Four weeks of rollerski skills and games for all levels at Brackett Park in Mpls (near the...
Nine weeks of rollerski skills and games for all levels at Brackett Park in Mpls (near the...
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.
The Minnesota Youth Ski League has a strong foundation of teaching kids to ski for over 25 years! Read our history HERE.
| Position | Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Amy Cichanowski | 612-227-7155 | amy@mysl.org |
| Board Chair | Noah Swiler | nswiler@comcast.net | |
| Vice Chair | Paul Gage | 952-926-7736 | pvgage@comcast.net |
| Secretary | Jeremiah Schimp | 612-209-5494 | nordicskiandkayak@gmail.com |
| 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
SkiSparks Coordinator
Chrissy Snider (Chrissy's last day with MYSL: 1/29/21)
Chrissy started her adventures with MYSL as the Battle Creek SkiSparks leader. In 2017, she transitioned from a career in education and came on as our SkiSparks coordinator. Chrissy has supported the League in innumerable ways. With her help, MYSL is growing at an unprecidented pace. She brings her passion for outdoor activities, kindness and patience to SkiSparks programming. Chrissy brings a positive attitude and robustness, that comes from being the mother of four active kids, to everything that she does.
chrissy@mysl.org
651-399-7165
