Created: 13 November 2018
At USASA, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that cultivates excellence, respect and fun and we know that whether you’re looking to be the next Olympic gold medalist or are looking to take your riding skills to the next level. The journey begins here, at USASA.
#JourneyBeginsHere
Created: 09 November 2018
U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s new slopestyle and big air national development coach Nichole Mason is set to host the first ever all-female USASA freeski and snowboard Level 100 and 200 clinics from Dec. 3-6 at Copper Mountain, Colo. The Level 100 clinic will take place Dec. 3-4 and will target intro level coaches who will be working with Phase 1 and Phase 2 athletes. The Level 200 Clinic will take place Dec. 5-6 and will target more experienced coaches who have been working with athletes for a number of years and whose goals are to expand their knowledge and skill set to better work with Phase 3, 4 and 5 athletes.
To participate in the the Level 100 class you must be at least 18 years old, currently working as an active coach, registered as a member of USASA and work over 60 hours per season. Additionally, you must have your clinic registration verified by a supervisor/program director of a USASA or USSA program, USASA Regional Series Director or a supervisor of an AASI/PSIA member ski or snowboard school. Lastly, you must have a First Aid/CPR Certificate from a qualified provider, USOC Safesport certification and CDC Heads Up certification. Level 200 prerequisites include all of the above with the addition of a Level 100 certificate. Click here for more detail on course prerequisites.
Created: 22 October 2018
Created: 12 September 2018
The U.S. Junior World Snowboard and Freeski Teams wrapped up a very successful two weeks at the 2018 FIS Junior Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships, winning a combined 10 medals, and the snowboard team winning the Marc Hodler Trophy, awarded to top nation at the championships.
The battle for the Marc Hodler Trophy came down to the wire with final two events of the championships, the parallel slalom and parallel giant slalom, being the largest barrier for the U.S. Team. The Russians put up a strong challenge, winning 10 of the 12 medals awarded in the final two events, however, the U.S. Snowboard Team took the trophy with 104 points to the Russian team’s 91.
Created: 27 August 2018
Eight events into the 2018 FIS Junior Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships at Cardrona Alpine Resort, and USASA members have already won seven medals, including two gold medals. The Junior World Championships continue through September 6 with team snowboard cross, team ski cross, slopestyle and halfpipe events.
Mac Forehand (Southern Vermont Series) and Ryan Stevenson (Rocky Mountain Series) kicked off the 2018 FIS Junior Freestyle Ski & Snowboard World Championships, winning gold and silver respectively in Sunday’s big air event. In snowboard big air, Luke Winkelmann (Rocky Mountain Series) won a silver medal.
Created: 18 May 2018
USASA and our camp partners want the snowboarding and freeskiing fun to carry on all year long. Below are a few amazing deals from our camp partners with opportunities to snowboard and ski across the US and in the southern hemisphere too!
Created: 12 April 2018
The 2018 USASA National Championships was a success. Over 1,900 competitors ranging in age from 5 to 75 competed in snowboarding and freeskiing for just under two weeks at Copper Mountain, CO. Athletes from 32 regions and 40 states competed for USASA National Championship titles in 14 different age groups.
