Athletes & Parents

The USSA's Athlete Development Pipelines have been a cornerstone in the program design for over a decade. During that time, pipelines were developed to illustrate how an athlete moves through the USSA competition system, and who is primarily responsible for the development of athletes at those different stages (clubs, divisions, U.S. Ski Team). Learn more.

The purpose of the freestyle program is to support the vision and mission of the USSA to make the United States the best in the world in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. The mission is to provide strong leadership that establishes and supports athletic excellence in accordance with USSA's core values as well as design a clear path for achievement in the sport of alpine ski racing. Learn more.

- Freestyle Rules, Competition Guide, and FIS Freestyle Rules. Learn more.

The USSA provides many resources to help its members to learn about their sport, enjoy their sport and become better competitors. From choosing the best pre-race meal to carving turns like Lindsey Vonn and Ted Ligety, the USSA is committed to giving our athletes a competitive edge using a science-led approach to athlete preparation. Learn more.

-National and Regional Programs Freestyle contact information. Learn more.