NWANA is a U.S. nonprofit public charity recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3).

NWANA is the continental governing and sanctioning body for competitive Nordic Walking across North America.

NWANA connects education, licensing, sanctioning, events, results, rankings, and local NW Groups into one growing Nordic Walking system across North America.

NWANA provides pathways for event organizers, local leaders, community groups, sponsors, partners, and media organizations to participate in the growth of Nordic Walking.

Public Charity, Sport Governance, and Transparency

NWANA is a U.S. nonprofit public charity recognized under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Governance documents, policies, safety standards, and media resources are available through the official NWANA resource pages.

NWANA is building competitive Nordic Walking in a logical sequence: education first, community growth second, and larger competition systems as the next stage.

This short overview presents how Academy training, local communities, and long-term sport governance fit together in one North American pathway.

• Training instructors, coaches, judges, leaders, and staff
• Creating local communities where people can join nearby
• Preparing the foundation for athletes, clubs, events, and rankings

NWANA is building the people, groups, events, standards, and systems needed for Nordic Walking to grow as an organized sport and public-benefit movement across North America.

Start with the pathway that fits your role today.