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US Alpine and U19/21 Championships headed to Sugarloaf

US Alpine and U19/21 Championships headed to Sugarloaf

It will be the resort’s sixth time hosting the national championship.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-10-25T09:20:54-06:00 October 25th, 2016 | Tags: national championships, race, racing, ski, skiing, Sugarloaf, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

How to watch the Soelden World Cup on TV and online

How to watch the Soelden World Cup on TV and online

NBC Sports Group to present comprehensive coverage of the 2016-17 FIS World Cup season-opening giant slalom events in Soelden, Austria.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-10-21T10:14:47-06:00 October 21st, 2016 | Tags: FIS, giant slalom, GS, Mikaela Shiffrin, NBC Sports Group, race, racing, ski, skiing, Soelden, Ted Ligety, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

USSA announces 2016-17 National Performance Series

USSA announces 2016-17 National Performance Series

Top U16 and U19 athletes will gather for camps, focusing on fundamental skills in tech and speed.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-10-14T07:41:37-06:00 October 14th, 2016 | Tags: Development, FIS, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

USSA’s New Vision for Masters and Adult Ski Racers

USSA’s New Vision for Masters and Adult Ski Racers

How adult athletes measure up to the governing body’s expectations.

By Lisa Densmore Ballard | 2020-04-01T13:53:06-06:00 October 13th, 2016 | Tags: master's, race, racing, ski, skiing, USSA | Comments Off

Looking Back to Move Ahead in Alpine Development

Looking Back to Move Ahead in Alpine Development

Calling for a new, comprehensive regional approach in the U.S.

By Phil McNichol | 2020-03-30T09:06:16-06:00 October 10th, 2016 | Tags: Development, Phil McNichol, pipeline, pyramid, system, U.S. Ski Team, US Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

USSA Unites Regions for Unparalleled Training in Chile

USSA Unites Regions for Unparalleled Training in Chile

How a Tri-Regional Camp in South America is helping groom the next generation of U.S. stars.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-11-15T12:14:36-07:00 October 7th, 2016 | Tags: Camp News, Development, juniors, NorAm, region, regions, ski, skiing, USSA | Comments Off

US Ski Team names 2016-17 alpine coaching staff

US Ski Team names 2016-17 alpine coaching staff

Paul Kristofic and Sasha Rearick are at the helm of the women's and men's alpine teams.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-10-14T20:01:38-06:00 October 4th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, race, racing, ski, skiing, US Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

You’ve Got the Power: Rule changes come from the membership

You’ve Got the Power: Rule changes come from the membership

Mandates that affect USSA racers originate in the community.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-11-15T12:18:04-07:00 September 15th, 2016 | Tags: race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

The Results-Based Development Paradox

The Results-Based Development Paradox

Can race results actually hinder athletic development in ski racing?

By Tom Ashworth | 2020-03-30T09:06:16-06:00 September 12th, 2016 | Tags: Development, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

What is it like to be the youngest American Downhiller?

What is it like to be the youngest American Downhiller?

Bryce Bennett talks about the challenges and blessings of training with the best in the world.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-09-11T08:06:23-06:00 September 11th, 2016 | Tags: American Downhiller, Bryce Bennett, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

Squaw Valley hires Ron Kipp as coaches education and development manager

Squaw Valley hires Ron Kipp as coaches education and development manager

Former USSA Alpine Sport Education Manager joins California club.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-09-09T10:33:10-06:00 September 10th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, giant slalom, GS, race, racing, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, team, training, USSA | Comments Off

USSA Foundation trustee Randy MacDonald dies

USSA Foundation trustee Randy MacDonald dies

Randy MacDonald, who served as a trustee for several years, left behind a legacy of giving.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-09-08T09:13:55-06:00 September 8th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, US Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

A donation to USSA worth its weight in gold

A donation to USSA worth its weight in gold

Shiffrin talks about the impact the Gold Pass program has had on her career.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-09-05T07:27:09-06:00 September 5th, 2016 | Tags: Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, USSA Foundation | Comments Off

The Exceptionally Fair USSA Points System

The Exceptionally Fair USSA Points System

National governing body's new "exceptional races" policy keeps the points system in check.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-11-15T12:19:07-07:00 August 18th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, point, points, race, racing, ski, skiing, system, USSA | Comments Off

Ted Ligety returns to snow in New Zealand

Ted Ligety returns to snow in New Zealand

American legend makes first tuns in over six months in New Zealand.

By Sean Higgins | 2016-08-13T10:46:31-06:00 August 13th, 2016 | Tags: downhill, FIS, giant slalom, GS, injury, Olympic, Olympics, race, racing, SG, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, super G, Ted Ligety, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off

BMA awarded grant to update training facilities

BMA awarded grant to update training facilities

Newly formed 501c3 nonprofit “Burke Racing” awarded $240,000 state grant to triple T-bar capacity

By SR Staff Report | 2016-08-05T15:40:45-06:00 August 5th, 2016 | Tags: Burke, Burke Mountain, Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, ski, skiing, USSA | Comments Off

The US Ski Team is in search of speed

The US Ski Team is in search of speed

Hear from top U.S. athletes as they talk about how they prepare for the World Cup season.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-08-02T10:15:59-06:00 August 2nd, 2016 | Tags: Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, ski, skiing, summer training, training, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

Lindsey Vonn rocks the ESPY Awards

Lindsey Vonn rocks the ESPY Awards

Fellow winter sport athlete walks away with ESPY for Best Female Action Sports Athlete.

By Gabbi Hall | 2016-07-15T08:48:32-06:00 July 15th, 2016 | Tags: ESPN, ESPY, FIS, Jamie Anderson, Lindsey Vonn, race, racing, ski, skiing, speed, U.S. Freeskiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

Who will represent the US Ski Team in 2016-17?

Who will represent the US Ski Team in 2016-17?

Household names like Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety headline the American team.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-07-12T11:31:21-06:00 July 12th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, race, racing, ski, skiing, team, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, US, US Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

Mikaela Shiffrin’s head coach resigns from US Ski Team

Mikaela Shiffrin’s head coach resigns from US Ski Team

Brandon Dyksterhouse coached Shiffrin to five consecutive wins last season.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-07-08T13:28:48-06:00 July 8th, 2016 | Tags: Brandon Dyksterhouse, coach, FIS, Mikaela Shiffrin, race, racing, resign, ski, skiing, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Cup | Comments Off

USSA memberships are about to expire. Renew now!

USSA memberships are about to expire. Renew now!

Don't miss the June 30 deadline.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-06-25T08:56:41-06:00 June 25th, 2016 | Tags: U.S. Ski Team, US Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

Olympic champion Ted Ligety partners with Deer Valley

Olympic champion Ted Ligety partners with Deer Valley

Ted Ligety will serve as the resort’s Global Athlete Ambassador effective immediately.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-06-24T07:42:59-06:00 June 23rd, 2016 | Tags: Deer Valley, FIS, race, racing, ski, skiing, Ted Ligety, U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

Chodounsky renews contract with Nordica

Chodounsky renews contract with Nordica

Top American slalom skier extends contract through 2018 Olympics.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-06-21T09:14:42-06:00 June 21st, 2016 | Tags: David Chodounsky, FIS, Olympic, Olympics, photo, race, racing, ski, skiing, SL, slalom, U.S. Ski Team, USSA, World Championships, World Cup | Comments Off

Veteran coaches take on new roles with the NSA

Veteran coaches take on new roles with the NSA

Martin Wilson and Nigel Cooper head north to Canada.

By SR Staff Report | 2016-06-14T09:27:53-06:00 June 14th, 2016 | Tags: FIS, National Ski Academy, NSA, race, racing, ski, skiing, U.S., U.S. Ski Team, USSA | Comments Off

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