Central Cross Country Ski Association

CXC YOUTH CUP

The CXC Youth Cup is sanctioned and scored by the Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC), and features a series of eleven events in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Developed in cooperation with the Minnesota Youth Ski League and the Midwest cross country ski coaches, the CXC Youth Cup started in the winter of 2015 to promote the growth and development of junior cross country ski racers, and to expose young athletes to the fundamental building blocks required for cross country ski racing.

The series creates a festive environment that motivates junior athletes ages 10-13 (U12 and U14 age divisions) to succeed in attaining their performance goals. Athletes will meet many new Nordic friends, and learn how to successfully progress through the competitive skiing pipeline with the support of friends, families, and race organizers.

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CXC YOUTH CUP SCHEDULE

NEW IN 2018-19: WAX RESTRICTIONS FOR YOUTH EVENTS
All CXC Youth Cup and Skiwerx Series events are restricted to non-fluorinated GLIDE wax.


Saturday, December 15, 2018
CXC Youth Cup Kick-Off / Houghton (MI) / Classic Individual Start
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Sunday, December 16, 2018
CXC Youth Cup Kickoff / Houghton (MI) / Freestyle Mass Start
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Saturday, December 22, 2018
CXC Holiday Sprints / Madison (WI) / XCX
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.

XCX (Freestyle course with obstacles): course will be interval start sprint distance (about 1km) with uphill and downhill obstacles. The courses vary each time, but small jumps, 360 degree turns on the flat, narrow paths with sharp turns, slalom up and down, hoops are common.


Sunday, December 23, 2018
CXC Holiday Sprints / Madison (WI) / Classic Sprint
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Sunday, January 6, 2019
Pre-Loppet / Minneapolis (MN) / Freestyle Mass Start
Online Registration and Event Website


Saturday, January 19, 2019
Gitchi Gami Games / Cable (WI) / Classic Sprint
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Sunday, January 20, 2019
Gitchi Gami Games / Cable (WI) / Classic Mass Start
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Friday, February 1, 2019
Loppet Festival / Minneapolis (MN) / Freestyle Sprint
Online Registration and Event Website


Saturday, February 16, 2019
CXC Youth Cup / Minneapolis (MN) / Classic Mass Start
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.


Sunday, February 17, 2019
CXC Youth Cup / Minneapolis (MN) / XCX
Online Registration | Event Website
All youth cup races being run in conjunction with the junior cup have the same registration deadlines. Online registration closes Tuesday before the race at 11:59 pm.

XCX (Freestyle course with obstacles): course will be interval start sprint distance (about 1km) with uphill and downhill obstacles. The courses vary each time, but small jumps, 360 degree turns on the flat, narrow paths with sharp turns, slalom up and down, hoops are common.


Thursday, February 21, 2019
Junior Birkie / Hayward (WI) / Freestyle Mass Start
Online Registration and Event Website


Saturday, March 2, 2019
MyXC Festival and Championships / Minneapolis (MN) / Classic Individual Start
Online Registration and Event Website


Sunday, March 3, 2019
MyXC Festival and Championships / Minneapolis (MN) / Freestyle Mass Start and XCX
Online Registration and Event Website
XCX (Freestyle course with obstacles): course will be interval start sprint distance (about 1km) with uphill and downhill obstacles. The courses vary each time, but small jumps, 360 degree turns on the flat, narrow paths with sharp turns, slalom up and down, hoops are common.

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View Points and Rankings | Age Classifications


CXC Youth Cup Rules / Racing License, Points, Awards

YOUTH Committee Meeting / View Minutes

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EASY TO BEGIN

If you are in between the ages of 10-13, simply obtain a MyXC Skiwerx License online or through your Skiwerx-affiliated Club, and you are eligible to take part in this fun and exciting series.

MyXC SKIWERX MEMBERSHIP

$25.00 / for ages 13 and younger (U8, U10, U12 and U14)

This membership provides points and ranking at select entry-level regional competitions that are part of the CXC Youth Cup (U12 and U14) and Skiwerx Series (U10, U12, U14).

Note: There is no US Ski and Snowboard National Ranking List (NRL) scoring for U14/U12 skiers in Central Division events.

All CXC Youth Cup and Skiwerx Series events are restricted to non-fluorinated GLIDE wax. By signing up for a MyXC Membership, you are agreeing to these terms.

Includes / Information for parents on youth cross-country skiing in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, Nordic Rocks Ski for K's Log, Central Cross Country Skiing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard decals.


Join or Renew | Join or Renew (MN) * * For Minnesota Residents Only

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DREAM CAMP

Top 12 U14 boys and top 12 U14 girls from the final points list will be invited to participate in a Dream Camp.

5-Day CXC Dream Camp Cost will be ~$550
(coaching, limited local transportation, food and lodging included)

DATES / LOCATION
2018 - July 8-12 / Lakewoods Resort, Cable (WI)
2019 - July 7-11 / Location TBD