NENSA Popular Series Community Survey

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We’re looking for community input to help shape the future of NENSA’s Popular Series of events.

Your feedback will help us better understand which race formats and recognition systems are most meaningful to participants as we continue to build a series that’s fun and rewarding for all.

Thanks for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts!

What is your age group?

BKL

Junior (ages 14-19)

U23 or College

Senior (ages 23-29)

Master (ages 30+)

Clear selection

In roughly how many NENSA Popular Series (Races AND Community Events) events do you participate annually?

0-2

2-5

Clear selection

What motivates you to participate in Popular Series events? (select up to 2)

Fun and community

Competition

Fitness and personal challenge

Series scoring and recognition

Supporting my club

Food

Other:

Which event formats do you enjoy most? (select all that apply)

Mass start

Interval start

Freestyle

Classic

Shorter distances (5–10km)

Longer distances (15km+)

Point-to-point courses

Loop courses

Virtual events

Untimed

Would you like to see more of the following in the Series? (select all that apply)

Team relays

Club-based competitions

Age-group challenges

Multi-day races

Novelty formats (skiathlon, court-style sprints, paintball biathlon etc.)

Adaptive/inclusive formats

Youth/family-friendly events

Non-competitive events (tours, clinics, social gatherings, etc.)

Other:

How valuable is the Zak Cup to you?

Very valuable

Somewhat valuable

Not valuable

Clear selection

What do you find to be most valuable about the Zak Cup scoring system?

Competitive recognition - I am recognized for being at the top of Overall rankings and get an award.

Overall rank - I get to see where I am compared to all other skiers in New England.

Age group rank - I get to see where I am compared to others who are my age.

Participation recognition - I get recognized for participating in ski races.

Personal performance development - I get to gauge my personal performance across races.

I need more information on the "Zak Cup."

Other:

Clear selection

How valuable is the Club Cup to you?

Very valuable

Somewhat valuable

Not valuable

I’m not part of a club/team

I need more information on the "Club Cup."

Clear selection

What do you find to be most valuable about the Club Cup?

How valuable is the Marathon Series to you?

Very valuable

Somewhat valuable

Not valuable

Clear selection

What do you find to be most valuable about the Marathon Series?

Of the following types of recognition, which are most meaningful to you? (Select up to 2)

Individual overall rankings

Age group rankings

Club/team scoring

Number of races completed / participation recognition

Being featured in newsletters or social media

Event-day awards

None of the above

Other (please specify)

If you were to prioritize just one, which would you choose? (Choose one)

Individual ranking (overall and age group standings)

Participation-based recognition (e.g. frequent skier awards)

Club/team ranking

Community storytelling and athlete spotlights

I’m not sure / no preference

Clear selection

What does “success” in the Popular Series mean to you personally?

Are there barriers that have prevented you from participating more frequently? (select all that apply)

Scheduling conflicts

Location/travel distance

Entry fees

Weather/snow conditions

Lack of awareness about events

Other (please specify)

What changes or additions would you like to see in the Popular Series?

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