Building the human and structural foundation of Nordic Walking in North America.
Supporters, Sponsors & Partners
NWANA is building the next stage of Nordic Walking in North America through education, community development, athlete pathways, and long-term sport infrastructure.
As the continental governing and sanctioning body for competitive Nordic Walking in North America, NWANA is focused on building the sport in the right order: people first, communities second, and long-term competition growth next.
Support from individuals, organizations, sponsors, and institutional partners helps create the real foundation needed for communities, athletes, education, events, and future international development.
Why Support NWANA
EDUCATION
Support Academy NW and help train instructors, coaches, judges, leaders, and staff across North America.
COMMUNITIES
Help build NW Groups in cities and regions so people can find where they belong close to where they live.
SPORT GROWTH
Strengthen the pathway toward athletes, events, licensing, rankings, and long-term continental development.
CHAMPIONSHIPS & CUPS
Help prepare the future system of championships, cups, and sanctioned events as the athlete and community base grows across North America.
Individual Support Levels
Personal support helps NWANA grow the sport one step at a time while recognizing the people who choose to stand behind this mission.
BRONZE: TRAIL SUPPORTER
$25 – $99
Digital supporter badge, monthly updates, name on the supporters wall with permission, appreciation certificate, and course discount.
SILVER: NORDIC ADVOCATE
$100 – $249
Includes Trail Supporter benefits, branded cap, signed physical certificate, leadership updates, larger course discount, and early program access.
GOLD: GOLD STRIDE MEMBER
$250 – $499
Includes Nordic Advocate benefits, branded apparel, introductory course access, leadership Q&A, annual report recognition, and premium supporter visibility.
PLATINUM: PATHFINDER
$500 – $999
Includes Gold benefits, limited-edition poles, one professional certification course, recognition at headquarters, consultation with leadership, and gala invitation.
CHAMPION: NWANA CHAMPION
$1000 – $4999
Includes Platinum benefits, premium gear bundle, personal coaching session, full certification access, website profile, development input opportunity, and impact reporting.
PATHFINDER
$5,000 – $9,999
Supports major expansion of Academy NW, community leadership development, regional growth, and the next stage of sport system capacity across North America.
GROUNDBREAKER
$10,000 – $24,999
Helps build lasting infrastructure for education, NW Groups, athlete pathways, organizational systems, and broader continental development.
FRONT RUNNER
$25,000+
Provides transformative support for the long-term growth of Nordic Walking in North America, including leadership systems, community expansion, public visibility, and future competitive development.
Partnership Tracks
HEALTH & REHAB
Collaborate around wellness, rehabilitation, active aging, and evidence-based movement outcomes.
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
Support academic collaboration, kinesiology studies, school pathways, and educational programming.
COMMUNITY & CIVIC
Work with local institutions, parks systems, municipalities, and community organizations to expand access.
MEDIA & PUBLIC AWARENESS
Help grow visibility, storytelling, public education, and broader awareness of Nordic Walking in North America.
SPONSORSHIP
Support NWANA programs, campaigns, educational initiatives, and selected stages of sport system growth.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Help strengthen representation, standards, and the long-term international pathway of the sport.
FLAGSHIP NORDIC WALKING CENTER
Support the creation of the first dedicated Nordic Walking center as a model space for training, education, community activity, and long-term sport development.
HEADQUARTERS DEVELOPMENT
Help establish a long-term NWANA headquarters to support leadership, coordination, administration, meetings, and the future growth of the continental sport system.
How Support Creates Impact
LOCAL IMPACT
Support new NW Groups, help train leaders, and improve access to Nordic Walking in more communities.
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Help create better instruction, stronger coaching, and more reliable pathways for future athletes.
EVENT QUALITY
Strengthen the people and systems that support future competitions, judging, and organizational standards.
LONG-TERM GROWTH
Support the human and structural foundation needed for licensing, sanctioning, rankings, and continental scale.
Support Or Partner With NWANA
All NWANA support and partnership activity follows 501(c)(3) nonprofit standards and is directed toward integrity, public benefit, education, community growth, and long-term sport development.