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Description
Create, Join, and Grow a Nordic Walking Group
NWANA Nordic Walking Groups connect individuals, organizations, and communities through Nordic Walking. Groups may be created for local communities, sports organizations, companies, schools, colleges, universities, healthcare organizations, senior communities, Parks & Recreation programs, fitness and wellness businesses, military and veteran communities, faith communities, government agencies, neighborhoods, homeowners associations, and other eligible communities.
Choose the Individual License that best matches the community or organization you want to support. An Individual License allows you to join an existing Nordic Walking Group or become the first licensed participant connected with the creation of a new group.
When an appropriate group does not yet exist, NWANA can create the group, provide its initial Group License, and establish a dedicated group page with tools for registration, programs, events, fundraising, communication, and community development. The initial Group License and group page are free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
Groups connected with a specific organization are created by that organization or with its permission. Some categories also allow independent community groups, as explained in the detailed license descriptions.
As a group develops, it may voluntarily apply for RECOGNIZED status. The annual $200 group license fee applies only after RECOGNIZED status is received.
If you do not see a category that fits your community or organization, contact NWANA. We will help you identify the most appropriate path.
Not sure which license is right for you?
Review the complete descriptions of all Individual and Group Licenses, compare the available options, and learn how each license works before making your selection.
Levels
Individual Community License
Open to everyone. No previous Nordic Walking experience is required.
Join a local Nordic Walking Group—or help bring the first group to your community.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join a local Nordic Walking Group—or help bring the first group to your community.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Community Nordic Walking Group
Bring people together by starting a Nordic Walking Group in your local community.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Sports Organization License
This is not an athlete competition license. It is open to everyone; no athletic experience or current affiliation with a sports organization is required.
Join an existing group or help propose a new Nordic Walking Group for a sports club, federation, governing body, or athletic organization.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new Nordic Walking Group for a sports club, federation, governing body, or athletic organization.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Sports Organization Nordic Walking Group
Create an authorized Nordic Walking Group within a sports club, federation, governing body, or athletic organization.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Corporate License
For employees and authorized representatives of a specific corporation.
A verifiable relationship with the company or official authorization is required.
Join an existing corporate group or help propose a new Nordic Walking Group for the selected corporation.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
A verifiable relationship with the company or official authorization is required.
Join an existing corporate group or help propose a new Nordic Walking Group for the selected corporation.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Corporate Nordic Walking Group
Create an authorized Nordic Walking Group within a company, workplace, or corporate wellness program.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Senior Community License
Open to anyone who wants to support Nordic Walking for older adults.
Residence in or employment with a senior living community is not required.
Join an existing group, help propose one for a senior living community or senior center, or help start an independent local group for older adults.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Residence in or employment with a senior living community is not required.
Join an existing group, help propose one for a senior living community or senior center, or help start an independent local group for older adults.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Senior Community Nordic Walking Group
Create an authorized Nordic Walking Group within a senior living, 55+, active adult, or retirement community or senior center - or start an independent local group for older adults.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual School License
For students, parents, educators, school employees, volunteers, and others who want to propose Nordic Walking at a specific K–12 school.
Join an existing school group or help propose a new school-authorized Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing school group or help propose a new school-authorized Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
School Nordic Walking Group
Create a school-authorized Nordic Walking Group for a specific K–12 school as a school-operated program or authorized partner initiative.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual College License
For students, faculty members, college employees, campus professionals, authorized partners, and others who want to propose Nordic Walking at a specific college.
Join an existing group or help propose a new student organization or college-authorized Nordic Walking program.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new student organization or college-authorized Nordic Walking program.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
College Nordic Walking Group
Create a Nordic Walking Group for a specific college as a Registered Student Organization, college-operated program, or another authorized campus initiative.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual University License
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, faculty members, researchers, university employees, campus professionals, authorized partners, and others who want to propose Nordic Walking at a specific university.
Join an existing group or help propose a new student organization or university-authorized Nordic Walking program.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new student organization or university-authorized Nordic Walking program.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
University Nordic Walking Group
Create a Nordic Walking Group for a specific university as a Registered Student Organization, university-operated or sponsored program, Campus Recreation Group, or another authorized campus initiative.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Healthcare License
For healthcare professionals, employees, patients, caregivers, volunteers, and authorized partners interested in Nordic Walking within a specific healthcare organization.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group.
The healthcare organization controls any medical, treatment, or rehabilitation use.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group.
The healthcare organization controls any medical, treatment, or rehabilitation use.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Healthcare Nordic Walking Group
Create an organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group within a hospital, clinic, medical center, rehabilitation facility, or another recognized healthcare organization.
The organization develops and oversees any medical, treatment, or rehabilitation program.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page, Nordic Walking education, and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
The organization develops and oversees any medical, treatment, or rehabilitation program.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page, Nordic Walking education, and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Parks & Recreation License
For employees, volunteers, program participants, contract instructors, community partners, and others who want to propose Nordic Walking through a specific Parks & Recreation organization.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-operated or authorized partner Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-operated or authorized partner Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Parks & Recreation Nordic Walking Group
Create an organization-operated or authorized partner Nordic Walking Group through a Parks & Recreation department, park district, recreation center, or public recreation program.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Fitness & Wellness License
For owners, employees, instructors, members, clients, authorized partners, and others interested in developing Nordic Walking through a specific fitness or wellness business.
Join an existing group or help propose a new business-authorized Nordic Walking Group for a gym, fitness studio, health club, or wellness center.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new business-authorized Nordic Walking Group for a gym, fitness studio, health club, or wellness center.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Fitness & Wellness Nordic Walking Group
Create a business-authorized Nordic Walking Group within a gym, fitness studio, health club, wellness center, or active lifestyle organization.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page, Nordic Walking education, and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page, Nordic Walking education, and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Military & Veterans License
For service members, veterans, reservists, National Guard members, military families, caregivers, survivors, civilian employees, and supporters of military and veteran communities.
Join an existing group, help propose one for a military or veterans organization, or help start an independent community group serving military members, veterans, and their families.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees. The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group, help propose one for a military or veterans organization, or help start an independent community group serving military members, veterans, and their families.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees. The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Military & Veterans Nordic Walking Group
Create an authorized Nordic Walking Group within a military or veterans organization—or start an independent community group for service members, veterans, and their families.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Faith Community License
For faith community members, leaders, employees, volunteers, program participants, and others interested in developing Nordic Walking in a faith-based environment.
Join an existing group, help propose an authorized group for a specific faith organization, or help start an independent interfaith Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group, help propose an authorized group for a specific faith organization, or help start an independent interfaith Nordic Walking Group.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Faith Community Nordic Walking Group
Create an authorized Nordic Walking Group within a church, synagogue, mosque, temple, or another faith-based organization - or start an independent interfaith group.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Government Agency License
For government employees, officials, volunteers, contractors, authorized partners, and others who want to propose Nordic Walking through a specific government agency, municipality, department, or public institution.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group for employees or the public community it serves.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group or help propose a new organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group for employees or the public community it serves.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Government Agency Nordic Walking Group
Create an organization-authorized Nordic Walking Group through a local, state, provincial, or federal agency, municipality, department, or public institution - for employees or the public community it serves.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
Individual Neighborhood & HOA License
Open to anyone who wants to support Nordic Walking where they live. Membership in a homeowners association is not required.
Join an existing group, help start an independent neighborhood group, or propose an authorized Nordic Walking Group for a specific HOA or residential community.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Join an existing group, help start an independent neighborhood group, or propose an authorized Nordic Walking Group for a specific HOA or residential community.
Receive 5% off NWANA competition registration fees.
The $20 annual license fee is automatically prorated for the remainder of the current license year.
Price:
from $20
1 Year Membership:
$20.00
Neighborhood & HOA Nordic Walking Group
Create an independent Nordic Walking Group for a neighborhood - or an authorized group within a residential community, condominium association, or homeowners association.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
NWANA provides a dedicated group page and development support.
Creating the group and its page is free, with no initial NWANA activity requirements.
The group may later apply for RECOGNIZED status.
The $200 annual group fee applies only after that status is received.
Price:
from $0
1 Year Membership:
$0.00
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