James Southam has been executive director with the NNF since 2014, but his role supporting the organization goes back farther than that. The former Olympian announced he will move on from the NNF.
In an effort to extend its reach in supporting Nordic sport athletes, the National Nordic Foundation Board of Directors has approved the NNF National Development Project, a new funding program aimed at improving American skiing through clubs, camps, and coaches and officials education.
National Nordic Foundation Allocates $154,280 to 2015 – 2016 Pillar Projects http://nationalnordicfoundation.org The National Nordic Foundation funds projects year round. This is the first allocation since this year’s Drive for 25 held in October and November. NNF Cross Country Allocations 2015- 2016 U18 Scandinavian Championships $24,000 U23/Junior World Championships $36,029 Post WJC Continental Cup $13,251 World Cup $45,000 Total Allocation $118,280 NNF Nordic Combined Allocations 2015 -2016 COC P1 Park City &...
(Press release) SALT LAKE CITY — Widely known through the cross country ski community, the annual Drive for 25 is the most successful grassroots fundraising effort in American ski sport and the principle fundraising engine for the National Nordic Foundation. This year’s Drive for 25 builds on the success initially created by U.S. coaches Matt Whitcomb and Peter Vordenberg who challenged the skiing community to support itself in a single-day effort in 2011. The 2015...
Press release) What it is: The Norwegian Ski Federation invites up to 120 Elite Junior Athletes with a maximum of 10 athletes per nation. The camp includes aggressive training sessions and presentations from coaches and World Cup athletes from a host of countries. This is the first year that the U.S. will attend. The U.S. athletes that go were selected from the National Ranking list and criteria set by coaches at the USSA Congress. The...
Press release) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Consistent with its mission of supporting athletic excellence in developing U.S. Nordic athletes, the National Nordic Foundation announced financial support for a new junior camp for rising cross country skiers. Happening August 6 – 14, 2015, the International Junior Camp includes athletes selected from the a National Ranking List, as well as criteria set by coaches at the USSA congress. Camp participants include: WOMEN: Katharine Ogden, SMS Julia...
Press release) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The NNF announced a prize money win schedule for any American competing at OPA Cup Finals events. As a pillar project, the OPA Cup represents a priority for NNF funding. The key development trip is funded with $31,000 of NNF trip support. This year, the NNF is raising the stakes for skiers competing by adding a bonus win schedule for any U.S. skiers seeking to compete. Prize money...
Press release) SALT LAKE CITY- The NNF Fundraising Auction will begin on February 4th, 2015 and last two weeks. Proceeds will support the NNF pillar projects, skiing development projects focused on up-and-coming U.S. skiers. Auction items include ski industry products from L.L. Bean, Fischer Sports, Madshus, Skida Sport, Julbo, Hoka, Rossignol, One-Way, Ibex Outdoor Clothing, Podium Wear, Salomon and Bjorn Dahlie. Outreach and support for the auction include art, flyfishing and skiing lessons from International athletes, lodging...
(www.nationalnordicfoundation.org. The NNF congratulates this year’s team: 2015 U.S. World Championship Cross Country Team Name, Hometown, Birthdate, USSA Club, Past Championships Men Dakota Blackhorse-von Jess, Bend, OR, 3/18/86, Bend Endurance Academy Kyle Bratrud, Eden Prairie, MN, 2/9/93, Northern Michigan University Ski Team Erik Bjornsen, Winthrop, WA, 7/14/91, Alaska Pacific University Nordic (2013) Matt Gelso, Truckee, CA, 7/18/88, Sun Valley Ski Education Founation Olympic Development Team Simi Hamilton, Aspen, CO, 5/14/87, Stratton Mountain School/T2 (2011)...
www.nordicchampionships.org For more information including the criteria in determining each of these teams, log onto the USSA website at: www.nationalnordicfoundation.org.
The update on U.S. Nationals from the organizing committee and download selection criteria for the U23 Championships, the World Junior Championships and the OPA Cup events in 2015. Read the full press release here. Facebook NNF Website
When: Saturday November 29, 12:00PM Start Time (approximate) Where: Rendezvous Trails Who: Open to all skiers – 5k Freestyle Details: 15-second intervals $15.00 per skier through 5pm, Friday, November 28 Online registration available with a small fee. Checks payable to WYSEF, WYSEF waiver required Details of the race will be covered at the Friday 5:30 PM coaches meeting at Race Headquarters (Chamber Visitor Center) CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION *** Grover: Support the NNF Over the next few week’s we’ll be reaching...
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Supporting Tomorrow’s Nordic Stars Today #U23 Reese Hanneman on U23s and Development Making The U23 World Championships was one of the biggest motivators in my young skiing career. As your last year of junior skiing comes to an end, the senior racing circuit looms; no more 5ks, no more JO’s dances (unless…). Having the opportunity to go to Under-23s really kicks you into gear; it’s a tangible goal that is just barely attainable enough...
Supporting Tomorrow’s Nordic Stars Today #MapMonday California & Utah Com Up Big Keep the drive happening. Ask ten people to donate $25 today: Drive for 25: Cross Country Drive for 25: Nordic Combined The Big Dog Hunts Matt Whitcomb Weighs In It’s fourth down. Our single largest chance to make a difference for cross country skiing in the U.S. is right now. The next opportunity will be one year from now, and who has patience for...
#MapMonday Big Surges from Minnesota, Washington and Wisconsin: If you’re an NNF athlete and you’re looking for a place to reach out and ask 10 people to donate $25, here’s a map of where to begin. Help us reach our goal of having every athlete involved. Up the Drive for 25 participation. Spread the Word!!! Facebook Twitter NNF Website
Supporting Tomorrow’s Nordic Stars Today Monday Map Are you on the map? Color coded by the number of donations, the NNF map highlights who is doing the heavy lifting of outreach and participation. Help spread the word. Donate: Cross Country D25 Nordic Combined D25