Governance & Policies
The Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA) is building Nordic Walking in North America through clear standards, responsible leadership, safe participation, public-facing policies, education, licenses, events, community programs, partnerships, sponsorships, and transparent organizational resources. This page is the central access point for NWANA governance, policies, safety standards, legal terms, media resources, public documents, forms, and contact pathways. NWANA is a U.S. nonprofit public charity recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.
Legal policies
Privacy Policy
How NWANA collects, uses, shares, protects, and retains information submitted through websites, registrations, donations, forms, licenses, certifications, events, and communications.
Terms of Use
Rules for using NWANA websites, pages, content, forms, registration links, donation pages, license pages, communications, and digital resources.
Terms & Conditions
Terms that apply to registrations, programs, events, licenses, certifications, donations, sponsorships, purchases, applications, and other NWANA activities.
Conduct and safety
Code of Conduct
NWANA's expectations for respect, fairness, safety, integrity, inclusion, communication, youth protection, reporting, and responsible behavior.
SafeSport
Participant protection, youth safety, misconduct prevention, reporting expectations, adult-youth boundaries, and safe program culture.
Anti-Doping
Clean sport principles, anti-doping education, WADA education resources, athlete responsibility, and sport integrity expectations.
Safety Standards
Basic safety expectations for Nordic Walking activities, routes, weather, equipment, group programs, youth participation, incidents, and emergency readiness.
Documents, media, and forms
Downloads & Reports
Public documents, reports, forms, guides, program resources, and organizational materials.
Forms
Central access point for NWANA forms, requests, applications, reports, inquiries, and submissions.
Logos & Brand Assets
Rules and access information for NWANA logos, brand assets, images, graphics, and approved identity materials.
Press Kit
Official descriptions, media language, background information, approved public messaging, and press resources.
Contact for Media / Partners
Contact pathway for media representatives, sponsors, partners, public agencies, organizations, and collaboration inquiries.
Support, partners, sponsors, events
Support / Funds
Support NWANA programs, instructor growth, community access, sport development, events, education, and public outreach.
Partners
Explore organizational partnership pathways for programs, events, education, community access, and Nordic Walking development.
Sponsors
Learn how sponsors can support NWANA's growth, visibility, programs, events, instructor development, and community impact.
Events
NWANA organizational events, clinics, workshops, fundraisers, recognition events, partner gatherings, and education sessions.
Ask the federation
For governance, policy, safety, media, partner, sponsor, or document questions, contact NWANA.