Event Schedule, Topics and Presenters


At CXC, we continue to offer you opportunities to enhance your coaching skills and knowledge through Level 100 and 200 certification options and continuing education for coaches already certified.

Your investment in creating a coaching standard ensures that all our athletes receive the best training experiences and outstanding support during competitions. We are excited to have you embark on your coaching certification pathway!


2023 Event Schedule | Event Registration


Event Date and Location


October 20-22, 2023

Cable Community Center (Check-In, Meals, Lectures and Presentations)
13660 Co Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821

American Birkebeiner Trailhead (Technique Evaluations and Assessments)
14875 Mcnaught Rd, Cable, WI 54821

Additionally, during the same weekend and integrated into the conference schedule, you'll find the Swenor CXC Rollerski Championships. The competitionis open to senior, college, and junior athletes who aspire to compete at the state, regional, and national levels. Master skiers with intermediate/advanced rollerski skills are welcome to participate in the event.

Presented By:


Pioneer Midwest

Pioneer Midwest cares about your skiing experience and guarantees to get the correct fit equipment to ensure that you enjoy your time skiing.

The Route to Level 100/200 Certification



1. COMPLETE PREREQUISITES


In order to be certified as a Level 100 Coach, the following requirements must be met:

- Current U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach Membership (required annually)

- Current Background Screening (required every two years)

- Current SafeSport or SafeSport Refresher (required annually)

- Completion of Coaching Fundamentals (this course consists of 5 non-sport-specific online modules and is required for any new coach member without a certification)

- Introduction to Avalanches Course (required for all members 18+)


2. PURCHASE THE COURSE


- Go to MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG and sign in with your current membership username and password.

- Select the Coaches Education tab in the MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG toolbar.

- Click the RED REGISTRATION BUTTON at the bottom of your screen to register for Level 100 or Level 200 Course.

* Note that the option to register for Level 200 will not appear until you have successfully completed all requirements of Cross Country Level 100.

Please email the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Sport Education Department if you have any questions.


3. BEGIN YOUR COURSEWORK


- Upload your First Aid/CPR and Heads Up Concussion Course Training Certificates directly into the course as part of Step 1 of the certification process. You will need to take the course on your own. U.S. Ski & Snowboard accepts any accredited online or in-person CPR training.*

* Coaches can complete all steps within the course without uploading First Aid/CPR and Heads Up Concussion Course Training certificates. However, the record will be needed to be considered fully certified.

- Complete the activities and your Portfolio

- Work through the study guide and take an exam

- As part of Step 1 (for Level 100) and Step 4 (for Level 200) register for an In-Person Coaching Assessment (in Cable, WI). Coaches need to complete and sign-up in the online system in order for the CXC Coach Developers to grade portfolios and submit evaluations of the in-person clinic.

- All on-line steps of the L100 or L200 course must be completed before the in-person practicum/evaluation (in Cable).

- Attend the CXC Coaches Conference L100/200 lectures (in Cable) and complete your in-person practicum/evaluation with a CXC Coach Developer. Evaluations will be completed post-experience, and scores will be shared with the candidate and sent to USS&S' education department.


Already Level 100/200 certified?


In order to keep coaching certification status current, a continuing education requirement must be fulfilled prior to the expiration date of a coaches certification. It is the coach's responsibility to maintain and submit their Continuing Education requirements to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Sport Education office before their certification expires.

The countdown for submitting continuing education credits begins on May 1st following the year in which certification was achieved. From that date, coaches have a two-year window (until May 1st two years later) to fulfill their continuing education requirements.

Event Registration


CXC COACHES CONFERENCE


Fee: $185

* $250 for non-U.S. Ski & Snowboard members

For individuals seeking to bolster their coaching portfolio, the CXC Coaches Conference presents an indispensable opportunity to be part of.

The event comprises presentations, field coaching demonstrations, and workshops guided by guest presenters. Moreover, there's an opportunity to refresh by observing Level 100/200 lectures and presentations led by Bryan Fish, Cross Country Skiing Development Director at U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

Participants enjoy the freedom to engage in any or all of these sessions as per their preference.

Included:

- Presentations, field coaching demonstrations and workshops led by guest presenters

- Level 100/200 U.S. Ski & Snowboard course review from eLearning modules (both coaching fundamentals and sport-specific content)

- The certification is offered as an optional component of the Coaches Conference but requires a separate registration and sign-up with the U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

- CXC Academy Annual Subscription

- Meal Plan (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Not Included:

- Cross Country Level 100/200 in-person practicum and evaluation


Event Registration

LEVEL 50 CXC COACH CERTIFICATION


Certification Fee: $50 (paid to CXC when you enroll in certification)

Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) offers Level 50 Coach Certification, which delivers essential foundational knowledge required for coaching cross-country skiing. This level of certification is open to all participants but is particularly designed to cater to entry-level coaches, assistant coaches, volunteers, parents, or individuals seeking a refresher course.

STEP 1: Register for the conference and specify your preference for Level 50 Certification during registration.

- Review Course Outline
- Review Level 50 Clinic Schedule

STEP 2: Complete Level 50 Course Content Assessment (online)

RECOMMENDED: Become a CXC/U.S. Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Club Volunteer Member ($80)

The proceeds from all CXC Coaches Certification at Level 50 contribute to the CXC Excellence Fund. CXC Excellence Fund covers 50% of the trip cost for the qualified athletes from the Central Region to the U18 Nordic Nation's Championships, Junior and U23 World Championships. The National Nordic Foundation (NNF) supports the remaining 50%. In return, supported athletes offer their time to assist at the CXC Regional Elite Camp, Dream Camp, and Igor Camps as athletes, coaches, and mentors for our next generation of athletes.

LEVEL 100 U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD COACH CERTIFICATION


Certification Fee: $160 (paid to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard when you enroll for certification)

Included:

- Cross Country Level 100 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Online Course and Exam

- In-Person Practicum / Evaluation *

* All on-line steps of the L100 course must be completed before the in-person practicum/evaluation. Coaches must answer the Portfolio questions as outlined in the online course. Then, we suggest that coaches copy and paste those portfolio questions and answers into a Word Doc, print it, and bring it to the conference, as the first step will be to sit down as a group and share the answers. It is important to note there is no ONE correct answer to these questions. These are practical application questions that coaches will likely run into in their programs.

Not Included:

- Presentations, field coaching demonstrations and workshops led by guest presenters (part of Coaches Conference)

- Meal Plan

Register for Certification:

Go to MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG and sign in with your current membership username and password. Select the Coaches Education tab in the MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG toolbar. Click the RED REGISTRATION BUTTON at the bottom of your screen to register for Level 100 course.

LEVEL 200 U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD COACH CERTIFICATION


Certification Fee: $270 (paid to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard when you enroll for certification)

Included:

- Cross Country Level 200 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Online Course and Exam

- In-Person Practicum/Evaluation *

* All on-line steps of the L200 course must be completed before the in-person practicum/evaluation. Coaches must answer the Portfolio questions as outlined in the online course. Then, we suggest that coaches copy and paste those portfolio questions and answers into a Word Doc, print it, and bring it to the conference, as the first step will be to sit down as a group and share the answers. It is important to note there is no ONE correct answer to these questions. These are practical application questions that coaches will likely run into in their programs.

Not Included:

- Presentations, field coaching demonstrations and workshops led by guest presenters (part of Coaches Conference)

- Meal Plan

Register for Certification:

Go to MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG and sign in with your current membership username and password. Select the Coaches Education tab in the MY.USSKIANDSNOWBOARD.ORG toolbar. Click the RED REGISTRATION BUTTON at the bottom of your screen to register for Level 200 course.