Youth General Membership
This regional youth membership is separate from U.S. Ski & Snowboard. It provides U12 and U14 skiers with race seeding in the CXC Youth Cup, based on points and rankings from the Divisional Ranking List.
New or Renewing Member
Cross Country General Membership
A joint membership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides entry, points, and Divisional rankings for select regional events like the CXC Junior Cup and CXC Adaptive Cup.If a skier with this membership qualifies for Junior Nationals - a sanctioned U.S. Ski & Snowboard event - they must upgrade to the Cross Country Competitor (U16+) membership to participate.
THIS MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE THE U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD NATIONAL RANKING LIST (NRL) POINTS.
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- Inclusion on the Divisional Ranking List
- Seasonal athlete points profile and history
New Member | Renewing Member
Cross Country Competitor (U16+) Membership
A joint membership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard provides entry privileges, points, and both Divisional and National rankings for select events, including the CXC Junior Cup, Junior Nationals, Senior Nationals, and SuperTour.For dedicated skiers, obtaining this type of membership early in the season offers significant advantages, as it enables the accumulation of U.S. Ski & Snowboard points. These points are essential for securing race seeding at sanctioned regional and national events. By consistently improving performance, skiers can earn lower points, which grant better starting positions in both Junior National Team qualifying races and the Junior National Nordic Ski Championships. This can be crucial, particularly in mass starts.
Moreover, high school upperclassmen aspiring to ski in college should note that college recruitment can also be influenced by having low U.S. Ski & Snowboard points.
We ask you to double, and triple check your U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership is current!
1. AM I CURRENT? Double-check here
2. Check emails from U.S. Ski Snowboard membership
3. Pending members will display what they are missing
4. Reach out sooner than later to Membership at membership@usskiandsnowboard.org or call 435-647-2666 if you have any questions.
In addition, athletes and coaches should confirm their U.S. Ski & Snowboard (and FIS) membership license numbers are LISTED in the registration/ start list, and the numbers are ACCURATE.
** Members who are 17 years old and will be celebrating their 18th birthday within the membership season, which runs July 1st - June 30th, must fulfill a mandatory SafeSport training course when they sign up for membership. Once they turn 18, they will receive instructions via email to complete periodic background screening, with a 45-day grace period provided for completion. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a change in membership status to "pending."
Members 17 years of age and older must have their own online account to gain access to the courses.
*** Individuals aged 18 and above who sign up for membership and have regular contact with athletes or hold positions of authority over them must fulfill a set of mandatory requirements:
- Annual SafeSport training
- Periodic background screening
- Coaching Fundamentals (only for those also registering as a coach or junior coach)
Please note, all requirements are currently biannual with the exception of SafeSport training, which is required annually.
**** After 5 pm Mountain Time on October 15th, anyone who is renewing as Cross Country Competitor (U16+) will have a $25 late fee implemented towards their membership.
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- Inclusion on the Divisional Ranking List
- Inclusion on the U.S. Ski & Snowboard National Ranking List (NRL)
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard athlete points profile and history
- Ability to register for FIS and participate in FIS events (where qualified)
- Ability/Needed to compete at US Nationals, Junior Nationals, SuperTour, COC, WC events
New Member | Renewing Member
Cross Country Coach Membership
Coaches are the backbone of the development pipeline in Central Cross Country Skiing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard, offering guidance and support to athletes within club programs. As a coach, you play a crucial role in nurturing and leading athletes along their journey.
Coaches Certification Requirement
All U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach Members will be required to hold an ACTIVE Coach Certification status in order to register for U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned competitions. This requirement will go into effect at the start of the 2025-26 season, 07/01/2025.
Any not-yet-certified Coach Member has the duration of two full seasons to earn their Level 100 Coach Certification. This two-season timeline begins during the 2024-25 season, meaning: any not-yet-certified Coach Member with a 2024-25 season membership has until the end of the 2025-26 season (06/30/2026) to obtain their Level 100 certification.
Note that coaches who are working towards their Level 100 certification may earn the IN PROGRESS certification status, which is regarded as an "active" status for competition registration for the duration of two seasons.
New Member | Renewing Member
By investing in coaches certification and membership, you gain access to:
Coaches Education and Coaches Certification
Sport Committee Meetings and CXC Congress
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach Member Benefits:
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Personalized Coach Member Bib
- Access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaching clinics and educational materials
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Coach Profile (coach certification level, officials certification level(s), event history, continuing education record)
- Coaching at U.S. Ski & Snowboard/FIS events per competition guide
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competition Guide
One-Time Complimentary Race Entry to the 2026 American Birkebeiner *
This opportunity is intended to welcome and reward new coaches entering the sport with a commitment to certification and club involvement.
- Must be a first-time recipient of this offer (coaches are eligible for one complimentary entry during their coaching career).
- Must have recently completed Level 100 Certification through U.S. Ski & Snowboard.
- Must hold a current 2025-26 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach Membership.
- Must be affiliated with a club holding a current CXC Club Membership or a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club Membership.
* Wave placement is based on normal wave qualification and wave availability criteria. The promotion applies to ONE registration for the 2026 Birkie, Korte, or Prince Haakon, and it can be used by you, a coach, volunteer, or an athlete on your team. The registration must be for a single event using a unique code (not for multiple participants or events in the same order). If you've already registered, refunds are not available. Additionally, the code is not valid for the 2027 Birkie.
To receive a code, please contact CXC and provide:
- Your U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership Number
- Proof of your Club's membership with CXC or U.S. Ski & Snowboard (can be a copy or a screenshot of membership payment receipt from your Club's administrator)
Cross Country Club Volunteer Membership
A Club Volunteer refers to an individual involved at the club level, entrusted with a position of authority or regular contact with athletes. Volunteers may assume entry-level coaching responsibilities and instruction or assist clubs and event organizers in various capacities.Background Screening Compliance
To ensure a SafeSport environment within clubs, every Club Volunteer member is subject to regular background screening. U.S. Ski & Snowboard member services will send detailed instructions for the background screening process via email.
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- Periodic Background Screening
- Periodic SafeSport Training
- Volunteering at CXC / U.S. Ski & Snowboard / FIS events and/or any club activities
- CXC/U.S. Ski & Snowboard Excellence Newsletter
Cross Country Official Membership
A Cross Country Official is someone who participates in officiating U.S. Ski & Snowboard and/or FIS competitions.
Background Screening Compliance
To ensure a SafeSport environment within clubs, every Official member is subject to regular background screening. U.S. Ski & Snowboard member services will send detailed instructions for the background screening process via email.
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- Periodic Background Screening
- Periodic SafeSport Training
- Access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard coaching clinics and educational materials
- Officiating at Central Cross Country Skiing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard Events (per competition guide)
- U.S. Ski & Snowboard Printed Competition Guide
- CXC/U.S. Ski & Snowboard Excellence Newsletter
New Member | Renewing Member
Ski clubs give skiers their first ski team experiences and train our current and future Olympians. From starting a club to keeping it thriving, the club programs and services are invaluable to building and maintaining a successful club.
CXC Club Membership
New or Renewing Club Member
CXC member clubs receive the following benefits:
One-Time Complimentary Race Entry to the 2026 American Birkebeiner
This opportunity is intended to welcome and reward new coaches entering the sport with a commitment to certification and club involvement.
- Must be a first-time recipient of this offer (coaches are eligible for one complimentary entry during their coaching career)
- Must have recently completed Level 100 Certification through U.S. Ski & Snowboard
- Must hold a current 2025-26 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Coach Membership
- Must be affiliated with a club holding a current CXC Club Membership or a U.S. Ski & Snowboard Club Membership
* Wave placement is based on normal wave qualification and wave availability criteria. The promotion applies to ONE registration for the 2026 Birkie, Korte, or Prince Haakon, and it can be used by you, a coach, volunteer, or an athlete on your team. The registration must be for a single event using a unique code (not for multiple participants or events in the same order). If you've already registered, refunds are not available. Additionally, the code is not valid for the 2027 Birkie.
To take advantage of this benefit, send an email to membership@cxcskiing.org and provide:
- Your U.S. Ski & Snowboard Membership Number
- Proof of your Club's membership with CXC or U.S. Ski & Snowboard (can be a copy or a screenshot of membership payment receipt from your Club's administrator)
Complimentary Account with CXC Academy
As a CXC Club, you receive one complimentary account with CXC Academy, which provides training plans and coaching resources for everyday use.
CXC Academy training plans are delivered exclusively via TrainingPeaks, accessible on both the TrainingPeaks app or its web-based desktop platform. To receive a plan, a Club coach must have either a free Basic Athlete account or a paid Coach account with TrainingPeaks. The plan will be shared with the coach and can be used as a foundation for building the team's training schedule.
To access this benefit, email membership@cxcskiing.org to request access.
Use of CXC Athletic Center for High-Performance Opportunities
CXC member clubs can schedule free group testing sessions for their athletes at the CXC Athletic Center. These sessions include a variety of assessments - VO2 Max Fitness Testing, Rollerski Treadmill Technique Analysis, and Ski-Specific Strength Testing - designed to help athletes better understand their current fitness and ski performance.
Clubs are responsible for providing their own coaches, volunteers, or parent assistants to help organize and conduct the testing. CXC will offer guidance and onboarding for using the testing protocols and Rollerski Treadmill equipment.
Receive Monthly Updates
Governance and Education Benefits
- Coaches Education and Coaches Certification
- Sport Committee Meetings and CXC Congress
- Sanctioning of events through CXC and U.S. Ski & Snowboard