'No matter what our results were skiing, our ultimate successes have been due to the experiences we had as elite skiers on the CXC Team.'

- Caitlin Compton Gregg, Olympian and 2011 American Birkebeiner winner

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About CXC Team

CXC Team's goal is to provide coaching, training and modest financial support to a select few individuals that possess the skill, drive and dedication to pursue a goal to represent the U.S. in J1 Scando Cup, Junior World Championships, U23 World Championships, World Cup, World Championship and Olympic competitions.

The vision of the program is to develop athletes which are ambassadors and role models that spread awareness, knowledge and enthusiasm to promote a healthy lifestyle and increase cross country ski participation.

CXC Team has developed a camp training structure consistent with many national ski teams as well as professional cycling teams. This structure consists of one camp per month lasting for approximately 2 weeks in the months between May and November. The intent is to provide focused training and support within camp and then provide athletes with the opportunity to go home and work on personal training components pointed out during the previous camp. This format provides a good blend of focused attention revolving around organized training with other strong athletes and coaching support followed by the opportunity to go home and train independently.

Karl Nygren
Karl Nygren

Hometown: Lakeville, MN
Years on the team: 5
Website: CXCEliteBlog.com

Brian Gregg
Brian Gregg

Hometown: Winthrop, WA
Years on the team: 7
Website: XCSkiLife.com

Eric Wolcott
Eric Wolcott

Hometown: Concord, MH
Years on the team: 3
Website: bootsskispoles.com

Doug Debold
Doug Debold

Hometown: Wayzata, MN
Years on the team: 1
Website: CXCEliteBlog.com

Adam martin
Adam Martin

Hometown: Wausau, WI
Years on the team: 1
Website: CXCEliteBlog.com

Caitlin Gregg
Caitlin Gregg

Hometown: Warren, VT
Years on the team: 7
Website: XCSkiLife.com

Jennie Bender
Jennie Bender

Hometown: Johnson, VT
Years on the team: 3
Website: JennieBender.com

Nichole Bathe
Nichole Bathe

Hometown: Madison, WI
Years on the team: 1
Website: CXCEliteBlog.com

Qualification Criteria

- Senior athletes (top 3 at the SuperTour final list or U.S. National Championships, top 10 on the overall USSA final points list, member of World Championship or Olympic Team)

- U21 athletes (member of Junior World or U23 World Championships Team, podium finisher at Junior National Championships, top 20 finisher at NCAA Championships)

- Junior athletes (member of J1 Scando Cup or Junior World Team, 1 top 5 finish or 2 top 10 finishes at the Junior National Championships, top 5 finisher at the Junior Worlds trials)

- Coaches Discretion

Training Camps Attendance Requirements

CXC Team - 65% base level of minimum camp days attendance = 40 days minimum
- 35% base level if athlete ranked top 10 on the USSA final sprint or distance list or FIS fair equivalent if athlete is racing outside U.S. all winter = 21 days min.

Team Schedule

May 25-28, CXC Training Center (Telemark Resort, Cable, WI)
May 11-23, CXC Training Center (Telemark Resort, Cable, WI)
July 3-15, CXC Training Center (Telemark Resort, Cable, WI)
August 6-19, Altitude Camp (Telluride, CO)
September 10-23, CXC Training Center (Telemark Resort, Cable, WI)
October 8-21, On-Snow Camp (Canmore, CAN)
November 12-20, West Yellowstone, MT
USSA SuperTour (Western Block)
U.S. National Championships
USSA SuperTour (Central Block)
SuperTour Finals

Note: Junior athletes on the CXC Team have a modified schedule during the school year where athletes can attend only weekend portion of the camp. Race schedule is also modified for juniors with the focus on the Junior National Championships qualification races, J1 Scando Cup, Junior Worlds Trials, and Junior National Championships.

Program Cost

Athletes ranked top 10 on the final USSA points list receive 100% funding at the Team Scheduled events.

All other athletes have $3,500 annual program fee.

Mail-In Application Form

Online Application Form

International Support

Athletes who qualified to compete at the World Cup, World Championships and Winter Olympic Games are eligible to stipends.

Junior athletes who qualified to National Training Group, National Elite Group, J1 Scando Cup or Junior World Championships are eligible for 100% support at those events.

CXC Team Blog

Stipends

  • Training/Travel Stipend
    This stipend is available for athletes ranked in the top 10 on the end of the year NRL lists (sprint or distance). Athlete eligible to receive up to $1,500 Training/Travel Stipend on reimbursement bases towards expenses that will benefit Athlete performance and approved by the Head Coach.
  • World Cup Stipend
    Athlete can qualify to receive up to $2,500 on reimbursement bases towards expenses (travel, room and board) associated with participating in the World Cup if approved by the head coach and agreed by the U.S. Ski Team.
  • Pre World Championships Training Camp Stipend
    Athlete can qualify to receive up to $2,000 on reimbursement bases towards expenses (travel, room and board) associated with participating in the Training Camp prior World Championships if approved by the head coach and agreed by the U.S. Ski Team.
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