Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) serves as the nonprofit governing body for cross-country skiing across the 10-state Central Region of the United States.

CXC holds official recognition from both U.S. Ski and Snowboard as well as the U.S. Olympic Committee. Additionally, it has earned the designation of being a Gold Level Paralympic Sport Club by U.S. Paralympics.

CXC functions as a member service organization dedicated to fostering opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels to engage in and progress within Nordic skiing. This is achieved through sport-specific programs, events, and educational initiatives.

CXC also offers programs aimed at encouraging healthy, active lifestyles, assisting recreational skiers, and introducing the sport to individuals of all ages, including those who have never experienced skiing before. At CXC, we firmly believe that the growth of cross-country skiing extends beyond mere numerical expansion. It encompasses the reduction of barriers, fostering diversity, and creating additional opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities.

Our main grassroots initiatives aimed at promoting a healthy, active lifestyle through cross-country skiing are:

- The Nordic Rocks Program offers children aged six and older, as well as adults, the chance to try cross-country skiing in various local settings such as schools, parks, and ski clubs, alongside their friends, families, teachers, classmates, and local club leaders or park activity coordinators. The program received international recognition as the 4th best kids snow program in the world according to the SnowKidz awards from the International Federation of Skiing (FIS).

- The Adaptive Program provides recreational outdoor opportunities in cross-country skiing and biathlon to both military veterans and individuals of all ages who have physical disabilities or visual impairments.

In the realm of competitive cross-country skiing, CXC undertakes the following responsibilities:

- Supervises youth programs
- Backs the Junior National Team qualifying process in the Midwest and Great Lakes Divisions, Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA), and Senior/Master skiing
- Delivers educational support to athletes, coaches, and officials
- Organizes competitions
- Administers adaptive training and competitions
- Trains athletes with Olympic potential
- Serves as the Midwest conduit to the U.S. Ski Team and the U.S. Paralympic Nordic Ski Team

Central Cross Country Skiing, Inc. holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status as a public charity, making donations tax-deductible. We depend on the generosity of our donors to sustain our programs.


Our Mission
To provide an organization which enables athletes, coaches, and people of all ages and abilities to achieve their maximum potential in cross country skiing through EDUCATION, COOPERATION, COMMUNICATION, and COMPETITION.

Our Mandate
To provide regional programs for the continuous growth and development of cross-country skiing from introductory experience to international excellence, for participants of all ages and abilities, fostering the principles of ethical conduct and fair play.

Our Vision
To inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of cross country skiing and in life.

Core Objectives
CXC Skiing has adopted four core objectives. These core objectives establish the foundation of the strategic business plan for our sport. CXC Skiing encourages all members to participate in the local, regional and national efforts to ensure that these objectives are accomplished.

  • - Build the Base: We seek to expand our membership in order to share our sport with as many other people as possible. We are especially committed to sharing the values of our sport with young people who may discover that cross country skiing is an activity they can enjoy for their entire life.

  • - Promote the Sport: We want cross country skiing to receive as much publicity as possible because we believe that the more people learn about our sport the more inclined they will be to join the ranks of our membership. We are proud of our sport and we seek to celebrate it whenever possible.

  • - Achieve Competitive Success: CXC Skiing has produced top athletes in the Nation and Olympic Team members. We seek to continue and excel this tradition of competitive excellence. When our elite athletes are successful in fulfilling their Olympic dreams our society benefits from the inspiration these athletes give us.

  • - Partnership through Collaborations: It takes a ski community to raise Olympic medallists and to grow the sport. CXC Skiing will be that community by: valuing and respecting all members, supporters, partners, affiliates and the interested public, their roles, interests and aspirations.