NorthXC Winter Information
USSA and CXC
US Ski & Snowboard is the national governing body for skiing in the United States, and the parent organization of the US Ski Team. As part of the US Ski Team development pipeline, US Ski & Snowboard sponsors Junior Nationals each year – a week-long competition in March with skiers from different regional teams. Each US Ski & Snowboard region (Minnesota is in the Midwest division) holds Junior National Qualifier races (CXC Junior Cup) to determine selections to their respective teams.
JNQ - CXC Cup Racing
JNQ and CXC Cup racing is not only for top racers, it is for all ski racers. If you like ski racing, then CXC Cup racing is for you. Junior National and CXC Cup results are what college ski coaches use to evaluate and rank prospective students. CXC Cup weekends are fun, a great way to increase confidence, and an opportunity to race against other skiers from outside your conference or section.
Coaching and Support
Two to three NorthXC coaches will be at all the CXC Cup races.
Travel and Lodging
We are very fortunate this year to have three out of the four race weekends with in a 90 minute drive. All lodging and transportation to races is on your own.
USSA Membership
To race in the CXC Cup races, athletes over 14 years of age must have a valid USSA membership. There are two categories of race memberships and we recommend first year racers to purchase a Cross Country General Membership. If you are serious about CXC races and the outcome, then purchase the Cross Country Competition Membership. The Competition Membership will log your points on a list that is distributed nation wide.
Race Suit
Racing in the CXC Cup you represent your club, team and region, not your high school. Leave your high school race suit in the closet. NorthXC and DXC race suits represent our team and club. We are all individuals, and if you have a favorite suit, we respect that and wear it proudly. All suits must be stylish and appropriate.
NorthXC does have a couple DXC (size Unisex Medium and Women's Medium) and NorthXC suits (Unisex Medium) to loan out. Please contact Coach Siiri prior to season start to reserve one of these suits.
Wax Service and Support
Coach Joe offers a wax service and support for all CXC Cup races. This service is fee based and is optional. The service includes; ski drop off plan, ski selection recommendations, waxing, race weekend game plan and important race day information. This takes the pre-race stress of waxing off athletes and parents. Coach Joe is known for great service and results. Contact him if you have questions: Joe.haggenmiller@gmail.com
NorthXC Summer Information
Program Descriptions - 14 to 19 years old
Four day a week (36 sessions) plus bonus distance days:
Time: 8:30AM to ~11AM
Cost: $440
Locations and activity:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength on the Munger Trail. Meet at Grand Avenue Chalet.
Tuesdays - Running - speed, quickness and/or distance at Bagley or Hawks Ridge
Wednesdays - Skate Roller skiing - Agility and technique work at Munger Trail or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Thursdays - Hill bounding, ski walking, and ski imitation at Spirit Mountain. Meet at Grand Avenue Chalet.
Fridays - Bonus!! Over-distance days. Three planned for the summer of 2024.
Two days a week (18 sessions) plus bonus distance days:
Time: 8:30AM to ~11AM
Cost: $220
Choose two days of four training days:
Mondays - Classic Roller Ski - specific strength on Munger Trail.
Tuesdays - Running - speed and quickness at Bagley or Hartley
Wednesdays - Skate Roller skiing - Agility and technique work at Munger Trail or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Thursdays - Hill bounding, ski walking and ski imitation at Spirit Mountain. Meet at Grand Avenue Chalet.
Fridays - Bonus!! Over-distance days - Three planned for the summer of 2024
Sessions notes: Sessions are scheduled practice days. Sessions can be used up and then added on as summer progresses or as schedules change. For example: it is okay for sign up for the 18 session program and attend 4 sessions a week for 4 weeks.
Session Dates: June 10th to August 9th
Pay per session: Not sure of your summer plans? Download the registration form, fill it out and indicate you would like to pay per session. Return it via mail or email and you are all set to join us when you can. NorthXC will bill you at the end of the summer. Per session rate is $15.
Scholarships: Our support network is great. Please reach out to us and ask for a scholarship application.
NorthXC Kit: Tank tops and compression shorts are available to purchase on the Podiumwear Team Site. If needed the code is SkiNorthXC. Orders due by May 5th!
Register for all NorthXC sessions by signing up online or download and print registration form. 2024 Registration Form
Program Descriptions - 10 to 14 years of age
Roller skiing is an important training tool for the cross country skier. The basic skills are important to master and will be used throughout a skiers life. If you look to Scandinavia for insight, skiers are on roller skis at a very young age. This helps with the development of balance, agility, confidence and strength. This program is one of our longest running programs. Many of our older juniors and high school graduates learned how to and mastered roller skiing in this program. Above all, it is really fun.
- Minimum requirement is 3 years of on snow skiing experience.
One day a week - Wednesdays
Dates: June 19th, June 26th, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th
Time: 4:30PM to 6PM
Cost: $120
Location: Munger Trailhead at Spirit Mountain or Hermantown Soccer Complex
Equipment needed: Skate boots, Skate length poles with roller ferrules,
helmet and gloves. Skate roller skis are provided if you do not have your own.
Equipment Needs - 14 to 19 years old
The correct equipment is important for preforming your best at practice. See below for a list of should haves:
Running shoes - trail shoes or similar, most of our running will be on trails or ski hills.
Bounding poles (short classic poles)
Waist water pack
Classic Roller Skis*, Boots and Poles with roller ferrules
Skate Roller Skis*, Boots and Poles with roller ferrules
Helmet
Sports watch
A Smile
*We have rental roller skis available. See below for details.
Rollerski Rental Information
Roller skiing is an important training tool for the cross country skier. Roller skis can be purchased from Ski Hut, Continental, Gear West, Pioneer Midwest, EnjoyWinter and Finn Sisu. If you have any questions on roller ski purchase, please let us know. Recommended brands - Swenor, Marwe, Fischer, Hjul, V2 and SkiGo.
We also have a limited supply of rental roller skis, both classic and skate available to registered NorthXC skiers.
Cost:
$110 per pair - Classic or Skate
$170 for both - Classic and Skate
Roller skis will be distributed the first training week of June. Roller skis will be available at a first come first serve. The supplies are limited on number. Please fill out the form rental form and return via email to siirimorse@northxc.com. Rental payments can be sent in the mail, Venmo or will be collect at roller ski pick-up day. Payment forms accepted for rental skis are cash, Venmo or check.
Note: If you are registering and paying for the summer session by check and would like to add rentals, no problem. Send it all at one time.
If you only plan on coming on Mondays, you do not need to rent skate roller skis, only classic. If you only plan to come on Wednesdays, you do not need to rent classic skis. Our days are set as to which technique we focus on:
Mondays - Classic
Wednesdays - Skate
Welcome to North XC X
Our Vision
Many of our older athletes are skiing in college and are choosing to train and live in Duluth, so we welcome them to join us. The NorthXC X program will be similar to the NothXC program many have come to know and trust. NorthXC X will provide the additional coaching and focused sessions that collegiate athletes need in the summer months.
Date: June 3rd to August 9thth - 10 week program + plus a bonus week
Days: Monday through Friday sessions planned
Fees: 2 days a week $240, 4 days a week $480, 5 days a week $600.
Training
NorthXC X athlete will have additional weekly sessions
Equipment Needs:
Skate Roller skis, boots, poles and helmet
Classic Roller skis, boots poles and helmet
Running shoes and bounding poles