Nordic Skiing is one of the fastest growing sports at UMFK. The Nordic Ski team trains at the 10th Mountain Lodge and works closely with the staff volunteering their time in many programs for area youth. The Bengals compete in the newly formed Maine League recognized by the United States College Ski Association (USCSA). They compete in races throughout Maine at some of the finest facilities in New England.

2008 Schedule & Roster

UMFK Nordic Ski team at regional championships

2.28.08

Waterville Valley, NH - UMFK participated in their first ever College Regional Championships at Waterville Valley NH this past weekend. 

UMFK only had two participants in the Regional Championships as the long season wore out some of the other team competitors. Eamonn Harding (Brewer, ME) and Heather Hickey (Fort Kent) raced some tough races during the two day competition which included a 15K classic race, 1.8K classic sprints and an 8.5K freestyle race.  Hickey took home a 12th place finish in the women's 8.5K freestyle race which was a great finish in a tough field that included defending champions UMPI as well as WPI, Wesleyan College, UMF, UMO, Paul Smiths, US Military Academy, Clarkson and Army.

There will be a citizen Biathlon competition on March 8+9 at the 10th Mountain Ski Club in Fort Kent open to all levels.

Story contributed by Head Coach Roy Michaud and Assistant Heather Hickey

Hickey, Harding Corse-Scott solid at Sugarloaf

February 13, 2008

Carrabassett Valley, ME – The UMFK Nordic Ski team had a solid showing at Sugar Loaf USA Outdoor Center in Carrabassett Valley over the weekend.  Heather Hickey (Fort Kent, ME) Eammon Harding (Brewer, ME) and Allie Corse-Scott (Mineville, Nova Scotia) finished 8-9-10 respectively in a field of 18 college skiers in competition on Saturday.  Hickey was second and Corse-Scott third in the women’s division while Harding finished seventh in the senior men’s.  The competition was part of the on going Reynolds Division series with a 6.5km Freestyle race on Saturday and a 10km Classic on Sunday.  Hickey placed fourth in the 10km on Sunday while Candice Mercer (Bay Roberts, New Foundland) finished in sixth place.

UMFK Competes at Broomhall Cup @ Black Mountain of Maine

January 26 & 27, 2008

Rumford, ME – The UMFK Nordic Ski team competed at the Broomhall Cup this past weekend at Black Mountain of Maine Ski Club in Rumford, Maine.  The two day event featured a Classic Sprint on Saturday and a Free Style race on Sunday in men’s and women’s divisions.  UMFK finished sixth out of six teams competing in the highly competitive event.  Heather  Hickey (Senior, Fort Kent, ME) and Anthony Drouin (Freshmen, Turner, ME) received points towards the team standings on the weekend.  Noah Daigle (Freshmen, St. John) and Eamonn Harding (Junior, Brewer, ME) also completed for UMFK.  Please visit the below links for official standings, times and specific races which the Bengal Skiers competed in.

Broomhall Cup Official Standings & Race Reults

www.skiblackmountain.org