Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) is the official governing body for cross-country skiing in the 10-state Central Region of the United States, recognized by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
As a member service organization, we are committed to building Nordic skiing for everyone - from kids to masters, beginners to racers - through sport-specific programs, events, and education. We create opportunities to learn, train, and grow in the sport.
CXC leads competitive skiing in the Midwest and Great Lakes Divisions of the Central Region, managing Junior National Team qualifying, organizing competitions, developing Olympic hopefuls, and connecting athletes to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Paralympic Nordic Ski Team.
CXC's grassroots initiatives in recreational skiing include:
- The Nordic Rocks Program, helping schools introduce kids to skiing through PE, recess, and after-school programs.
- The CXC Adaptive Program, providing skiing opportunities for military veterans and individuals with physical or visual impairments.
CXC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and our programs are made possible through the generosity of donors.
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.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.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.