from this location to the Ariens Nordic Center will be available.
For vehicles not parking directly at the venue, temporary access to the Ariens Nordic Center parking lot for skier and equipment drop off will be available.
Parking directly at the Ariens Nordic Center/Round Lake Farms Lodge will be divided as follows:
South Lot: Waxing vehicles (10 power outlets available) – waxing spaces to be assigned
Middle Lot: Waxing vehicles (6 power outlets available) – waxing spaces to be assigned
NOTE: Teams should consider bringing their own generator and extension cords.
North Lot: Bus staging, coaches, volunteers, and handicap parking (no power outlets)
Remote Parking: Ariens Plant #1
655 W. Ryan St, Brillion, WI 54110. Look for the signage on Hwy 10.
More info on shuttles to be posted.
Wax Facilities & Restrictions
The waxing policies for the State Championships mirror those for Great Lakes JQ events, which allow the use of any non-fluorinated wax brands for glide and grip/kick.
There will be no indoor waxing space at the venue.
Outdoor waxing spaces/power outlets will be assigned to teams (and independent athletes).
Teams should consider bringing their own generators and extension cords.
Volunteer
Volunteering is a great way to learn more about the event, meet new people, and contribute to a great event for our skiers! Most jobs require no experience.
Volunteer positions include a free lunch and preferred parking!
Open volunteer positions: to be posted (or available upon inquiry)
Please direct volunteer inquiries to Ryan Thieme, WNSL Administrator: administrator@wisconsinxcski.org
State Championships Apparel
2026 State Championships apparel will only be available for purchase at the Distance Championships weekend in Cable, WI (February 7 – February 8, 2026).
Available apparel will include a variety of shirts and sweatshirts in all sizes.
Lodging
The WNSL and *a partner to be announced* are partnering to offer State Championships attendees premier lodging at a discounted rate! Check back for more information.
There is one hotel in Brillion, but there are many other lodging options available within 30 minutes of the Ariens Nordic Center. Below are links to local visitor bureau websites that have more information about local options.
Race Weekend Correspondence (WhatsApp Group)
Purpose: To communicate updates for the 2026 State Championships events as they arise throughout the event weekends. Updates could potentially include weather delays, etc.
To Join: Link to be posted
Start Lists
To be posted
Results
2026 Results
To be posted