USCSA - United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association - Newsletter

May 2023 Member News

5/15/2023

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MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER

THE USCSA BRAND

We are gathering feedback from student athletes about what the USCSA means to you and how we disseminate information through our website, newsletters, social media, broadcast, and more. Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out this brief survey (by midnight Mountain Time on Sunday, May 21) and help us develop our marketing plan.

STUDENT ATHLETE MARKETING SURVEY

THANK YOU SENIORS!

Best of luck to all student athletes who are graduating this spring! The USCSA wishes you well wherever you go and in whatever you do.

Consider volunteering for the USCSA after you graduate. We love to have former student athletes involved in the organization. There are many ways to stay connected:

Volunteer at competitions: reach out to the Conference Coordinator where you live after graduation, and check out our website.
Become a Student-Athlete Representative: you may serve as a Student Rep within five years after graduation.
Join a USCSA Committee: reach out to the National Office if you are interested in contributing to the organization in a specific area.

Member benefits: your membership lasts until September 1, so you will have access to partnerships and discounts all summer long!

MEET YOUR 23-24 STUDENT REPS

Congratulations once again to all 2023-2024 Student-Athlete Representatives! Halsey Lucas, Sarah Streett and John Thompson will be completing their first term, while Grace Govan and Skylar Ransom were elected to new terms. Learn more about each Student Rep on our website.

MAY 19-21
PITTSBURGH, PA

Join us for our annual Summer Conference this coming weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More information on lodging and progamming can be found on our website.

SUMMER CONFERENCE INFO

COMMEMORATIVE BIBS

To celebrate this year's U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships, our partner Borah Teamwear designed a commemorative bib to give away to a few lucky winners during the awards ceremonies. We have since received many requests for the bib, so Borah has offered to make it available to all USCSA members. Order yours today!

ORDER YOUR 2023 COMMEMORATIVE BIB

LEARN ABOUT BORAH'S CUSTOM RACE SUITS & BIBS

IKON PASS COLLEGE DISCOUNT

All current USCSA student athletes may purchase a discounted Ikon Pass for the 2023-2024 season. Each athlete may sign up as an individual to receive a promo code to purchase your pass at the special discount listed at the time. Current prices:

Ikon Pass: $799
Ikon Base Pass: $559
Ikon Session 4-Day Pass (NEW!): $389

This promotion is available for USCSA student athletes ONLY. Refer to our Member Benefits webpage for up-to-date information on all partnerships.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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March 2023 Member News

4/12/2023

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MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

STUDENT-ATHLETE REP APPLICATIONS
DUE FRIDAY

The application window for 2023-2024 Student-Athlete Representative positions goes through March 31. For more information on your current Student Reps and the application process, visit our website.

**Make sure to submit all required materials by March 31. This includes the form (link below), your resume/CV and two recommendation letters.**

23-24 STUDENT REP APPLICATION FORM

YOUR 2022-2023 REPS:

2023 NATIONALS

If you joined us in Mammoth Lakes for the 2023 U.S. Collegiate Ski & Snowboard National Championships, please share your feedback.

NATIONALS SURVEY - ATHLETES

NATIONALS SURVEY - COACHES

Check out photos from the event and all results.

NATIONALS PHOTOS

NATIONALS RESULTS

Join us in congratulating this year's Scholar All-Americans!

2023 SCHOLAR ALL-AMERICANS

PITTSBURGH, PA
May 19-21, 2023

All USCSA members are invited to attend the USCSA Summer Conference. This a great opportunity to meet Board members, elected VPs, Student-Athlete Reps, Committee Chairs, and other volunteers. The program will include a variety of sessions on the new Sustainability Work Group, Student-Athlete Reps, and Engagement of Alumni, Volunteers and Partners. There will be plenty of opportunities to socialize and network as well! Program highlights include:

Sustainability Working Group
In the fall of 2022, the USCSA formed the organization’s first-ever Sustainability Working Group. This session will allow the Group to share their initial work and their plans for the upcoming year.

Student-Athlete Reps
Hear from some of our 2022-2023 Student-Athlete Reps about how they help build engagement among the student athletes and represent the voice of the athletes within the USCSA’s national structure. Reps will talk about some of the programs in which they are involved and how their experiences have contributed to their own leadership development.

Partnerships, Alumni & Volunteers
Join members of the leadership team and USCSA’s Development Committee for a discussion on developing a pipeline of volunteers, engaging alumni and growing our partnership program. This session will highlight what is currently underway and what is planned for the upcoming season.

Visit the website for lodging information. Deadline to book within the USCSA room block is April 28.

Check back frequently for program updates!

SUMMER CONFERENCE INFO

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS
Deadline to nominate: April 28, 2023

Reward your favorite coach or volunteer by nominating them for an award! Awards are distributed at the Summer Conference (or can be mailed if winners are not in attendance). Send all nominations to nominations@uscsa.org by April 28.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Presented to a USCSA volunteer, not holding a USCSA conference or board position that has gone above and beyond others to enhance the USCSA experience for athletes and events. The very existence of the organization depends deeply on the efforts of hundreds of volunteers working to deliver the USCSA experience. This award is presented in recognition of one that has given more of themselves to the USCSA than all others.

COACH OF THE YEAR
An individual, who during the past season has exemplified the qualities of a great coach in every sense of the position. This coach commanded the respect of other coaches and athletes alike, both on and off the race venue. Their influence on the sport extended beyond team, division and boundaries. The recipient of this award has contributed to the strengthening of the sport through increasing participation, respect and public awareness. The coach, to whom this honor is bestowed, represents the fundamental canons of USCSA collegiate skiing in every sense.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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February 2023 Member News

2/15/2023

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FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

BECOME A STUDENT REP!

Each year, the USCSA invites interested students to apply for a Student-Athlete Representative position. If you are interested in becoming more involved with the national organization and gaining experience in a leadership position, we encourage you to apply!

As a Student Rep, you support the USCSA's national operation by providing direct feedback from the student athlete perspective; you are a bridge between the leadership and the hill. As a representative of the organization, you get to be the eyes and ears gathering feedback from all parties that make USCSA events successful and provide value to our members.

The application window for 2023-2024 Student-Athlete Representative positions opens February 15 and goes through March 31. For more information on current Student Reps and the application process, visit our website.

23-24 STUDENT REP APPLICATION FORM

U.S. COLLEGIATE SKI & SNOWBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 USCSA National Championships will take place at Mammoth Lakes, California from March 6 to 11, 2023.

Alpine, snowboard and freeski events will be at Mammoth Mountain, and Nordic events will be headquartered at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center.

For more information on schedules and venues, visit our website.

**Registration opens soon!**

HELP WANTED: MEDIA SUPPORT AT NATIONALS

VIDEOGRAPHY
Calling all videographers! Boss Hogg Productions needs 2 fresh videographers to fill up their broadcast team at Mammoth Mountain for the 2023 USCSA National Championships. These cameras will support Snowboard/Freeski Rail Jam, and do not require uphill travel. For more information, visit the position listing here.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Seeking one additional event photographer! The USCSA is looking for one additional photographer to join our media team at Mammoth for the 2023 National Championships. If you are attending Nationals as an athlete, coach, support staff or parent, and you have some extra time and interest in covering our events, please reach out to meegan@uscsa.org.

FLUORINATED WAX BAN REMINDER

A reminder that the use of wax products containing fluorocarbons is banned in all alpine and Nordic USCSA events. These rules are in alignment with U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned races, which remain fluorocarbon-free.

SAVE-THE-DATE: 2023 SUMMER CONFERENCE

May 19-21, 2023
Pittsburgh, PA

All USCSA members are invited to attend the USCSA Summer Conference May 19-21 in Pittsburgh, PA. This a great opportunity to network and learn more about the USCSA and ways to become more involved with the organization.

Details to be posted on our website soon!

GET YOUR NATIONALS GEAR
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A PORTION OF ALL SALES FROM THE USCSA-SYNC TEAM STORE GO BACK TO THE USCSA TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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January 2023 Member News

1/3/2023

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JANUARY 2023 Newsletter
WELCOME TO THE 2023 SEASON!

ELIGIBILITY PROCESS

Don't forget to complete the last step of the process to be able to compete this season! Team Contacts must submit their Team Eligibility Reports to their registrar, and then return the certified Reports to the USCSA. More information can be found on our website and in the Wednesday emails sent to all Team Contacts.

If you still need to register your institution or any teams, registration rates are currently at Registration Tier 2 prices:

Institution fee: $175
Team fee: $250
Competitor fee: $40

Contact registration@uscsa.org with any registration-related questions.

INSTITUTION & TEAM REGISTRATION

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION

COACHES, OFFICIALS & VOLUNTEERS

If you are a coach, official or volunteer who plans to participate in any USCSA events, you must be registered and complete all eligibility requirements prior to attending any USCSA event.

We look forward to at a USCSA event in the near future!

COACH / OFFICIAL / VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

GENERAL VISITOR REGISTRATION

If you are participating in any USCSA events as a visiting competitor, forerunner, alumni or other similar role, please complete the General Visitor registration.

*This registration is not intended for regular USCSA competitors on a secondary guest team; athletes who are part of a USCSA Member Institution; or coaches, officials or volunteers.

GENERAL VISITOR REGISTRATION

U.S. COLLEGIATE SKI & SNOWBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 USCSA National Championships will take place at Mammoth Lakes, California from March 6 to 11, 2023.

Alpine, snowboard and freeski events will be at Mammoth Mountain, and Nordic events will be headquartered at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center.

For more information on lodging and venues, visit our website.

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Contact Borah to learn more about their products and exclusive USCSA pricing: Scott Patterson, Sales Director: scottp@borahteamwear.com / 612.616.4293

GET YOUR USCSA GEAR!

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*A portion of all sales from the USCSA-SYNC Team Store go back to the USCSA to support our programs.*

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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November 2022 Member News

11/18/2022

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November 2022 Newsletter

REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE DECEMBER 1

Early bird tier 2 pricing is in effect through November 30. Regular season tier 1 pricing goes into effect December 1.

Institution fee: $175 (remains constant all season)
Team fee: $200 (increases to $225 on December 1)
Competitor fee: $30 (increases to $35 on December 1)

Also starting December 1, only online payments will be accepted.

Visit our Welcome webpage for an overview of the registration process.
Visit our Member Registration webpage for more information on dates, fees and other important details.
Visit our Eligibility webpage for more information on the eligibility process.

Contact registration@uscsa.org with any registration-related questions.

INSTITUTION & TEAM REGISTRATION

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION

COACH / OFFICIAL / VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE: UPDATES

The National Ski Areas Association first developed the Skier Responsibility Code in 1962. In the last 60 years, the Code has undergone several revisions to stay in step with modern language and skiing behavior. The 2022 version of Your Responsibility Code has grown from seven points to 10: the pre-existing seven points were revised, sometimes minimally, to modernize the language; one previous point was split into two, and two new points were added (one, to emphasize the importance of not skiing or riding under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and another to let skiers and riders know what to do when you get into a collision or other on-mountain incident).

VOLUNTEER INFO SESSION RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 14

Join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern for our fall 2022 informational session for USCSA volunteers. We will go over the many opportunities available to you to become a USCSA volunteer: local Conference events, national committees, Student Reps, Conference Coordinator roles, National Championships and officiating. We also will talk about how the organization operates as a whole, as well as our new strategic plan. All Board members, Committee chairs, elected VPs and Conference Coordinators are invited, along with any member, parent or partner interested in learning more about how to volunteer. Please feel free to share this meeting information with others who may want to join! Registration information is below.

VOLUNTEER INFO SESSION REGISTRATION

U.S. COLLEGIATE SKI & SNOWBOARD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 USCSA National Championships will take place at Mammoth Lakes, California from March 6 to 11, 2023. Alpine, snowboard and freeski events will be at Mammoth Mountain, and Nordic events will be headquartered at Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center.

For more information on lodging and venues, visit our website.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE

In order for USCSA to carry out its mission and achieve its vision, we must recognize, acknowledge and address any and all barriers to inclusion and participation.

Conversation and action are what create change, and USCSA has committed to the first step by creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC). To promote a future of access, diversity, and inclusion in our sport, we are asking our community to join us and apply to be a member of this Committee and help us create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Committee membership is open to student athletes, volunteers, coaches, parents and any other individual who wants to contribute to this conversation within the USCSA.

We are seeking individuals from across our membership and communities who have experience in areas including, but not limited to, antiracism, ability, class, gender and/or sexuality anti-discrimination. This group will develop and guide policies and procedures for the USCSA for years to come. Please fill out this application form if you are interested in participating in this committee.

IKON PASS COLLEGE CLUB PROGRAM: ENDS DECEMBER 1

Available to USCSA student athletes only: December 1 is the last day to use your discount code to purchase a 22-23 Ikon Pass through the College Club Program. If you have not yet requested a code, you can do so here.

Ikon Pass: $689
Ikon Base Plus Pass: $689
Ikon Base Pass: $489

GET YOUR USCSA GEAR!

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TEAM STORE (pw: uscsa22)

END OF YEAR GIVING

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the USCSA is driven almost entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers. Please consider donating to the USCSA to help support our programs and the events that we put on for college students across the country. You can also support the USCSA through your Amazon purchases by signing up for Amazon Smile and choosing "US Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association" as your current charity.

DONATE TO USCSA

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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October 2022 Member News

10/21/2022

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October 2022 Newsletter

REGISTRATION PRICES GO UP AFTER OCTOBER 31

Early bird tier 1 pricing is in effect through October 31. Starting November 1 and on the 1st of every month thereafter, registration prices go up.

Institution fee: $175 (remains constant all season)
Team fee: $175 (increases on November 1)
Competitor fee: $20 (increases on November 1)

Visit our Welcome webpage for an overview of the registration process.
Visit our Member Registration webpage for more information on dates, fees and other important details.
Visit our Eligibility webpage for more information on the eligibility process.

Contact registration@uscsa.org with any registration-related questions.

INSTITUTION & TEAM REGISTRATION

COMPETITOR REGISTRATION

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VOLUNTEER INFO SESSION NOVEMBER 6

Join us on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern for our fall 2022 informational session for USCSA volunteers. We will go over the many opportunities available to you to become a USCSA volunteer: local Conference events, national committees, Student Reps, Conference Coordinator roles, National Championships and officiating. We also will talk about how the organization operates as a whole, as well as our new strategic plan. All Board members, Committee chairs, elected VPs and Conference Coordinators are invited, along with any member, parent or partner interested in learning more about how to volunteer. Please feel free to share this meeting information with others who may want to join! Registration information is below.

VOLUNTEER INFO SESSION REGISTRATION

USCSA OFFICIALS UPDATE CLINIC NOVEMBER 8

The Northwest Conference is hosting a clinic for all USCSA officials to review 2022-2023 competition rules updates from the USCSA and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. This update clinic is designed for those officials & coaches working with USCSA college events. Open to any USCSA / college coach in the United States. For more information, visit the event webpage.

Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Time: 4pm - 6pm Pacific
Fee: $15.98 (includes Active fee)

Meeting Zoom link will be sent via email by Active.com upon completion of registration.

RULES CLINIC REGISTRATION

NEW COMPETITION AND RULES MANUAL RELEASED

The 2022-2023 Competition and Rules ("CAR") Manual has been released and is available on our website on the Rules & Bylaws webpage. Thank you to the USCSA Rules Committee for your hard work on this year's CAR!

USCSA STRATEGIC PLAN

The USCSA has released its first-ever strategic plan. This five-year plan is the culmination of several years of work by the USCSA Strategic Planning Committee, with input from the Board of Directors, elected VPs, Conference and Division Coordinators, Summer Conference attendees, and many more. This plan outlines our mission, vision and core values and provides a roadmap for the organization between now and 2027. Read more via the button below.

USCSA STRATEGIC PLAN

THE USCSA NEEDS YOU!

We have several exciting opportunities to engage more with the USCSA.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
In order for USCSA to carry out its mission and achieve its vision, we must recognize, acknowledge and address any and all barriers to inclusion and participation.

Conversation and action are what create change, and USCSA has committed to the first step by creating a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIC). To promote a future of access, diversity, and inclusion in our sport, we are asking our community to join us and apply to be a member of this Committee and help us create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Committee membership is open to student athletes, volunteers, coaches, parents and any other individual who wants to contribute to this conversation within the USCSA.

We are seeking individuals from across our membership and communities who have experience in areas including, but not limited to, antiracism, ability, class, gender and/or sexuality anti-discrimination. This group will develop and guide policies and procedures for the USCSA for years to come. Please fill out this application form if you are interested in participating in this committee.

Northern California Conference Coordinator

We are searching for a new Conference Coordinator for the Northern California Conference. Are you living in or around northern California or the Reno area? Please spread the word and let us know if you're interested!

USCSA Bylaws section 2.4.8: Conference coordinators duties include but are not limited to: upholding the tenets of the USCSA Mission Statement, representing the USCSA at a local level, registration, and adherence to the standard operating procedures for Conference Coordinators, fiscal responsibility and reporting, upholding USCSA rules, upholding eligibility requirements, and the USCSA code of conduct. Please refer to the rest of the Bylaws section for additional details and duties.

Visit our Volunteers webpage for additional details about Conference Coordinator duties.

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS

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September 2022 Member News

9/2/2022

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Membership News

September 2022

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Fall is in the air! The 2022-2023 season is starting soon and we are excited to welcome you back! Last year saw some great milestones, with a record number of members (5113 student athletes!) and a well-attended National Championships at Lake Placid, NY. Most Conferences were able to get back to a near-normal schedule, and we're looking forward to an upcoming season of camaraderie, teamwork and fun.

REGISTRATION: TEAMS, INSTITUTIONS, COMPETITORS
Registration for the 2022-2023 USCSA season will open on September 15, 2022. Check out our website for more information on rates, registration links and timelines.

Early Bird Tier 1 rates:

Institution fee: $175
Team fee: $175*
Competitor fee: $20*

*Rates increase starting November 1

Contact registration@uscsa.org with registration questions.

YOUR CONFERENCE
Visit your Conference's webpage to find names and contact information for your Conference Coordinator, Division Coordinator (where applicable) and other important people to learn about your Conference's fall meeting and trainings.

U.S. COLLEGIATE SKI & SNOWBOARD
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 National Championships are scheduled to take place at Mammoth Mountain, California from March 6 to 13. The National Championships Committee is hard at work planning the event with our partners and volunteers to host another great event for everyone! Check back soon for more information posted on our website.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
USCSA DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE

We are establishing our first-ever Development Committee and need your help! We are looking for assistance in raising charitable support and contributed income to fully execute our mission. Do you have fundraising experience? Do you have a strong network that you are willing to access for the USCSA's benefit? Contact us if you are interested in helping us solicit corporate, foundation and individual donors and sponsors.

GET YOUR USCSA GEAR

The USCSA has partnered with SYNC Performance to create a year-round Team Store for the USCSA. Members can purchase merchandise throughout the year by visiting the Team Store website and entering password "uscsa22."

SYNC USCSA TEAM STORE ("uscsa22")

The 5th season of the Ikon Pass gives you 50 destinations for the 22/23 season! As a participant in the Ikon Pass College Club Program, USCSA student athletes* have two options:

Sign up your team for the Ikon Pass College Club Program and get access to the special pass discount via promo codes, which you can share with student athletes at your school. Based on the promo codes that are redeemed, you can earn free passes for your team! Sign up your team here by October 1, 2022 to be eligible to receive discount codes, redeemable until December 2022
Sign up as an individual* and receive one promo code to purchase your pass at the special discount.

Ikon Pass: $669
Ikon Base Plus Pass: $669
Ikon Base Pass: $469
(Prices increase in October)

*This promotion is available for USCSA student athletes ONLY.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022-2023 PARTNERS!
(and check back soon for more!)

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June 2022 Member News

6/15/2022

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Membership News

June 2022

THE USCSA: MOVING FORWARD WITH PURPOSE

Check out this great video that tells the story of who we are, what we do, and where we're going. Thank you to Hans Stuting for capturing the essence of the USCSA!

VISIT THE SYNC USCSA TEAM STORE

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SYNC USCSA TEAM STORE

ALUMNI

Congratulations on graduation! We hope you'll stay involved with the USCSA. You can:

Volunteer at competitions: reach out to your Conference Coordinator or the National Office for information and check out our website
Become a Student-Athlete Representative: you may serve as a Student Rep within five years after graduation
Join a USCSA Committee: reach out to the National Office if you are interested in contributing to the organization in a specific area

Don't forget: your membership goes through the summer and expires September 1, so you still have access to partnerships and discounts through your member benefits all summer long!

If you haven't already, please fill out our alumni survey.

The first USCSA Summer Conference was a great success! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Minneapolis for two days of education, networking and fun!

Check out our first ever Annual Report (also available on the USCSA homepage).

The Strategic Planning Committee proposed the USCSA's first-ever Strategic Plan, laying out a vision, core values and one-, three- and five-year plan for the organization. Once the Board of Directors approves this plan, we will post it on our website.

Additional sessions included discussions on marketing and branding; diversity, equity and inclusion; and risk management and insurance, among several other important topics. We also heard from two separate groups of student athletes and look forward to continuing this tradition at future Summer Conferences.

If you were not able to join us, please consider attending the 2023 Summer Conference (location to be announced soon)!

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU'S

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: EXECUTIVES-AT-LARGE
Thank you to Executive-at-Large Brittney Jackson for her passion and dedication to the USCSA as she completes her term on the Board of Directors. Congratulations and welcome to Charlie Naples, former Student-Athlete Representative and newly elected Board Member of the USCSA. Charlie will start his term as Executive-at-Large on July 1. Thank you as well to Eric Charpentier for his great work as Board Member Executive-at-Large, and congratulations on his renewed term.

VP OF SNOWBOARD & FREESKI
Thank you to Jon Cherry for his tremendous work as VP of Snowboard & Freeski for the USCSA. Congratulations and welcome to Cheyenne Crigger, our newly elected VP of Snowboard & Freeski. Cheyenne will start her term on July 1.

VP OF SPORT & VP OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Thank you to Doug Grayson for his awesome work as VP of Sport, and to Collin Casper for his long-standing dedication as VP of Academic Affairs, and congratulations (and thank you!) on their renewed terms in these roles.

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Thank you to NorCal Conference Coordinator Ty Casey for all of his hard work and support of the Northern California Conference. Ty will be completing his role as NorCal CC later this summer. If you are interested in becoming the new NorCal CC, please email Sarah Geiger , VP of Conferences, and Meegan Moszynski , USCSA Managing Director to learn more.

2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS
2022 USCSA COACH OF THE YEAR: Andrew Willihan, University of Maine Farmington
2022 USCSA VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Amy Starr-Johnson, USCSA and Midwest Conference volunteer
2022 USCSA KEYSTONE AWARD: Andy Rangen, USCSA Director of National Championships, USCSA Past President, Midwest Conference Volunteer, and a bunch of other things

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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March 2022 Member News

3/30/2022

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March 2022

U.S. COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: RECAP
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2022 National Championships to compete, coach, volunteer, sponsor and cheer on the athletes. It was great to be back in person and host the USCSA's signature event, despite the challenges from COVID, onsite construction at the Lake Placid Olympic Center and the weather!

2022 NATIONALS PHOTOS

If you attended Nationals this year, please complete the appropriate survey below by midnight Eastern Time this Friday, April 1.

SURVEY - ATHLETES

SURVEY - COACHES

APPLY TO BE A 2022-2023 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE BY APRIL 15

Get more involved with the USCSA and represent your teammates by becoming a Student Representative.

Learn more about how to apply here.

Submission: March 1 - April 15
Review: April 16 - May 15
Announcement: May 16

THE USCSA HAS A NEW LOGO!

Thank you to Student Rep Katie Brust for helping us design this new logo and creating a Brand Identity Manual to establish our branding guidelines and parameters. Keep an eye out as we launch the new logo on our website, social media accounts and other public-facing platforms!

SUMMER CONFERENCE
June 10-11, 2022
Minneapolis, MN

We invite you to join us at this year's event!

The 2022 Summer Conference will have a new format filled with great educational content designed to enhance the USCSA and its members, as well as plenty of networking and social time to reconnect and share stories.

Learn more here (pricing and registration link coming in April)

THE USCSA IS PART OF
THE IKON PASS COLLEGE CLUB PROGRAM!

Get your 2022-2023 Ikon pass! The 5th season of the Ikon Pass gives you 50 destinations.

Ikon Pass: $669

Ikon Base Plus Pass: $669

Ikon Base Pass: $469

(Prices available until October 2022)

Learn more about how to sign up (and other USCSA member benefits!) here.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

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February 2022 Member News

2/9/2022

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February 2022

Become a USCSA Student Representative!

What is a Student Representative?
The USCSA exists for the students. Whether your team is a student-led club or has a faculty coach or director, students are the main constituents whose scheduling, rules, and financial interests the USCSA aims to support. The Student Reps advocate for those interests, and bridges the gaps between student athletes and volunteers, and between the leadership and the hill.

Student Reps also are USCSA student athletes interested in becoming more involved in the national organization and gaining experience in a leadership position. You support the USCSA’s national operations by providing direct feedback from the student athlete perspective. You get to be the eyes and ears gathering feedback from all parties that make USCSA events successful and provide value to our members.

What do I get to do?
Student Reps are asked to join two USCSA c ommittees. Through your involvement with these committees, you will learn more about how the USCSA works while providing input from the perspective of a student athlete. If your skills and interests align with the USCSA’s specific needs at the time, we can create an internship opportunity for you to contribute to USCSA and gain credit at the same time!

Past student reps have supported the organization through marketing (graphic design, social media, newsletters, press releases); strategic planning (creating a vision for the organization, leading Town Hall discussions on strategy); and program development (growing the Nordic program in the Midwest).

Why become a Student Rep?
The USCSA seeks passionate athletes who are committed to furthering the mission of the USCSA. Student Reps play a unique yet important role in the USCSA structure by being a voice of competing athletes. You get to provide candid feedback on your experiences by serving on a committee and/or spearheading a project. Select what part of the organization you are most passionate about, and combine your skills with an opportunity for growth.

You get to collaborate with your fellow Reps to provide input to the Board of Directors, committees, and ad hoc improvements, and you have opportunities for mentorship and overall leadership development through direct access to the Board, elected Vice Presidents, Conference Coordinators and the Managing Director.

**Applications for 2022-2023 Student Reps
will be accepted March 1 - April 15, 2022**

Learn More about USCSA Student Reps

Welcome New USCSA Teams and Institutions!

Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Women's Alpine
Carleton College - Women's and Men's Nordic
Colorado State University - Women's and Men's Nordic
High Point University: Women's and Men's Alpine
Luther College - Women's and Men's Nordic
Macalester College - Women's and Men's Alpine
Mesabi Range College - Men's Alpine
Messiah University - Women's and Men's Alpine
North Dakota State University - Men's Nordic
Springfield College - Women's and Men's Alpine, Snowboard and Freeski
St. Michael's College - Women's and Men's Alpine
SUNY Poly - Men's Nordic
U.S. Coast Guard Academy - Women's and Men's Snowboard
University of Notre Dame - Men's Nordic
University of St. Thomas - Men's Alpine
Vassar College - Men's Snowboard

2021/22 USCSA General Visitor Registration
Registration for visiting competitors, forerunners, alumni or similar roles

General Visitor Registration

Update on Fluorocarbons

In alignment with national and international rules and U.S. Ski & Snowboard protocols, effective starting in 2022 the USCSA prohibits the use of wax products containing fluorocarbons in all alpine and Nordic USCSA events. This applies to glide as well as kick waxes.

2022 USCSA National Championships
March 6-12, 2022
Lake Placid, NY

Check out the USCSA website for a draft schedule, COVID-19 protocols, access to the Team Store, initial registration information, and more!
**The website will be updated frequently as the event approaches.**

New for the 2022 Championships: Wildcard Berths for Alpine
These are intended to open up access to additional teams in the National Championship Alpine competition field, without inhibiting the existing field. We have seen an increasing level of competition in the Alpine field at our Nationals Championships, and we have unused allocations of competitors and berths that have been historically underutilized for 4-way competition. One Wildcard team would qualify from each of the six Regions, and those competitors would start their first run of competition after the existing qualified field.

SafeSport Act

The Safe Sport Act of 2017, and subsequent updates, mandates new safety requirements that aim to protect youth athletes through abuse prevention training and mandated reporting. The USCSA has adopted an Abuse and Molestation Prevention Policy and implemented additional training requirements on all adult coaches, volunteers, officials and organizational leadership affiliated with the organization.

The Safe Sport Act and USCSA's Abuse and Molestation Prevention Policy have a mandated reporting component. USCSA's adult coaches, volunteers, officials and organizational leadership (staff) affiliated with the organization are required to report suspected incidents within 24 hours to the appropriate authorities. Any suspected misconduct must also be reported to the appropriate Conference or Division Coordinator.

Click here for more information about the USCSA and SafeSport

Thank You to Our Partners!

NEW PARTNER ALERT! Skratch Labs makes sports nutrition designed to help you perform better without offending your gut or your taste buds because we use real food, starting from scratch! Our mission is to help athletes give it their all by offering sport nutrition products based in science that athletes actually enjoy.

The collegiate team discount program is designed to help teams stretch their nutrition budgets as far as possible. Contact Josh Mazie at josh.m@skratchlabs.com.

Click the link to read Swix's February Partnership news.
Visit USCSA's member benefits page to learn more about our partnership with Swix!

Summer Conference: Save the Date!

June 10-11, 2022
Minneapolis, MN

It has been 2 years since we have been able to meet in person!
**We invite you to join us at this year's event**
(We will offer a limited virtual component
if you are unable to join us in person)

The 2022 Summer Conference will have a new format filled with great educational content designed to improve the USCSA and its members, as well as plenty of networking and social time to reconnect and share stories.

Learn more on the USCSA website

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