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Masters Welcomes Coaches with a Complementary Membership

By Lauren Beckos
June, 8 2023
Willy Camp Coaches at the Masters Summer Fun Nationals Race on Mt. Hood
Willy Camp Coaches at the Masters Summer Fun Nationals Race on Mt. Hood

All U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine Coaches can add a complementary Alpine Master membership to their cart when they renew their membership or contact member services to have it added. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in your sport! We hope you will check out the Masters schedules and events and join us for a race.

There are many benefits to participating in a masters race as a coach:

  • Participation in one masters race earns you 2 continuing education credits. This can be used once every two years. Submit using the continuing education request form after the race. See the framework instructions for more information about continuing ed credits that you are required to get to maintain a current coach's certification.
  • Practice what you preach. Doing what you teach your athletes gives you insights that you don't get from the sidelines. It is informative, valuable, and makes you a better coach.
  • It’s YOU time! Have fun! Remember how exhilarating it is to feel the speed, rhythm, and adrenaline of a ski race. Reconnect with why you first fell in the love with alpine ski racing.
  • Set a course and then get to race it! Contact the masters event organizer to see if a course-setter is needed if you would like to set. (The masters course-setting matrix is available here.)
  • No special gear needed besides a FIS-legal helmet! Masters do not have ski requirements. Throw down on those cheater GS skis or any other skis you've got in your quiver that you love!

Masters racing provides opportunities for adults of all ages and abilities to compete against their peers in alpine ski races across the United States. Masters is a multi-generational, passionate, fun-loving group. Come for the races, stay for the life-long friendships and love of the sport.

For more information about the Masters group in your area:

Division    Website
Central Division    midwestmasters.org
Eastern Division (New England)    nemsracing.org
Eastern Division (Mid-Atlantic)    mamasters.org
Eastern Division (Southern)    saraski.org
 Far West    farwestmasters.org 
Intermountain/Northern    intermountainmasters.org 
Pacific Northwest    pnwdivision.org/masters 
 Rocky    rmmskiracing.org  

 

For more information regarding the Masters program please visit usskiandsnowboard.org/masters.

Sustainability

U.S. Ski & Snowboard, a national and global leader in snow sports, is committed to addressing climate change and stewarding sustainability of winter sports. Millions globally are inspired by winter sports and enjoy healthy, active lifestyles in winter environments. Climate change threatens our winter environments with receding glaciers, rising sea levels, volatile weather cycles and less snowfall.

Men’s Giant Slalom Race in Sölden Canceled

By Leann Bentley - Stifel
October, 29 2023
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River Radamus skis first run of the Sölden giant slalom. (Getty Images)

The men’s first Audi FIS Ski World Cup race of the 2023-24 season, the annual giant slalom in Sölden, Austria, was canceled due to high winds after 47 racers. Before the final call was made, four Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men sat in the top 30. 

“Due to the extreme wind for the rest of the day and for safety and fairness to all racers, the jury together with the OC (Organizing Committee) and the OSV (Austrian Ski Federation) have decided to cancel today's giant slalom race,” said FIS organizers.

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team men showed excellent skiing before the cancellation, with teammates and world champions River Radamus in seventh and Tommy Ford in 24th. Brian McLaughlin was also comfortably within the top 30 in 25th and George Steffey in 27th. Isaiah Nelson sat in 41st and Patrick Kenney was unable to take his first run due to the early cancellation. 

The top three racers before cancelation was Austrian Marco Schwarz, Swiss skier Marco Odermatt and Alexis Pinturault of France.

The World Cup giant slalom team will now prep for the next race held in Val d'Isère, France, Dec. 9. 

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Shiffrin Sixth, Moltzan 11th in Sölden Giant Slalom

By Sierra Ryder
October, 28 2023
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Mikaela Shiffrin skis to a sixth place in Sölden. (Getty Images)

The sun was shining and crowds were out in full force for the opening race of the 2023-24 Audi FIS Ski World Cup tour in Sölden, Austria on Saturday, Oct. 28. Winningest alpine skier of all time Mikaela Shiffrin led the way for the Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team in sixth place with Paula Moltzan in 11th. 

The Stifel U.S. Alpine Ski Team women were amped to start the season off, with two athletes, Mary and Elisabeth Bocock, making their official World Cup debuts.

Shiffrin, who holds the record for the most World Cup wins in alpine skiing, said before the race that she was coming into this season slowly, and would look at this event like the best training opportunity possible as she builds up into the season. She was fifth in the first run and took sixth overall. “It was a little messy in spots, but I liked my mentality going into the second run more," said Shiffrin. "I just was not able to execute perfectly, but having said that, the top women skied unbelievable today and I think there is a lot to learn from that."

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Moltzan had a tough first run, but it set the stage for Moltzan to hammer down second run, with a clean course starting third in the lineup. She skied the second-fastest second run of the day to end the day in 11th place, moving up from 28th place. “I was excited for the day and when I crossed the finish line, I realized I needed to forget about that run and focus on my skiing,” said Moltzan. “There was nothing to lose, so I just let it go. It felt good to ski how I have been in training. The goal is to keep doing runs like that, and do two of those next time.”

Swiss skier Lara Gut-Behrami won the opening World Cup, second place went to Italian skier Federica Brignone and third place was Petra Vhlova of Slovakia.

A highlight of the race was the Bocock sister duo, Mary and Elisabeth, racing in their first World Cup in Sölden. It was the first time two sisters debuted in a World Cup together in 24 years. While the sisters did not qualify for second runs, they were thrilled to have the opportunity to ski on the big stage amongst their heroes. 

"That was so cool!" said Elisabeth Bocock. "I can still hear my tech cheering behind me. It was tough but the feeling was awesome."

"It was nice to have each other at the start and going through this new experience together," added Mary Bocock. 

AJ Hurt landed in 34th place after the first run, Mary Bocock in 48th and Stella Johansson in 42nd. They did not qualify for a second run. Elisabeth Bocock did not finish. 

The men will take on the track Sunday, Oct. 29 for their opening giant slalom race.

RESULTS
Women's giant slalom

HOW TO WATCH

Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023

  • 5:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's giant slalom, run 1, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock
  • 8:00 a.m. FIS Alpine World Cup, Men's giant slalom, run 2, Sölden, Austria, streaming on Peacock

Twice Golden: $2 Million Raised at 57th Annual Gold Medal Gala

By Leann Bentley
October, 27 2023
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Athletes on the white carpet at the 57th Annual Gold Medal Gala in New York City.

It was a night to remember in the big city. Athletes, supporters and fans returned to New York City for the organization's largest annual fundraiser: the New York Gold Medal Gala. The 57th version of the event was a great success, raising more than $2 million for U.S. Ski & Snowboard. 

No one reaches the top alone and this year's theme spoke to that. Each athlete was asked to invite a person who has been critical in their sport journey, and parents, siblings and coaches joined the 23 athletes in attendance, alongside more than 600 passionate supporters of the team.

The highlight of the evening included a moment between three-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross country skier of all time Jessie Diggins and her mother, Deb Diggins. With Chad Salmela’s infamous "Here comes Diggins" Olympic call playing in the background, Deb introduced her daughter to the main stage for the night's keynote speech. Diggins spoke about one of the hardest and most rewarding races of her career, the 30k skate race, in which she brought home an Olympic silver medal in the 2022 Games, and why competing at this level is impossible to do alone.

"When we fail, we aren’t alone. We have our teammates, coaches, supporters, and of course, our parents there to pick us back up so we can go try again," said Diggins. "And I can’t even begin to tell you what your support means to me, but I’m going to try to show you – in the passion and energy that I put down into every race. And that’s what all our athletes are doing, in all our sports, all around the world this winter.”

The energy in the room was electric, and when it came time to bid on packages and donate to the team, the momentum was palpable. $2 million was raised, with every dollar going straight to the athletes as they continue their journey to becoming the best in the world. 

"We are incredibly fortunate to come back to this event each year and continue to raise the bar," said Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. "The theme this year really highlighted how important it is to surround yourself with people that support you and it's a privilege to see who has inspired all of the athletes in our sports. It takes endless hours of work and dedication to reach this level, and the generous support from all those who donated will be crucial in their paths forward.”

Thank you to all of the supporters in the room and all who tuned in virtually. The 57th Gold Medal Gala event was made possible by the event co-chairs, Karen & John Arnold, Ali & Peter Jennison, and Kathryn & Bill Tyree as well as a committee of Foundation trustees, ambassadors and U.S. Ski & Snowboard staff. 

 

2023-24 U.S. Nordic Combined Team Announced

By U.S. Ski & Snowboard
October, 24 2023
Annika Malacinski skiing during a nordic combined event

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 12 athletes that were named to the U.S. Nordic Combined Team for the 2023-24 season.

Our nordic combined athletes have been working very hard this summer, adjusting to a new staff, new training programs and an overall new philosophy,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “With any major changes, it takes some time to find your footing, and our athletes have stayed determined and motivated through the process. I feel very confident that this new system will produce some great results.”

Two-time Olympian and four-time World Championships team member Ben Loomis, as well as 2022 Olympian and 2023 World Championships team member Stephen Schumann return to lead the men’s nordic combined team for the 2023-24 season. Women’s nordic combined will be led by two-time World Championships team member Annika Malacinski, who is the only athlete to be named to the U.S. Nordic Combined A Team.

The 2023-24 FIS Nordic Combined World Cup season is scheduled to kick off with men’s nordic combined competitions in Ruka, Finland from Nov. 23-26 and women in Lillehammer, Norway Nov. 30-Dec. 3. The World Cup season will then wrap up for both men’s and women’s nordic combined in Trondheim, Norway, as athletes will compete from March 15-17.

2023-24 U.S. Nordic Combined Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Women

Annika Malacinski (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Colorado Mountain College; 05/09/2001)

B TEAM

Women

Alexa Brabec (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 10/08/2004)

Men

Ben Loomis (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; DeVry University; 06/09/1998)
Carter Brubaker (Anchorage, AK; Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage; Arizona State University; 12/21/2003)
Niklas Malacinski (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; Colorado Mountain College; 12/07/2003)
Stephen Schumann (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Arizona State University; 03/14/2000)

C TEAM

Men

Grant Andrews (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 12/03/1997)

D TEAM

Women

Eva Minotto (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 05/05/2008)
Kai McKinnon (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Educational Foundation; 05/06/2008)

Men

Caleb Zuckerman (Norwich, VT; Ford Sayre Ski Club; 11/01/2005)
Elias Oswald (Anchorage, AK; Nordic Skiing Association of Anchorage; 9/10/2007)
Skyler Amy (Anchorage, AK; Alaska Winter Stars/Team AK Ski Jumping; 11/19/2005)

2023-24 Nordic Combined Coaches & Staff

Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
Nordic Combined Program Director: Anders Johnson
Nordic Combined Head Coach: Truls Johansen
Nordic Combined Jumping Coach: Christian Ingebrigtsen
Nordic Combined Assistant Coach: Michael Ward
Nordic Combined Press Officer: Riley Elliott 

2023-24 FIS Nordic Combined World Cup Schedule

Follow the U.S. Nordic Combined Team

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2023-24 U.S. Ski Jumping Team Announced

By USA Nordic
October, 23 2023
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Sam Macuga in a competition during the 2022-23 season in Planica, Slovenia. (NordicFocus)

U.S. Ski & Snowboard officially announced the 18 athletes that were named to the U.S. Ski Jumping Team for the 2023-24 season.

“I’m really excited about the progress that our athletes have made this summer, building off the great season we had last year,” said U.S. Ski & Snowboard Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined Sport Director Anders Johnson. “Nearly our entire team recorded new personal bests in the Summer Grand Prix circuit, and you can see that the confidence is building in each athlete daily. Our staff has done an amazing job preparing our team and I feel very confident this will be our best season yet.”

Two-time Olympian and four-time World Championships team member Casey Larson and 2022 Olympian Decker Dean return to lead the men’s team for the 2023-24 season. Women’s ski jumping will be led by two-time World Championships team member Annika Belshaw, who is the only athlete to be named to the U.S. Ski Jumping A Team. 

The 2023-24 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup season is scheduled to kick off with men’s ski jumping competitions in Ruka, Finland from Nov. 24-26. Women’s ski jumping will then start their season the following weekend in Lillehammer, Norway Dec. 1-3. The 2024 FIS Ski Flying World Championships are scheduled for Jan. 25-28 and will be held in Kulm Bad Mitterndorf, Austria. 

2023-24 U.S. Ski Jumping Team

(Hometown; Club; College/University; Birthdate)

A TEAM

Women

  • Annika Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 6/13/2002)

B TEAM

Women

  • Anna Hoffmann (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; University of Utah; 3/28/2000)
  • Josie Johnson (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; 10/3/2006)
  • Paige Jones (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of North Dakota; 8/30/2002)
  • Sam Macuga (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; Dartmouth College; 2/17/2001) 

Men

  • Andrew Urlaub (Eau Claire, WI; Flying Eagles Ski Club; University of Utah; 04/12/2001)
  • Casey Larson (Barrington, IL; Norge Ski Club; University of Utah; 12/16/1998)
  • Decker Dean (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 08/08/2000)
  • Erik Belshaw (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; University of Utah; 08/23/2004) 

D TEAM

Women

  • Adeline Swanson (Woodbury, MN; St. Paul Ski Club; 7/22/2005)
  • Estella Hassrick (Madison, WI; Blackhawk Ski Club; 05/21/2006)
  • Rachael Haerter (Park City, UT; Park City Ski & Snowboard; University of Utah; 11/18/2004)
  • Sandra Sproch (Chicago, IL; Norge Ski Club; 11/09/2007)

Men

  • Arthur Tirone (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 2/08/2008)
  • Isak Nichols (Barrington, IL; Norge Ski Club; 11/6/2006)
  • Jason Colby (Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club; 3/30/2006)
  • Maxim Glyvka (Fox River Grove, IL; Norge Ski Club; 3/26/2006)
  • Tate Frantz (Lake Placid, NY; New York Ski Educational Foundation; 3/28/2005)

2023-24 Ski Jumping Coaches & Staff

  • Chief of Sport: Anouk Patty
  • Ski Jumping Program Director: Anders Johnson
  • Ski Jumping Head Coach: Tore Sneli
  • Women’s Ski Jumping Head Coach: Trevor Edlund
  • Men’s & Women’s Ski Jumping Assistant Coach: Espen Røe
  • Ski Jumping Press Officer: Riley Elliott 

2023-24 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup Schedule

Follow the U.S. Ski Jumping Team

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FitzSimons Fifth in First World Cup

By Libby Arganbright
October, 21 2023
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Sean FitzSimons at Big Air Chur. (U.S. Ski & Snowboard)

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team rider and Olympian Sean FitzSimons competed in the first World Cup of the season, a big air event in Chur, Switzerland. The event featured the world’s best snowboarders, showcasing their air awareness on Switzerland’s largest freestyle ramp. 

In qualifications, FitzSimons landed a frontside triple cork 1440, securing a spot in the finals. During the nighttime finals, FitzSimons went big with three runs: front triple 1440 weddle, back 1620 weddle and back triple 1440 weddle, respectively. 

FitzSimons finished fifth overall, trailing behind a full Japan podium sweep, with Hiroto Ogiwara in first, Kira Kimura in second and Takeru Otsuka in third.

FitzSimons has an impressive track record, having competed in both slopestyle and big air in the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, as well as taking home first at the Laax 2022 World Cup in slopestyle. 

Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team athletes Jake Canter, Brooklyn DePriest and Fynn Bullock-Womble, who landed a new trick, cab 1440, also competed in qualifications, but did not qualify for finals. Next up, the Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team will travel to Beijing, China for the next contest of the 2023-24 season. 

RESULTS
Men’s Big Air 

Podmilsak Fourth in First Freeski World Cup of Season

By Libby Arganbright
October, 20 2023
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Troy Podmilsak Executing Triple 18 Mute at Big Air Chur World Cup (Buchholz/FIS Freeski).

Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete and 2023 world champion Troy Podmilsak made an impression at the first World Cup of the season. The Big Air Chur World Cup event in Switzerland kicked off qualifiers a day earlier than scheduled due to heavy winds and rain in the forecast, and Podmilsak capitalized on the opportunity and went out big. Executing a triple 18 mute placed him in second in his heat and guaranteed a spot in the finals. Unfortunately, the extreme weather conditions led to the cancellation of finals, with the results from Thursday, Oct. 19, qualifications standing as the final results.

Podmilsak finished in fourth place overall, trailing behind Dylan Deschamps of Canada in first, Daniel Basher of Austria in second and Birk Ruud of Norway in third.

"I'm happy to have shown up and landed the trick I wanted to do yesterday. I was looking forward to stepping it up today for finals but you can’t beat the weather," said Stifel U.S. Freeski Team athlete Troy Podmilsak. "Big thanks to the organizers for making the jump awesome in the difficult conditions. Looking forward to coming back next season!"

Podmilsak, often referred to as TPod, is no stranger to pushing the boundaries in freeskiing. Despite being only 19 years old, he clinched a gold at his first World Championships in big air and took home third place at this event last season. 

Notably, Podmilsak was the only U.S. skier to compete in the Big Air Chur event. Next up, the Stifel U.S. Freeski Team will travel to Stubai, Austria for the next contest of the 2023-24 season. 

RESULTS

Men’s Big Air

Masters Remembers Patrick "Quigs" Quigley

By Alpine Masters
October, 19 2023
Patrick Quigley Celebration of Life October 29, 2023 at The Ruins in Hood River
Patrick Quigley Celebration of Life October 29, 2023 at The Ruins in Hood River

The Masters extends our condolences to Patrick's family and friends. It was just a few months ago that Patrick was on the scoreboard supporting and cheering us all on at the Summer Fun Nationals. He will be missed!

A Message from the Stratton Streich family:

It is with heavy hearts, on behalf of the Stratton Streich family, to let you know that our beloved Patrick “Quigs” passed away yesterday as a result of a windsurfing accident on the Columbia River.

Pat has been a member of our family for over 25 years. He was loved by us and will be greatly missed.

He was a friend to all and a real grandfather to our son Andy.

RIP PatrickImage removed.Image removed.Image removed. We will always love and miss you.

Thanks to all for your words of support. Our hearts go out to all who are feeling the loss as we are. He had so many friends because he was a good friend. Hugs to allImage removed.

Patrick on the Scoreboard   Patrick Quigley Racing GS at the Summer Fun Nationals