U.S. Freestyle Selections 2026

Winter Park Resort, Colorado 

REGISTRATION:

Opens: October 1, 2025 (REGISTER HERE)

Closes: December 4, 2025

Field Size: 160 total competitors, 80 per gender

Foreign Entries: 10 maximum per gender. See event invitation for more information. 

Fee: $345.00 

Refund Policy: Athlete Entry Fee Refunds will follow rules as outlined in the Continental Cup Rules Snowboard / Freestyle / Freeski / Ski Cross 2025/26 - NAC Rules 7 thru 7.4.

For Refunds to be considered after the December 4th deadline and prior to the first day of competition, a note from a doctor or licensed mental health professional will be needed.

EVENT PROGRAM:

Tuesday - December 9, 2025 - Arrival Day & Event Registration (3pm - 6pm)

Wednesday - December 10, 2025 - Registration (7am - 4pm) & Practice Day 1

Thursday - December 11, 2025 - Practice Day 2

Friday - December 12, 2025 - Women's Mogul Competition

Saturday - December 13, 2025 - Men's Mogul Competition

Sunday - December 14, 2025 - Dual Mogul Competition

Download the Event Program HERE (click on the blue drop down on the right side of the page)

EVENT FORMAT:

Moguls - Women's & Men's Competition

Q1 (N) – Random Start List

Q2 (N-8) – Same Order as Q1

F1 (16) – Best of Q1 and Q2

F2 (8) – Top 8 from F1

Dual Moguls - Women's & Men's Competition

Duals from the start

*Format may be adjusted by jury given possible conditions*

This is a FIS event, requires a FIS license, and adheres to FIS age requirements.

WINTER PARK SPECIAL EVENT DETAILS:

Volunteer opportunities found HERE (includes compensation benefits - sign up today!)

Discounted Lodging from Winter Park found HERE (includes special pricing at Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Fraser Crossing/Founders Pointe, and the Vintage Hotel)

Stay tuned for early season training opportunities (weather dependent)

Stay tuned for more information on the Athlete Party on Wednesday, December 10th.

Remember to use #USSELECTIONS26 for a chance to win a special gift with the most social media interactions before December 10th at 12pm MST.

ATHLETE CRITERIA AND INVITE INFORMATION:

U.S. Athletes: Please see the U.S. Selections Criteria page.

Foreign Entries: The event organizer will consider foreign entry requests on a rolling basis. Please email Lauren Benhoff at freestyle@usskiandsnowboard.org to submit an entry. Please note that entries will only be considered from National Ski Association members until November 1, 2025. There will be a maximum of 10 foreign entries per gender. If there are more than 10 applicants to start, the athlete's FIS point ranking will determine participation selection. National Teams will be notified of official event entry by November 1, 2025. 

EVENT RULES:

Event Will Operate In Accordance with FIS Rules as Outlined in the Following Documents:

2025/2026 ICR Rules

2025 / 2026 Continental Cup Rules

2025 / 2026 World Cup Rules

2025/2026 Judges Handbook

ATHLETE SAFETY:

SafeSport:
U.S. Ski & Snowboard works to provide a safe environment in which athletes can train and compete, free from abuse and inappropriate behavior. Please review U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Athlete Safety policies, the SafeSport Code, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP).

If you are an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior or know of an athlete who has experienced inappropriate behavior, please report to the U.S. Center of SafeSport HERE or U.S. Ski & Snowboard HERE. All adult participants are mandatory reporters. Reporting violations may be made anonymously and there are no fees for reporting. We all are part of promoting a culture of safety through education, listening, and speaking up.

For reporting requirements and links to reporting, please use the QR Code below.

Anti-Doping:
U.S. Ski & Snowboard, as the NGB for Olympic skiing and snowboarding, is required by the IOC, USOPC, and FIS to comply with the anti-doping rules and regulations established internationally by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in its code for eligibility in these sports. For more information, please use this LINK.

Athletes must be 13 years old.
For questions, please contact U.S. Ski & Snowboard Member Services at
membership@usskiandsnowboard.org or 435.647.2666.