Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and the official governing body for cross-country skiing in the 10-state Central Region of the U.S., recognized by U.S. Ski & Snowboard and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).
As a member service organization, CXC is committed to creating opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to participate and grow in Nordic skiing through sport-specific programs, events, and education.
In competitive skiing, CXC manages the Junior National Team qualifying process for the Midwest and Great Lakes Divisions, while also providing educational resources to athletes, coaches, and officials; organizing competitions, training Olympic hopefuls, and serving as the Midwest link to the U.S. Ski Team and U.S. Paralympic Nordic Ski Team.
In recreational skiing, CXC's primary grassroots initiatives include:
- The Nordic Rocks Program, which gives schools a unique opportunity to introduce students to cross-country skiing by integrating it into physical education, recess, or after-school activities. In 2024, the program received international recognition as the second-best kids' snow program in the world by the International Ski & Snowboard Federation (FIS).
- CXC's Adaptive Program, which offers outdoor opportunities in cross-country skiing and biathlon for military veterans and individuals with physical or visual impairments.
CXC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, and donations are tax-deductible, with its programs sustained by 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.