• For athletes with a primary focus on competing on the World Cup/World Championship levels.

    Key supporting elements:

    • Athlete Account $7000

    • Professional Coaching and Domestic Race Service

    • Domestic Training Camps

    Athlete Expectations:

    • Athletes residing in the Twin Cities area full-time, training with the team and representing Team Birkie in domestic competitions.

    • Athletes residing in the Central region, serve as training partners in three (3) official training camps for minimum of 30 days and representing Team Birkie in domestic competitions.

    • Athletes residing outside the Central region, serve as training partners in three (3) official training camps for minimum of 30 days and representing Team Birkie in domestic competitions.

  • Athletes with a primary focus on domestic competitions and potential to qualify for international competitions. Athletes competing on US SuperTour/Continental Cup level.

    Key supporting elements:

    • Domestic Travel Stipend of $6,000

    • International Competition Stipend of $2,000

    • Professional Coaching and Domestic Race Service

    • Domestic Training Camps

    Athlete Expectations:

    • Athletes residing in the Twin Cities area full-time, training with the team and representing Team Birkie in all domestic competitions.

    • Athletes residing in the Central region, serve as training partners on official training camps (minimum 60 days) and representing the team in all competitions.

  • Coming Soon!

  • College athletes with a primary focus on collegiate and domestic competitions and with the potential to qualify for international competitions.

    Key Supporting Elements:

    • College Summer Camp (No Fee)

    • Domestic Training Camps

    • Domestic Training Stipend (up to $500 US Ski Team training camp support)

    • International Competition Stipend (up to $1,000 for US Ski Team Winter Projects)

    • Domestic Race Service (Senior Nationals, SuperTours and SuperTour Finals)

    Who can apply:

    • Athletes that are senior in college

    • Athletes taking a PG year

  • The Team Birkie - Marathon Team is an amateur cross-country ski team and an integral unit of Team Birkie. The team comprises athletes retired from professional-level racing, post-college athletes, or talented citizen skiers who train and compete together in long-distance ski races. These races range from 20 kilometers to over 50 kilometers and are signature events in the Central region for skiers of all levels and abilities.

    Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Team Birkie affords athletes a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of city living while having access to high quality training venues year-round. Team Birkie is a community oriented program, where athletes serve as role models and stewards of the greater ski community. A core value of Team Birkie is inclusion, and athletes embody this value throughout the year by leading clinics, volunteering at events, and interacting with groups of all ages to help inspire people to get outdoors.

    Key Supporting Elements:

    • Equipment and Sport Performance Nutrition

    • Professional coaching all year including weekly training plans

    • Access to all supporting crew in the twin cities: doctor, PT, mental health professional, nutritionist

    Athlete Expectations:

    • Serve as a mentor for the summer college athletes

    • Work to promote team for team sponsors and partners

  • In addition, Team Birkie is excited to continue the Summer Collegiate Program. Team Birkie is looking for college athletes who want to take a serious and determined approach to their training and racing, and who want to capitalize on a summer of great training. We look forward to having a motivated and exciting group of collegiate athletes in the Twin Cities this summer! 

    The program begins June 1st and ends August 20th. The cost of the program is $1,500 which include a periodized training plan, daily access to coaching, performance testing & evaluation, and the opportunity for daily training with a high level group of athletes.

    REGISTRATION

    Summer Program - $1,500

    • All training sessions led by Team Birkie coaches

    • Training sessions 5 days per week

    • Periodized training plan

    Our College Athletes have the opportunity to join Team Birkie at our camps throughout the year!

    Performance Testing & Evaluation $200

    Park City Camp Oct 7th - 13th $2250

You are more than welcome to contact us at any point during the year if you have questions!

Team Structure

Team Birkie is made up of individuals who are committed to reaching their potential as cross-country skiers. The goal of the program is to support each athlete’s pursuit of domestic and international excellence by providing necessary infrastructure for success in the sport. This infrastructure includes a full-time coaching staff and individualized year-round training program, experienced race service, equipment sponsors and suppliers, physical therapy, access to training facilities, sports performance testing and a rollerski treadmill, a monetary stipend for expenses, and a group of motivated teammates.