CXC YOUTH CUP
The CXC Youth Cup is sanctioned and scored by Central Cross Country Skiing (CXC) and features a series of competitive events for athletes ages 10-13 (U12 and U14 age groups) in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Since its beginning in the winter of 2014, the CXC Youth Cup has provided competitive racing opportunities for young skiers of all levels. Through the series, athletes meet new Nordic friends and learn how to progress through the competitive skiing pipeline with the support of clubs, coaches, and race organizers.
The CXC Central Region is organized into two competitive divisions: the Midwest Division and the Great Lakes Division. Youth Cup athletes compete and earn series points within their respective division.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:
1. The CXC Youth Cup features series scoring for U12 and U14 athletes in each division, based on their best four races. Events are scored using a fixed-point system. View the CXC Youth Cup Rules and Scoring System for details.
2. Participation in any CXC Youth Cup event does not require a membership. All athletes in the U12 and U14 age groups will accumulate points and earn rankings throughout the series. However, a Youth General Membership is required to receive a seeded start position based on previously accumulated points.
3. All CXC Youth Cup events are restricted to non-fluorinated glide waxes, and subject to the CXC Cup Wax policy.
4. Additional U8 and U10 age groups may be offered depending on the event schedule and the organizer's capacity. Please refer to individual race organizers' websites for details.
5. Registration deadlines are the same for all CXC Youth Cup races held alongside the CXC Junior Cup. Online registration closes at 10:00 PM on the Tuesday prior to each race.
6. A tentative race schedule is typically available on each race organizer's website. After registration closes, an official Registration List is published on the timing contractor's website. Following the Friday Coaches Meeting, a complete Start List with individual start times is posted.
7. Racing Age Group is defined by competitor's age as of December 31st.
U10 (8-9 year olds)
U12 (10-11 year olds)
U14 (12-13 year olds)
All racers must compete in the appropriate age category.
8. U14 skiers who finish in the top 5 on the CXC Youth Cup Divisional Ranking List will be invited to participate in the CXC Dream Camp.
YOUTH GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
This Central Region youth membership for U12 and U14 skiers provides race seeding at CXC Youth Cup events based on an athlete's points and position on the Central Region Divisional Ranking List.
New or Renewing Member
CXC DREAM CAMP
The CXC Dream Camp brings together the top youth athletes in the region for a focused training experience centered on skill development, feedback, and education.
Invitations are extended to U14 skiers who achieve a top-five ranking in their respective division on the CXC Youth Cup Divisional Ranking List.
Participants receive hands-on coaching, instructional sessions, and a broader look at the pathway of Nordic ski racing. They also shadow select portions of the Regional Elite Group (REG) Camp, giving younger skiers a glimpse into the next stage of athlete development and what the future may hold.
DATES / LOCATION
July 7-11, 2027 / Cable (WI)