Alpine Athlete Membership

Alpine Athlete Membership

It’s important your athlete has the correct membership for his/her sport. Please review the options below and the Alpine Membership & Benefits outline to determine which membership is best for your child.

SafeSport and Background Screening Requirements:

Members 17, turning 18 and older during the membership season, are required to complete annual SafeSport training and periodic background screening and Introduction to Avalanches training. All requirements must be completed prior to memberships being activated. Members turning 18 during the season, which runs July 1st – June 30th, will need to register for and receive a green-light background screening determination within 45 days of turning 18. (Short term members and some alpine masters are excluded)

Introduction to Avalanches Course Requirement:

The Introduction to Avalanches Course is completed through your online account
- Members 17 years of age and older must have their own online account to gain access to the course
- Linked members will not have access to this course
A link to the Introduction to Avalanches Course will be provided on the confirmation page and within your https://my.usskiandsnowboard.org account if completion is required.

Option 1 - General Membership - Non-Competitor: AGE 0-17 // PRICE $35

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard general membership is a great option for your athlete to train with his/her club throughout the season. However, the general membership does not allow for competition in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events.

Option 2 - Non-Scored Athlete Membership: AGE 14-24 // PRICE $100

The Non-Scored Athlete membership provides access to all levels of U.S. Ski & Snowboard scored and non-scored competitions at the local, divisional, regional and national level. However, as the name implies it does not include access to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list.

Option 3 – Competitor Membership:

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Competitor membership includes participation in U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned events and scoring to the national points list for scored events. You may upgrade your child to a competitor membership for his/her age class by calling Member Services on 435.647.2666. The $35 paid for the general membership and any applicable division dues will be applied to the upgrade. Additional division dues may apply.

Alpine Competitor U12 & under: AGE 0-11 // PRICE $100

Alpine Competitor U14: AGE 12-13 // PRICE $125

Alpine Competitor U16 & over: AGE 14 and over // PRICE $200

Option 4 - Alpine Adaptive Competitor: AGE 0-100 // PRICE $80

The adaptive athlete membership is available to athletes of all ages who are competing in U.S. Ski & Snowboard Alpine or Adaptive Alpine events for national points. Adaptive Alpine FIS license required for Adaptive Alpine FIS events.

Option 5 - Alpine Master: AGE 18 and over // PRICE $135

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Masters membership gives alpine athletes 18 and over access to alpine masters events, including Masters Championships and its qualifying events. This membership is perfect for adult athletes who are interested in training and/or competing with other adult athletes 18 and over domestically. Required for alpine masters FIS registration.

Option 6 - Alpine Master w/Requirements: AGE 18 and over // PRICE $150

The U.S. Ski & Snowboard Masters membership gives alpine athletes 18 and over access to alpine masters events, including Masters Championships and its qualifying events. This membership is perfect for adult athletes who are interested in training and competing with other adult athletes 18 and over domestically. Required for alpine masters FIS registration. Applicable for those in a position of authority over or in regular contact with minor athletes under the age of 18.

Option 7 – Short-Term Membership: AGE 0-17 // PRICE $35/day

U.S. Ski & Snowboard short-term memberships are designed for those 17 and under who wish to participate in a single event. Short-term memberships are available for all sports. Does not include access to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list.

Option 8 - Short-Term Alpine Master: AGE 18 & Over // PRICE $35/day (Does not include access to U.S. Ski & Snowboard points list)

Short-Term Membership Guidelines:

Short-term memberships are $35 per day and may be purchased for up to five consecutive days
Limit of one short-term membership purchase permitted per person per season
Additional participation will require an upgrade to regular membership
The amount previously paid for the short-term memberships will be applied towards the upgrade during the same season

If you are still unsure of which membership to purchase please contact your child’s coach or club for directions. Or contact Member Services: