ATHLETES
This section is for individuals who want to participate in Nordic Walking as a sport — with measurable performance, standardized rules, and structured competitive development.
NWANA provides an open entry point into competitive Nordic Walking in the United States while maintaining clear standards for verified competition. You do not need prior competition experience to begin.
ATHLETE HUBS
Everything an athlete needs — rankings, verification tools, and the pathway (you can bookmark these).
RESULTS & RANKINGS
View rankings, compare performances, and track benchmarks across standard distances.
VERIFICATION HUB
Your athlete tools: license, education modules, profile, results management, and required items.
ATHLETE PATHWAY
See the stage system and how progression works from open entry to high performance.
WHO CAN BECOME AN ATHLETE
Participation is open to individuals who want to treat Nordic Walking as a sport and develop measurable performance.
You can start now
You do not need prior competition experience. Start by benchmarking your current level and learning technical standards.
Sport-first mindset
We focus on standardized distances, clear technique expectations, and performance development over time.
Multiple entry routes
Athletes may enter individually, through clubs, or through emerging regional structures as they develop.
TWO PERFORMANCE TRACKS
Open entry to benchmark, and verified competition for regulated results.
Open Performance Track
Benchmark your current level, compare results, and begin structured training. Results here are used for development and self-assessment.
Verified Competition Track
Perform under standardized rules and judging at sanctioned competitions, producing validated results. This track supports credible rankings and advanced programs.
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
See the full stage system on the Pathway page.
ATHLETE ACCOUNT & RESULTS
Registered athletes can access personal tools for long-term development. These tools are not required to begin.
Verification Hub
Central access to athlete tools: education, license, profile, and required items.
My Results
Review submitted results and performance history.
Profile
Update your athlete profile details.
HOW TO START
Complete a performance test, submit your result, and benchmark yourself in the rankings. When ready, explore sanctioned competitions through the calendar.
Performance Test· Submit Result· Results & Rankings· Verification Hub· Athlete Pathway