Victor C. Dunder Award

Victor C. Dunder Ski Equipment Award for First Year Skiers

Sponsored by The Minnesota State High School Nordic Ski Coaches Association & Minnesota Ski Shops

Immigrated from Sweden with family age 2
Raised in Two Harbors, excellent athlete in high school and college
Coached skiing at Duluth Central
1931 Mr.. Dunder set up the first high school nordic ski competition in the nation
1932 hosted the first MN State Ski Meet
Mr. Dunder is the Father of High School Skiing in both Minnesota and the Nation
Granddaughter, Patti Dunder is a current member of the Victor C. Dunder Award Committee

Victor C. Dunder Award

An award provided by Minnesota ski shops and the MN State High School Nordic Ski Coaches Association
For motivated skiers in grades 7-12 who have completed one year of skiing on a high school team
Based on coaches recommendation, skiers application and financial need
The award is designed to help promising first year skiers obtain needed equipment.
According to MSHSL rules, high school skiers are not allowed to receive awards worth more than $100.
One skier per team per year is eligible
Skiers coach must be a current member of the MSHSCA to be eligible to receive this award
Skis and equipment will be awarded to the award winning skier's team. The skier may borrow the skis as long as they are on the team. Upon graduation the awarded equipment will stay with the team to benefit other high school skiers.

How can I be a part of making this award possible?

Become a partner ski shop by donating funds or equipment to the MSHSNSCA Victor C. Dunder Award Fund on an annual basis
Individuals who would like to support this award are also invited to contribute.
Contact a member of the VCD Award Committee for more information. Current members Mike Miller MMILLE@district16.org
Patti Dunder patricia.dunder@spps.org or Dave Johnson djohnson@marshallschool.org