Clubs and Coaches Update – July 2017

Hello everyone,

From all of us at Central Cross Country Skiing, we hope the start of the 2017-2018 season has gotten off to a great start for you and your programs. Some of you may be completing your recharging from last season and planning for the coming season, while others have already been tackling this coming season with great zest for some time. Wherever you are in the ski-planning spectrum, we wish you well going forward with 2017-2018!

Coaches serve a vital role in our sport, as you are the “boots on the ground” providing the day to day needs of our skiers, from the young skiers making their first tracks through the woods to those who are butting heads with the world’s best. Certified coaches are also critical to keeping our athletes safe and building a culture of credibility to our community so that our sport is a trusted, safe and secure environment. Parents need to know cross country skiing will help their children to develop core life values, such as, excellence, respect, friendship and a joy for outdoor activities. If parents know their children are participating in a safe environment they will support their child’s choice of sport. Good coaches area critical element to this paradigm.

As you proceed with this season we would like to have you as an integral part of Central Cross Country Skiing and U.S. Ski and Snowboard. We trust that your enthusiasm and hard work for the sport of cross country skiing will line up well with investing in CXC’s vision to inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of cross country skiing and in life.

Here are a few updates that may be of interest.

1. We are in full swing for the 2017-18 season. Online registration opened May 1. As a reminder, Central Cross Country Skiing and U.S. Ski & Snowboard memberships for both clubs and individual members expire on June 30 annually.

2. We’re excited to bring a wide array of benefits to our coach members: http://cxcskiing.org/membership.html#Coach
Don’t delay with your membership! Get these benefits coming your way as soon as possible to help you become a better coach and get a complimentary American Birkebeiner entry (if you are a certified Coach) before your wave fills up!

3. You can begin the process of renewing or becoming a CXC Club by contacting me, Joe Haggenmiller (joe.h@cxcskiing.org), and requesting a PDF of paperwork for U.S. Ski & Snowboard membership either with or without CLIP insurance.

If you are interested in CXC Club membership only, please follow this link: http://www.cxcskiing.org/membership.html#Club-Membership. Feel free to follow up with me if you have questions about what type of membership is right for your club.

4. U.S. Ski & Snowboard will again offer club liability insurance through its CLIP program. For more information see this link: http://www.americanspecialty.com/ussa_cov/. This is a great option to protect your club and its membership.

5. The CXC Junior Cup Schedule has been set. Please mark your calendars to plan to attend: http://cxcskiing.org/pages/events/cxc-junior-cup.html

6. CXC will be holding its annual Wayne Fish fall coaches symposium and certification opportunities October 20-22, 2017. Please put on your calendar and check in here to sign up and get updates: http://www.cxcskiing.org/pages/events/cxc-coaches-conference.html

7. CXC has a closed facebook page to our coaches/key club contacts to communicate with each other. It is on facebook as “Central Cross Country Skiing Clubs”. If you get an invite, please accept it.

8. The USSA Bi-Annual Coaches Symposium will be in Park City this year on October 27-29. If you can make one or both symposiums, you will find many useful insights to move your program forward: http://ussa.org/cross-country-programs/coaches/clinics

Good luck with your programing and enjoy some fun this summer!

 

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Joe Haggenmiller | Director of Athletics
Central Cross Country Skiing
Community Olympic Development Program

Phone: (906) 281-1214
E-Mail: joe.h@cxcskiing.org
Web: www.cxcskiing.org
FB: www.facebook.com/cxcskiing

 

“I have now been with CXC for over two months. Learning more about all the initiatives CXC is working on has been exciting. Many of our membership I have known for years, others are new faces for me. Either way, I look forward to getting to know each of you better and helping your programs achieve their aspirations. I know each club’s goals and needs are unique. My experience of 30 plus years in cross country skiing programing run by both clubs and educational institutions and my experience working with all levels and ages from youth to masters, whether it be first time skiers looking to enjoy some time in the woods or elite junior and senior racers looking for ways to race their best, involves so many different aspects of our sport.

This experience should allow me to be a helpful resource for each of you and your programs. Do not hesitate to reach out with questions. I’ll try to get you answers as quick as I can.”

– Joe H.

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CXC Membership is Open!

As a regional organization, the Central Cross Country Skiing has over 2,000 members. These members are the backbone of our organization, representing many important roles and positions in our sport.

There are 10 different membership categories to cater to every type of ski enthusiast. Whether you are at the beginning stages of skiing, a high level competitor, a weekend warrior master skier, a coach, a club, or someone who wants to support the sport through volunteering, CXC has a membership for you!

 

BECOME A SUPPORTER MEMBER

Your membership fee will provide one pair of “Nordic Rocks!” Skis to an elementary ski program! At least 10 unique students will use YOUR pair of “Nordic Rocks!” skis on an average of 50 times in one season.

For further information or details regarding CXC membership structure, please feel free to contact CXC Executive Director, Yuriy Gusev.

Save The Date! Coaches ‘Round Table’ Discussion at REG & Coaches Conference

Coaches are the backbone of the CXC and USSA development pipeline, providing leadership to athletes through USSA Club programs.

In addition to the great benefits that come with a CXC/USSA Certified Coaches Membership, for the second year, CXC is offering complimentary Birkie entries to 2016/2017 certified Level 100 and 200 coaches, with support of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.

JOIN OR RENEW

Save the Date!

Coaches ‘Round Table’ Discussion at the Central (CXC) Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp

When: Saturday July 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lobby of Meyland Hall on Northern Michigan University Campus

Topics covered at this meeting will include:

• Current state of Central REG (REG qualification criteria review; Areas for improvement)
• Discussion on regional skier development and looking at the direction our region is heading
• Update on Junior National Qualifier Race Organization Guide/Handbook progress (Andy Keller, Joe Haggenmiller)
• Review of Regional Racing Calendar (College and JNQ)
• Open Discussion

2016 CXC/Wayne Fish Coaches Certification and Conference

When: October 21-23, 2016
Where: Lakewoods Resort, Cable (WI)

Keynote Speakers:

• Bryan Fish, U.S. Ski Team Development Coach
• Dr. Jim Mullen, MD at the Marshfield Clinic and Head Junior Coach at Lakeland Nordic Ski Team
• Jonathan Stone, First Aid and CPR Instructor
• Bjorn Ilsemann, Head Junior Coach at IL Heming, Norway
• Rebecca Rick, USSA Sports Dietitian
• Andy Keller and Karmen Whitham, Level 100 Technique Clinicians

REGISTER TODAY!

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Yuriy Gusev, CXC Athletic Director

For further information or details regarding the CXC Coaches Membership structure or the events, please feel free to contact Yuriy Gusev.

The 2016 CXC Annual Board Meeting | Friday, May 20

Dear CXC Skiing Members,

It is time for two major annual events in the CXC Skiing year, the election of officers as required by our bylaws and the announcement of our Annual Meeting. All members are encouraged to attend the 2016 CXC Annual Board Meeting.

When: Friday, May 20 from 12:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: 718 Post Rd., Suite E, Madison, WI 53713

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

4. Old Business

5. Bylaw Revisions & Vote

6. Financial Report

7. Programs Report

8. Membership Report

9. Interest Group Report

10. Other New Business

Revised CXC bylaws are available for review on the CXC website. You can also find a letter from Oyvind Solvang (CXC Skiing’s President of the Board) which explains the reasons for bylaw changes.

Additional agenda items can be directed to Yuriy Gusev, CXC Executive & Athletic Director. Please RSVP or note on your returned ballot if you are planning to attend, so appropriate space and materials are available.

Two extremely qualified and dedicated cross country skiing volunteers, have offered to run for the open positions of Vice President and Treasurer. The ballot contains a brief statement from them that outlines their qualifications.

VOTING BALLOT

Both candidates are running unopposed, however, our bylaws require that candidates be presented to the membership for election. A copy of the bylaws, along with a listing of current officers and board members is available on the website.

If you are registered as an individual CXC Skiing member, are in good standing (have paid your membership dues for the 2015/2016 season), and are 16 years old or older, you are eligible to cast one vote for the open Officer positions.

Members under the age of 16 must have their vote cast by a guardian.

Please print out and complete the attached ballot, with signatures of members and guardians if appropriate.

Return the ballot to CXC Skiing, P.O. Box 930442, Verona, WI 35593 or bring it with you to the annual meeting.  Mail in ballots should be received before May 17th.

After ballots are received, they will be logged in and names will be removed to ensure anonymity.

Thank you in advance to all of you, for your participation in this election and for your support and participation throughout this season.

CXC Chairman’s Award Reception and Dinner

Join CXC for the inaugural Chairman’s Award Reception and Dinner as we honor individuals who have dedicated their time as volunteers, leaders and coaches to better the sport of cross country skiing.

Three awards will be presented during the Chairman’s Award Dinner. The Igor Badamshin Coach of the Year, Wayne Fish Volunteer of the Year and the John Hugus Leadership Award. Each of these awards not only recognize the individuals whom they are named after, but also the individuals who have carried on the same legacy and dedication to the sport as Igor, Wayne and John did.

WHERE:
Lakewoods Resort / 21540 County Hwy M, Cable, WI 54821
WHEN:
Saturday, October 24 7:00 – 9:00pm
COST:
$40.00 per person

Register Here! 

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Yuriy Gusev, CXC Athletic Director

For further information or details, please feel free to contact Yuriy Gusev

Announcing CXC Membership Changes

Dear CXC Member,

As a regional organization, the Central Cross Country Ski Association has over 2,000 members who are the backbone of our organization, representing many important roles and positions in our sport. While our vision is to inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of cross country skiing, in addition to fostering participation in our sport, it is also our responsibility to support the vision of our partners such as the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association and the U.S. Olympic Committee.

It is with this in mind, that I would like to introduce the CXC’s new membership structure designed to fully integrate regional and national membership categories and simplifying membership processing with one point of purchase – the CXC website at www.cxcskiing.org.

From now on, members with joint membership of CXC and USSA not only receive CXC membership benefits but also USSA membership benefits including:

– Global Rescue Travel Service Hotline access
– USSA Rewards discount and benefit program
– Excess accident insurance

This membership change will also allow everyone involved in our sport to share and support not only CXC’s vision but also USSA’s vision of being Best in the World.

JOIN NOW!

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Yuriy Gusev, CXC Athletic Director

For further information or details on the CXC Membership Changes please feel free to contact Yuriy Gusev at yuriy.gusev@cxcskiing.org