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) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
Classic Individual Start


Sunday, December 16, 2018
CXC Youth Cup Kickoff / Houghton (MI) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
Freestyle Mass Start


Saturday, December 22, 2018
CXC Holiday Sprints / Madison (WI) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
SkiX (Freestyle course with obstacles)


Sunday, December 23, 2018
CXC Holiday Sprints / Madison (WI) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
Classic Sprint


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


Saturday, January 19, 2019
Gitchi Gami Games / Cable (WI) - Online Registration | Event Website
Classic Mass Start


Sunday, January 20, 2019
Gitchi Gami Games / Cable (WI) - Online Registration | Event Website
Classic Sprint


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


Saturday, February 16, 2019
CXC Youth Cup / Minneapolis (MN) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
Classic Mass Start


Sunday, February 17, 2019
CXC Youth Cup / Minneapolis (MN) - Online Registration | Event Website (pending)
SkiX (Freestyle course with obstacles): Ski X 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) - Online Registration and Event Website
Freestyle Mass Start


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


Sunday, March 3, 2019
MyXC Festival and Championships / Minneapolis (MN) - Online Registration and Event Website
Freestyle Mass Start and SkiX (Freestyle course with obstacles)

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View Points and Rankings | Age Classifications


CXC Youth Cup Rules / Racing License, Points, Awards

YOUTH Committee Meeting / View Minutes

Youth Cup Series FLYER / Download

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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).

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 8 U14 boys and top 8 U14 girls from the final points list will be invited to participate in a Dream Camp.

5-Day Camp est. $550 per athlete (travel from hub stop, coaching, room and board)

DATES / LOCATION
July 8-12, 2018 / Lakewoods Resort, Cable (WI)