Upcoming Events
10/05/2021
Registration now open! Fall session at Elm Creek begins Oct 5th.
Please see updated info...
About MYSL
The Minnesota Youth Ski League (MyXC) is a non-profit Minnesota Corporation as defined under IRS rule 501(c)3. MyXC provides membership and instruction to all youth without regard to race, creed, color, or athletic ability.
Vision
We envision a world passionate about access to outdoor recreation, winter and lifelong health for all.
Mission
We empower youth to be joyful, confident winter enthusiasts by building inclusive communities that reduce barriers to cross-country skiing.
Values
Lifelong Health: We promote lifelong health and an outdoor lifestyle through cross-country skiing.
Accessibility: We proactively and deliberately position accessibility, equity, and inclusion at the center of our programs.
Connections: We deepen connections to family, community, and winter.
Fun: We embrace fun and develop skills through play.
Transformation: We intentionally reflect and aspire to create transformation.
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Mailing address:
PO Box 18659
Minneapolis, MN 55418
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MYSL History
The Minnesota Youth Ski League has a strong foundation of teaching kids to ski for over 25 years! Read our history HERE.
MYSL Board
| Position | Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Amy Cichanowski | 612-227-7155 | amy@mysl.org |
| Board Chair | Jeremiah Schimp | 612-209-5494 | nordicskiandkayak@gmail.com |
| Vice Chair | Paul Gage | 952-926-7736 | pvgage@comcast.net |
| Secretary | Noah Swiler | 952-237-0224 | nswiler@comcast.net |
| Treasurer | Barclay Kruse | 763-458-6615 | barclay.kruse@gmail.com |
| Board Member | Jill Sonnesyn | 763-449-0647 | jill.sonnesyn@comcast.net |
| Board Member | Tom Shaw | 612 720-3114 | clothingbureau@usiwireless.com |
| Board Member | Mike Nali | mjnali@juno.com | |
| Board Member | Jessica Johnson | johnson.kryzer@gmail.com | |
| Board Member | Steve Messick | steven.messick@gmail.com | |
| Board Member | Ramdev Wudali | agastya71@gmail.com | |
| Board Member | Sandy Zinn | zinneous@gmail.com |
| Committee | Chair(s) |
|---|---|
| Carnivals/Special Events | Jill Sonnesyn |
| MYSL Clubs & Programs | Paul Gage, Jill Sonnesyn |
| Development/Fundraising | Barclay Kruse |
| Communications | Noah Swiler |
| Administration, Budget & Finance | Barclay Kruse |
| Website Working Group | Noah Swiler |
| Racial Equity | Jessica Johnson |
| Branding | Steve Messick |
Executive Director
Amy Cichanowski Full Bio
US Ski and Snowboard Level 200 Coach and Technical Delegate
PSIA Level 2 Instructor
amy@mysl.org
612-227-7155
