Help build the future of Nordic Walking in North America.
Support NWANA
Your contribution helps NWANA build more than events. It helps build the people, communities, and structure needed for Nordic Walking to grow across North America.
As the continental governing and sanctioning body for competitive Nordic Walking in North America, NWANA is focused on developing the sport in the right order: education first, community growth second, athlete pathways next, and long-term competition expansion after that.
Support today helps create the real foundation for instructors, coaches, judges, NW Groups, athlete development, championships, cups, and future continental growth.
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Why Your Support Matters
EDUCATION
Help train instructors, coaches, judges, leaders, and staff through Academy NW.
COMMUNITIES
Support the growth of NW Groups so people can find where they belong close to where they live.
ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Help build the pathway from local participation to stronger performance and future competition.
CHAMPIONSHIPS & CUPS
Support the future system of championships, cups, and sanctioned events as the athlete base grows.
How Support Creates Impact
Nordic Walking as a competitive sport is still underdeveloped in North America. That means donations do not simply maintain an existing large system. They help create the system itself.
Support can help expand training, strengthen leadership, improve communications, support community development, and prepare the next stage of athlete and event growth.
This is how a real sport ecosystem is built: not only through rules and competitions, but through people, places, access, and sustained development.
Maximize Your Impact
You may be able to increase your contribution through donor-advised funds, employer matching, or workplace giving.
Trust & Transparency
NWANA is a registered U.S. public charity recognized under Section 501(c)(3). Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
We are committed to integrity, public benefit, and responsible long-term development of Nordic Walking in North America.
Other Ways To Help
VOLUNTEER
Support the sport through communications, operations, outreach, legal help, technical work, and community development.
PARTNERSHIPS
Collaborate with NWANA through mission-aligned sponsorship, research, community, health, or development initiatives.
EMPLOYER SUPPORT
Check whether your employer offers donation matching, volunteer support, or workplace giving opportunities.
MAJOR SUPPORT
Help support long-term priorities such as Academy growth, NW Groups, athlete pathways, championships, and future infrastructure.