Hey! my name is Nikki Sjoden AKA 2k’s. I grew up in Evergreen, Colorado in the same house that my dad did and feel very fortunate to have come from such an amazing place. I have the best family in the world and without their support I don’t know where I would be. Growing up I was a competitive gymnast for 12 years, competitive snowboarder and am now actively involved with motocross all of which I love very much but as you can guess I’ve had every injury in the book. Being outdoors is my passion and I can’t seem to get enough of it. I absolutely love action sports and definitely have a need for speed which really helps me relate to my XSI clients. I started in the insurance business 5 years ago and was focused on selling life insurance which as a young female was one of the toughest ventures I’ve had. I have had an independent agency in Denver for over 2 years now and feel really great about the direction I’m headed. I believe XSI is a really important product for any active person and is going to be a perfect fit for people with or without major medical insurance. I look forward to being a part of the XSI team and the future it holds!

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Here’s Craig’s Bio-

Craig Dawson born and raised in Auckland , New Zealand.1967
Played Rugby and Rugby League at top Highschool and College levels
Surfed alot of both islands in New Zealand from age 10
First snow boarded in 1988 at Mt Ruapehu North Island (hooked)
Graduated College with Bachelor Business Studies 1990
Hit the backpacker road 1991
Traveled to around 80 countries over the next 10 years.From playing semi pro rugby in the states to working bars in europe to volunteering work in the middle east to hitchiking africa to riding tuk tuk style in asia to surfing incredible reefs thru the sth pacific.
Landed in laguna Beach CA 2000 married my traveling partner of 7 years Rachel had Daughter Eliyah 2003 and son Ben 2006.
Set up Insurance Brokerage to work for myself

…..basically am the classic traveling kiwi bloke that has always wanted to get out and see the world and to know as much about the people and countries that I visited. Living in behind the ‘orange curtain’ is interesting no question but laguna beach is for me the only spot I can live in California. I have the surf across the road from my home and office.Can at least walk to the pub and store , alot of the locals here are actually fairly normal for these parts and my kids have access to great schools.Throw in 340 plus days of sunshine a year and mammoth mountain a 4.5 hour drive away say no more!

…..XSI is a great fit for me as I see alot of value in the products that are offered and which in these difficult times people need to be able to at least have peace in knowing that they dont have to break their own bank to afford coverage while pursuing their chosen pastime whether it be snowboarding, surfing, rugby ,motocross etc. Being an active participant in these sports it is great to know that there are affordable options rather than having no coverage at all.

DAWS….Kia Kaha e hoa ma!!   be strong and go hard my friends!!

As an industry leader in accident insurance, Xtreme Sports Insurance (XSI) has stepped up to the plate to fill the void of uninsured professional and amateur athletes. XSI is the only affordable, accident insurance solution on the market for action sports participants at all levels. While most insurance companies will turn you down if you participate in extreme and action sports, XSI welcomes you.

Rockwell Watches sponsors many events from Motocross to Wakeboarding. Be sure to look for XSI this summer, wherever you see Rockwell Watches.

Orem, UT July 6, 2009 Throwdown Elite Training Center (ETC) is raising the standard of customer care by including Xtreme Sports Insurance with all memberships.  Xtreme Sports Insurance (XSI) is accident and injury insurance that covers the costs of injuries due to medical expenses and missed time at work. Throwdown ETC has an amazing facility, excellent trainers, a skilled staff, and is making bold changes to ensure that people can workout at their facility KNOWING that they have some insurance if they get injured.

For those who are active or participate in any sport, injuries can happen.  Expensive deductibles and missed time at work takes money out of athletes’ pockets if they get injured.  Throwdown ETC is taking an active interest in their members’ wellbeing and is providing XSI—a monumental first for training associations.

Throwdown ETC layers the benefits of XSI over an already-impressive highlight list.  As the world’s largest alternative training association, it boasts of having over 21,000 square feet of space—fueled by a state of the art audio-visual system, an olympic weight facility, a state of the art free weight facility, and a full-size octagon for sparring.  Robert Scott, founder of XSI states,

“Throwdown is an innovative and industry-leading training facility—the perfect setting for helping fighters that might not qualify or be able to afford other insurance.  XSI allows them to train hard knowing that, if something does happen, they’ll be getting a check to help cover the costs.  XSI and Throwdown are changing assumptions people have about insurance by making it accessible, directly paid to the fighter, and easy to apply for.”

Despite including XSI in all memberships, Throwdown takes every precaution to ensure the safety of all members.  Classes are separated by level and are taught by world-class martial artists and professional athletes.  Other options like yoga, pilates, and a professional massage therapist help to keep members in the best-possible physical condition.  For more information, visit them online at www.throwdownetc.com or in person at 1640 S. State Street in Orem, UT.

XSI: Xtreme Sports Insurance is the first sports insurance that helps fill in the gaps by paying you directly if you get injured.  Instead of paying your doctors, XSI sends you a check in the mail for expensive deductibles, bills not covered by primary insurance policies, or for lost time at work.  XSI is located in Draper UT at 11576 S. State St. #1202A. Information can be found online at www.xsinow.com or by calling 801.501.9314.