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www.nnf.ski/tv. In producing live coverage of the World Junior/U23 Championships, the NNF is not only pleased to provide the global skiing community with access to high-level international competition, interviews, and skier education but also to raise funds for nordic athletes across the United States. Live access to each event will be available for $4.95 or all events for $49.95. By offering this pay-per-view model worldwide, the NNF aims to generate funding that will support future...

skinnyski.com, will be on hand to provide a firsthand account and photos of the trip and will act as an additional chaperone. utah2017.com. Click here for U23 World Skiing Championships team selection criteria   Support for Unfunded U.S. Ski Team members on the World Cup: $24,000 B Team athletes on the U.S. Ski Team are able to take advantage of the coaching and race support infrastructure put in place by the U.S. Ski Team; however,...

Press release) From August 6-18, a select group of US junior skiers will be in Scandinavia for the International Junior Camp, an annual event hosted by the Norwegian Ski Federation. For the second year in a row, the National Nordic Foundation (NNF) is proud to provide funding to make this unique opportunity possible, working in association with the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA). The International Junior Camp brings together the world’s best junior cross...

FasterSkier Podcast with New NNF Executive Director, Hennie Kashiwa

Stepping into one of the most crucial jobs in terms of grassroots nordic development in the U.S., Hennie Kashiwa is assuming the role of executive director of the National Nordic Foundation. Tasked with promoting the NNF brand and building its funding base, Kashiwa explains how he plans to grow the organization and the community of cross-country skiers supporting the cause.

rick@svsef.org. Please provide these divisional selections no later than May 1st, 2016 and also be sure to inform the discretionary picks of their selection. Attendees are required to organize their own flights or ground transport into Duluth, MN to arrive on Sunday, July 24 by 8pm and to depart on the following Sunday, July 31 by 5pm. Lodging, meals and all associated camp costs are included in the camp fee of $675.00. Skiers who have...

Why is membership growth important? Nordic skiing is a family – we’re all very close. We’re proud of our sport heroes. We need to give our entire family an opportunity to feel the pride of supporting our national team and the development system that helped them reach the top. Now, for just $15, you can be a part of their success. What’s important for USSA competitors? One of the most important elements of a sport program is having...

  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)...