Preparing for Nationals
March 10 - 15, 2025  |  Mt. Bachelor in Bend, OR
Congratulations on qualifying for the 2025 U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships!

Use the page below to make sure you are ready to attend.

​We look forward to seeing you there!

​Reach out to the USCSA National Office at [email protected] with any questions.

Step 1: Pre Registration

​Athletes

Contact your Conference Coordinator regarding your eligibility BEFORE you register for Nationals​. 
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All competing athletes and teams must be in good standing with the USCSA.
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​All TEAMS must be registered with the USCSA to compete at Nationals. ​NOTE: if anyone on your team is adding on "cross" as a supplemental discipline at Nationals, you must have a freeski team registered.

​Coaches

All coaches must be registered as a coach / official / volunteer with the USCSA BEFORE arriving in at Mt. Bachelor.

Registration records will be cross-referenced between Nationals and the National Office.

Step 2: Registration

Track your Nationals Registration process using this checklist.
​See who's coming to Nationals!

Athletes

All qualified athletes must register online before arriving at Mt. Bachelor. Registration is through your SportsEngine account.

Athletes who elect a skier-cross add-on MUST be registered (through your in-season registration) with freeski as a secondary discipline.
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Athletes who elect a Nordic add-on MUST be registered (through your in-season registration) with Nordic as a secondary discipline.

See below for more information on fees and options for payment.

​Coaches

Every team is defined as having three athletes or more.

Each team is allotted one coach per team at no charge. Additional coaches may be registered for an extra fee.
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​All coaches must complete both registrations (in-season and Nationals) and all associated eligibility components before arriving on venue.​​
**The registration deadline for athletes and coaches is 8pm EST on Friday, March 7.
Any registrations after this time may be subject to an additional fee.**

Step 3: Fees, Tickets & How to Pay

All fees must be paid in order to participate. Fees only apply to athletes and additional coaches beyond the one allotted coach per team. ​There are no team fees. See the full fee breakdown below.

​How to Pay 
​Option 1. Online when you register (cheapest and easiest option!)
Option 2. After you register, request an invoice and online payment link by filling out this form
Option 3. Onsite (additional fees apply)*
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*If paying by check: make checks payable to “USCSA”; submit the check in-person at check-in in Bend (do not mail!)
*For athletes who pay onsite, all unpaid team members must pay with ONE transaction at onsite check-in (e.g. one check or one credit card per team)
​*Be sure to include the $25 fee per person in your check total
Training Tickets
Alpine/Snowboard/Freeski/Nordic
Training tickets are available for athlete use on Sunday, March 9 and Monday, March 10.
  • Alpine/Snowboard/Freeski: $65/day
  • Nordic: $22/day
Your competition credential includes tickets for competition days only: Tuesday, March 11 through Saturday, March 15 for alpine, snowboard and freeski; March 11, 12, 14 and 15 for Nordic. Training days are included in all coach credentials.

Training tickets must be purchased online in advance. ​Instructions will be included in the email you receive from Mt. Bachelor to set up your credential; at that time, you will have the option to purchase and add training tickets to your credential. (More information in Step 6 below.)

Pick up your RFID at any ticket pick-up venue at Mt. Bachelor or in Bend.

Fees

Alpine Ski
Freeski
Nordic
Snowboard Alpine
Snowboard Freestyle
Snowboard Full Competition
$550
​Per Athlete
$550
Per Athlete
$400
​Per Athlete
$550
Per Athlete
$550
​Per Athlete
$630
​Per Athlete
Access to 3 events: slalom, GS, dual slalom
Access to 3 events: skier cross, rail jam, slopestyle ​
Access to 4 events: 7.5K skate, individual sprint classic, 15K classic, skate team sprint
Access to 3 events: slalom, GS, boardercross
Access to 3 events: boardercross, rail jam, slopestyle
Access to 5 events: boardercross, rail jam, slopestyle, slalom, GS
Freeski Events Add-On
Skier-Cross Event Add-On
Nordic Events Add-On
$80
​Per Athlete
$50
​Per Athlete
$80
​Per Athlete
Snowboard Freestyle or Alpine Add-On;  applies to Snowboard athletes only (Cross, Rail Jam, Slopestyle, Slalom, GS)
For Alpine Ski athletes only; MUST have a Freeski team registered
For Alpine Ski and Freeski athletes only; MUST have a Nordic team registered
All athlete credentials include:
  • 5-day venue access (Tuesday, March 11 through Saturday, March 15) for alpine/snowboard/freeski
  • 4-day venue access (March 11-12 and March 14-15) for Nordic
  • USCSA athlete gift
  • Opening Ceremonies entry and dinner
  • Final Awards Ceremony entry and dinner
  • Full broadcast of events
  • Entry to all Daily Awards events
  • Give-aways from event partners
  • Professional event photography and videography
Ikon Pass Holders:
Student athletes who are Ikon Pass holders may use their Ikon Pass for training days, but the event fee is all inclusive and the same fee will apply to all competitors. 

​There are several benefits that Ikon Pass holders can enjoy while at Mt. Bachelor: check out benefits for Ikon Pass holders, including friends & family tickets, lodging discounts, dining and shopping discounts, and more! Parents, friends and spectators may use their Ikon Pass throughout the event.
Onsite Payment Fees
Additional Coach for Nordic
Additional Coach for Alpine / Snowboard / Freeski
$25
​Per Athlete
$200
Per Coach
$330
Per Coach
Pay Online to Avoid this Fee
Each qualifying team (defined as three or more athletes of the same discipline) or individual is allotted one coach at no cost.
Each qualifying team (defined as three or more athletes of the same discipline) or individual is allotted one coach at no cost.

Step 4: Post Registration

Submit Required Team Forms

  1. Event Form: One person from each team must complete this form by March 7 
  2. Team Registration Form: Fill out one form per team by March 7 
  3. Team Media Form (optional):  For your local school media; one form total per institution​​

Scholar All-American Forms

Step 5: Attend an Informational Session

All registered athletes and coaches are invited to attend a virtual information session about the event, where everyone can have the opportunity to ask questions from USCSA leadership.

​Call-in information also will be provided via email to all registered athletes and coaches before each call.
Nordic Athletes & Coaches Call
Thursday, February 20
5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern
Via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/emh-ovmp-ozh
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Snowboard & Freeski Athletes & Coaches Call
Wednesday, February 26
5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern
Via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/kmf-mxdj-uwp
Click here to access the presentation

Alpine Ski Athletes & Coaches Call
Monday, March 3
5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern
Via Google Meets: https://meet.google.com/vze-kotb-fnx
Click here to access the presentation

Step 6: Check-In On-site & Obtain Credentials

Check-In
**All teams MUST visit check-in to pick up team credentials**
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Exhibit Hall at Riverhouse Lodge
3075 N Hwy 97
Bend, OR 97703
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Sunday, March 9: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, March 10: 8:00am - 2:00pm
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Check-in CLOSES on Monday, March 10 at 2:00pm
You must be registered by then, and at least one representative from your school must have come to check-in by then to pick up all credentials.

​Even if you have already registered online, at least one representative per school must come to check-in.
If your team is not able to visit check-in, please have another team check in for you.
Lift Tickets
Mt. Bachelor will email a voucher directly to each athlete and coach who is registered for Nationals through the USCSA:
  • Alpine, snowboard and freeski athletes will receive a voucher for lift access for Tuesday through Saturday, plus the option to purchase one or two days of training for Sunday and Monday at a discounted rate (see Step 3 for more information about training tickets)
  • ​Nordic athletes will receive a voucher for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, plus the option to purchase one, two or three days of training for Sunday, Monday and Thursday at a discounted rate (see Step 3 for for more information about training tickets)
  • Coaches will receive a voucher for Sunday through Saturday

Instructions will be included in your email from Mt. Bachelor about how to set up your profile with Mt. Bachelor, redeem your voucher and purchase optional training days. Each athlete and coach will need to print out an RFID card for the week at kiosks stationed around West Village at Mt. Bachelor.

Download the Mt. Bachelor app for easy access to your account, trail maps, the daily Mountain Report, webcams, lift/trail statuses, and more.

Step 7: Training Info

Alpine Training Gates: On-Site Rentals
The College of Idaho Ski Team will be renting two 40 training gate setups, including appropriate size drill bits. GS panels not included. Cost: $500/setup for the entirety of the designated training blocks (Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 13). Payable by check, cash, or Venmo to The College of Idaho Ski Team. Contact Aaron Flynn, The College of Idaho Head Coach, at or before check-in to arrange for delivery and use: (208) 949-8633 or [email protected].

Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF) also rent out GS training gates with panels. Information will be available on-site upon arrival at check-in.
Training Tickets
See Step 3 above for rates.
See Step 6 above for how to access.

Discounted training tickets are available for all disciplines for Sunday, March 10 and Monday, March 11. Additionally, training tickets are available for Nordic for Thursday, March 13.

Lodging & Travel

Check out Mt. Bachelor's Getting Here webpage to learn about your options for driving to Bend or flying into the Redmond Airport (RDM).

Check-in and all awards ceremonies, including Daily Awards and Final Awards, will take place at the Riverhouse Lodge. Riverhouse Lodge is located directly on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon and offers a range of accommodations. The lodge features extensive conference and event spaces, including a 36,000-square-foot convention center and multiple meeting rooms. Check out their March newsletter here.

Parking info for guests and Daily Awards access is available here.

​The USCSA room block at Riverhouse is now closed.












Nationals Merch & Memorabilia

On-Site Merch
2025 Nationals merch will be available on-site through Northwest Designs Ink. Logo-ed apparel will be available on t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, and performance wear in various colors. 

Stop by their table at Riverhouse Lodge throughout the week.  

​**10% of all sales go back to support USCSA**
Team Store
Visit the 2025 Nationals Team Store to order memorabilia through SYNC.

Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery of all embroidered gear and 2-3 weeks for delivery of all Direct-To-Garment (DTG) printed apparel. All gear is embellished via embroidery, other than the Adult and Junior Hoodies and T-Shirts, which are embellished with DTG printing.

Thank You to Our 2025 Nationals Sponsors & Partners