Skiing Pathways after High School

Type of Competition: USST NCAA USCSA (Varsity) USCSA (Club) www.ussa.org www.ncaa.org www.uscsa.com www.uscsa.com Scope Highest level of competition: FIS racing at elite level against FIS, USSA and non-USSA USSA and non-USSA racing FIS elite, NorAm, Europa Cup, NCAA ski teams (Div I, II, III racing during regular season during regular season against World Cup, Olympics all compete in same race against college Varsity and college Varsity and Club series; 2 regions: East and Club teams. Schedule includes teams. Schedule includes West). Schedule includes regular season races, regionals regular season races, regionals regular season races, regionals and Nationals. and Nationals. and Nationals. Expectation Highest competitive level. Highly competitive level; Competitive but inclusive; Competitive but inclusive; Must qualify to meet team many team members are varsity rosters average about 7 team size varies by school and criteria and must produce to former USST or foreign athletes per gender; JV may club budget. All athletes are stay on team or be selected for national racers; recruit 1-2 new also compete throughout the eligible to compete throughout key competitions (i.e. Europa racers per gender per year with competition season. 2-5 teams the competition season. 2-5 Cup, World Juniors, US varsity rosters of about 8 from each region and 1 teams from each region and 1 Nationals). athletes per gender. outstanding individual per outstanding individual per gender qualify for Nationals. gender qualify for Nationals. Typical FIS/USSA Generally 20 or below FIS Div I: 25-100 FIS points in 1 30-150 points in both events. Rosters may vary to include (Alpine) Points points in multiple events but event; 30-50+ points in other; Check team rosters and results athletes from elite to entry eligibility is based on USST Div II/III: 30-40 points in 1 as competitive level varies level experience. Check team criteria involving rankings, event; 50-60+ points in other from school to school and from rosters and results as performance at National races. year to year. competitive level varies from school to school and from year to year. Cost/Fees/Aid Varies based on A, B, C or School funded, some athletic School funded w/ possible Club dues and some race fee Development team from fully scholarships available (for DI, outside sponsors. Equipment support depending on the funded to varying levels of DII non-Ivy schools) usually paid by athlete. Some school’s arrangement w/ team. athlete support. athletic scholarships and Equipment paid by athlete. academic scholarships Some academic scholarships available. available. Training/Racing Most of year Fall dryland, race season; Fall dryland, race season; Optional fall dryland; race optional summer training optional summer training season Race Season Most of year Late Nov. – April Late Nov. – April Jan. - March Race Venues Europe, North & South U.S. U.S. U.S. America, Australia/NZ Disciplines Alpine: DH, SG, SC, GS,SL Alpine: SL, GS Alpine: SL, GS, Parallel SL Alpine: SL, GS, Parallel SL XC: Classic, Freestyle, XC: Classic, Freestyle XC: Classic, Freestyle XC: Classic, Freestyle Jumping: all Jumping: n/a Jumping: Large & small hills Jumping: Large & small hills NC: all NC: n/a NC: n/a NC: n/a Freeskiing: Halfpipe, SkierX, Freeskiing: n/a Freeskiing: Halfpipe, SkierX, Freeskiing: Halfpipe, SkierX, Slopestyle Freestyle: n/a Slopestyle, Railjam Slopestyle, Railjam Freestyle: all Snowboard: n/a Freestyle: n/a Freestyle: n/a Snowboard: all Snowboard: all Snowboard: all Championships World Cup, NorAm, US NCAA Nationals USCSA Nationals USCSA Nationals Nationals, Olympics NOR AM finals Individual may qualify for US Alpine National Champs. NCAA Nationals through regional competition Average Athlete 15 yrs. to 30+ years old 18+ and older athletes; May Mostly 18+ Mostly 18+ PG 0-5 yrs. before college # Competitors- Varies based on criteria; 2 Regions: Over 175 teams compete in Over 175 teams compete in Season usually 1-8 athletes per team 13 teams: East USCSA; 11 conferences, 6 USCSA; 11 conferences, 6 (Indiv/Teams) (A,B,C and Development) 6 teams: West regions. regions. # Competitors- Varies based on meeting 35 m, 35 w Over 200+ Alpine compete at Over 200+ Alpine compete at Championships qualifications or national (max of 3 athletes per gender Nationals (max of 5 athletes Nationals (max of 5 athletes (Indiv/Teams) rankings per team who qualify) per gender per team who per gender per team who qualify and top 3 results scored qualify and top 3 results scored for team) for team) Coaching Paid coaching staff Paid coaching staff Paid coaching staff Varies club by club: Volunteer or paid coach, student coach(s) or self-coached Website for more http://www.usskiteam.com/ http://www.ncaa.com/sports/sk www.uscsa.com www.uscsa.com info: iing/D1 When/How to Review USSA guidelines for Email or call coach to arrange Email or call coach to arrange Email or call coach or student contact: USST eligibility and contact visit or learn more about team. visit or learn more about team; president of ski club for more regional USSA representatives Follow NCAA guidelines for adhere to NCAA Clearing information or “club sports” for more information. Attend eligibility, etc. on NCAA House Guidelines if D-I office at college/university. elite races and national and Clearing House. school. Attend Fall USCSA College regional development system http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/ http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/ Fair. programs. NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html USCSA email: Attend Fall USCSA College [email protected] Fair. USCSA email: [email protected] Created and compiled by: Carrie Ulvestad, Alden Garrett, Robin Ahmann Updated 05/2015