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November 2022 Member News

11/18/2022

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!

SYNC Performance hosts USCSA's Team Store. Members can purchase merchandise throughout the year by visiting the Team Store website and entering password "uscsa22."

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

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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

COACH / OFFICIAL / VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

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!

2022-2023 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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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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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!

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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

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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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12/21/2021

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December 2021

2021/22 USCSA Season
The USCSA returns to a full competitive season in a few weeks! While things are not back to the pre-pandemic normal, our events and competitions will follow the best practices and guidelines available at the time.
Here is a link to the current Competition Calendar. More events will be added as they are confirmed.
If you post any photos or videos from USCSA events, be sure to tag us @uscsa or #uscsa and we will share them on our social media as well.

2021/22 USCSA Team & Athlete Registration

Registration Price Increase Alert!

Don't forget: on January 1, 2022 there will be a price increase for USCSA Team and Competitor registrations.
Lock in your price: click here to register.

Learn more about registration here.
If you have any specific registration questions, please email registration@uscsa.org.

2021/22 USCSA Volunteer & Coaches Registration
Registration for coaches, volunteers & officials is open.
To complete your registration, click here.
Learn more about registration here.

2021/22 USCSA Eligibility Process

The eligibility process must be completed before the start of competition.
All Competitors must sign the Individual Academic Eligibility Release Form and submit it to their Team Contact. Team Contacts must:

Submit the Team Eligibility Report, along with all signed Individual Academic Eligibility Release Forms, to the registrar to certify the Team's eligibility
Return the certified Team Eligibility Report to USCSA electronically via Send Safely.

Do not send the individual Academic Eligibility Release Forms to USCSA.
For questions about the eligibility process and to learn more, visit our website.

2021/2022 USCSA COVID-19 Information
The USCSA values the health and safety of its USCSA event participants and area partners. We strongly recommend all members receive the COVID-19 vaccination prior to the start of the competitive season.

Our COVID-19 Task Force has been meeting regularly since June 2020. The current guidance and policy of the USCSA is as follows:

Event organizers will follow the US Ski & Snowboard Domestic Comp Guide (10/2021).
USCSA event participants must comply with any additional requirements put in place by a governmental agency or host venue.
USCSA Conferences may add additional requirements, with approval of the USCSA Board of Directors.
Face coverings are required for all members indoors, regardless of vaccination status.
If you are not feeling well or are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, please stay home.

If you have any questions on our COVID-19 Policy, please contact covid19@uscsa.org.

This and all COVID-19 protocols are subject to changes.

COVID-19 General Eligibility Waiver
COVID-19 Exceptions: Any student enrolled in a minimum full-time program of studies at a collegiate institution during the 2020-2021 academic year, regardless of if they have participated in USCSA competition, will be granted an additional year of academic eligibility, for circumstances beyond their control due to the negative impacts associated with logistics and competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No waiver of NCAA Division II rule 14.2 Seasons of Competition: 10-Semester/15-Quarter Rule would be required to be submitted for any athlete who seeks to participate in a 5th year of competition within the first 10 semesters or 15 quarters in which the student is enrolled in a collegiate institution in at least a minimum full-time program of studies.

Registration Protection Policy
The USCSA will refund any individual or team registration through December 31, 2021 or the start of their home Conference's competitive season, whichever is sooner.
Individuals or teams may request a refund by contacting the National Office and completing the application. The Membership Committee will review all submitted applications.

2022 USCSA National Championships
The 2022 USCSA National Championships will take place March 6 - 12, 2022 in Lake Placid, NY. The National Championship Committee is hard at work planning the event with our partners to host the high caliber event everyone has become accustomed to! Watch for updates on our website.

New for the 2022 Championships there will be 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 1st run of competition after the existing qualified field. The USCSA is very excited to try this format for the 2022 National Championships!

2022 USCSA Summer Conference
The 2022 USCSA Summer Conference is scheduled for June 9 - 11 in Minneapolis, MN. We are very excited to return the Conference to an in-person event. We will offer a limited virtual component for those who are unable to join us in Minneapolis.
Look for more details on the Summer Conference over the next couple of months.

USCSA Strategic Plan
Thank you to everyone who attended the Town Hall. Your input was very helpful to the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) as it begins developing the first Strategic Plan for the USCSA. Over the next several months, the SPC will be working to identify solutions and create plans for the challenges our organization faces today and will face in the future. We plan on sharing our process and inviting various stakeholders to review the work before it is finalized. This is an exciting and monumental project for the SPC and USCSA. If you have any specific questions on the process, please let us know.

Outreach Opportunities for Ski/Snowboard Clubs & High School Teams
To help spread the word about USCSA and our great programs, the Marketing Committee is working with clubs, academies, and high schools across the country to put on presentations that explain the opportunities within USCSA. Do you know of a club or team that may be interested in learning more about USCSA? Send an email to help@uscsa.org and we’ll reach out to them!

Member Benefits: Get Ready for the Season!
The USCSA partners with several industry-leading brands and companies to provide member benefits for USCSA's student athletes, coaches, volunteers and leadership. These partnerships are one of the many benefits of your USCSA membership (or volunteer time) and are in place to support your skiing or snowboarding activities, including training and competitions.

Register an account using your email address and code uscsa-clubLloHpRX7. Once you register, you can login and enjoy your hard-coded Key Partnership SWIX discount.
**Individuals must adhere to stated Terms & Conditions. Codes are unique to each USCSA member and cannot be shared. With the exception of defective goods, all sales are final (no returns).**

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