Central Cross Country Ski Association

CXC EXPANDS YOUTH PROGRAMS to introducemore kids to cross country skiing at the entry level, assist local clubs, and provide competitive opportunities around the Midwest/Central Region. This emerging program now covers all levels in youth advancement through the sport of cross country skiing. The CXC Youth Program assists any youth clubs and ski groups around Midwest/Central Region and beyond that join CXC as a club.

FUNDAMENTALS is an important level in youth development. CXC assists youth clubs with a set of comprehensive materials:

- Long Term Athlete Development, 2.5 hour DVD
- Ski School Activity Booklet | Source: The Norwegian Ski Federation
- Winter Activity Log | Written by: CXC | Illustrated by: Kay Lum, 20 pages
- "Nordic Rocks" Kids Training Log | Created by: CXC



These materials are helping youth instructors and parents with tips and ideas on how to organize ski sessions in an effective and constructive way. All of these materials are available to CXC Youth Clubs at no charge. Clubs and youth skiers can SIGN UP FOR THE MEMBERSHIP HERE. CXC has partnered with XC Zone from Canada and the Norwegian Ski Federation to offer some of their educational materials to CXC members.



RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
CXC has recently created an interactive children’s website that allows interaction and cross country skiing distance tracking. The aim of NORDICROCKS.COM is to promote healthy lifestyles by exercising outside in the winter. Nordic Rocks is an official CXC Skiing website for youth that allows kids to reach their distance goals, and awards them with with either a bronze, a silver, or a gold metal. NordicRocks is a great place for kids and their parents to show support for other skiers, win prizes, and express their love for skiing, because after all NORDIC ROCKS! For regular updates SIGN UP for our mailing list.

COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITIES for young skiers (J3/J4/J5 age categories ages 8-13) are available at most of the JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIER races. Skiers can compete with their peers around the region and score points.

FUNDING
The principle funding source for the CXC Youth Program is the CXC Masters Team; a group of master/citizen skiers who have committed to support youth development and enjoy the benefits and opportunities of training with CXC Elite Team Vertical Limit and CXC coaches. CXC welcomes skiers to join the CXC Masters Team and enjoy supporting CXC youth initiatives.