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