Licenses
This license helps NWANA maintain accurate athlete records and support the growth of Nordic Walking as an organized sport in North America.
Regular licensed athletes may be eligible for NWANA member benefits, including race registration discounts, rankings eligibility, education access, series communications, and other benefits as they become available.
Certain NWANA activities, rankings, sanctioned events, elite eligibility, instructor pathways, coach or judge roles, or international opportunities may require additional education, verification, Safe Sport training, anti-doping education, background screening, course completion, or other compliance requirements.
Mid-year purchases are automatically prorated based on the remaining portion of the membership year.
This is a licensing/registration category, not a charitable donation.
Description
NWANA uses this platform as its licensing, credentialing, and affiliation registry for the development of Nordic Walking in North America.
The Nordic Walking Association of North America (NWANA) is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity supporting the growth of Nordic Walking through education, athlete development, instructor development, coach and judge training, community programs, standards, rankings, sanctioned events, and responsible governance.
This registry is intended for athletes, instructors, coaches, judges, community leaders, volunteers, clubs, groups, organizations, and other approved participants in the NWANA sport development system.
Registration helps NWANA maintain accurate records, assign license numbers, support education and eligibility pathways, organize local and regional development, and prepare the foundation for sanctioned events, official results, rankings, and long-term growth.
License and membership fees support NWANA’s educational, charitable, and sport-development purposes. This license is not a charitable donation.
The NWANA Athlete License registers an athlete in the NWANA athlete system for Nordic Walking sport development, education, events, rankings, communications, and future sanctioned competition pathways.
The Annual Athlete License is for athletes who want to be part of the NWANA athlete registry and participate in the development of organized Nordic Walking in North America.
The Annual Athlete License - Regular is listed at $55 for a 1-year membership. Mid-year purchases may be automatically prorated based on the remaining portion of the membership year.
No. The NWANA Athlete License is a licensing and registration category. It is not a charitable donation.
Licensed athletes may be eligible for NWANA benefits such as race registration discounts, rankings eligibility, education access, series communications, and other benefits as NWANA programs expand.
Yes. NWANA Athlete License holders may receive a 10% discount on registration for NWANA competitions during the active license period, when the discount is available for that event.
No. Some NWANA activities, rankings, sanctioned events, elite eligibility, instructor pathways, coach or judge roles, or international opportunities may require additional education, verification, Safe Sport training, anti-doping education, background screening, course completion, or other compliance requirements.
Use the Join Now button on the NWANA license site to register for the Annual Athlete License.
Use the Membership Lookup page. You can search using your email, first name, last name, membership number, or membership ID.
Use Membership Lookup to find your license. If the license is found, RunSignup may give you options to claim the account or claim the individual member by email.
Use Membership Lookup to find your membership. If renewal is available, RunSignup may provide a renewal option or send a renewal email to the address connected to the membership.
Your email helps RunSignup match your license, membership record, renewal, and account claim options. Use the same email address connected to your NWANA registration whenever possible.
NWANA uses the registry to maintain accurate athlete records, assign license numbers, support education and eligibility pathways, organize local and regional development, and prepare for sanctioned events, official results, rankings, and long-term growth.
Yes. NWANA is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity supporting Nordic Walking through education, athlete development, instructor development, coach and judge training, community programs, standards, rankings, sanctioned events, and responsible governance.
Use the Contact Us form on the license site or email NWANA at info@nwaofna.org.
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