the Rochester Cross Country Ski Foundation
RXCSF Background:
Founded in 2005 as a not-for-profit organization, the Rochester Cross Country Ski Foundation, Inc. (RXCSF) was created to address the issues limiting the growth of XC Ski Sport in the Greater Rochester NY area. The issues included:
- Despite plentiful local snowfall, XC Skiing participation remained a niche activity.
- Adult Ski sport, including racing and mass participation events, was virtually non-existent.
- Ski trail development and grooming to support ski sport was informal and inconsistent. Trail multi-use issues had become a significant issue. No warming or rest facilities existed at major trail locations.
- No comprehensive clearinghouse existed for XC Ski education and equipment
RXCSF was designed to leverage the strengths of existing local ski-related organizations, linking the groups for synergy and also adding functions as needed to address the above issues.
RXCSF was founded on the premise that a collaboration of Government, Business and Individual/Family Skiers is not only possible but essential to secure the local future of XC Ski Sport.
Our Mission:
- Provide a structure for the development of cross country ski recreation, sport, and racing for all ages and abilities.
- Improve access to safe, well maintained cross country skiing trails and facilities, primarily those of local parks, as needed to support development of the sport. Such progress entails expanded and enhanced trail development, including, but not limited to improvements in skier safety, snow grooming, track-setting, and reporting of snow conditions.
- Promote public awareness of and encourage participation in cross country skiing to support development of the sport, for example, through the distribution of a newsletter and the offering of clinics and other training programs open to the general public.
- Serve as the coordinating organization for cross country skiing in the Greater Rochester New York region, and to both establish and expand already present links to regional, state, and national entities.
RXCSF Goals:
2005/2006 Season
- Continue & strengthen existing Rochester Nordic Ski Club, Youth Skiing, Biathlon, Ski-O & High School Racing programs
- In partnership with NYS, oversee initial re-development of the Harriet Hollister Spencer Park trail system & new lodge facilities
- Improve grooming of local ski trails including Mendon Ponds Park; begin resolution of trail multi-use issues; provide consistent reporting of ski trail conditions
- Launch XCRochester Ski Development Group & Racing Team
2006 and Beyond
- Execute a comprehensive “Ski Trail/Facility Development Plan”, to assure safe & ski-able trails with access to heated shelter, rest room facilities and secure parking.
- Initiate a comprehensive ski education program that results in improved citizen skier safety, proficiency and enjoyment
- Bring World Class XC Ski events to Rochester, including participation events & high-level racing
- Improve and expand local school skiing programs, with a goal of increasing the percentage of skiers remaining involved in the sport as adults
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