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!

Step 1: Pre Registration

​Athletes

Contact your Conference Coordinator regarding your eligibility BEFORE you register for Nationals​. 
​
All competing athletes and teams must be in good standing with the USCSA.
​
​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 at Lake Placid.

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

Step 2: Registration

Track your Nationals Registration process using this checklist.

Athletes

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

Athletes who elect a boarder- or skier-cross add-on MUST be registered (through your in-season registration) with freeski as a secondary discipline.
​
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.
​
​All coaches must complete both registrations (in-season and Nationals) and all associated eligibility components before arriving on venue.​​

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 full fees 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)*

*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
$60 per day
Alpine/Snowboard/Freeski Training Tickets
Mt. Bachelor training tickets are available for athlete use on Sunday, March 9 and Monday, March 10. (Your competition credential includes tickets for competition days only: Tuesday, March 11 through Saturday, March 15).

Training tickets must be purchased online in advance. ​Pick up tickets at any Whiteface ticket window. Training tickets are included in all coach credentials.

​Nordic training tickets are not necessary at Mt. Van Hoevenberg
Alpine / Snowboard / Freeski
550
400
Per Athlete
Per Athlete
 USCSA Athlete Gift
 USCSA Athlete Gift
3 Event Registration
3 (4?) Event Registration
5-Day Venue Access (March 11-15 ONLY)*
​+
Discounted Training Tickets (March 9-10)**
7-Day Venue Access (March 9-15)
Opening Ceremonies Entry & Dinner
Opening Ceremonies Entry & Dinner
Final Awards Ceremony
Final Awards Ceremony
Full Broadcast of Events & Awards
Full Broadcast of Events & Awards
Professional Event Photography and Videography
Professional Event Photography and Videography
Giveaways from Event Partners
Giveaways from Event Partners
Snowboard Full Competition Athlete ​
Skier-Cross Add-On
Nordic Add-On
Freeski Add-On ​​
630 ($550 + $80)
50
80
80
Per Athlete
Per Athlete
Per Athlete
Per Athlete
Snowboard Freestyle or Alpine Add-On. ​Applies to Snowboard athletes only 
​(Cross, Rail Jam, Slopestyle, Slalom, Giant Slalom)
For Alpine Ski Athletes Only; MUST have a Freeski Team Registered
For Alpine Ski Athletes Only; MUST have a Nordic Team Registered
 For Alpine Ski Athletes Only; MUST have a Freeski Team Registered
Onsite Payment Fee Per Athlete
​Additional Coach for Nordic
Additional Coach for Alpine / Snowboard / Freeski
25
200
330
Per Athlete
Per Coach
Per Coach
Pay Online to Avoid this Fee

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:  For your local school media; OPTIONAL: one form total per institution​​

​Submit Other Forms

Step 5: Attend an Informational Session

All registered athletes and coaches are invited to attend an informational Zoom session about the event and have the opportunity to ask questions from USCSA leadership.

​Call-in information also will be provided via email.
Nordic Athletes & Coaches Call
Thursday, February 22nd
5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern
​
Alpine / Snowboard / Freeski & Coaches Call
Tuesday, February 27th
5pm Pacific / 6pm Mountain / 7pm Central / 8pm Eastern

Step 6: Check-In Onsite

**All teams MUST visit check-in to pick up team credentials**
​
Riverhouse Lodge
Lussi Ballroom
2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946
​
Sunday, March 9: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, March 10: 8:00am - 3:00pm

Check-in CLOSES on Monday, March 10 at 3:00pm
​
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.

Check-in CLOSES on Monday, March 10 at 3:00pm!!!!
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.

Lodging

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.

​There is a limited block of rooms reserved for USCSA athletes at Riverhouse Lodge. Book your lodging through USCSA's room block while availability remains.







Let's update the photo so it's different than last year's.





GET YOUR 2024 NATIONALS MERCH AT THE SYNC-USCSA TEAM STORE!

*No longer available*

❄️THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PARTNERS!❄️

Title Sponsor