Beyond Ski Racing: Mackenzie Blizzard’s Inspiring Journey of Perseverance and Giving

Mackenzie “Kenzie” Blizzard, a remarkable U16 athlete, has overcome extraordinary challenges, pouring her heart and soul into ski racing, academics, and helping others. Read about her non-profit brand Attack From the Back and be inspired with this story that reaches beyond the slopes.

By | 2024-11-08T14:42:23-07:00 September 30th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on Beyond Ski Racing: Mackenzie Blizzard’s Inspiring Journey of Perseverance and Giving

WVBBTS-SEF announces Hiring of New Head Women’s FIS Coach 

Waterville Valley Black & Blue Trail Smashers and Waterville Valley Academy are pleased to announce the hiring of Patrick Purcell as Head Women’s FIS Coach.

By | 2024-05-14T14:36:25-06:00 May 14th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on WVBBTS-SEF announces Hiring of New Head Women’s FIS Coach 

Team USA Unites at 2024 Whistler Cup: Athletes Celebrate with Excitement and Full Effort!

U14 and U16 alpine ski racers came together to compete at the Whistler Cup event. Team USA ignited with enthusiasm and united as a team.

By | 2024-04-18T16:00:28-06:00 April 18th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Team USA Unites at 2024 Whistler Cup: Athletes Celebrate with Excitement and Full Effort!

SYNC Cup: U16 Athletes Unleash Their Potential at the First Speed Event 

The SYNC Cup continued on January 9th with a jam-packed day of two runs of super-G for both the men and women. Despite nerves, the young athletes overcame their fears to push themselves to their limits as they took on higher speeds.

By | 2024-01-11T08:58:16-07:00 January 10th, 2024 | Tags: , , , , , , | Comments Off on SYNC Cup: U16 Athletes Unleash Their Potential at the First Speed Event 

No sticker, no start: U14 and older athletes need this FIS helmet sticker

If your helmet doesn’t have the FIS-approved label, your race may never start this season.

By | 2015-10-05T05:10:04-06:00 October 3rd, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on No sticker, no start: U14 and older athletes need this FIS helmet sticker

U16/U14 national super G and GS champions crowned

Sugarloaf plays host to a junior national championship series following U.S. Nationals.

By | 2015-04-14T15:40:57-06:00 April 3rd, 2015 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on U16/U14 national super G and GS champions crowned

Italian Saracco wins Longines Future Ski Champions

13 girls under age 16 compete in a one-run GS race at Val d'Isere.

The State of Alpine Ski Racing – Performance and Participation

While podium performances by the United States' top athletes on the World Cup and Olympic levels is extraordinary, one doesn’t need to look far to see problems lurking.

By | 2020-11-16T12:42:36-07:00 September 23rd, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The State of Alpine Ski Racing – Performance and Participation

SSCV launches junior ski cross program

USSA Club of the Year offers ski cross program for U14/16s under direction of veteran speed coach Erik Steinberg.

By | 2014-10-07T15:17:04-06:00 August 27th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on SSCV launches junior ski cross program

USSA Western Region August project wraps up on Mt. Hood

U16 through FIS skiers converge on Mt. Hood for a fundamentals camp with Western Region coaches.

USSA Eastern Region models slalom project off national team initiative

Purposeful training and deliberate practice while performing 1,000 slalom turns per day was the overall theme of the week.

By | 2014-09-28T23:58:31-06:00 August 5th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on USSA Eastern Region models slalom project off national team initiative

NTG women push limits in Mt. Hood training

An interview with USSA TEAM Academy Head Coach Thomas Erhard reveals the future direction and goals of the U16 NTG.

By | 2014-07-06T13:38:30-06:00 June 30th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on NTG women push limits in Mt. Hood training

Vermont ski academies play nice on Mt. Hood

Athletes and coaches from SMS, GMVS, and Burke take a moment out of training to mingle on the mountain.

By | 2014-06-29T12:44:16-06:00 June 23rd, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Vermont ski academies play nice on Mt. Hood

US men’s slalom camp concludes in Mt. Hood

Elite skiers and rising juniors gather for a technical development camp under the direction of U.S. Ski Team Head Men's Coach Sasha Rearick.

By | 2014-06-26T14:56:34-06:00 June 19th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on US men’s slalom camp concludes in Mt. Hood

McCadam leaves US Ski Team for development role at Sugar Bowl

Women's assistant World Cup coach Seth McCadam returns to his roots in Northern California.

By | 2014-06-13T17:44:43-06:00 June 9th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on McCadam leaves US Ski Team for development role at Sugar Bowl

OPINION: Elitist attitudes threaten junior ski racing’s sustainability

As USSA membership rates decline, what can be done to reverse the trend?

By | 2015-10-20T07:25:46-06:00 April 26th, 2014 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on OPINION: Elitist attitudes threaten junior ski racing’s sustainability

Austria wins nations’ title at Whistler Cup

Kirshenblatt and Lever finish as top Canadian U16s at annual international children's race series.

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